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Summer of Soccer: pro soccer coming to new stadium in Mansfield in July
By Charles Nichelson at NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
Professional men’s soccer is coming to Mansfield next week when North Texas SC, a lower division MLS team, takes on St. Louis City2 on July 4 at 7:45 p.m. It will kick off their 9 regular-season games at the venue, which just recently opened. Tickets are already on sale.
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Key takeaway North Texas SC is an FC Dallas affiliate, established in 2018, which previously played at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, the former home of the Texas Rangers.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The arrival of professional men's soccer in Mansfield is a significant development for the local sports landscape, and its impact will be felt beyond the stadium. With North Texas SC and FC Dallas bringing high-level competition to the area, fans in Southlake and surrounding communities will have easier access to live matches, potentially boosting interest in the sport among local youth and driving participation in area soccer leagues. The fact that Texas Health Mansfield Stadium is also attracting international teams, such as Czechia, for training and major tournaments like the CONCACAF W Tournament, suggests that the venue is poised to become a hub for soccer in the region, which could have long-term economic and cultural benefits for Southlake and its neighbors. As the stadium's inaugural season unfolds, it will be worth watching how the local community embraces these new soccer offerings and how they contribute to the area's growing reputation as a sports destination.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Professional men’s soccer is coming to Mansfield next week when North Texas SC, a lower division MLS team, takes on St. Louis City2 on July 4 at 7:45 p.m. It will kick off their 9 regular-season games at the venue, which just recently opened. Tickets are already on sale.
There will also be pos...
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