TULSA, Okla. (August 21, 2026) — FC Tulsa hit the west coast to square off against top-seeded Orange County SC on Saturday night at Championship Soccer Stadium at 9:00 p.m. CT in a major Western Conference clash. The match will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network and will be streamed on Paramount+.

FC TULSA VS ORANGE COUNTY SC
USL CHAMPIONSHIP REGULAR SEASON
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2026 @ 9:00 P.M. CT – CHAMPIONSHIP SOCCER STADUM – IRVINE, CALIFORNIA

Watch: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+
In-game updates: @FCTulsa X/Twitter feed

LAST TIME OUT

USL Championship Regular Season
New Mexico United 1:0 FC Tulsa
Saturday, August 15, 2026 – Isotopes Park – Albuquerque, New Mexico

After the hosts created some early chances, the Scissortails dictated much of the flow for the first half. An apparent goal from Logan Dorsey was called back in the 26th minute, but he and the rest of the Tulsa attack continued to press the New Mexico back line but were unable to break through.

The hosts came out of the locker room the more aggressive side and began to test Tulsa’s defense, but Dane Jacomen and Co. were able to withstand much of the pressure. However, a penalty in the 83rd minute would find the back of the net to hand the Scissortails their second consecutive 1-0 defeat.

Tulsa was without Lamar Batista due to yellow card accumulation which saw Delentz Pierre take his spot in the eleven. Will Wilson also made his club debut as a second half substitute.

KEY STORYLINES

The Scissortails’ defense has returned to prominence over its last six contests allowing just two goals in that span with four clean sheets. The return of Lamar Batista from suspension should only enhance their efforts to capture a key result on the road.

The flip side of this stretch has seen some recent offensive ups and downs for the Black and Gold with three goals in their last six matches. The return of Remi Cabral should help this issue as the new acquisitions continue to develop familiarity with each other and understand each other’s tendencies in the final third.

The Western Conference has been turbulent in 2026 with any result, good or bad, likely to shoot or slide you somewhere new in the table. The gap between first place and being outside of the playoff picture is just six points as everyone continues to jockey for position and establish their form before the postseason arrives. FC Tulsa will look to carry on their recent defensive prowess while finding more answers offensively to prepare for another run at the USL Championship Final, this time with a different result in mind.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Goalkeeper Dane Jacomen: Jacomen has emerged as an unsung hero for the Scissortails in 2026 as he has excelled since being called into action in early July. With only two goals allowed in his last six starts and a staggering 0.56 GAA in the regular season, his presence has emboldened the back line and allowed them to play with confidence defensively knowing they can trust their guy in between the sticks.

Defender Wilson Eisner: Acquired on loan from San Diego FC, Eisner provides a capable solution in the wingback role who can cover an entire side of the pitch both in the attack and on the defensive end. The 24-year-old will look to rely on his top-level experience to add another dimension to the Scissortails in their playoff push.

Midfielder Will Wilson: The Kenyan midfielder made his club debut in the second half of last week’s match and showcased why the Scissortails were happy to add him to the fold. Wilson arrived in Oklahoma from the Finnish first division and looks to incorporate his international experience to provide another spark in the club’s buildup play.

OPPONENT INFO: ORANGE COUNTY SC

This is the 17th meeting between Tulsa and Orange County with this weekend’s hosts holding a lead in the all-time series. The Scissortails are looking for their first win at Championship Soccer Stadium since March 2019 which came in a 5-3 thriller.

Danny Stone is in his second season at the helm and has his club atop the Western Conference. Orange County enters this match after back-to-back home losses to Eastern Conference opponents. Ousmane Sylla and Yaniv Bazini form one of the premier attacking partnerships in the USL Championship, each with six goals apiece Tom Brewitt (130) and Garrison Tubbs (109) rank first and second in the Western Conference in clearances while Alex Rando (58) leads the Western Conference in saves.

KEY STATISTICS

– Both sides will look to break through offensively as Orange County averages the fewest shots per match (10.45) in the Western Conference while Tulsa has the second fewest (10.95).
– These two sides hold the lowest and second lowest passing accuracies in the West (Tulsa – 73.11%, Orange County – 79.49%).
– Both clubs enjoy playing without the ball as they rank as they hold the lowest and second lowest possession totals in the Western Conference (Tulsa – 44.57%, Orange County – 46.36%).

RECENT QUOTES

Head coach Luke Spencer on recent team form: “I think we’ve been good defensively, but we need to score goals. Whether that comes down to decision making or technical execution, the fact is we need to put the ball in the back of the net. Providing opportunities to get that right in training and then providing more clarity as to how we get that right has been the focus as of late.”

Stefan Lukic on aggressive mentality up top: “What we do is not easy. To play for FC Tulsa, it’s a challenge. It’s not for every player, but when you buy in, then we become a team that’s definitely tough to beat and a team that will challenge anyone in this league.”

Delentz Pierre on developing partnerships on the field: “I think similar to last year, we didn’t have an amazing connection between everyone in the beginning, and it’s the same thing this year. I think it just takes time. These things don’t just click overnight. During training, guys are starting to communicate a lot more and starting to learn what each other wants. Our new guys like Will, Logan and Wilson are all starting to work well with each other. I think in the coming weeks it’s going to show.”

Abdoulaye Cissoko on last Saturday’s result: “I think the second half was on us. We dropped too deep too early, and when you defend for that long, you’re prone to make a mistake, even if you defend well. I think we’ve been struggling in the second half this year, but we’re getting better. It’s the whole group that needs to work together on how to play higher and how to keep the ball to make the other team run and get a result.”