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# Michael Collodi and Nico Gordon Voted into 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Best XI
- URL: https://www.bigdsoccer.com/michael-collodi-and-nico-gordon-voted-into-2024-mls-next-pro-best-xi/
- Published: 2024-10-16T16:21:06.000Z
- Updated: 2024-10-16T16:21:06.000Z
- Description: North Texas SC’s defensive duo gets rewarded for their 2024 season.
- Author: Drew Epperley
- Tags: North Texas SC

North Texas SC goalkeeper Michael Collodi and defender Nico Gordon were voted to the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Best XI. Collodi and Gordon join Bernard Kamungo as the second and third players in club history to be named into the MLS NEXT Pro Best XI. 

Collodi was also named MLS NEXT Pro Goalkeeper of the Year as he posted a 13-4-6 record when playing in goal, registering a 73.1% save rate and logging six shutouts during the regular season. The Plano native ranks third in North Texas’ all-time in games played (23), wins (12) and saves (76). He also participated in the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Goalie Wars, becoming the first North Texas SC goalkeeper to participate in the event. 

Gordon signed with North Texas SC on Feb. 2 and was named team captain ahead of the 2024 season. The defender registered 22 appearances, played 1,826 minutes, helped the team to five shutouts. The NTSC defense allowed the second-fewest goals (32) in the league.

All awards were voted on by the Head Coaches and Chief Soccer Officers at MLS NEXT Pro Clubs, as well as League broadcasters and content team.

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**2024 MLS NEXT PRO BEST XI**  
  
Goalkeeper (1):  
**Michael Collodi – North Texas SC**  
Honorable mention: Brady Scott – Ventura County FC  
  
Defenders (3):  
**Nico Gordon – North Texas SC**  
Michael Wentzel – St Louis CITY2  
Francis Westfield – Philadelphia Union II  
Honorable mention: Brian Schaefer – FC Cincinnati 2  
  
Midfielders (4):  
Diego Gonzalez – Houston Dynamo 2  
Aron John – Crown Legacy FC  
CJ Olney – Philadelphia Union II  
David Poreba – Chicago Fire FC II  
Honorable mention: Facundo Canete – Carolina Core FC  
  
Forwards (3):  
Taylor Calheira – New York City FC II  
Mykhi Joyner – St Louis CITY2  
Mehdi Ouamri – Chattanooga FC  
Honorable mention: Yutaro Tsukada – Orlando City B

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