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Tulsa Roughnecks FC
File:Tulsa-Roughnecks-FC.png
Full nameTulsa Roughnecks FC
Founded1978. Refounded: 2013 (11 years ago) (2013)
GroundONEOK Field
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Capacity7,833
OwnerTulsa Drillers
Co-ChairmenDale & Jeff Hubbard
Head CoachVacant
LeagueUSL
201615th, Western Conference
Playoffs: DNQ
Websitehttp://www.tulsaroughnecksfc.com/

Tulsa Roughnecks FC is an American professional soccer team based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They compete in the United Soccer League, starting in the 2015 season. Jeff and Dale Hubbard, co-owners of the Tulsa Drillers minor league baseball franchise, were announced as co-owners on December 18, 2013.[1] The team calls itself the Roughnecks after the name received nearly 50% of the votes in a "name the team" contest held in February 2014.[2][3]

History

The franchise is owned and operated by the Tulsa Drillers, a double-A minor league baseball club playing in the Texas League.[2] The Drillers' co-chairs, brothers Jeff and Dale Hubbard, will serve as co-chairs of the soccer club. Prodigal, LLC., owner of Oklahoma City Energy FC, another USL club, will serves as a minority owner.[4][5]

On February 26, 2014, it was announced that the team would be known as Tulsa Roughnecks FC, paying homage to the original Roughnecks which played in the original North American Soccer League from 1978 until the league folded in 1984 (and were best known for winning Soccer Bowl '83).[3]

The team logo, colors and uniforms were introduced on September 2, 2014. The team colors are Orange and Navy Blue.[6]

Stadium

The team play at ONEOK Field. a 7,833 seat stadium that is also home to the Drillers.

Year-by-year

Year Division League Regular Season Playoffs U.S. Open Cup Avg. Attendance
2015 3 USL 7th, Western Did not qualify Third Round 4,714
2016 3 USL 15th, Western Did not qualify Second Round 3,950

Players

Current roster

As of July 20, 2016

No. Position Player Nation
1 GK Alex Mangels  United States
2 DF Gary Cennerazzo  Scotland
3 DF Iarfhlaith Davoren  Ireland
4 DF Matt Whatley  Wales
5 DF David Abidor  United States
7 MF Henri Manhebo  Ivory Coast
9 FW Sammy Ochoa  United States
10 FW Kaleemullah Khan  Pakistan
11 MF Carlos Martinez  United States
13 DF Raymond Lee  United States
14 FW Cristian Mata  United States
15 FW Bryce Taylor  United States
16 DF Isaiah Schafer  United States
17 FW Gustavo Villalobos  United States
20 MF Jasson Ramos Carpio  Guatemala
21 DF Devin Morgan  United States
22 DF Edgar Espinoza  United States
24 MF Brady Ballew  United States
25 GK Jake Feener  United States
90 GK Hunter Harrison  United States

Staff

  • Vacant – Head Coach
  • United States Mac Orr – Assistant Coach
  • England Tom Taylor – Assistant Coach
  • United States Ryan Ego – Goalkeeping Coach
  • United States Koby Smith – Head Athletic Trainer
  • United States Mason Robbins – Soccer Operations Assistant

Head coaching history

References

  1. ^ "Tulsa to Join USL PRO in 2015" (Press release). United Soccer Leagues. December 18, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Tulsa USL PRO soccer franchise holds contest to name team". Tulsa World. January 26, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  3. ^ a b Bailey, Eric (February 26, 2014). "Fans vote to resurrect Roughnecks name for new Tulsa pro soccer team". Tulsa World. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  4. ^ Moss, John (December 18, 2013). "Professional Soccer Is Returning To Tulsa". Tulsa, Oklahoma: KTUL-TV. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  5. ^ Brown, Mike (December 19, 2013). "Pro soccer headed to ONEOK Field in 2015". Tulsa World. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
  6. ^ "Roughnecks Unveil Logo, Uniforms" (Press release). United Soccer Leagues. September 2, 2014. Retrieved September 2, 2014.
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