Thanks in large part to a backline that was superb this past weekend, the Tulsa Roughnecks FC earned a big three points on the road with a 1-0 victory over the RGV Toros. The club’s second shutout of the season sent a message across the league, and defender Francisco Ugarte was rightly recognized as a member of the USL Team of the Week after he helped anchor the squad’s strong defensive performance.

In the Roughnecks second victory over the Toros this season, Ugarte helped stymie the RGV offensive attack as he made five clearances, three tackles and two interceptions this past Saturday night.

The defender is playing in his first season with Tulsa after spending the past two years with FC Albstadt in Germany. Before that, he also spent time with TSG Balingen and VfB Stuttgart, also in Germany.

It was Ugarte’s first time this season being honored on the Team of the Week. He is the second Roughnecks player to be selected for the weekly honors, joining teammate Juan Caffa who earned a spot on the squad after Week 1.

The complete USL Team of the Week is listed below.

Following a bye week, the Roughnecks will return to action on Friday, May 5 when they travel to Colorado to take on the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.  Kickoff is slated for 8:00 PM CST. Fans wanting to watch the match and cheer the boys on can do so with the Tulsa Roustabouts at the official watch party at the Whiskey Dog Bar & Grill in Broken Arrow.

The next home match will be the following week on Thursday, May 11 when the Roughnecks host the Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 at ONEOK Field. Both full and partial season ticket packages are still available. Fans wanting to find out more can do so by clicking HERE.

USL Team of the Week

GK – Earl Edwards Jr., Orlando City B: Edwards recorded seven saves across two games – including a five-save shutout against Bethlehem – as OCB took four points from the week.

D – Hugo Arellano, LA Galaxy II: Arellano completed 83.5 percent of his 55 passes and recorded two tackles and five clearances in Los Dos’ 1-1 draw with Orange County.

D – Francisco Ugarte, Tulsa Roughnecks FC: Ugarte made five clearances, three tackles and two interceptions as the Roughnecks earned a shutout win against Rio Grande Valley.

D – Shane McEleney, Ottawa Fury FC: McEleney had a solid game defensively as Ottawa held Toronto FC II without a shot on goal, while also completing 80 percent of his 50 passes.

M – Kevin Oliveira, Swope Park Rangers: Oliveira’s two goals almost led an improbable comeback for the Rangers against Phoenix as the Cape Verde playmaker proved a threat throughout.

M – Billy Forbes, San Antonio FC: Forbes scored the game-winning goal and added another assist, leading San Antonio to a victory against Vancouver to open a three-game road trip.

M – Richie Laryea, Orlando City B: Laryea scored both goals and completed all 18 of his passes as Orlando took a 2-0 victory against Bethlehem on Sunday evening.

M – Brian Tah Anunga, Charleston Battery: Anunga’s late game-winner against Tampa Bay lifted the Battery to the top of the Eastern Conference as he also completed 81 percent of his passes in the contest.

M – Luke Rooney, Phoenix Rising FC: Rooney had a goal and assist as Rising FC recorded its second consecutive victory, defeating Swope Park 4-3 on Sunday night.

F – Victor Arboleda, Portland Timbers 2: Arboleda completed 92.3 percent of his passes for the game and scored the second goal in a 2-0 win against Sacramento for T2’s first victory of the season.

F – Enzo Martinez, Charlotte Independence: Martinez’s first two goals of the season lifted the Independence to their first win as Charlotte overcame an early deficit to defeat Saint Louis.

Bench: Angelo Cavalluzzo (TOR), Roy Meeus (OC), Jordan Murrell (RNO), Raul Gonzalez (RIC), Maikel Chang (CHS), Alessandro Riggi (PHX), Kenardo Forbes (ROC)

Thanks in large part to a backline that was superb this past weekend, the Tulsa Roughnecks FC earned a big three points on the road with a 1-0 victory over the RGV Toros. The club’s second shutout of the season sent a message across the league, and defender Francisco Ugarte was rightly recognized as a member of the USL Team of the Week after he helped anchor the squad’s strong defensive performance.

In the Roughnecks second victory over the Toros this season, Ugarte helped stymie the RGV offensive attack as he made five clearances, three tackles and two interceptions this past Saturday night.

The defender is playing in his first season with Tulsa after spending the past two years with FC Albstadt in Germany. Before that, he also spent time with TSG Balingen and VfB Stuttgart, also in Germany.

It was Ugarte’s first time this season being honored on the Team of the Week. He is the second Roughnecks player to be selected for the weekly honors, joining teammate Juan Caffa who earned a spot on the squad after Week 1.

The complete USL Team of the Week is listed below.

Following a bye week, the Roughnecks will return to action on Friday, May 5 when they travel to Colorado to take on the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.  Kickoff is slated for 8:00 PM CST. Fans wanting to watch the match and cheer the boys on can do so with the Tulsa Roustabouts at the official watch party at the Whiskey Dog Bar & Grill in Broken Arrow.

The next home match will be the following week on Thursday, May 11 when the Roughnecks host the Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 at ONEOK Field. Both full and partial season ticket packages are still available. Fans wanting to find out more can do so by clicking HERE.

USL Team of the Week

GK – Earl Edwards Jr., Orlando City B: Edwards recorded seven saves across two games – including a five-save shutout against Bethlehem – as OCB took four points from the week.

D – Hugo Arellano, LA Galaxy II: Arellano completed 83.5 percent of his 55 passes and recorded two tackles and five clearances in Los Dos’ 1-1 draw with Orange County.

D – Francisco Ugarte, Tulsa Roughnecks FC: Ugarte made five clearances, three tackles and two interceptions as the Roughnecks earned a shutout win against Rio Grande Valley.

D – Shane McEleney, Ottawa Fury FC: McEleney had a solid game defensively as Ottawa held Toronto FC II without a shot on goal, while also completing 80 percent of his 50 passes.

M – Kevin Oliveira, Swope Park Rangers: Oliveira’s two goals almost led an improbable comeback for the Rangers against Phoenix as the Cape Verde playmaker proved a threat throughout.

M – Billy Forbes, San Antonio FC: Forbes scored the game-winning goal and added another assist, leading San Antonio to a victory against Vancouver to open a three-game road trip.

M – Richie Laryea, Orlando City B: Laryea scored both goals and completed all 18 of his passes as Orlando took a 2-0 victory against Bethlehem on Sunday evening.

M – Brian Tah Anunga, Charleston Battery: Anunga’s late game-winner against Tampa Bay lifted the Battery to the top of the Eastern Conference as he also completed 81 percent of his passes in the contest.

M – Luke Rooney, Phoenix Rising FC: Rooney had a goal and assist as Rising FC recorded its second consecutive victory, defeating Swope Park 4-3 on Sunday night.

F – Victor Arboleda, Portland Timbers 2: Arboleda completed 92.3 percent of his passes for the game and scored the second goal in a 2-0 win against Sacramento for T2’s first victory of the season.

F – Enzo Martinez, Charlotte Independence: Martinez’s first two goals of the season lifted the Independence to their first win as Charlotte overcame an early deficit to defeat Saint Louis.

Bench: Angelo Cavalluzzo (TOR), Roy Meeus (OC), Jordan Murrell (RNO), Raul Gonzalez (RIC), Maikel Chang (CHS), Alessandro Riggi (PHX), Kenardo Forbes (ROC)