The playoff race in Group D is heating up with just a few matches left to be played in the 2020 season. FC Tulsa, Austin Bold FC, and OKC Energy FC are all still mathematically in the hunt for the final playoff spot in the group.
Energy FC would be eliminated from Playoff contention with a loss in either of its matches against Austin Bold or FC Tulsa, or with a loss and a draw.
FC Tulsa and the Bold have been locked in a heated battle in the standings for the past month, with neither team being able to gain the upper hand in the three draws this season.
With FC Tulsa's recent draw and Bold's loss at San Antonio, FC Tulsa now controls its own destiny with a one point lead in the table. As the season comes down to the wire, let's take a look at where things stand.
The playoff race in Group D is heating up with just a few matches left to be played in the 2020 season. FC Tulsa, Austin Bold FC, and OKC Energy FC are all still mathematically in the hunt for the final playoff spot in the group.
Energy FC would be eliminated from Playoff contention with a loss in either of its matches against Austin Bold or FC Tulsa, or with a loss and a draw.
FC Tulsa and the Bold have been locked in a heated battle in the standings for the past month, with neither team being able to gain the upper hand in the three draws this season.
With FC Tulsa’s recent draw and Bold’s loss at San Antonio, FC Tulsa now controls its own destiny with a one point lead in the table. As the season comes down to the wire, let’s take a look at where things stand.
Sept. 26 – San Antonio FC (H)
Sept. 30 – OKC Energy FC (H)
Oct. 3 – Switchbacks FC (H)
TBD (if nec.) – RGV FC (A)
Sept. 26 – San Antonio FC (H)
Sept. 30 – OKC Energy FC (H)
Oct. 3 – Switchbacks FC (H)
TBD (if nec.) – RGV FC (A)
Sept. 22 – Sporting KC II (H)
Sept. 27 – OKC Energy FC (A)
Sept. 30 – RGV FC (A)
Oct. 4 – San Antonio FC (H)
Sept. 22 – Sporting KC II (H)
Sept. 27 – OKC Energy FC (A)
Sept. 30 – RGV FC (A)
Oct. 4 – San Antonio FC (H)
Sept. 19 – San Antonio FC (A)
Sept. 27 – Austin Bold FC (H)
Sept. 30 – FC Tulsa (A)
Oct. 3 – RGV FC (A)
Sept. 19 – San Antonio FC (A)
Sept. 27 – Austin Bold FC (H)
Sept. 30 – FC Tulsa (A)
Oct. 3 – RGV FC (A)
FC Tulsa is right in the middle of a playoff chase where the season hangs in the balance each time the club takes the pitch. With results in 10 of 12 matches this season, FC Tulsa has shown it can be competitive against any team in the USL Championship, something that has never previously been the case.
Star forward Darío Suárez has the seventh most goals in the league with and looks every bit the part of an all-league player in the USL Championship. He’s scored FC Tulsa’s last six goals and rarely scores any that are boring, as he has been up for Goal of the Week in the league three separate times this season, winning once. He and strike partner Ariel Martínez have formed a lethal pair to lead the line for Tulsa.
Meanwhile on the other side of the pitch, keeper Sean Lewis has been the rock of the defense and ranks fourth in the league in total saves. He has yet to allow three goals in any match this season, one of just five starting keepers in the USL Championship to wear that mantle. Lewis, along with the center back pairing of Bradley Bourgeois and Kevin Garcia, have played every minute of the season, forming the backbone one of the league’s best defenses.
With just a handful matches to go in 2020, FC Tulsa controls its own destiny in the quest for the final playoff spot in Group D. Energy FC need a miracle to jump both Bold and Tulsa, and Austin is chasing FC Tulsa with a matchup against Group D powerhouses San Antonio FC looming on the final weekend.
FC Tulsa is right in the middle of a playoff chase where the season hangs in the balance each time the club takes the pitch. With results in 10 of 12 matches this season, FC Tulsa has shown it can be competitive against any team in the USL Championship, something that has never previously been the case.
Star forward Darío Suárez has the seventh most goals in the league with and looks every bit the part of an all-league player in the USL Championship. He’s scored FC Tulsa’s last six goals and rarely scores any that are boring, as he has been up for Goal of the Week in the league three separate times this season, winning once. He and strike partner Ariel Martínez have formed a lethal pair to lead the line for Tulsa.
Meanwhile on the other side of the pitch, keeper Sean Lewis has been the rock of the defense and ranks fourth in the league in total saves. He has yet to allow three goals in any match this season, one of just five starting keepers in the USL Championship to wear that mantle. Lewis, along with the center back pairing of Bradley Bourgeois and Kevin Garcia, have played every minute of the season, forming the backbone one of the league’s best defenses.
With just a handful matches to go in 2020, FC Tulsa controls its own destiny in the quest for the final playoff spot in Group D. Energy FC need a miracle to jump both Bold and Tulsa, and Austin is chasing FC Tulsa with a matchup against Group D powerhouses San Antonio FC looming on the final weekend.
Not only has FC Tulsa committed to its team on the field, by investing significantly in the players, it has also made a commitment to its fans, as evidenced by an overhauled matchday experience and integration with the community. The club is investing in the city, and in return, Tulsa has bought in to FC Tulsa. Despite a pandemic and limited capacity, the gameday atmosphere at ONEOK Field is electric as attendance has surged, a stark contrast to the sparce crowds the Roughnecks were known for.
Now, with a few matches remaining, FC Tulsa can put the cherry on top of this remarkable renaissance of season, a playoff spot. Head to www.fctulsa.com/Tickets and get your ticket to be at ONEOK Field and watch FC Tulsa’s quest for second playoff appearance in franchise history.
Not only has FC Tulsa committed to its team on the field, by investing significantly in the players, it has also made a commitment to its fans, as evidenced by an overhauled matchday experience and integration with the community. The club is investing in the city, and in return, Tulsa has bought in to FC Tulsa. Despite a pandemic and limited capacity, the gameday atmosphere at ONEOK Field is electric as attendance has surged, a stark contrast to the sparce crowds the Roughnecks were known for.
Now, with a few matches remaining, FC Tulsa can put the cherry on top of this remarkable renaissance of season, a playoff spot. Head to www.fctulsa.com/Tickets and get your ticket to be at ONEOK Field and watch FC Tulsa’s quest for second playoff appearance in franchise history.
