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Summer of Soccer: pro soccer coming to new stadium in Mansfield in July
By Charles Nichelson at NBC DFW
· 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. There will also be postgame
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 The Fort Worth
The arrival of professional men's soccer in Mansfield brings new excitement to the region, but it also means local authorities will need to ensure public safety measures are in place to handle the influx of fans. With nine regular-season games scheduled at the new Texas Health Mansfield Stadium, including the July 4 match between North Texas SC and St. Louis City2, and high-profile friendlies like the one between FC Dallas and Orlando City SC, the stadium's parking and crowd control systems will be put to the test. Additionally, the stadium's proximity to Fort Worth means that some fans may choose to stay in the city, potentially impacting local traffic and accommodations. As the stadium kicks off its inaugural season with a series of high-profile matches, including the CONCACAF W Tournament in November, Tarrant County and Mansfield officials will need to work together to balance the economic benefits of hosting these events with the need to maintain public safety and minimize disruptions to local residents.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
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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 postgame
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