Tulsa Revolution Get Tayou from Vegas

Published on October 14, 2013 under Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL)
Tulsa Revolution News Release


Franck Tayou is Tulsa Revolution's first transfer of the 2013-14 campaign. Tayou, a 6' 2" forward, came from the Las Vegas Legends in the Pacific Division of the PASL. With 20 goals last season with the Legends, Tayou is looking to continue his goal-scoring streak here in Tulsa.

Tayou came to the United States when his parents, Jacques and Chantal Tayou, fled political persecution in the homeland; Cameroon. They settle in Las Vegas, Nev. In 2006, Tayou (16) and his brother Uzi (17) were looking for a place to play soccer, and they found a group of Hispanic teens who were playing near their home. The Tayou's spoke little English and no Spanish, but they came to a quick agreement, and the youngsters told the brothers they could play for 10 minutes and show what they could do. Neither of he brothers had cleats and were accustomed to playing with their bare feet in Cameroon. After competing for 10 minutes, Franck and Uzi were invited to play on the team. The Hispanic group bought them their first pair of cleats.

Tayou learned English and graduated from Valley High School (Las Vegas). He played junior college soccer at Tacoma Community College and at Garden City Community College (Kansas). He then transferred to West Virginia University where he helped his team advance to the NCAA championships. Tayou graduated with a B.A. Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies.

"I am excited to play soccer for Tulsa, the team is strong and we will be good this season, "Tayou said.

The Revolution will travel to open the 2013-14 PASL season at the Illinois Piasa on Nov. 1. Tulsa's first home game will be on Nov. 22 against Hidalgo LaFiera, at 7:00 pm at the Cox Business Center.

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