Game Recaps

TULSA – FC Tulsa will be extra prepared for Austin Bold FC on Wednesday night at ONEOK Field.

Not only did head coach Michael Nsien and his technical staff have a full week to scout and prepare for the match, it was the second time they had done so for Austin after a match between the sides scheduled for July 23 was called off about 24 hours before kickoff. The result has left FC Tulsa itching to finally face the only team in Group D it has yet to play in 2020.

“Obviously, we studied them before, and we felt well prepared for that match,” said Nsien following training on Tuesday. “It was an away match, of course, but to [play Austin] at home, we should be really up for it. We wanted to score a few goals for our fans last week, so we will be looking forward to doing that tomorrow.”

It was a magical debut for FC Tulsa at ONEOK Field last Wednesday in all aspects but the ball going into the back of the net for the home side. A raucous capacity crowd saw the new era of FC Tulsa officially go up in lights…or fireworks…but didn’t get to see the first home win. Draws are nice to keep unbeaten streaks going, but more points will be needed to see out the franchise’s first playoff berth since 2017.

“I thought last game against San Antonio, we just needed a sense of urgency, a little more intensity in the final third, and executing on set pieces,” said Nsien. “Those were the differences. If you look at San Antonio and Austin’s game, both goals were scored from corner kicks, so we have to be very disciplined [when] attacking and defending set pieces. [We need to] use the crowd to gain some momentum and push the game over the edge.”

Midfielder Lebo Moloto was signed in the offseason to be a key piece of the offense, a creative midfielder unrivaled in the USL Championship for his vision and passing ability. He has two assists already in 2020 to lead FC Tulsa and to finally get in front of those home fans last weekend was a treat.

“It’s been awhile since we played in front of the fans,” said Moloto to the media at Tuesday’s availability. “It felt like a game, for the first time [in 2020] it felt like a professional game. And to do it here at home, [with] FC Tulsa fans was amazing.”

Moloto and his family are getting settled into Tulsa. He just purchased a home in the city and wants to be a foundational piece of the franchise for years to come. His decision to come to Tulsa was in part prompted by club president James Cannon who moved from Nashville to Tulsa in the offseason along with numerous front office employees and Moloto’s teammate Bradley Bourgeois.

“To be a part of this, of something special, of a new brand,” said Moloto. “I talked to the club president, and he explained to me the missions of the club and to me, that’s the reason why I’m here. I’m pretty sure the other guys can attest to that. I think it’s been amazing. It’s been amazing to be here. I’m thankful to be a part of Tulsa and it shows on the field. The group of guys that we have, everyone is in form and happy.”

The South African midfielder is right on the money with his assessment of the team as it rides a five-match unbeaten streak into Wednesday night. FC Tulsa is one of just four clubs in the USL Championship with a 0 in the loss column. A big reason why is the team defense mentality that Nsien has preached throughout the offseason and into 2020.

“The last few years, Tulsa defending has been towards the bottom,” said Nsien. “It’s something that I have concentrated on in the offseason, building this team. It’s something that we want to take pride in, and it’s not just goalkeeping. It’s our back 4 defending, it’s a collective, it’s the whole group. We know that if we don’t concede, chances of us winning are very high.”

Never before has a Tulsa USL Championship team kept three clean sheets in a row in club history. A shutout against Austin would add that record to the growing list for FC Tulsa in 2020. More importantly though are the three points that can be earned. It’s a classic six-pointer where a win by either side could dramatically shift the Group D table. A Tulsa win creates a five-point cushion on the USL Championship Playoffs line. An Austin win puts Tulsa on the outside looking in.

“They could go a point ahead of us or we could go 5 points ahead of them,” said Nsien. “We know that every time, in the league, it’s about trying to get that separation. They have us twice away still, so it’s important that we pick up our points at home because we can make sure we have them in the bag.

TULSA – FC Tulsa will be extra prepared for Austin Bold FC on Wednesday night at ONEOK Field.

Not only did head coach Michael Nsien and his technical staff have a full week to scout and prepare for the match, it was the second time they had done so for Austin after a match between the sides scheduled for July 23 was called off about 24 hours before kickoff. The result has left FC Tulsa itching to finally face the only team in Group D it has yet to play in 2020.

“Obviously, we studied them before, and we felt well prepared for that match,” said Nsien following training on Tuesday. “It was an away match, of course, but to [play Austin] at home, we should be really up for it. We wanted to score a few goals for our fans last week, so we will be looking forward to doing that tomorrow.”

It was a magical debut for FC Tulsa at ONEOK Field last Wednesday in all aspects but the ball going into the back of the net for the home side. A raucous capacity crowd saw the new era of FC Tulsa officially go up in lights…or fireworks…but didn’t get to see the first home win. Draws are nice to keep unbeaten streaks going, but more points will be needed to see out the franchise’s first playoff berth since 2017.

“I thought last game against San Antonio, we just needed a sense of urgency, a little more intensity in the final third, and executing on set pieces,” said Nsien. “Those were the differences. If you look at San Antonio and Austin’s game, both goals were scored from corner kicks, so we have to be very disciplined [when] attacking and defending set pieces. [We need to] use the crowd to gain some momentum and push the game over the edge.”

Midfielder Lebo Moloto was signed in the offseason to be a key piece of the offense, a creative midfielder unrivaled in the USL Championship for his vision and passing ability. He has two assists already in 2020 to lead FC Tulsa and to finally get in front of those home fans last weekend was a treat.

“It’s been awhile since we played in front of the fans,” said Moloto to the media at Tuesday’s availability. “It felt like a game, for the first time [in 2020] it felt like a professional game. And to do it here at home, [with] FC Tulsa fans was amazing.”

Moloto and his family are getting settled into Tulsa. He just purchased a home in the city and wants to be a foundational piece of the franchise for years to come. His decision to come to Tulsa was in part prompted by club president James Cannon who moved from Nashville to Tulsa in the offseason along with numerous front office employees and Moloto’s teammate Bradley Bourgeois.

“To be a part of this, of something special, of a new brand,” said Moloto. “I talked to the club president, and he explained to me the missions of the club and to me, that’s the reason why I’m here. I’m pretty sure the other guys can attest to that. I think it’s been amazing. It’s been amazing to be here. I’m thankful to be a part of Tulsa and it shows on the field. The group of guys that we have, everyone is in form and happy.”

The South African midfielder is right on the money with his assessment of the team as it rides a five-match unbeaten streak into Wednesday night. FC Tulsa is one of just four clubs in the USL Championship with a 0 in the loss column. A big reason why is the team defense mentality that Nsien has preached throughout the offseason and into 2020.

“The last few years, Tulsa defending has been towards the bottom,” said Nsien. “It’s something that I have concentrated on in the offseason, building this team. It’s something that we want to take pride in, and it’s not just goalkeeping. It’s our back 4 defending, it’s a collective, it’s the whole group. We know that if we don’t concede, chances of us winning are very high.”

Never before has a Tulsa USL Championship team kept three clean sheets in a row in club history. A shutout against Austin would add that record to the growing list for FC Tulsa in 2020. More importantly though are the three points that can be earned. It’s a classic six-pointer where a win by either side could dramatically shift the Group D table. A Tulsa win creates a five-point cushion on the USL Championship Playoffs line. An Austin win puts Tulsa on the outside looking in.

“They could go a point ahead of us or we could go 5 points ahead of them,” said Nsien. “We know that every time, in the league, it’s about trying to get that separation. They have us twice away still, so it’s important that we pick up our points at home because we can make sure we have them in the bag.

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FC Tulsa season and single-match tickets are on sale now! You can still buy season tickets for our seven remaining home matches and save up to $5 a ticket by emailing tickets@https://www.fctulsa.com or calling 918-297-6808.

FC Tulsa season and single-match tickets are on sale now! You can still buy season tickets for our seven remaining home matches and save up to $5 a ticket by emailing tickets@https://www.fctulsa.com or calling 918-297-6808.

TULSA – FC Tulsa’s home match at ONEOK Field on Wednesday night will be featured as the SiriusXM FC “Game of the Week” as the USL Championship announced a broadcast partnership with the satellite radio giant on Tuesday morning. The broadcast will be the first for the league following the announcement of a two-year partnership between the league and SiriusXM.

“To be chosen as the inaugural host of the SiriusXM FC ‘Game of the Week’ shows that all of the hard work we have put in over the last nine months to be a premier global soccer brand is paying off,” said FC Tulsa president James Cannon. “In our home opener at ONEOK Field last week, we showed our fans what the new era of this franchise is all about. This week, soccer fans around the nation will get that same FC Tulsa experience through the SiriusXM broadcast.”

Last week, FC Tulsa debuted a broadcast team on TV partner My41 Tulsa of Dave Saunders and Anna Beffer who received national acclaim for their call of FC Tulsa’s home opener. Saunders, a seasoned broadcasting talent who previously called English Football League soccer for BBC Radio pairs with local color commentator Beffer who starred collegiately at Oklahoma State. Saunders and Beffer’s call will be the one heard on SiriusXM FC.

As a part of the league’s partnership, SiriusXM will be the exclusive radio home of both the USL Championship Final and the USL League One Final.

FC Tulsa will face off against Austin Bold FC on Wednesday night in a big Group D matchup as Tulsa looks to remain undefeated in 2020. Tickets to see the match are available for fans starting at just $8 and can be purchase by visiting www.fctulsa.com/tickets.

TULSA – FC Tulsa’s home match at ONEOK Field on Wednesday night will be featured as the SiriusXM FC “Game of the Week” as the USL Championship announced a broadcast partnership with the satellite radio giant on Tuesday morning. The broadcast will be the first for the league following the announcement of a two-year partnership between the league and SiriusXM.

“To be chosen as the inaugural host of the SiriusXM FC ‘Game of the Week’ shows that all of the hard work we have put in over the last nine months to be a premier global soccer brand is paying off,” said FC Tulsa president James Cannon. “In our home opener at ONEOK Field last week, we showed our fans what the new era of this franchise is all about. This week, soccer fans around the nation will get that same FC Tulsa experience through the SiriusXM broadcast.”

Last week, FC Tulsa debuted a broadcast team on TV partner My41 Tulsa of Dave Saunders and Anna Beffer who received national acclaim for their call of FC Tulsa’s home opener. Saunders, a seasoned broadcasting talent who previously called English Football League soccer for BBC Radio pairs with local color commentator Beffer who starred collegiately at Oklahoma State. Saunders and Beffer’s call will be the one heard on SiriusXM FC.

As a part of the league’s partnership, SiriusXM will be the exclusive radio home of both the USL Championship Final and the USL League One Final.

FC Tulsa will face off against Austin Bold FC on Wednesday night in a big Group D matchup as Tulsa looks to remain undefeated in 2020. Tickets to see the match are available for fans starting at just $8 and can be purchase by visiting www.fctulsa.com/tickets.

TULSA – FC Tulsa continued its rise in the USL Championship Power Rankings following its scoreless draw against San Antonio last week. After coming it at #14 last week, FC Tulsa rose two more spots to #12 this week after continuing its unbeaten start to the season.

Other movers in Group D include San Antonio FC, who fell one spot to 5th after draws at FC Tulsa and home to Austin Bold FC. Bold FC rose one spot to 19th after that draw. Energy FC are group D’s biggest riser, moving three spots to 25th after earning its first point in three matches against RGVFC on Saturday. RGVFC remained at 34th after the draw.

FC Tulsa season and single-match tickets are on sale now! You can still buy season tickets for our seven remaining home matches and save up to $5 a ticket by emailing tickets@https://www.fctulsa.com or calling 918-297-6808.

TULSA – FC Tulsa continued its rise in the USL Championship Power Rankings following its scoreless draw against San Antonio last week. After coming it at #14 last week, FC Tulsa rose two more spots to #12 this week after continuing its unbeaten start to the season.

Other movers in Group D include San Antonio FC, who fell one spot to 5th after draws at FC Tulsa and home to Austin Bold FC. Bold FC rose one spot to 19th after that draw. Energy FC are group D’s biggest riser, moving three spots to 25th after earning its first point in three matches against RGVFC on Saturday. RGVFC remained at 34th after the draw.

FC Tulsa season and single-match tickets are on sale now! You can still buy season tickets for our seven remaining home matches and save up to $5 a ticket by emailing tickets@https://www.fctulsa.com or calling 918-297-6808.

TULSA – FC Tulsa’s 0-0 draw with San Antonio FC on Wednesday was about so much more than the result for the club. Five months to the day since the USL Championship season was suspended just before the scheduled home opener, FC Tulsa welcomed live professional sports back to the city with a safe capacity crowd in the first home match of the club’s new era.

“It is great to have the fans behind us,” Head coach Michael Nsien said postgame. “You could hear them, they were loud, even though they were spread out you could still feel the vibes. We did a good job here [Wednesday] in terms of the organization and what it was. It was a spirited crowd, well organized, and I am sure the fans enjoyed the atmosphere, hopefully next time we will be able to give them the three points.”

FC Tulsa earned a 0-0 draw against a top-of-the-group San Antonio FC squad to remain unbeaten through its first five matches, the longest such streak to open a season in Tulsa’s USL Championship franchise history.

“I think 100% we are on the right track,” Nsien said. “Anytime you are able to eliminate the opponent from scoring you give yourself a great chance to win games, minimum you are going to pick up a point. That has to be the attitude going forward, we can’t get out of balance trying to do more than we should.

“In the attacking third we are creating opportunities, we are doing a great job, the balance is fantastic. We just have to be able to defend like we are and just execute in the final third. It’s been fantastic the players should be encouraged; the coaching staff is very encouraged that we are on the right track and the expectation next match is that we will be able to seal the deal.”

Sean Lewis and the back line kept a clean sheet for the second consecutive match, and the measly three goals allowed by FC Tulsa this season is also the best defensive record through five matches in the club’s history.

“I got some really talented guys in front of me and it’s the whole team that works hard defensively,” Lewis said. “We’re really jelling defensively, we cover each other well, we’re well organized. You’ve seen the results as far as letting in fewer goals and keeping clean sheets so far. These guys make everything pretty easy as far as what they have to do. They cover each other well. We communicate well. I do what I have to, and so far, that hasn’t been terribly much. I’m happy with the guys in front of me and looking forward to keeping this going.”

FC Tulsa is tied for the second-best defensive record in the USL, and Wednesday was the first time all season that San Antonio FC failed to score.

“It’s a collective team effort,” defender Bradley Bourgeois said. “That’s what we’re talking about building on. It’s this consistency of working together. It’s not just the back line, it’s not just Sean [Lewis]. It’s everyone. It’s going to take all of us, that bend, don’t break, mentality. That was one of the positives for [Wednesday], was that we kept a clean sheet.”

FC Tulsa will remain at ONEOK for its next match against Austin Bold FC, which kicks off next Wednesday at 7 p.m.

“It’s a drive to get better every day.” Bourgeois said. "Tomorrow is a brand-new day. We’re now focused on the improvements we can make, and it’s onto Austin. That’s what out standard is: we build off of what we’ve done. And for us, it’s just not good enough. It has to get better every single day regardless of the result because we have to get better. That’s the attitude that we have.”

TULSA – FC Tulsa’s 0-0 draw with San Antonio FC on Wednesday was about so much more than the result for the club. Five months to the day since the USL Championship season was suspended just before the scheduled home opener, FC Tulsa welcomed live professional sports back to the city with a safe capacity crowd in the first home match of the club’s new era.

“It is great to have the fans behind us,” Head coach Michael Nsien said postgame. “You could hear them, they were loud, even though they were spread out you could still feel the vibes. We did a good job here [Wednesday] in terms of the organization and what it was. It was a spirited crowd, well organized, and I am sure the fans enjoyed the atmosphere, hopefully next time we will be able to give them the three points.”

FC Tulsa earned a 0-0 draw against a top-of-the-group San Antonio FC squad to remain unbeaten through its first five matches, the longest such streak to open a season in Tulsa’s USL Championship franchise history.

“I think 100% we are on the right track,” Nsien said. “Anytime you are able to eliminate the opponent from scoring you give yourself a great chance to win games, minimum you are going to pick up a point. That has to be the attitude going forward, we can’t get out of balance trying to do more than we should.

“In the attacking third we are creating opportunities, we are doing a great job, the balance is fantastic. We just have to be able to defend like we are and just execute in the final third. It’s been fantastic the players should be encouraged; the coaching staff is very encouraged that we are on the right track and the expectation next match is that we will be able to seal the deal.”

Sean Lewis and the back line kept a clean sheet for the second consecutive match, and the measly three goals allowed by FC Tulsa this season is also the best defensive record through five matches in the club’s history.

“I got some really talented guys in front of me and it’s the whole team that works hard defensively,” Lewis said. “We’re really jelling defensively, we cover each other well, we’re well organized. You’ve seen the results as far as letting in fewer goals and keeping clean sheets so far. These guys make everything pretty easy as far as what they have to do. They cover each other well. We communicate well. I do what I have to, and so far, that hasn’t been terribly much. I’m happy with the guys in front of me and looking forward to keeping this going.”

FC Tulsa is tied for the second-best defensive record in the USL, and Wednesday was the first time all season that San Antonio FC failed to score.

“It’s a collective team effort,” defender Bradley Bourgeois said. “That’s what we’re talking about building on. It’s this consistency of working together. It’s not just the back line, it’s not just Sean [Lewis]. It’s everyone. It’s going to take all of us, that bend, don’t break, mentality. That was one of the positives for [Wednesday], was that we kept a clean sheet.”

FC Tulsa will remain at ONEOK for its next match against Austin Bold FC, which kicks off next Wednesday at 7 p.m.

“It’s a drive to get better every day.” Bourgeois said. “Tomorrow is a brand-new day. We’re now focused on the improvements we can make, and it’s onto Austin. That’s what out standard is: we build off of what we’ve done. And for us, it’s just not good enough. It has to get better every single day regardless of the result because we have to get better. That’s the attitude that we have.”

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FC Tulsa season and single-match tickets are on sale now! You can still buy season tickets for our seven remaining home matches and save up to $5 a ticket by emailing tickets@https://www.fctulsa.com or calling 918-297-6808.

FC Tulsa season and single-match tickets are on sale now! You can still buy season tickets for our seven remaining home matches and save up to $5 a ticket by emailing tickets@https://www.fctulsa.com or calling 918-297-6808.

TULSA – Back to school season is here, and to get you ready to go back, FC Tulsa is having a weekend-long sale on all items in the team store. Shop FC Tulsa City and State kits, FC Tulsa masks and gaiter scarves, and more at 10% off using the code BTS10OFF.

FC Tulsa Fan Club and Season Ticket Members can use their preexisting merch discount code for an additional 10% OFF in the online shop. Not in the FC Tulsa Fan Club yet? Click here to join and get a discount on all FC Tulsa merchandise year-round, as well as many other benefits.

For the most benefits and to catch every FC Tulsa match at ONEOK field this season, contact a ticket representative today at tickets@https://www.fctulsa.com and get your FC Tulsa Season Tickets today!

TULSA – Back to school season is here, and to get you ready to go back, FC Tulsa is having a weekend-long sale on all items in the team store. Shop FC Tulsa City and State kits, FC Tulsa masks and gaiter scarves, and more at 10% off using the code BTS10OFF.

FC Tulsa Fan Club and Season Ticket Members can use their preexisting merch discount code for an additional 10% OFF in the online shop. Not in the FC Tulsa Fan Club yet? Click here to join and get a discount on all FC Tulsa merchandise year-round, as well as many other benefits.

For the most benefits and to catch every FC Tulsa match at ONEOK field this season, contact a ticket representative today at tickets@https://www.fctulsa.com and get your FC Tulsa Season Tickets today!

TULSA – A historic night in Tulsa culminated in a nail-biting 0-0 draw between FC Tulsa and San Antonio FC on Wednesday night at ONEOK Field. The socially-distant capacity crowd at ONEOK were treated to two unbeaten teams playing to a stalemate to stay atop Group D in the USL Championship.

For FC Tulsa, the match capped a five-month wait to introduce the city to this new era of Tulsa soccer. FC Tulsa didn’t disappoint as it ran its undefeated streak to five matches to start the season, the first time that has happened in club history.

While three points ultimately wasn’t in the cards for FC Tulsa on the night, the result keeps Tulsa in second place in Group D and three points ahead of Austin Bold FC, whom it will face next Wednesday night at ONEOK Field.

Here are three key takeaways from the draw:

1) Pro Sports Return to Tulsa

Regardless of the result of the field, Wednesday night in Tulsa was always about the return of pro sports to the city. FC Tulsa ushered back the return of live pro sports on Wednesday to a capacity crowd with social distancing protocols in place. A crowd of over 2,000 spread out at ONEOK Field and bore witness to Tulsa sports history.

2) Sean Lewis Shows Out Again

FC Tulsa resigning goalkeeper Sean Lewis in the offseason might have flown under the radar amidst the high-profile new offensive signings, but the move has paid off in a big way as Lewis has been one of the best keepers in the USL Championship in 2020. He and the backline have carried FC Tulsa’s defense to second-best in the league in goals allowed with three.

3) Five straight for the record

Never had a Tulsa soccer team allowed one goal or fewer in five consecutive matches in its five-year history until Wednesday night. By starting the season allowing one goal in its first three matches followed by back-to-back clean sheets, FC Tulsa has proven itself a different club than the one that came before it. That’s nowhere more evident than the five consecutive results on the pitch.

UP NEXT

FC Tulsa stays at ONEOK Field for a match next Wednesday night against Austin Bold FC. With Austin sitting third in Group D, a win could go a long way towards sealing a playoff spot. Tickets are available and start at just $8 a match.

TULSA – A historic night in Tulsa culminated in a nail-biting 0-0 draw between FC Tulsa and San Antonio FC on Wednesday night at ONEOK Field. The socially-distant capacity crowd at ONEOK were treated to two unbeaten teams playing to a stalemate to stay atop Group D in the USL Championship.

For FC Tulsa, the match capped a five-month wait to introduce the city to this new era of Tulsa soccer. FC Tulsa didn’t disappoint as it ran its undefeated streak to five matches to start the season, the first time that has happened in club history.

While three points ultimately wasn’t in the cards for FC Tulsa on the night, the result keeps Tulsa in second place in Group D and three points ahead of Austin Bold FC, whom it will face next Wednesday night at ONEOK Field.

Here are three key takeaways from the draw:

1) Pro Sports Return to Tulsa

Regardless of the result of the field, Wednesday night in Tulsa was always about the return of pro sports to the city. FC Tulsa ushered back the return of live pro sports on Wednesday to a capacity crowd with social distancing protocols in place. A crowd of over 2,000 spread out at ONEOK Field and bore witness to Tulsa sports history.

2) Sean Lewis Shows Out Again

FC Tulsa resigning goalkeeper Sean Lewis in the offseason might have flown under the radar amidst the high-profile new offensive signings, but the move has paid off in a big way as Lewis has been one of the best keepers in the USL Championship in 2020. He and the backline have carried FC Tulsa’s defense to second-best in the league in goals allowed with three.

3) Five straight for the record

Never had a Tulsa soccer team allowed one goal or fewer in five consecutive matches in its five-year history until Wednesday night. By starting the season allowing one goal in its first three matches followed by back-to-back clean sheets, FC Tulsa has proven itself a different club than the one that came before it. That’s nowhere more evident than the five consecutive results on the pitch.

UP NEXT

FC Tulsa stays at ONEOK Field for a match next Wednesday night against Austin Bold FC. With Austin sitting third in Group D, a win could go a long way towards sealing a playoff spot. Tickets are available and start at just $8 a match.

TULSA – At long last, FC Tulsa is coming home. The home opener of the 2020 season and of the FC Tulsa era is Wednesday night at ONEOK Field, and what better way to kick it off than with a showdown against Group D leaders San Antonio FC.

After a historic opening run to start the season that sees FC Tulsa unbeaten through four matches, winning two and allowing just three goals. That’s the same amount of road wins through four matches as the franchise had in the last two seasons combined.

FC Tulsa’s defensive record is the best since its inaugural 2015 season, when the club last allowed one goal or fewer in four consecutive matches. FC Tulsa has never allowed one goal or fewer in five consecutive matches in franchise history.

How to Follow

Local Television: My41
Digital Stream: WatchESPN
International Stream: YouTube
Social Media: @FCTulsa on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

Scouting San Antonio FC

San Antonio FC has proven to be among the league’s best teams through its opening five matches of the season. SAFC have one of the best defensive records in the league, allowing just three goals in five matches, and the only blemish on its otherwise perfect season so far is allowing a stoppage time equalizer from Rio Grande Valley in a 1-1 draw.

Cristian Parano’s 3 goals and two assists are best on the team in both categories, and the midfielder is coming off a performance against OKC Energy FC which earned him Team of the Week honors.

Storylines to Watch

Titans of Group D face off – Two of the league’s four undefeated teams sit atop Group D, and that number could be cut to three on Wednesday night. FC Tulsa and San Antonio FC square off in a battle of the best in Group D, with FC Tulsa currently five points back of the group leaders with a match in hand. A win on Wednesday would be huge in the fight for the top spot in the group.

FC Tulsa looking to stay unbeaten – FC Tulsa is off to the best start in franchise history, earning eight points through the first four matches of 2020. Two wins and two draws mean FC Tulsa will open its home schedule on August 12 an undefeated squad taking aim at the top team in Group D.

First home match of the FC Tulsa era – Five months to the day that the USL Championship was suspended before FC Tulsa’s initial home opener, a new era of professional soccer will finally come to Tulsa. Wednesday’s match against San Antonio FC will be the opening ceremony for FC Tulsa’s time at ONEOK Field.

Where to Watch

FC Tulsa will play at ONEOK Field for the first time in this new era. Fans are encouraged to buy their tickets ahead of time, as they will be more expensive at the stadium box office. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for season ticket holders and 6 p.m. for all fans.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. for the historic beginning of FC Tulsa soccer at ONEOK field. It’s a moment you won’t want to miss, so get your tickets today by going to https://www.fctulsa.com/tickets, calling our ticket hotline at (918) 297-6808, or emailing tickets@https://www.fctulsa.com.

TULSA – At long last, FC Tulsa is coming home. The home opener of the 2020 season and of the FC Tulsa era is Wednesday night at ONEOK Field, and what better way to kick it off than with a showdown against Group D leaders San Antonio FC.

After a historic opening run to start the season that sees FC Tulsa unbeaten through four matches, winning two and allowing just three goals. That’s the same amount of road wins through four matches as the franchise had in the last two seasons combined.

FC Tulsa’s defensive record is the best since its inaugural 2015 season, when the club last allowed one goal or fewer in four consecutive matches. FC Tulsa has never allowed one goal or fewer in five consecutive matches in franchise history.

How to Follow

Local Television: My41
Digital Stream: WatchESPN
International Stream: YouTube
Social Media: @FCTulsa on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

Scouting San Antonio FC

San Antonio FC has proven to be among the league’s best teams through its opening five matches of the season. SAFC have one of the best defensive records in the league, allowing just three goals in five matches, and the only blemish on its otherwise perfect season so far is allowing a stoppage time equalizer from Rio Grande Valley in a 1-1 draw.

Cristian Parano’s 3 goals and two assists are best on the team in both categories, and the midfielder is coming off a performance against OKC Energy FC which earned him Team of the Week honors.

Storylines to Watch

Titans of Group D face off – Two of the league’s four undefeated teams sit atop Group D, and that number could be cut to three on Wednesday night. FC Tulsa and San Antonio FC square off in a battle of the best in Group D, with FC Tulsa currently five points back of the group leaders with a match in hand. A win on Wednesday would be huge in the fight for the top spot in the group.

FC Tulsa looking to stay unbeaten – FC Tulsa is off to the best start in franchise history, earning eight points through the first four matches of 2020. Two wins and two draws mean FC Tulsa will open its home schedule on August 12 an undefeated squad taking aim at the top team in Group D.

First home match of the FC Tulsa era – Five months to the day that the USL Championship was suspended before FC Tulsa’s initial home opener, a new era of professional soccer will finally come to Tulsa. Wednesday’s match against San Antonio FC will be the opening ceremony for FC Tulsa’s time at ONEOK Field.

Where to Watch

FC Tulsa will play at ONEOK Field for the first time in this new era. Fans are encouraged to buy their tickets ahead of time, as they will be more expensive at the stadium box office. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for season ticket holders and 6 p.m. for all fans.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. for the historic beginning of FC Tulsa soccer at ONEOK field. It’s a moment you won’t want to miss, so get your tickets today by going to https://www.fctulsa.com/tickets, calling our ticket hotline at (918) 297-6808, or emailing tickets@https://www.fctulsa.com.

TULSA – For the second week in a row, FC Tulsa garnered national attention from a road victory. Saturday’s 2-0 win at Saint Louis FC earned FC Tulsa the biggest ascent up the USL Championship power rankings.

In the Week 7 rankings released Monday afternoon, Championship writer Nicholas Murray moved FC Tulsa up six more spots to 14th out of the 35 USL Championship clubs, a jump greater than that of any other team in the league.

It takes them ahead of recent opponent Saint Louis FC, who fell down to 16th, and also future out-of-group foe Sporting Kansas City FC, who remained at 15th. Elsewhere in Group D, San Antonio FC rose to fourth in the league, making Wednesday’s home opener all the more high-profile.

FC Tulsa is still second in the group at 14th, and as it stands in week 7, all but its three matches versus San Antonio FC come against teams below them in the Power Rankings. Fellow Group D teams Austin Bold (20th), OKC Energy FC (28th) and Rio Grande Valley FC Toros (34th), as well as Sporting Kansas City II (15th) and Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (25th) are all on the schedule going forward for FC Tulsa.

TULSA – For the second week in a row, FC Tulsa garnered national attention from a road victory. Saturday’s 2-0 win at Saint Louis FC earned FC Tulsa the biggest ascent up the USL Championship power rankings.

In the Week 7 rankings released Monday afternoon, Championship writer Nicholas Murray moved FC Tulsa up six more spots to 14th out of the 35 USL Championship clubs, a jump greater than that of any other team in the league.

It takes them ahead of recent opponent Saint Louis FC, who fell down to 16th, and also future out-of-group foe Sporting Kansas City FC, who remained at 15th. Elsewhere in Group D, San Antonio FC rose to fourth in the league, making Wednesday’s home opener all the more high-profile.

FC Tulsa is still second in the group at 14th, and as it stands in week 7, all but its three matches versus San Antonio FC come against teams below them in the Power Rankings. Fellow Group D teams Austin Bold (20th), OKC Energy FC (28th) and Rio Grande Valley FC Toros (34th), as well as Sporting Kansas City II (15th) and Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (25th) are all on the schedule going forward for FC Tulsa.

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FC Tulsa’s home opener is just two days away, and you won’t want to miss this historic beginning to the club’s home season. Tickets are on sale now, and they will be more expensive at the box office. Get yours today by going to https://www.fctulsa.com/tickets, calling our ticket hotline at (918) 297-6808, or emailing tickets@https://www.fctulsa.com.

FC Tulsa’s home opener is just two days away, and you won’t want to miss this historic beginning to the club’s home season. Tickets are on sale now, and they will be more expensive at the box office. Get yours today by going to https://www.fctulsa.com/tickets, calling our ticket hotline at (918) 297-6808, or emailing tickets@https://www.fctulsa.com.