MANSFIELD, Texas (Nov. 3, 2026) - Nico Montoya has been called up to Colombia’s U-19 men’s national team for a training camp Nov. 3-9 in Bogotá, Colombia. Following the camp, Colombia will face the United States, Paraguay and Japan in international friendlies.
Montoya made five appearances in goal for North Texas SC this season, recording 15 saves. He made six saves in his season debut against Austin FC II on May 2 and recorded his first professional clean sheet against MNUFC2 on May 9. Montoya has appeared in 12 matches for North Texas SC since making his professional debut as an FC Dallas Academy player against Dynamo2 on May 18, 2025.
A native of Antioquia, Colombia, Montoya represented Colombia’s U-19 team at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in August, helping the team finish fourth. He earned his first call-up to Colombia’s U-19 team in May for a training camp in Barranquilla, Colombia. Montoya previously represented the United States, earning a call-up to the U.S. U-17 men’s national team in March 2024.
