AUSTIN – After two clashes between FC Tulsa and Austin Bold FC, the two teams have been tough to separate. In each of the previous two matchups, FC Tulsa have taken the lead three times, and on all three occasions Bold FC have found an equalizer.
Now, in the third and final showdown in this 2020 season, both teams will be desperate for a winner. Three points would put FC Tulsa in the driver’s seat with five matches to play, but a loss would mean Austin Bold would need to lose a match down the stretch for FC Tulsa to gain ground.
How to Follow
Local Television: My41
Digital Stream: ESPN+
International Stream: YouTube
Social Media: @FCTulsa on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
Scouting Austin Bold FC
Austin have spread the offense around in the two matches against FC Tulsa, as all three of its goals have been scored and assisted by a different player. Bold FC loves itself a goal, whether that’s scored or conceded. Austin has scored 20 goals this season. That’s good for second in Group D–only San Antonio FC (23) has more. Defensively, however, Bold has struggled. The Texas club has conceded 19 goals, which puts it closer to the bottom with RGV FC (26) and OKC Energy FC (19) than it does to FC Tulsa (11) and San Antonio FC (7)
Storylines to Watch
Hold the lead – FC Tulsa have taken a lead three times in the two matches so far, and Austin have found an equalizer each time. FC Tulsa goalkeeper Sean Lewis was immense on Saturday, making five spectacular saves in the draw. After the match, he said “We all have a bit of a bitter taste in our mouth. . .it forces you to just pick your head up and focus on the next one.”
Fight for the playoffs – The trajectory for both club’s seasons come down to Tuesday’s result. Bold FC and FC Tulsa are currently level on points, wins, and goal differential, but Austin Tulsa only on total goals scored. A win for Tulsa would give it a three-point lead for second place in Group D with five matches to play.
Suárez streaking– Darío Suárez has been on fire as of late, with three goals in the last two matches, but the Cuban has also had a hand in each of the goals scored against Austin this season. Suárez assisted Lebo Moloto for the opener at ONEOK Field back on Aug. 19, scored the second, and scored the only goal of the match on Saturday night.
Where to Watch
FC Tulsa fans can watch Tuesday’s match on My41 in Tulsa, or on ESPN+ streaming anywhere in the US. Fans can also catch the 8 p.m. kickoff at Elgin Park’s watch party just across the street from ONEOK Field, or at the Tulsan Bar’s watch party in the Blue Dome district. With drink deals at both bars, the watch party is a great way to get out and cheer on FC Tulsa together.
AUSTIN – After two clashes between FC Tulsa and Austin Bold FC, the two teams have been tough to separate. In each of the previous two matchups, FC Tulsa have taken the lead three times, and on all three occasions Bold FC have found an equalizer.
Now, in the third and final showdown in this 2020 season, both teams will be desperate for a winner. Three points would put FC Tulsa in the driver’s seat with five matches to play, but a loss would mean Austin Bold would need to lose a match down the stretch for FC Tulsa to gain ground.
How to Follow
Local Television: My41
Digital Stream: ESPN+
International Stream: YouTube
Social Media: @FCTulsa on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
Scouting Austin Bold FC
Austin have spread the offense around in the two matches against FC Tulsa, as all three of its goals have been scored and assisted by a different player. Bold FC loves itself a goal, whether that’s scored or conceded. Austin has scored 20 goals this season. That’s good for second in Group D–only San Antonio FC (23) has more. Defensively, however, Bold has struggled. The Texas club has conceded 19 goals, which puts it closer to the bottom with RGV FC (26) and OKC Energy FC (19) than it does to FC Tulsa (11) and San Antonio FC (7)
Storylines to Watch
Hold the lead – FC Tulsa have taken a lead three times in the two matches so far, and Austin have found an equalizer each time. FC Tulsa goalkeeper Sean Lewis was immense on Saturday, making five spectacular saves in the draw. After the match, he said “We all have a bit of a bitter taste in our mouth. . .it forces you to just pick your head up and focus on the next one.”
Fight for the playoffs – The trajectory for both club’s seasons come down to Tuesday’s result. Bold FC and FC Tulsa are currently level on points, wins, and goal differential, but Austin Tulsa only on total goals scored. A win for Tulsa would give it a three-point lead for second place in Group D with five matches to play.
Suárez streaking– Darío Suárez has been on fire as of late, with three goals in the last two matches, but the Cuban has also had a hand in each of the goals scored against Austin this season. Suárez assisted Lebo Moloto for the opener at ONEOK Field back on Aug. 19, scored the second, and scored the only goal of the match on Saturday night.
Where to Watch
FC Tulsa fans can watch Tuesday’s match on My41 in Tulsa, or on ESPN+ streaming anywhere in the US. Fans can also catch the 8 p.m. kickoff at Elgin Park’s watch party just across the street from ONEOK Field, or at the Tulsan Bar’s watch party in the Blue Dome district. With drink deals at both bars, the watch party is a great way to get out and cheer on FC Tulsa together.
