TULSA – FC Tulsa’s 2-1 victory at Rio Grande Valley FC turned heads around the league, as Tulsa played on the road at the Western Conference leaders took all 3 points. A pair of individuals turned heads as well, with Rodrigo da Costa and Eric Bird earning USL Championship Team of the Week honors for their performances.
Da Costa is the man in form at the moment, scoring twice in the victory to earn his spot in the Team of the Week. His two goal performance in the win also made him a runner up for Player of the Week. Bird won 5 of 5 tackles and 9 of 14 duels as he anchored the FC Tulsa midfield.
It’s the first Team of the Week award in 2021 so far for both Bird and da Costa. Da Costa earned a bench spot in week 2 of this season.
TULSA – FC Tulsa’s 2-1 victory at Rio Grande Valley FC turned heads around the league, as Tulsa played on the road at the Western Conference leaders took all 3 points. A pair of individuals turned heads as well, with Rodrigo da Costa and Eric Bird earning USL Championship Team of the Week honors for their performances.
Da Costa is the man in form at the moment, scoring twice in the victory to earn his spot in the Team of the Week. His two goal performance in the win also made him a runner up for Player of the Week. Bird won 5 of 5 tackles and 9 of 14 duels as he anchored the FC Tulsa midfield.
It’s the first Team of the Week award in 2021 so far for both Bird and da Costa. Da Costa earned a bench spot in week 2 of this season.
