TULSA – Another staple of the 2020 FC Tulsa defense has returned. The club re-signed defender Matt Sheldon, who started all 16 matches for FC Tulsa last season, for 2021, pending league and federation approval.
Sheldon played all but 26 minutes in 2020, starting every match for FC Tulsa during a renaissance year for the defensive unit. He led the team with 45 crosses and ranked second in interceptions (30) and fifth in tackles won (14) as FC Tulsa reached the USL Championship Playoffs in its first season with its new brand. While he was a stalwart defensively, Sheldon also chipped in on offense, bagging an assist in FC Tulsa’s 3-2 Black Gold Derby win over OKC Energy FC in September.
“Matt Sheldon gives us great 1v1 experience defending in the wide areas,” said FC Tulsa head coach Michael Nsien. “He has also consistently improved his ability to be an attacking threat for us. We want our fullbacks to contribute to the team with goals and assists, Matt has all the tools which make him capable of that. We look forward to Matt’s high level of professionalism helping shape what we believe can be a very exciting 2021 for our club.”
Overall, Sheldon ranks ninth in club history in minutes played at 3,180 and eighth in starts with 36. 2021 will be his third consecutive year with FC Tulsa.
“I’ve bounced around from team to team, city to city, and even country to country for most of my professional career,” said Sheldon. “To return to Tulsa for a third year now really feels like coming home to me. Instead of starting over from scratch, it feels more like continuing to build. I’m incredibly excited to return for another year.”
After arriving in Tulsa for the 2019 from Saint Louis FC, Sheldon has been a staple in the squad. He is one of just six players in the club’s history to play three consecutive seasons for Tulsa.
Sheldon is the ninth player announced to FC Tulsa’s 2021 roster, with more player announcements on the way in the coming weeks.
Goalkeepers: Sean Lewis
Defenders: Bradley Bourgeois, Solomon Kwambe, Matt Sheldon
Midfielders: Rodrigo da Costa, Lebo Moloto
Forwards: Joaquín Rivas, Darío Suárez, Marlon
TULSA – Another staple of the 2020 FC Tulsa defense has returned. The club re-signed defender Matt Sheldon, who started all 16 matches for FC Tulsa last season, for 2021, pending league and federation approval.
Sheldon played all but 26 minutes in 2020, starting every match for FC Tulsa during a renaissance year for the defensive unit. He led the team with 45 crosses and ranked second in interceptions (30) and fifth in tackles won (14) as FC Tulsa reached the USL Championship Playoffs in its first season with its new brand. While he was a stalwart defensively, Sheldon also chipped in on offense, bagging an assist in FC Tulsa’s 3-2 Black Gold Derby win over OKC Energy FC in September.
“Matt Sheldon gives us great 1v1 experience defending in the wide areas,” said FC Tulsa head coach Michael Nsien. “He has also consistently improved his ability to be an attacking threat for us. We want our fullbacks to contribute to the team with goals and assists, Matt has all the tools which make him capable of that. We look forward to Matt’s high level of professionalism helping shape what we believe can be a very exciting 2021 for our club.”
Overall, Sheldon ranks ninth in club history in minutes played at 3,180 and eighth in starts with 36. 2021 will be his third consecutive year with FC Tulsa.
“I’ve bounced around from team to team, city to city, and even country to country for most of my professional career,” said Sheldon. “To return to Tulsa for a third year now really feels like coming home to me. Instead of starting over from scratch, it feels more like continuing to build. I’m incredibly excited to return for another year.”
After arriving in Tulsa for the 2019 from Saint Louis FC, Sheldon has been a staple in the squad. He is one of just six players in the club’s history to play three consecutive seasons for Tulsa.
Sheldon is the ninth player announced to FC Tulsa’s 2021 roster, with more player announcements on the way in the coming weeks.
Goalkeepers: Sean Lewis
Defenders: Bradley Bourgeois, Solomon Kwambe, Matt Sheldon
Midfielders: Rodrigo da Costa, Lebo Moloto
Forwards: Joaquín Rivas, Darío Suárez, Marlon
Matt Sheldon is back at ONEOK Field for 2021! You should be too, so get your 2021 Season Tickets today by heading to www.fctulsa.com/Tickets. With an affordable payment plan, an exclusive discount on merchandise, and more benefits to enjoy, you won't want to miss out!
Matt Sheldon is back at ONEOK Field for 2021! You should be too, so get your 2021 Season Tickets today by heading to www.fctulsa.com/Tickets. With an affordable payment plan, an exclusive discount on merchandise, and more benefits to enjoy, you won’t want to miss out!
