TULSA – It’s not about how hard you can hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit and get back up.
After picking up a huge three points in the midweek, FC Tulsa sought to keep it rolling against LouCity. FC Tulsa faltered early, giving up three goals in the first 10 minutes, however, FC Tulsa flipped a switch over the next 80 minutes, largely dominating the match and pulling two goals back with Rodrigo da Costa slotting one home in the 22’, and Marlon Santos blazing down the right wing to finish a streaking solo effort in the 55’.
Friday evening presents a great opportunity for FC Tulsa to make a statement to the entire league. The black and gold travel down to Edinburg, TX to take on Western Conference-leading Rio Grande Valley FC. The matchup harkens back to a memorable trip south last season, when FC Tulsa traveled to H-E-B Park to take on the Toros, in a weather-delayed match that lasted until nearly 2 a.m. FC Tulsa came away with its first victory of the season, winning 2-1 after a late penalty.
How to Watch
TV: My41
Stream: ESPN+ (US), YouTube (International)
Follow: You can follow @FCTulsa on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
SCOUTING RIO GRANDE VALLEY FC
RGV FC sits atop of the Western Conference and the Mountain Division, but the club from south Texas will walk into H-E-B Park seeking a positive result. Their last two matches have resulted in a loss and a draw. The squad’s leading scorer is Elvis Amoh with 4 goals, the top distributor is James Murphy with 3 assists, and goalkeeper Tyler Deric has kept 3 clean sheets to his name. Deric has only conceded 8 goals this season, and he is top 10 in the league in saves.
THINGS TO KNOW
1) Familiar Faces
On Friday, four current FC Tulsa players will be returning to a venue they once called home. Defenders Bradley Bourgeois and Kevin Garcia, and Midfielder Eric Bird all played for RGVFC early in their careers. The three players all played for the club in it’s inaugural 2016 season, where they made the playoffs. Midfielder Kembo Kibato is currently on loan from RGVFC and played all 90 minutes against FC Tulsa last season in Edinburgh, while coming off the bench in the matchup at ONEOK Field which saw RGVFC take the 2-0 victory.
2) da Costa Chasing History
Midfielder Rodrigo da Costa has gotten off to a blistering start in the 2021 season, notching 3 goals and 3 assists a quarter of the way through the season. Currently, he is on pace for 12 goals and 12 assists for the year, a statline that would only be the sixth “double-double” season in USL Championship history. If he accomplishes this feat, he would also become the first player in USL Championship history to record 10+ assists in more than one season.
3) High Scorers vs. Strong Defenders
Friday evening will be a showcase of one of the league’s highest scoring squads in FC Tulsa, and one of the most solid backlines in RGVFC. With 15 goals in 8 matches, FC Tulsa sits at 4th most goals scored in the USL Championship, while RGVFC has conceded the seventh-fewest goals in the league, giving up 7 goals in 8 matches.
How to Watch
Every FC Tulsa match this USL Championship season, home and road, will be broadcast locally throughout Tulsa on My41. Fans can also tune in on ESPN+ in the US, and YouTube international.
As always, follow @FCTulsa on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and download the FC Tulsa App to get all news, highlights and updates throughout the match.
TULSA – It’s not about how hard you can hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit and get back up.
After picking up a huge three points in the midweek, FC Tulsa sought to keep it rolling against LouCity. FC Tulsa faltered early, giving up three goals in the first 10 minutes, however, FC Tulsa flipped a switch over the next 80 minutes, largely dominating the match and pulling two goals back with Rodrigo da Costa slotting one home in the 22’, and Marlon Santos blazing down the right wing to finish a streaking solo effort in the 55’.
Friday evening presents a great opportunity for FC Tulsa to make a statement to the entire league. The black and gold travel down to Edinburg, TX to take on Western Conference-leading Rio Grande Valley FC. The matchup harkens back to a memorable trip south last season, when FC Tulsa traveled to H-E-B Park to take on the Toros, in a weather-delayed match that lasted until nearly 2 a.m. FC Tulsa came away with its first victory of the season, winning 2-1 after a late penalty.
How to Watch
TV: My41
Stream: ESPN+ (US), YouTube (International)
Follow: You can follow @FCTulsa on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
SCOUTING RIO GRANDE VALLEY FC
RGV FC sits atop of the Western Conference and the Mountain Division, but the club from south Texas will walk into H-E-B Park seeking a positive result. Their last two matches have resulted in a loss and a draw. The squad’s leading scorer is Elvis Amoh with 4 goals, the top distributor is James Murphy with 3 assists, and goalkeeper Tyler Deric has kept 3 clean sheets to his name. Deric has only conceded 8 goals this season, and he is top 10 in the league in saves.
THINGS TO KNOW
1) Familiar Faces
On Friday, four current FC Tulsa players will be returning to a venue they once called home. Defenders Bradley Bourgeois and Kevin Garcia, and Midfielder Eric Bird all played for RGVFC early in their careers. The three players all played for the club in it’s inaugural 2016 season, where they made the playoffs. Midfielder Kembo Kibato is currently on loan from RGVFC and played all 90 minutes against FC Tulsa last season in Edinburgh, while coming off the bench in the matchup at ONEOK Field which saw RGVFC take the 2-0 victory.
2) da Costa Chasing History
Midfielder Rodrigo da Costa has gotten off to a blistering start in the 2021 season, notching 3 goals and 3 assists a quarter of the way through the season. Currently, he is on pace for 12 goals and 12 assists for the year, a statline that would only be the sixth “double-double” season in USL Championship history. If he accomplishes this feat, he would also become the first player in USL Championship history to record 10+ assists in more than one season.
3) High Scorers vs. Strong Defenders
Friday evening will be a showcase of one of the league’s highest scoring squads in FC Tulsa, and one of the most solid backlines in RGVFC. With 15 goals in 8 matches, FC Tulsa sits at 4th most goals scored in the USL Championship, while RGVFC has conceded the seventh-fewest goals in the league, giving up 7 goals in 8 matches.
How to Watch
Every FC Tulsa match this USL Championship season, home and road, will be broadcast locally throughout Tulsa on My41. Fans can also tune in on ESPN+ in the US, and YouTube international.
As always, follow @FCTulsa on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and download the FC Tulsa App to get all news, highlights and updates throughout the match.
