TULSA – One of the USL Championship’s elite all-around offensive talents is joining FC Tulsa on a multiyear contract. FC Tulsa has signed attacking midfielder Lebo Moloto, a former All-League player, as a core piece to its roster in 2020, pending league and federation approval. The 30-year-old from South Africa has a USL Championship Finals appearance, seven playoff appearances and was named to the All-League Second Team in 2018.
Since 2015, his first year as a professional in the USL Championship, Moloto has recorded four seasons of at least five goals and five assists, the only player in the league to do so. His 56 career goals and assists, 28 of each, as a USL Championship player in all competitions is inside the top 20 all-time in league history.
“Lebo is an established and elite midfielder in the USL Championship,” said FC Tulsa head coach Michael Nsien. “The signing of Lebo ensures that FC Tulsa will have a presence in the midfield that has shown consistently to be one of the best in the league. It’s easy to point out that Lebo is clearly near the top in terms of offensive production. However, one of the qualities he has that I admire is his ability to do all of the things off the ball that can go unnoticed in matches. To build a top contender in any league it’s important to have a strong spine. Lebo is a major addition towards our ambitions next season.”
Over the last two years, Moloto has been the main creative force for Nashville SC, compiling 13 goals and 15 assists in 61 league appearances for the team. His most recent season might have been his best yet as Moloto put in five goals and 10 assists, one of just three players in the USL Championship to reach each of those figures.
"I am extremely excited for this next chapter of my career," said Moloto. "After a conversation with the coach about their vision and goals, I was sold. I love and want to be a part of what’s happening in Tulsa. I am looking forward to calling Tulsa home for the next two years."
Prior to his time in the Music City, Moloto was a member of the Swope Park Rangers in 2017, leading the club to a Western Conference championship and a spot in the USL Championship Final. The midfielder started his USL Championship career with Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, playing for the ’Hounds in 2015 and ’16, scoring seven goals with eight assists.
Moloto came to the U.S. from his hometown of Polokwane, South Africa to attend Lindsey Wilson College where he excelled in his four-year career. From 2009-2012, Moloto scored 42 goals with 20 assists in 83 collegiate appearances. He was a four-time NAIA All-American and won a NAIA National Championship as a freshman.
Off the pitch, Moloto has done his part to give back to his hometown. In each of the last two offseasons, Moloto has hosted the Chebang Cup, a youth soccer tournament, in Polokwane. Through donations, Moloto provides the youth of Polokwane new shoes, clothes, kits, backpacks, balls and much more.
In Tulsa, Moloto will rejoin former Nashville SC teammate Bradley Bourgeois. The midfielder is the 18th player signed to the club for the 2020 season.
TULSA – One of the USL Championship’s elite all-around offensive talents is joining FC Tulsa on a multiyear contract. FC Tulsa has signed attacking midfielder Lebo Moloto, a former All-League player, as a core piece to its roster in 2020, pending league and federation approval. The 30-year-old from South Africa has a USL Championship Finals appearance, seven playoff appearances and was named to the All-League Second Team in 2018.
Since 2015, his first year as a professional in the USL Championship, Moloto has recorded four seasons of at least five goals and five assists, the only player in the league to do so. His 56 career goals and assists, 28 of each, as a USL Championship player in all competitions is inside the top 20 all-time in league history.
“Lebo is an established and elite midfielder in the USL Championship,” said FC Tulsa head coach Michael Nsien. “The signing of Lebo ensures that FC Tulsa will have a presence in the midfield that has shown consistently to be one of the best in the league. It’s easy to point out that Lebo is clearly near the top in terms of offensive production. However, one of the qualities he has that I admire is his ability to do all of the things off the ball that can go unnoticed in matches. To build a top contender in any league it’s important to have a strong spine. Lebo is a major addition towards our ambitions next season.”
Over the last two years, Moloto has been the main creative force for Nashville SC, compiling 13 goals and 15 assists in 61 league appearances for the team. His most recent season might have been his best yet as Moloto put in five goals and 10 assists, one of just three players in the USL Championship to reach each of those figures.
“I am extremely excited for this next chapter of my career,” said Moloto. “After a conversation with the coach about their vision and goals, I was sold. I love and want to be a part of what’s happening in Tulsa. I am looking forward to calling Tulsa home for the next two years.”
Prior to his time in the Music City, Moloto was a member of the Swope Park Rangers in 2017, leading the club to a Western Conference championship and a spot in the USL Championship Final. The midfielder started his USL Championship career with Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, playing for the ’Hounds in 2015 and ’16, scoring seven goals with eight assists.
Moloto came to the U.S. from his hometown of Polokwane, South Africa to attend Lindsey Wilson College where he excelled in his four-year career. From 2009-2012, Moloto scored 42 goals with 20 assists in 83 collegiate appearances. He was a four-time NAIA All-American and won a NAIA National Championship as a freshman.
Off the pitch, Moloto has done his part to give back to his hometown. In each of the last two offseasons, Moloto has hosted the Chebang Cup, a youth soccer tournament, in Polokwane. Through donations, Moloto provides the youth of Polokwane new shoes, clothes, kits, backpacks, balls and much more.
In Tulsa, Moloto will rejoin former Nashville SC teammate Bradley Bourgeois. The midfielder is the 18th player signed to the club for the 2020 season.
