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August 2, 2025
FC Tulsa Clinches Dramatic 3–2 Victory Over Loudoun United FC at ONEOK Field
TULSA, OK — FC Tulsa delivered a thrilling performance Friday night, edging Eastern Conference side Loudoun United FC 3–2 in a USL Championship clash at ONEOK Field. Both teams came into the match on strong runs of form, and the game lived up to the billing, with Loudoun twice taking the lead and FC Tulsa battling back both times before Giordano Colli sealed the win deep in stoppage time.
Loudoun United opened the scoring through Riley Bidois in the 14th minute, but Tulsa responded just before halftime with Taylor Calheira’s equalizer in the 43rd. Loudoun regained the advantage in the 67th minute thanks to a strike from Yanis Leerman, only for FC Tulsa to draw level again in the 84th minute through Stefan Lukic. In the 5th minute of stoppage time, Colli delivered the decisive goal, securing all three points and earning Man of the Match honors.
Head Coach Luke Spencer praised his squad’s perseverance:
“Tonight was a true test of character. Loudoun came out strong and took the lead twice, but our team kept pushing, stayed focused, and ultimately earned a hard-fought victory. Giordano’s goal was the perfect way to cap off the fight and energy we showed.”
FC Tulsa edged possession with 52%, registering 22 total shots (10 on target), compared to Loudoun’s 14 shots (6 on target). The win strengthens Tulsa’s playoff position and keeps momentum building as the season progresses.
Player Impact & Quotes
Man of the Match Giordano Colli reflected on his late winner:
“I didn’t actually really see it hit the net. I just knew that I hit it really well, and obviously all the boys started celebrating. So yeah… the emotion just took over in the end, and the celebration just went a bit wild.”
Trevor Amann, FC Tulsa’s newest signing, said:
“For me, personally, going through that, I felt a bit of relief on myself. But I mean, the atmosphere and the way the crowd erupted afterwards was unbelievable. So it’s always fun scoring late winners like that.”
Standings Snapshot – Western Conference (as of August 2)
- FC Tulsa – 17 GP | 9 W – 5 D – 3 L | +9 GD | 32 PTS
- San Antonio FC – 16 GP | 8 W – 3 D – 5 L | +2 GD | 27 PTS
- New Mexico United – 15 GP | 8 W – 1 D – 6 L | +5 GD | 25 PTS
Looking Ahead
With a 9-5-3 record, FC Tulsa is gaining momentum as the USL Championship season enters its critical stages. The team’s ability to respond under pressure and secure late results bodes well for their playoff ambitions and pursuit of a Western Conference title.
Key Match Stats
| Category | FC Tulsa | Loudoun FC |
| Shots (on goal) | 22 (10) | 14 (6) |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Corners | 9 | 5 |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Yellow Cards | 7 | 2 |
| Attendance | 3,871 | — |
With confidence high and chemistry clicking, FC Tulsa heads into the second half of the season eyeing a strong playoff push and a potential championship challenge.
