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FC Tulsa Adds Two Defenders from Miami FC

December 18, 2019 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
FC Tulsa News Release


TULSA - FC Tulsa is bolstering its defensive ranks. The club announced on Wednesday that it had signed defenders Maximiliano "Maxi" Schenfeld and Callum Chapman-Page, both formerly of Miami FC of the USL Championship. The two additions, pending league and federation approval, give FC Tulsa four players signed from Miami FC, the league's newest club.

Schenfeld, 27, spent the 2019 season with Miami FC where he won the NISA East Coast Championship alongside fellow FC Tulsa players Ariel Martínez, Darío Suárez and Chapman-Page. The defender also has experience winning in the U.S. Open Cup with a lower division club. In 2018, Schenfeld was a starter for NPSL's Miami United FC as they advanced to the Fourth Round of the Cup before falling to Orlando City SC of Major League Soccer.

"Maxi is a very technical left fullback that's useful in establishing and maintaining possession," said FC Tulsa head coach Michael Nsien. "His ability to pass in tight space and play forward will help our midfield and attacking players have time to evaluate and find space. Maxi also has the grit and composure to defend in wide areas 1-v-1 against quick opponents."

Growing up playing soccer in South America, Schenfeld started as a youth player at Argentinian clubs including Banfield, Tigre and Platense. Schendfeld attended college in the U.S. at both Florida Memorial University and Florida National University. While at Florida National, he was named a first team USCAA All-American and helped lead the team to the 2018 National Championship.

"I'm very happy to be a part of FC Tulsa for the 2020 season," said Schenfeld. "I cannot wait to arrive to the city and start the preseason. I hope this year is going to be memorable for all of the Tulsa family."

From Nottingham, England, Chapman-Page was a key piece of Miami FC's success in 2019, appearing in 13 matches and scoring twice while adding an assist. Like Schenfeld, Chapman-Page also has experience in the U.S. Open Cup, playing in one match in the 2019 tournament for Miami FC.

"Callum is the epitome of a competitor and ball winning central defender," said Nsien. "He takes aerial and defensive duels personally and likes to win them all. He is confident on the ball and has a good range of short and long passing. Callum is very athletic and will add some steel and presence to our back line."

The defender played his college soccer for two seasons at Lubbock Christian University before transferring to Palm Beach Atlantic University. In his senior season in 2018, Chapman-Page scored three goals with one assist as PBA won the Sunshine State Conference.

"I am excited to play alongside such a talented roster, and we expect to achieve big things at FC Tulsa this season," said Chapman-Page. "I look forward to meeting and playing in front of the fans in the new year."

FC Tulsa's roster now stands at 13 players, four of whom are defenders, following the additions of Schenfeld and Chapman-Page.

Goalkeepers: Sean Lewis, Andrew MacRae

Defenders: Callum Chapman-Page, Cyprian Hedrick, Maxi Schenfeld, Matt Sheldon

Midfielders: Cristhian Altamirano, Brayan Reyes

Forwards: Panin Boakye, Ariel Martínez, Marlon, Darío Suárez, Tobenna Uzo

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