USL FC Tulsa

Roughnecks FC in Action Tonight at ONEOK Field

Published on August 2, 2015 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
FC Tulsa News Release


Tulsa Roughnecks FC will play their second home match in 48 hours when it hosts Arizona United SC at ONEOK Field on Sunday night. Stadium gates open at 6:30pm with kickoff slated for 7:30pm. It is one of the premium giveaways of the season with the first 1,000 fans of all ages receiving Roughnecks FC miniature soccer balls from Vatterott College and 2 News Works For You. Fans will need to enter through the Arvest and Oil Derrick Entrances to receive the giveaway.

It will be a quick turnaround for both teams, but it gives both sides an opportunity to put disappointing losses behind them. Tulsa dropped a 3-1 decision to Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 Friday night at ONEOK Field, while Arizona United was blanked 3-0 in Oklahoma City.

It will be the second meeting of the year between the two teams. On May 9 in Scottsdale, Arizona, they battled to a 1-1 draw. Gibson Bardsley netted the tying goal in the 89th minute for Tulsa. The Roughnecks nearly grabbed the full three points as a header from Andy Lorei in extra time rolled just wide of the far post.

Both sides are still very much in the middle of the race for the playoffs in the USL's Western Conference. The Roughnecks are currently in the 8th spot with 25 points (7-9-4), while Arizona are in 11th on 22 points (7-11-1), but with a game in hand.

The game will be broadcast live on Tulsa's Sports Radio AM 1300 with Jeremie Poplin, David Saunders and Andy Lorei calling the action. The broadcast can be heard online at 1300TheBuzz.com or through the iHeartRadio mobile app. It will also be shown live on the Roughnecks FC YouTube channel.

WELCOME BACK

Sammy Ochoa and Chad Bond will be available for tonight's match against Arizona United.

The Roughnecks will welcome back midfielder Chad Bond and forward Sammy Ochoa into the squad. Both missed Friday's loss to Vancouver, serving mandatory one-game suspensions for receiving five yellow cards this season.

RECENT FORM

Despite Friday's loss, the Roughnecks enter the match with Arizona United SC having picked up 10 points in their last five matches. The loss to WFC2 was Tulsa's only defeat during the month of July.Arizona United will enter the match on a four-game losing streak. They have won only one of their past six matches. United opened the season with three straight wins away from home, but have since lost seven straight away matches.

Tulsa & Arizona in the Last 5 Matches

Tulsa Last 5 Games: L - W - D - W - W

Arizona 5 Games: L - L - L - L - W

HOME SWEET HOME?

Friday's defeat left Roughnecks FC with a 3-6-1 mark at ONEOK Field this season. In contrast, Tulsa has compiled a 4-3-3 record in away matches

BACK AND FORTH

Tulsa goalkeepers Jake Feener and Zac Lubin have been active this season as the Roughnecks keepers have combined to lead all USL teams with 107 saves this season. Offensively, the Roughnecks are also near the league lead, placing second behind Louisville with an average of 13.55 shots per game.

ATTENDANCE WATCH

Friday's match drew a paid attendance of 5,106 at ONEOK Field, increasing the season average to 4,800 per home match this season.

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