Los Roughnecks fichan a Sean Lewis

Tulsa, OK. – Los Tulsa Roughnecks FC han firmado para el equipo al portero de 26 años Sean Lewis.

“Estoy entusiasmado de unirme a la familia de los Roughnecks” decía Lewis que continuaba señalando que “sé que podemos conseguir  grandes cosas juntos y no puedo esperar para comenzar con ellos”

El nuevo portero, originario de Rockford. Michigan, jugó en sus años universitarios para las universidades de Western Broncos y Oakland Golden Grizzlies. Una vez terminó su periplo universitario, defendió a los Panamá City Beach Pirates y en 2015 jugó en Australia en la National Premier League en el Olympia  Warriors donde ayudó al equipo a ganar el Campeonato de la Tasmanian Victory League. Las últimas campañas ha defendido a los Jacksonville Armada y Penn FC, ambos en la USL. 

“Sean Lewis es un portero muy completo que está preparado para probarse como uno de los jugadores más importantes en la USL” comentaba Michael Nsien, el técnico de los Roughnecks. “Es un gran portero deteniendo remates cortos, pero también tiene habilidades técnicas que nos permitirán construir desde la defensa nuestro juego y jugar más confortablemente. Tiene Sean un saque de puerta de largo alcance que hará que seamos mucho más verticales creando peligro con armas que nos harán más efectivos en ataque. Nosotros esperamos de él que tenga una presencia importante y sea una figura clave en nuestra línea de atrás. Queremos que nuestra reputación sea para los demás como que somos un equipo muy complicado de romper y para eso Lewis será una parte importante en esa idea.”

 

Sobre los Tulsa Roughnecks.

Los Tulsa Roughnecks fueron refundados en 2015 cuando el equipo de fútbol profesional comenzó a jugar en la United Soccer League (USL). Los Roughnecks juegan en la USL Championship, una de las más exitosas ligas profesionales en el mundo. La temporada 2017 marcó la campaña más positiva de los Roughnecks porque el equipo consiguió por primera vez participar en los playoffs. Para conseguir más información sobre los Tulsa Roughnecks FC y el ONEOK Field, por favor, visiten Roughnecksfc.com o síganos en Facebook, Twitter o Instagram.

Tulsa Roughnecks Sign Christian Altamirano 

Tulsa, OK– Tulsa Roughnecks FC has signed 29-year-old midfielder Christian Altamirano pending league and federation approval for the 2019 USL Championship season. 

“I didn’t come to be part of a team, I came to be part of a family and fight for it,” said Altamirano. 

Altamirano hails from San Pedro Sula, Honduras. He began his career playing for Deportes Savio before moving on to play for Olimpia, Vida, Marathón, Platense, Real Sociedad, and Real Espãna. He was also capped six times for the Honduras National football team. 

“The addition of Christian Altamirano makes us a well-balanced and extremely dangerous attacking team. Christian has a lot of variety to his game. He can beat players off the dribble or with good combination play,” said Tulsa Roughnecks Head Coach Michael Nsien, “Christian draws a lot of fouls because of his deception and change of pace. He consistently makes defenders believe they can win the ball, when he’s actually setting them up for a change of pace or direction. He has international experience with the Honduran National team and has played in some of the most competitive cup and league matches in his native country of Honduras. Christian is a valuable addition that will aid us in achieving our goals in 2019.”

 

About Tulsa Roughnecks

Tulsa Roughnecks F.C. was reborn in 2015 when the professional soccer club began play in the United Soccer League (USL).  The Roughnecks play in the USL Championship, one of the most successful professional soccer leagues in the world. The 2017 season marked the Roughnecks most successful campaign, as the team earned its first-ever playoff appearance. For more information on Tulsa Roughnecks F.C. and ONEOK Field, please visit RoughnecksFC.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

 

Los Roughnecks fichan a Christian Altamirano

Tulsa, OK.– Los Tulsa Roughnecks han firmado al centrocampista hondureño de 29 años Christian Altamirano para esta próxima campaña 2019, aunque aún están pendientes de la aprobación de la liga y de la Federación.

El nuevo jugador del equipo decía que “no vine para formar parte de un equipo, he venido para ser parte de una familia y luchar por ello”.

Altamirano es natural de San Pedro Sula, en Honduras. Comenzó su carrera profesional jugando para Deportes Savio antes de defender las camisetas de los equipos hondureños de Olimpia, Vida, Marathón, Platense, Real Sociedad y Real España. 

“La suma al equipo de Christian Altamirano nos hace ser más estables y también más peligrosos en ataque. Altamirano tiene muchos recursos como jugador. Puede ser un buen jugador tanto en el juego combinativo como cuando hay que driblar al rival” comentaba Michael Nsien, entrenador de los Roughnecks. Seguía asegurando Nsien que “Altamirano consigue muchas faltas por su cambio de ritmo en el juego. Hace que los defensores crean que ellos pueden hacerse con el balón, cuando, de hecho, lo que hace es sentarles y cambiar el ritmo o la dirección. Tiene experiencia profesional con el equipo nacional de Honduras y ha jugado en algunos partidos de liga muy competitivos en su país de origen, Honduras. Este jugador en un valor añadido que nos dirigirá a conseguir nuestros objetivos en 2019”.

 

Sobre los Tulsa Roughnecks.

Los Tulsa Roughnecks fueron refundados en 2015 cuando el equipo de fútbol profesional comenzó a jugar en la United Soccer League (USL). Los Roughnecks juegan en la USL Championship, una de las más exitosas ligas profesionales en el mundo. La temporada 2017 marcó la campaña más positiva de los Roughnecks porque el equipo consiguió por primera vez participar en los playoffs. Para conseguir más información sobre los Tulsa Roughnecks FC y el ONEOK Field, por favor, visiten Roughnecksfc.com o síganos en Facebook, Twitter o Instagram.

 

 

 

 

USL News Release, Wednesday, December 19, 2018

2019 USL Championship Schedule Unveiled

Biggest season in league history features 612 games, 33-week schedule, expanded playoff format

TAMPA, Fla. –The USL Championship unveiled its 2019 regular-season schedule on Wednesday, with 36 teams set to play 612 games over 33 weeks in what amounts to the biggest year in the league’s history. 

Building off a historic season that saw almost 3 million fans attend games in the 2018 regular season and USL Cup Playoffs, the 2019 USL Championship regular season will see the league’s 36 teams play home-and-home series within its own conference. All of the action will be available digitally through ESPN+, with future announcements regarding the league’s national television schedule to be made at a future date.

Saturday night contests dominate the 2019 regular-season schedule, with almost three-quarters of the league’s games (455 of 612) set for prime weekend dates. The busiest day of the season will arrive on Saturday, September 28 with an 18-game slate that will see every team in the league in action.

The 2019 USL Championship regular season will open on Saturday, March 9 and conclude on Sunday, October 20, with every team playing a home-and-home series within its own conference. 

View:Full 2019 USL Championship Schedule

Rivalries will again take center stage across the league this season, with notable matchups in the Eastern Conference including the return of the Kings’ Cup rivalry when Louisville City FC plays host to Saint Louis FC on May 18 at Slugger Field. Other games to watch include the first meeting between Birmingham Legion FC and Memphis 901 FC on May 4 at Memphis’ AutoZone Park, and a late-season clash between the Charleston Battery and North Carolina FC on September 22 at Charleston’s MUSC Health Stadium that could determine the winner of the Southern Derby for the 2019 season.

In the West, Orange County SC will play host to Phoenix Rising FC for a rematch of the 2018 Western Conference Final on May 4 at Championship Soccer Stadium, while El Paso Locomotive FC will welcome fellow expansion side New Mexico United to Southwest University Park on May 12 for the first meeting between the two clubs. Another major rivalry will be decided on the penultimate weekend of the regular season when Las Vegas Lights FC hosts Reno 1868 FC on October 12 at Cashman Field for the Silver State Cup.

The final weekend of the regular season will see all 36 teams in action as the final places in the USL Cup Playoffs are determined, with 2019 expansion clubs Birmingham Legion FC, Loudoun United FC, Hartford Athletic, Memphis 901 FC and New Mexico United all set to end the regular season at home while featuring in notable matchups that could determine the final field for the postseason.

Friday, October 18
Phoenix Rising FC vs. OKC Energy FC
Saturday, October 19
Hartford Athletic vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies
Loudoun United FC vs. New York Red Bulls II
Memphis 901 FC vs. Louisville City FC

New Mexico United vs. Las Vegas Lights FC
North Carolina FC vs. Saint Louis FC
Orange County SC vs. Fresno FC
Real Monarchs SLC vs. Sacramento Republic FC
San Antonio FC vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Sunday, October 20
Birmingham Legion FC vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 

Expanded Format For 2019 USL Cup Playoffs

The 2019 USL Cup Playoffs will expand to include 10 teams from each conference, with the lowest four seeds in each conference opening the postseason in the Play-In Round, provisionally slated for Wednesday, October 23 with the No. 7 seed hosting the No. 10 seed and the No. 8 seed hosting the No. 9 seed for a place in the Conference Quarterfinals. 

Following the Play-In Round, the two teams to advance will be placed into the main bracket for the Conference Quarterfinals, with the lower remaining seed facing the conference’s No. 1 seed and the higher remaining seed facing the No. 2 seed.

The single-elimination format will then continue for the following four weekends in a fixed-bracket format with the higher seed in each matchup serving as host through the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. The 2019 USL Cup will be held between November 14-18, 2019 and be hosted by the conference champion with the better regular-season record.

2019 USL Cup Playoffs Schedule
Play-In Round– October 23 
Conference Quarterfinals– October 25-27

Conference Semifinals– November 1-3
Conference Finals – November 8-10
USL Cup – November 14-18

 

 

Tulsa Roughnecks Sign Cyprian Hedrick 

Tulsa, OK–Tulsa Roughnecks FC has signed 29-year-old defender Cyprian Hedrick pending league and federation approval, as the club continues to build its squad for the 2019 USL Championship season. 

“It’s a blessing and I’m grateful for this opportunity to represent this club and city,” said Hedrick, “I look forward to being a part of the change Coach Nsein and the organization are looking to bring to Tulsa soccer. I’m very excited about playing at ONEOK field in front of the Roustabouts and the rest of the fans” 

Hedrick, a native of Cameroon, was selected with the 30th overall pick in the second round of the 2012 MLS SuperDraft by Sporting Kansas City. He has previously played for Phoenix FC, OKC Energy FC, and San Antonio FC, and has made 138 appearances and logged more than 11,000 minutes of action in the USL Championship over the course of his career. 

“We are excited to add a player with such great USL Championship experience to the team,” said Michael Nsien, Tulsa Roughneck’s Head Coach, “Cyprian will be a key player, a leader and someone we have high expectations for. He is a strong defender, who organizes well and is also very calm in and out of possession. He will bring a high level of professionalism to the club and his experience will be valuable for the team and the coaching staff.”

About Tulsa Roughnecks

Tulsa Roughnecks F.C. was reborn in 2015 when the professional soccer club began play in the United Soccer League (USL).  The Roughnecks play in the USL Championship, one of the most successful professional soccer leagues in the world. The 2017 season marked the Roughnecks most successful campaign, as the team earned its first-ever playoff appearance. For more information on Tulsa Roughnecks F.C. and ONEOK Field, please visit RoughnecksFC.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Los Roughnecks fichan a Cyprian Hedrik

Tulsa, Oklahoma.- Los Tulsa Roughnecks FC han firmado al defensa de 29 años, Cyprian Hedrik, aunque está pendiente el club de recibir la aprobación de la Liga y de la Federación para su incorporación al plantel en la temporada 2019.

“Es una bendición tener esta oportunidad de representar a este club y a esta ciudad. Estoy muy agradecido” comentaba Hedrick que decía que “tengo muchas ganas de formar parte del equipo de Michael Nsien y de la organización del club que traerá el fútbol a Tulsa. Estoy entusiasmado por jugar en el ONEOK Field enfrente de los Roustabouts y del resto de los aficionados de los Roughnecks”.

Hendrik, que nació en Camerún, fue seleccionado en el puesto 30 en la segunda ronda del draft de 2012 por el Sporting Kansas City. Previamente a su llegada a Tulsa ha jugado en los Phoenix Rising, Oklahoma City Energy FC y San Antonio FC.

“Estamos muy contentos de añadir a nuestra plantilla a un jugador con tanta experiencia en equipos de USL” aseguraba el entrenador de los Roughnecks, Michael Nsien, que continuaba diciendo que “Cyprian será un jugador clave, un líder y alguien sobre el que nosotros tenemos muchas expectativas puestas. Es un defensa fuerte, que organiza bien y que pone pausa en el equipo cuando tenemos y cuando no tenemos el balón. Nos ofrecerá un alto nivel de profesionalismo al club y su experiencia será muy valorada por el equipo y por el cuerpo técnico”.

 

Sobre los Tulsa Roughnecks.

Los Tulsa Roughnecks fueron refundados en 2015 cuando el equipo de fútbol profesional comenzó a jugar en la United Soccer League (USL). Los Roughnecks juegan en la USL Championship, una de las más exitosas ligas profesionales en el mundo. La temporada 2017 marcó la campaña más positiva de los Roughnecks porque el equipo consiguió por primera vez participar en los playoffs. Para conseguir más información sobre los Tulsa Roughnecks FC y el ONEOK Field, por favor, visiten Roughnecksfc.com o síganos en Facebook, Twitter o Instagram.

2019 USL Championship Home Openers Revealed 

Historic slate of 17 games to open new season on Saturday, March 9

TAMPA, Fla.– The 2019 USL Championship season will open with a landmark opening day on Saturday, March 9 thanks to a 17-game slate of action – the most on a single day in the league’s history – that kicks off the regular season.

The Championship’s home openers were revealed in full on Friday as fans of the league’s 36 clubs got their first glimpse of the 2019 campaign, with an opening day of games that includes inaugural home matches for four expansion franchises across the country.

Birmingham Legion FC, El Paso Locomotive FC, Memphis 901 FC and New Mexico United will all open their inaugural seasons on home turf, with Memphis welcoming the Tampa Bay Rowdies to AutoZone Park for its first regular-season home game and Birmingham facing 2018 USL Cup Playoffs side Bethlehem Steel FC in its opener at BBVA Compass Field.

Locomotive FC will begin its inaugural season at Southwest University Park with a visit from OKC Energy FC, while New Mexico United will play host to Fresno FC in its inaugural home opener at Isotopes Park.

Other notable games on the opening day of the season include high-profile games in each conference with two-time defending USL Cup champion Louisville City FC opening its season on the road against North Carolina FC and a rematch of the 2016 USL Cup as the New York Red Bulls II play host to the Swope Park Rangers highlighting the slate in the Eastern Conference.

Defending Western Conference champion Phoenix Rising FC also opens its campaign on the road as it visits San Antonio FC at Toyota Field, while Reno 1868 FC plays host to Orange County SC at Greater Nevada Field in a rematch from the 2018 USL Cup Playoffs. Sacramento Republic FC welcomes Real Monarchs SLC to Papa Murphy’s Park for a battle of two consistent playoffs contenders in recent seasons.

Beyond the opening weekend of the season, the Championship will see the opening of a pair of soccer-specific venues over the course of its opening weeks, with Austin Bold FC playing host to Texas rival San Antonio FC on Saturday, March 30 for the first regular-season contest in Bold Stadium history. The spotlight will then fall on Hartford Athletic on Saturday, May 4 as it hosts its inaugural home opener at historic Dillon Stadium with a visit from the Charlotte Independence.

2019 USL Championship Home Openers
Home Teams Listed First
Saturday, March 9
ATL UTD 2 vs. Hartford Athletic
Birmingham Legion FC vs. Bethlehem Steel FC
Charleston Battery vs. Ottawa Fury FC
El Paso Locomotive FC vs. OKC Energy FC
LA Galaxy II vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Las Vegas Lights FC vs. Austin Bold FC
Memphis 901 FC vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies
Nashville SC vs. Loudoun United FC

New Mexico United vs. Fresno FC

New York Red Bulls II vs. Swope Park Rangers
North Carolina FC vs. Louisville City FC
Reno 1868 FC vs. Orange County SC
Sacramento Republic FC vs. Real Monarchs SLC
Saint Louis FC vs. Indy Eleven
San Antonio FC vs. Phoenix Rising FC

Seattle Sounders FC 2 vs. Rio Grande Valley FC
Tulsa Roughnecks FC vs. Portland Timbers 2

Friday, March 15
Charlotte Independence vs. Indy Eleven

Saturday, March 16
Bethlehem Steel FC vs. North Carolina FC

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs. Sacramento Republic FC

OKC Energy FC vs. Las Vegas Lights FC

Orange County SC vs. Tulsa Roughnecks FC

Phoenix Rising FC vs. New Mexico United

Real Monarchs SLC vs. El Paso Locomotive FC

Rio Grande Valley FC vs. Fresno FC
Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

Saturday, March 23
Fresno FC vs. Reno 1868 FC

Louisville City FC vs. Hartford Athletic
Portland Timbers 2 vs. Las Vegas Lights FC

Swope Park Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
 

Saturday, March 30
Austin Bold FC vs. San Antonio FC 
Indy Eleven vs. Hartford Athletic

Saturday, April 6
Ottawa Fury FC vs. Nashville SC

Saturday, April 13
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. Hartford Athletic

Friday, May 3
Loudoun United FC vs. Bethlehem Steel FC

Saturday, May 4
Hartford Athletic vs. Charlotte Independence

Tulsa Roughnecks Sign Akwafei Ajeakwa

Tulsa, OK– The Tulsa Roughnecks FC have announced the signing of their first player for the 2019 season, 26-year-old, Akwafei Ajeakwa. 

“Ajeakwa is one of the most dynamic and dangerous attacking threats I’ve seen in this league over the last few years. Ajeakwa is a constant threat that opposing teams will have to account for in their scouting reports. We look forward to him bringing that electric attacking ability to our team,” said Tulsa Roughnecks Head Coach, Michael Nsien, “All supporters of the Tulsa Roughnecks should be on the edge of their seat when he’s near the goal. I know he’s hungry and ready to make his mark on this league.” 

Akwafei, also known as AJ, originally hales from Gardena, California. The Midfielder/Forward played college soccer at both Los Angeles Harbor and Chico State University.

“I’m blessed to be given this opportunity to represent this club, organization, and city. The Roughnecks have a long history of bringing soccer to Tulsa and I’m honored to be a part of that,” said Ajeakwa, “I’m excited to play at Oneok field in-front of supporters such as the the Roustabouts, La Union, and the Wrench Maidens and I hope to help create memorable moments with the fans and teammates alike.”

Ajeakwa previously played for San Antonio FC, Orange County FC and the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.

 

About Tulsa Roughnecks

The Tulsa Roughnecks F.C. was reborn in 2015 when the professional soccer club began play in the United Soccer League (USL).  The Roughnecks play in the USL Championship, one of the most successful professional soccer leagues in the world.  The 2017 season marked the Roughnecks most successful campaign, as the team earned its first-ever playoff appearance. For more information on Tulsa Roughnecks F.C. and ONEOK Field, please visit RoughnecksFC.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

 

AJEAKWA, PRIMER JUGADOR QUE FIRMAN LOS TULSA ROUGHNECKS

Tulsa, Oklahoma.- Los Tulsa Roughnecks han anunciado hoy al primer jugador que se unirá al equipo para la temporada 2019, el futbolista de 26 años Akwafei Ajeakwa.

“Ajeakwa es una de las amenazas ofensivas con más peligro y dinamismo que he visto en la liga en los últimos años. Es un peligro constante para los equipos rivales, algo que deberán tener en cuenta en sus informes sobre nosotros. Tenemos muchas ganas de tener esas habilidades tan eléctricas a nivel ofensivo con nosotros, en nuestro equipo” comentaba el recientemente presentado entrenador de los Roughnecks, Michael Nsien, que continuaba diciendo que “todos los aficionados de los Roughnecks deberían estar nerviosos en sus asientos cuando este jugador esté cerca del gol. Sé que está con ganas y preparado para dejar su marca en esta liga”.

También conocido como AJ, Ajeakwa, creció en Gardena, California. Polivalente –puede jugar en el centro del campo y  en ataque-, jugó en las universidades de Los Angeles Harbor y en la de Chico State University. 

El nuevo jugador también tuvo palabras en su llegada: “Me siento bendecido por tener la oportunidad de representar a este club, a su organización y a la ciudad. Los Roughnecks tienen una larga historia llevando el fútbol a Tulsa y me siento honrado de ser parte de eso” aseguraba el jugador que seguía destacando que “estoy entusiasmado por jugar en el Oneok Field delante de seguidores como Roustabouts, La Unión y los Wrench Maidens. Espero que podamos crear momentos inolvidables con los aficionados y también con los compañeros”.

La historia profesional de Ajeakwa nos dice que jugó previamente para San Antonio FC, Orange County FC y Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, todos ellos de la USL.

Sobre los Tulsa Roughnecks.

 Los Tulsa Roughnecks fueron refundados en 2015 cuando el equipo de fútbol profesional  comenzó a jugar en la United Soccer League (USL). Los Roughnecks juegan en la USL Championship, una de las más exitosas ligas profesionales en el mundo. La temporada 2017 marcó la campaña más positiva de los Roughnecks porque el equipo consiguió por primera vez participar en los playoffs. Para conseguir más información sobre los Tulsa Roughnecks FC y el ONEOK Field, por favor, visiten Roughnecksfc.com o síganos en Facebook, Twitter o Instagram.

 

Tulsa Roughnecks Announce Head Coach Michael Nsien 

Tulsa, Oklahoma –Tulsa Roughnecks FC announced today that Michael Nsien has signed a two-year contract to serve as Head Coach of Tulsa’s USL Championship club. 

“We are excited to announce Michael as the next head coach of the Tulsa Roughnecks FC,” said Barry Williams, President of the Roughnecks. “We interviewed several candidates, but Michael stood out from everyone.  He is a Tulsa native, is highly respected around the country as a coach, and he shares our vision for how we are going to turn the Tulsa Roughnecks into a winning franchise.”

Nsien played for the University of Dayton before a professional career that saw him compete for the LA Galaxy and Portland Timbers. Holder of USSF “A” and UEFA “A” coaching licenses, Nsien plans to sit for his USSF Pro License this year. He has spent time with historic European clubs Benfica, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Manchester City at their respected academies.

“As a Native Tulsan and a passionate student of the game of soccer, I could not be more excited and prepared to be named the Head Coach of the Tulsa Roughnecks. Tulsa and soccer are two things that have genuinely given me everything that I value in my life,” said Nsien, “I cannot imagine a better way to give back to the game and to the city than to put together a successful team and franchise. I look forward to representing the city and club to the best of my ability. I am thankful for the support that everyone has given me.”

Nsien has previously directed and coached numerous teams including the South Bay Force, Tulsa Thunder Soccer Club, TSC Hurricane Soccer Club, and Blitz United Soccer Club. He served as the interim Head Coach for the Tulsa Roughneck’s during the 2018 season.   

2019 season tickets are on sale now. Lowered pre-season ticket prices are available until the end of the year. To see the seating plan in full, fans can visit www.roughnecksfc.com/tickets. Season tickets for 2019 can be purchased by calling 918-297-6808.

 

About Tulsa Roughnecks

The Tulsa Roughnecks F.C. was reborn in 2015 when the professional soccer club began play in the United Soccer League (USL).  The Roughnecks play in the USL Championship, one of the most successful professional soccer leagues in the world. The 2017 season marked the Roughnecks most successful campaign, as the team earned its first-ever playoff appearance. For more information on Tulsa Roughnecks F.C. and ONEOK Field, please visit RoughnecksFC.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.