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Roughnecks in Action Thursday & Saturday

July 8, 2015 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
FC Tulsa News Release


Tulsa Roughnecks FC will host a pair of Western Conference squads in two key matches at ONEOK Field this week. The Roughnecks will host the Orange County Blues on Thursday, July 9 and the first place Colorado Springs Switchbacks on Saturday, July 11.

Both matches are slated to begin at 7:30PM in downtown Tulsa.

The match with the Blues is presented by 2 Works for You and 92.1 The Beat. It will be a Thirsty Thursday with 16-ounce servings of soft drinks and 16-ounce servings of Bud and Bud Light on sale for only $2 each. In addition, original Roughnecks legend Victor Moreland will be in attendance. Victor will be located just inside the Arvest Entrance from 6:45-7:30pm to visit with fans, sign autographs and pose for photographs.

Pre-match activities on Thursday will begin at 5:00PM at Lefty's On Greenwood, across the street from ONEOK Field. The Roustabouts will lead the March to the Match at approximately 6:30PM.

Saturday's match will feature a Roughnecks Flag giveaway compliments of Tulsa's Channel 8, Pepsi and Cox Radio. The first 1,500 fans of all ages to enter through the Arvest and Oil Derrick Entrances will receive a full sized 3' x 5' orange and blue flag that features the Roughnecks crest. It is perfect for showing your support at your home or at the matches!

Saturday's pre-match activities will get underway at 5:00PM with the Roughnecks Rally at the Guthrie Green. The Roustabouts will lead the March to the Match at approximately 6:30PM.

Tickets for both matches this week, and all other matches this season, are available online by clicking HERE, over the telephone at (918)744-5901 or in person at the ONEOK Field Ticket Office.

NOTES: The Roustabouts are planning a bus trip down the turnpike to see the Roughnecks take on the Oklahoma City Energy on Saturday, July 18 in the now labeled, Black Gold Derby. The $30 package includes the bus ride from Tulsa to OKC and back, plus your match ticket. The Roustabouts will be selling the packages at the matches on both Thursday and Saturday. . . Colorado Springs will enter Saturday's match as the hottest team in the USL. The Switchbacks have won six matches in a row, outscoring their opponents 16-2 during that stretch. Five of the six victories have occurred at home. . .Orange County has won two of its past three games, including a home victory over the Oklahoma City Energy on July 1. . .The Roughnecks are only one of five teams in USL to have registered 200 total shots this season. Their 13.33 shots per match is second in the league. . .Tulsa has played one of the toughest league schedules so far this season. The first 15 opponents that the Roughnecks have played have a combined 104-89-46 record this campaign. Austin, Portland and Saint Louis are the only teams that Tulsa has played to have losing records.

TULSA ROUGHNECKS FC SCHEDULE & ACTIVITIES

Thursday, July 9 vs. Orange County Blues -

Kickoff at 7:30PM (Gates open at 6:30PM)

Pre-Match Rally begins at 5:00PM at Lefty's. The March to the Match is at 6:30PM

THIRSTY THURSDAY / ROUGHNECKS LEGEND VICTOR MORELAND

It's Thirsty Thursday! You can purchase 16-ounce soft drinks and 16-ounce servings of Bud and Bud Light for only $2 each. Original Roughneck legend Victor Moreland will be on the concourse from 6:45-7:30PM to visit with fans and sign autographs. The match is presented by 2 Works For You and 92.1 The Beat!

Saturday, July 11 vs. Colorado Springs

Switchbacks -

Kickoff at 7:30PM (Gates open at 6:30PM)

Roughnecks Rally begins at 5:00PM at the Guthrie Green - March to the Match is at 6:30PM

ROUGHNECKS FC FLAGS!

The Roughnecks host the Colorado Springs Switchbacks at ONEOK Field. The first 1,500 fans of all ages to enter the stadium through the Arvest and Oil Derrick Entrances will receive a full-sized 3' x 5' orange and blue Roughnecks flag compliments of Tulsa's Channel 8, Pepsi and Cox Radio!

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