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Los Roughnecks vuelven al ONEOK por segundo partido consecutivo buscando hacerse con su cuarta victoria en los últimos cuatro choques jugados en su terreno. Será un partido donde además los primeros 500 aficionados que lleguen al estadio recibirán una bufanda  “Vamos Tulsa” del equipo cortesía de Ruffneck Scarves, News on 6 and 97.1 The Sports Animal. Las siete será la hora de inicio del duelo.

Antes, desde las 5:00 PM, los hinchas están llamados a iniciar la fiesta en el BUSCH Scoreboard Bar del ONEOK Field. Por $1 la cerveza los aficionados podrán acceder al estaduo a través de la Puerta Archer y disfrutar de precios muy ventajosos.

Será el tercer encuentro de la temporada entre los Roughnecks y el equipo de San Antonio. En liga regular, el pasado 17 de junio, el equipo de Texas derrotó a los de Vaudreuil 3-1, pero antes, en la Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, el equipo naranja fue capaz de derrotar en los penalties al San Antonio gracias a la actuación de Cerda en la tanda de penalties. Históricamente, San Antonio había vencido siempre a los Roughnecks: cuatro victorias en cuatro partidos disputados en las dos temporadas precedentes.

Este será el primer partido de los tres que disputarán los de Tulsa en ocho días porque el próximo miércoles viajan a Arizona para medirse a los Rising de Phoenix antes de regresar el siguiente fin de semana al ONEOK para enfrentarse a los Seattle Sounders 2. 

Actualmente el equipo naranja se encuentra en la sexta posición la tabla ocupando puestos de playoff. Quedan pocos partidos para que termine la competición regular y solamente los ocho primeros en la table serán capaces de acceder.

Aquellos aficionados que deseen asistir al choque pueden comprar sus entradas en el teléfono (918) 744-5901, online o en las propias taquillas del estadio en el ONEOK Field. Además el partido será televisado en el área de Tulsa a través de Cox Communications en el YurView Channel 1334 o en el USL Match Center de Youtube. También lo pueden seguir por las redes sociales.

CORRALES ESTUVO EN LA CITACION DE LOS FIRE:  El lateral Cubano de los Roughnecks estuvo el miércoles con el equipo de Chicago ante los San Jose Earthquakes. No llegó a saltar al terreno de juego en la victoria de los de Illinois.

TRES PARTIDOS AUN COMO LOCALES: Tres partidos le quedan aún a los de Vaudreuil en casa. Asegurar sus victorias les haría alcanzar un gran puesto en la table.

VENTAJA PARA ASEGURAR EL PLAYOFF:  La Conferencia Oeste tiene a diez equipos peleando por alcanzar puestos de lucha por el título. Los cinco primeros están virtualmente clasificados con ventaja de los Roughnecks, como séptimos ante los que se hallan en el noveno puesto, seis puntos de diferencia entre ambos con cuatro partidos todavía. 

Tulsa, OK – After recording his eighth clean sheet of the season this past weekend to help the Tulsa Roughnecks pick up 3 key points in a 1-0 victory over the LA Galaxy II, goalkeeper Fabian Cerda was named to the USL Team of the Week.

Although this is the first time Cerda has been honored with the selection, it is the twelfth time this season that a Roughnecks player has been chosen for the league’s weekly squad as Cerda became the eighth different representative from the club to be honored in 2017. Previous recipients this year include Joey Calistri, Juan Pablo Caffa (5x), Jorge Corrales, Mo Jadama, Ian Svantesson, Joaquin Rivas, and Francisco Ugarte.

Cerda earned the honor after helping anchor a solid defensive effort by TRFC in another shutout performance. Following a goal in the 25th minute by Tulsa’s Calistri, the Roughnecks were unable to extend their advantage against Galaxy II. But Cerda helped make sure the lead would hold as he made several quality saves in both halves. He especially came in clutch with a pair of saves in the final 10 minutes of regulation as Los Dos made a push to try and find an equalizer.

The victory was important as it gave Tulsa 3 critical points, putting the club at 43 total points on the season. The Roughnecks currently sit in sixth place in the USL’s Western Conference with four matches to go in the regular season.

This weekend will feature a preview of a potential playoff matchup as the Roughnecks will host San Antonio FC at ONEOK Field on Saturday, September 30. San Antonio is currently sitting in the third seed in the USL’s Western Conference and would be Tulsa’s opponent in the opening round of the playoffs if both clubs maintain their respective position. Kickoff for the match is set for 7:00 PM. Fans wanting to reserve tickets to come cheer on the Roughnecks in their push to claim their first USL playoff berth in franchise history can do so by clicking HERE.

The complete USL Team of the Week is listed below.

USL Team of the Week

GK – Fabian Cerda, Tulsa Roughnecks FC: Cerda recorded a five-save shutout, as the Roughnecks moved closer to a playoff berth with a 1-0 win against the LA Galaxy II.

D – William Yomby, Richmond Kickers: Yomby made six interceptions and nine clearances, as the Kickers earned a 1-0 victory against the Rochester Rhinos on Saturday night.

D – Hunter Gorskie, Tampa Bay Rowdies: Gorskie scored the only goal of the game and also put in a solid defensive display as the Rowdies moved into the Eastern Conference’s top four by defeating the Charlotte Independence.

D – Oumar Ballo, Swope Park Rangers: Ballo opened the scoring in the Rangers’ 3-1 win against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and also recorded eight clearances while going five of eight in duels.

M – Lewis Neal, Orlando City B: Neal scored a late game-winner to go with his earlier assist, as OCB gave its playoff hopes a major boost with a 2-1 victory against the Charleston Battery on Saturday.

M – Alessandro Riggi, Phoenix Rising FC: Riggi recorded two goals and two assists to lead Rising FC to a pair of victories, as Phoenix ran its undefeated streak to 10 games.

M – George Davis IV, Louisville City FC: Davis scored two goals in two games, as Louisville took four points from the week to extend its lead in the Eastern Conference to seven points.

M – Lindo Mfeka, Reno 1868 FC: Mfeka scored four goals in two games – including a hat trick against OKC Energy FC on Wednesday night – as Reno moved into second place in the Western Conference.

F – Antoine Hoppenot, Reno 1868 FC: Hoppenot notched a pair of goals, as Reno romped to a 6-1 victory against the Portland Timbers 2 on Saturday night at Greater Nevada Field.

F – Cory Burke, Bethlehem Steel FC: Burke tallied twice to help Steel FC take a big step toward a place in the playoffs with a 3-2 victory against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on Sunday afternoon.

F – Heviel Cordoves, Charleston Battery: Cordoves scored three goals in two games, including a pair of goals on Wednesday night to help the Battery defeat the Charlotte Independence.

Bench: Matt Pickens (TBR), Jose Escalante (RGV), Jose Angulo (OKC), Kharlton Belmar (SPR), Dane Kelly (RNO), Seth Rudolph (STL), Corey Hertzog (PGH)

Tulsa, OK – After recording his eighth clean sheet of the season this past weekend to help the Tulsa Roughnecks pick up 3 key points in a 1-0 victory over the LA Galaxy II, goalkeeper Fabian Cerda was named to the USL Team of the Week.

Although this is the first time Cerda has been honored with the selection, it is the twelfth time this season that a Roughnecks player has been chosen for the league’s weekly squad as Cerda became the eighth different representative from the club to be honored in 2017. Previous recipients this year include Joey Calistri, Juan Pablo Caffa (5x), Jorge Corrales, Mo Jadama, Ian Svantesson, Joaquin Rivas, and Francisco Ugarte.

Cerda earned the honor after helping anchor a solid defensive effort by TRFC in another shutout performance. Following a goal in the 25th minute by Tulsa’s Calistri, the Roughnecks were unable to extend their advantage against Galaxy II. But Cerda helped make sure the lead would hold as he made several quality saves in both halves. He especially came in clutch with a pair of saves in the final 10 minutes of regulation as Los Dos made a push to try and find an equalizer.

The victory was important as it gave Tulsa 3 critical points, putting the club at 43 total points on the season. The Roughnecks currently sit in sixth place in the USL’s Western Conference with four matches to go in the regular season.

This weekend will feature a preview of a potential playoff matchup as the Roughnecks will host San Antonio FC at ONEOK Field on Saturday, September 30. San Antonio is currently sitting in the third seed in the USL’s Western Conference and would be Tulsa’s opponent in the opening round of the playoffs if both clubs maintain their respective position. Kickoff for the match is set for 7:00 PM. Fans wanting to reserve tickets to come cheer on the Roughnecks in their push to claim their first USL playoff berth in franchise history can do so by clicking HERE.

The complete USL Team of the Week is listed below.

USL Team of the Week

GK – Fabian Cerda, Tulsa Roughnecks FC: Cerda recorded a five-save shutout, as the Roughnecks moved closer to a playoff berth with a 1-0 win against the LA Galaxy II.

D – William Yomby, Richmond Kickers: Yomby made six interceptions and nine clearances, as the Kickers earned a 1-0 victory against the Rochester Rhinos on Saturday night.

D – Hunter Gorskie, Tampa Bay Rowdies: Gorskie scored the only goal of the game and also put in a solid defensive display as the Rowdies moved into the Eastern Conference’s top four by defeating the Charlotte Independence.

D – Oumar Ballo, Swope Park Rangers: Ballo opened the scoring in the Rangers’ 3-1 win against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and also recorded eight clearances while going five of eight in duels.

M – Lewis Neal, Orlando City B: Neal scored a late game-winner to go with his earlier assist, as OCB gave its playoff hopes a major boost with a 2-1 victory against the Charleston Battery on Saturday.

M – Alessandro Riggi, Phoenix Rising FC: Riggi recorded two goals and two assists to lead Rising FC to a pair of victories, as Phoenix ran its undefeated streak to 10 games.

M – George Davis IV, Louisville City FC: Davis scored two goals in two games, as Louisville took four points from the week to extend its lead in the Eastern Conference to seven points.

M – Lindo Mfeka, Reno 1868 FC: Mfeka scored four goals in two games – including a hat trick against OKC Energy FC on Wednesday night – as Reno moved into second place in the Western Conference.

F – Antoine Hoppenot, Reno 1868 FC: Hoppenot notched a pair of goals, as Reno romped to a 6-1 victory against the Portland Timbers 2 on Saturday night at Greater Nevada Field.

F – Cory Burke, Bethlehem Steel FC: Burke tallied twice to help Steel FC take a big step toward a place in the playoffs with a 3-2 victory against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on Sunday afternoon.

F – Heviel Cordoves, Charleston Battery: Cordoves scored three goals in two games, including a pair of goals on Wednesday night to help the Battery defeat the Charlotte Independence.

Bench: Matt Pickens (TBR), Jose Escalante (RGV), Jose Angulo (OKC), Kharlton Belmar (SPR), Dane Kelly (RNO), Seth Rudolph (STL), Corey Hertzog (PGH)

Spanish Version

Playing in its first home match in over a month, Tulsa Roughnecks FC moved one step closer to the first USL playoff appearance in team history with a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy II.  The only goal of the match came from Joey Calistri in the 25th minute.

Front page photo by Lori Scholl

With the win and the three points, TRFC improved its season point total to 43 from a 13-11-4 record.  The Roughnecks vaulted into fifth place in the USL’s Western Conference table, pending the results from other games over the weekend.  The top eight teams in each conference qualify for the playoffs.

The match started at a quick pace, with both teams threatening to open the scoring.  TRFC goalkeeper Fabian Cerda was called upon just 30 seconds into the game, catching a shot from Jonathan Estrada.  After the save, the Roughnecks countered and Calistri put a headed shot on target, forcing new Galaxy II keeper Justin Vom Steeg to make his first save.

Calistri headed a cross from Juan Pablo Caffa on target in the 14th minute, but Vom Steeg was again in the right spot to deny the shot.  Less than one minute later, Cerda made the save of the match to keep it scoreless.  The Tulsa goalkeeper was sliding the wrong way to try to stop a shot from Estrada, but he was able to reach back across his body and make a one-handed save to keep it 0-0.

The Roughnecks finished off a good stretch of play with the only goal of the night in the 25th minute.  Joaquin Rivas found space on the left wing and made a long run before sending a cross in front of goal.  The passed deflected off a pair of Galaxy II defenders and straight to Calistri who slotted the ball into the net from five yards out for his ninth goal of the season. 

After the halftime break, Tulsa had several chances to double its lead.  In the 61st minute, an open header from Ian Svantesson when straight at Vom Steeg, and in the 62nd minute a long strike from Caffa rolled just wide of the post.

Svantesson had another good opportunity when he got behind the Galaxy II backline, but his low right-footed shot was stuffed by the keeper.

The Roughnecks had other chances to get a second goal before Los Dos controlled the final 10 minutes, pushing forward in search of an equalizer.

Substitute Justin Dhillon’s left-footed shot was denied on a diving save from Cerda in the 85th minute, and his header in the 90th minute was stopped by the Tulsa keeper.

Spanish Version

Playing in its first home match in over a month, Tulsa Roughnecks FC moved one step closer to the first USL playoff appearance in team history with a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy II.  The only goal of the match came from Joey Calistri in the 25th minute.

Front page photo by Lori Scholl

With the win and the three points, TRFC improved its season point total to 43 from a 13-11-4 record.  The Roughnecks vaulted into fifth place in the USL’s Western Conference table, pending the results from other games over the weekend.  The top eight teams in each conference qualify for the playoffs.

The match started at a quick pace, with both teams threatening to open the scoring.  TRFC goalkeeper Fabian Cerda was called upon just 30 seconds into the game, catching a shot from Jonathan Estrada.  After the save, the Roughnecks countered and Calistri put a headed shot on target, forcing new Galaxy II keeper Justin Vom Steeg to make his first save.

Calistri headed a cross from Juan Pablo Caffa on target in the 14th minute, but Vom Steeg was again in the right spot to deny the shot.  Less than one minute later, Cerda made the save of the match to keep it scoreless.  The Tulsa goalkeeper was sliding the wrong way to try to stop a shot from Estrada, but he was able to reach back across his body and make a one-handed save to keep it 0-0.

The Roughnecks finished off a good stretch of play with the only goal of the night in the 25th minute.  Joaquin Rivas found space on the left wing and made a long run before sending a cross in front of goal.  The passed deflected off a pair of Galaxy II defenders and straight to Calistri who slotted the ball into the net from five yards out for his ninth goal of the season. 

After the halftime break, Tulsa had several chances to double its lead.  In the 61st minute, an open header from Ian Svantesson when straight at Vom Steeg, and in the 62nd minute a long strike from Caffa rolled just wide of the post.

Svantesson had another good opportunity when he got behind the Galaxy II backline, but his low right-footed shot was stuffed by the keeper.

The Roughnecks had other chances to get a second goal before Los Dos controlled the final 10 minutes, pushing forward in search of an equalizer.

Substitute Justin Dhillon’s left-footed shot was denied on a diving save from Cerda in the 85th minute, and his header in the 90th minute was stopped by the Tulsa keeper.

Los Dos controlled possession through almost all of the four minutes of stoppage time, but could not net an equalizer.

Cerda made five saves in the game in recording his eighth clean sheet of the regular season.

The statistics from the match were virtually equal.  Tulsa had a 17-16 advantage in total shots, while Galaxy II had a narrow edge in time of possession, 50.5-49.5%.

The match kicked off a stretch in which the Roughnecks will play four of five games at home to end the regular season.  Tulsa will be back in action at ONEOK Field next Saturday, September 30, when it hosts San Antonio FC.  Tickets are now available HERE.  Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

 

MATCH SUMMARY
Tulsa Roughnecks FC  1  Los Angeles Galaxy II 0
Saturday, September 23, 2017
ONEOK Field – Tulsa, OK

Scoring Summary:
TUL – Calistri 26’

Misconduct Summary:
LA – Turner (caution) 25’
TUL – Corrales (caution) 70’
TUL – Levin (caution) 73’
TUL – Kimura (caution) 90’ +3

 

LA Galaxy II:  Justin Vom Steeg, Leonardo Sepulveda, Jefrey Payeras © (Jake Arteaga 57’), Jean Engola, Tyler Turner (Jonathan Hernandez 88’), Adrian Vera, Ryo Fujii, Andre Zanga, Jorge Hernandez, Ethan Zubak, Jonah Estrada (Justin Dhillon 46’).  

Shots: 16, Shots on Goal: 5, Saves: 6; Fouls: 15; Corners: 5; Offsides: 0.

Tulsa Roughnecks FC:  Fabian Cerda, Jorge Corrales, Francisco Ugarte, Modou Jadama, Kosuke Kimura, Paris Gee (Collin Fernandez 60’), Jonathan Levin, Joaquin Rivas, Juan Pablo Caffa©, Joey Calistri (Brady Ballew 88’), Ian Svantesson (Christian Thierjung 74’).

Shots: 17; Shots on Goal: 7; Saves: 5; Fouls: 15; Corners: 3; Offsides: 6.

Los Dos controlled possession through almost all of the four minutes of stoppage time, but could not net an equalizer.

Cerda made five saves in the game in recording his eighth clean sheet of the regular season.

The statistics from the match were virtually equal.  Tulsa had a 17-16 advantage in total shots, while Galaxy II had a narrow edge in time of possession, 50.5-49.5%.

The match kicked off a stretch in which the Roughnecks will play four of five games at home to end the regular season.  Tulsa will be back in action at ONEOK Field next Saturday, September 30, when it hosts San Antonio FC.  Tickets are now available HERE.  Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

 

MATCH SUMMARY
Tulsa Roughnecks FC  1  Los Angeles Galaxy II 0
Saturday, September 23, 2017
ONEOK Field – Tulsa, OK

Scoring Summary:
TUL – Calistri 26’

Misconduct Summary:
LA – Turner (caution) 25’
TUL – Corrales (caution) 70’
TUL – Levin (caution) 73’
TUL – Kimura (caution) 90’ +3

 

LA Galaxy II:  Justin Vom Steeg, Leonardo Sepulveda, Jefrey Payeras © (Jake Arteaga 57’), Jean Engola, Tyler Turner (Jonathan Hernandez 88’), Adrian Vera, Ryo Fujii, Andre Zanga, Jorge Hernandez, Ethan Zubak, Jonah Estrada (Justin Dhillon 46’).  

Shots: 16, Shots on Goal: 5, Saves: 6; Fouls: 15; Corners: 5; Offsides: 0.

Tulsa Roughnecks FC:  Fabian Cerda, Jorge Corrales, Francisco Ugarte, Modou Jadama, Kosuke Kimura, Paris Gee (Collin Fernandez 60’), Jonathan Levin, Joaquin Rivas, Juan Pablo Caffa©, Joey Calistri (Brady Ballew 88’), Ian Svantesson (Christian Thierjung 74’).

Shots: 17; Shots on Goal: 7; Saves: 5; Fouls: 15; Corners: 3; Offsides: 6.

English Version

Cinco partidos después, vuelven los Roughnecks a jugar en el ONEOK Field cuando el objetivo de la temporada depende solamente de ellos. Y comienzan esta fase final de la campaña con todo en juego recibiendo el sábado día 23 a las 7:00 PM al segundo equipo de los Galaxy de Los Ángeles. Será la segunda oportunidad en la que los entrenados por Vaudreuil se midan esta temporada a los de California. Aún se recuerda el partido que acabó con empate a dos goles del 13 de julio a domicilio. Además se presenta la oportunidad de romper una mala racha de los naranjas, porque nunca han sido capaces de ganar a los Galaxy II; hasta ahora el bagaje es de tres derrotas y dos empates en cinco encuentros disputados.

Pero la diferencia de números histórica no se asocia con el equipo de Tulsa de esta campaña. Los Roughnecks son séptimos, sumando cuarenta puntos como record de franquicia, mientras que Los Dos son decimoterceros con catorce puntos que los naranjas y con solo siete victorias logrados en lo que va de temporada. Lo positivo para los de Tulsa es que les quedan cinco partidos para conseguir entrar entre los equipos de playoff debiendo disputar cuatro de ellos como locales en el ONEOK Field, un dato que tranquiliza a los aficionados.

Los aficionados que estén interesados en asistir al partido pueden comprar sus entradas por las vías oficiales; en las taquillas del estadio, de forma virtual en la página web del club y por teléfono en el (918) 744-5901. Por otra parte  todos aquellos que deseen seguir el partido en las pantallas puede entrar en el canal USL Match Center de Youtube, en Cox –canal 1334- o por twitter en las dos cuentas oficiales del club, en inglés y en español.

APUNTES:  Los Roughnecks han terminado su gira a domicilio de seis partidos sumando 8 puntos tras dos victorias, dos empates y dos derrotas… Como locales, los números de los de Tulsa son positivos con ocho victorias y cuatro derrotas en una docena de encuentros … Ian Svantesson puede establecer el record de la franquicia como goleador si marca su duodécimo gol de la temporada. Actualmente está empatado con Sammy Ochoa, con once… Caffa y Collin Fernández están apercibidos de suspensión. Si ven una tarjeta pueden cumplir un partido de sanción.

 
ACTIVIDADES DE LOS TULSA ROUGHNECKS

Las actividades previas al partido comenzarán en el Lefty´s desde las 5:00 PM con bebidas y comidas para los asistentes. Está situado enfrente del ONEOK Field. Tengan en cuenta que las puertas se abrirán a las 6:00 PM.

POSTER DEL EQUIPO PARA LOS AFICIONADOS. Los primeros 500 fans que accedan al estadio recibirán el poster de la plantilla del club gracias a Tulsa´s Channel 8 and The Buzz Sports Network. 

MATCH PREVIEW
Sunday, September 17
OKC Energy vs. Tulsa Roughnecks FC
Taft Stadium – Oklahoma City, OK
Kickoff at 5:00 p.m. CDT

Spanish Version

The Tulsa Roughnecks FC will face the OKC Energy for the third and final regular season meeting of 2017 on Sunday afternoon in Oklahoma City.  The Roughnecks have won the first two meeting this year between the in-state rivals by identical 2-1 scores.  Kickoff on Sunday is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. at Oklahoma City’s Taft Stadium. 

Front page photo of Collin Fernandez by Lori Scholl

For TRFC fans unable to make the trip to OKC, the match will be shown live on YouTube through the USL Match Center.

The Roughnecks enter Sunday’s match with 40 points on the season from a 12-10-4 record and come into the weekend occupying fifth place in the USL’s Western Conference standings.  

The Energy come in with 34 points from a 9-10-7 record and are currently just outside the eight playoff spots in ninth position.

TRFC has lost only two times since July 1, compiling a 7-2-4 record during that time.

Historically in the regular season Black Gold Derby series, the Roughnecks have a 3-5-2 record against the Energy.  The two teams split the 2015 series, the Roughnecks first season of play, with 1-1-2 record.  OKC swept all four games last year.

Tulsa has already established franchise highs this season with the most wins (12) and points (40) in the team’s three-year history.  

The Energy are difficult opponent at Taft Stadium, going 7-2-3 in home matches this season and collecting 24 of their 34 points at home.

COMING HOME
Sunday’s game will mark the next-to-last regular season away match for the Roughnecks this season.  TRFC will conclude the regular season with four of the final five matches at ONEOK Field.  The ending stretch will begin with a home game against LA Galaxy II next Saturday, September 23, at ONEOK Field.  Each of the four final home games will kick off at 7:00 p.m. CDT.

SVANTESSON CLOSING IN ON RECORD
Ian Svantesson’s 11 goals this season ties him with Sammy Ochoa for the franchise record for most goals in a season.  Ochoa scored 11 goals last season for the Roughnecks.

SEASON TICKET RENEWALS FOR 2018
Season ticket holders may now renew their tickets for the 2018 season.  Fans renewing their tickets by Friday, October 13 will receive a special Roughnecks Tote Bag.  Renewal letters were sent earlier this week.