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Sean Lewis' return marks consistency for FC Tulsa

TULSA – As they say in life and in goalkeeping, consistency is key. Consistency is exactly what you’ll get from Sean Lewis, FC Tulsa’s 2020 MVP and the first signing to the 2021 roster. FC Tulsa announced the signing of Sean Lewis on a multiyear deal on Thursday morning, pending league and federation approval. Specific terms of the deal were not disclosed, per club policy.

“It’s an exciting opportunity for me to stay involved with this team and where we’re going,” said Lewis. “It’s always great to have a steady performance that the club recognizes and wants to keep around. It says a lot about the club’s leadership, the ownership of the club, and what they’re doing to keep us around because consistency is key with players. We know what we can do, and we did it relatively consistently last year. We’re just looking for more consistency in our best performances. Getting more of our best going forward.”

Lewis is entering his fifth season in the USL Championship, and his third consecutive with FC Tulsa. And it’s not just his presence that’s consistent, it’s his performance. Lewis is coming off a career-best year, in which he posted a new career high for clean sheets, save percentage, and total saves.

“We had an exciting year last year,” Lewis said. “With the steps we took forward, we reset the standards for this club and overachieved as far as the standards that were set for us. We set our own standard, and we’re raising the bar in Tulsa. It’s exciting to be a part of that.”

Lewis was nominated for Save of the Week three times during the 2020 season, and he had some of the most memorable performances from a historic season. His seven-save performance in the season opener at Sacramento Republic FC set the tone for the season, and his eight-save performance in the USL Championship Playoffs against El Paso Locomotive FC included five incredible stops in extra time to force penalties.

Lewis is the first player announced as returner for FC Tulsa in 2021, and it comes on the heels of the news that head coach Michael Nsien will be back on the touchline for the upcoming season. Nsien was named FC Tulsa head coach ahead of the 2019 season, Lewis’ first with the Tulsa USL franchise. Now, the two are back for their third season together.

“Obviously working together for the past two years was great,” Lewis said. “We built a good about of trust between each other. The confidence we have in each other and the comfort and trust we’ve built has me excited for what we can do going forward.”

Consistency is key in this game, and the commitment from FC Tulsa ownership and technical staff to continue to build on that consistency is a sign of good things to come for the club.

TULSA – As they say in life and in goalkeeping, consistency is key. Consistency is exactly what you’ll get from Sean Lewis, FC Tulsa’s 2020 MVP and the first signing to the 2021 roster. FC Tulsa announced the signing of Sean Lewis on a multiyear deal on Thursday morning, pending league and federation approval. Specific terms of the deal were not disclosed, per club policy.

“It’s an exciting opportunity for me to stay involved with this team and where we’re going,” said Lewis. “It’s always great to have a steady performance that the club recognizes and wants to keep around. It says a lot about the club’s leadership, the ownership of the club, and what they’re doing to keep us around because consistency is key with players. We know what we can do, and we did it relatively consistently last year. We’re just looking for more consistency in our best performances. Getting more of our best going forward.”

Lewis is entering his fifth season in the USL Championship, and his third consecutive with FC Tulsa. And it’s not just his presence that’s consistent, it’s his performance. Lewis is coming off a career-best year, in which he posted a new career high for clean sheets, save percentage, and total saves.

“We had an exciting year last year,” Lewis said. “With the steps we took forward, we reset the standards for this club and overachieved as far as the standards that were set for us. We set our own standard, and we’re raising the bar in Tulsa. It’s exciting to be a part of that.”

Lewis was nominated for Save of the Week three times during the 2020 season, and he had some of the most memorable performances from a historic season. His seven-save performance in the season opener at Sacramento Republic FC set the tone for the season, and his eight-save performance in the USL Championship Playoffs against El Paso Locomotive FC included five incredible stops in extra time to force penalties.

Lewis is the first player announced as returner for FC Tulsa in 2021, and it comes on the heels of the news that head coach Michael Nsien will be back on the touchline for the upcoming season. Nsien was named FC Tulsa head coach ahead of the 2019 season, Lewis’ first with the Tulsa USL franchise. Now, the two are back for their third season together.

“Obviously working together for the past two years was great,” Lewis said. “We built a good about of trust between each other. The confidence we have in each other and the comfort and trust we’ve built has me excited for what we can do going forward.”

Consistency is key in this game, and the commitment from FC Tulsa ownership and technical staff to continue to build on that consistency is a sign of good things to come for the club.

FC Tulsa Signs Keeper Sean Lewis to Multiyear Contract After Breakout 2020 Season

TULSA – FC Tulsa’s MVP will be back between the sticks. The club announced a new multiyear contract for goalkeeper Sean Lewis on Thursday morning after he posted a career-best 2020 season. The deal is pending league and federation approval, and specific terms of the deal were not disclosed, per club policy.

“It’s obvious to see the impact that Sean had for FC Tulsa last year,” said FC Tulsa head coach Michael Nsien. “With Sean at the keeper position, you know you will have a great opportunity for 3 points in every match. We have secured a very important player for our club's future.”

Lewis, 28, led FC Tulsa to a USL Championship playoff spot, playing every minute of the season in net. His four clean sheets and 1.07 goals against average in 15 regular season matches were both career highs in his five-year career as a pro. While finishing third in the USL Championship with 51 regular season saves in 2020, Lewis spearheaded Tulsa’s worst-to-first turnaround in Save Pct. This season, FC Tulsa finished 1st in the league with a 78.5% save rate after finishing last in 2019 at 61.3%.

“It’s an exciting opportunity for me to stay involved with this team and where we’re going,” said Lewis. “It’s always great to have a steady performance that the club recognizes and wants to keep around. It says a lot about the club’s leadership, the ownership of the club, and what they’re doing to keep us around because consistency is key with players.”

This new deal will see the Rockford, Mich. native enter his third season in Tulsa, since arriving prior to the start of the 2019 campaign and his fifth season overall in the USL Championship. Before going pro, Lewis played collegiately for Western Michigan University before transferring to Oakland University for his senior season.

Lewis is the first player announced to FC Tulsa’s 2021 roster. 

TULSA – FC Tulsa’s MVP will be back between the sticks. The club announced a new multiyear contract for goalkeeper Sean Lewis on Thursday morning after he posted a career-best 2020 season. The deal is pending league and federation approval, and specific terms of the deal were not disclosed, per club policy.

“It’s obvious to see the impact that Sean had for FC Tulsa last year,” said FC Tulsa head coach Michael Nsien. “With Sean at the keeper position, you know you will have a great opportunity for 3 points in every match. We have secured a very important player for our club’s future.”

Lewis, 28, led FC Tulsa to a USL Championship playoff spot, playing every minute of the season in net. His four clean sheets and 1.07 goals against average in 15 regular season matches were both career highs in his five-year career as a pro. While finishing third in the USL Championship with 51 regular season saves in 2020, Lewis spearheaded Tulsa’s worst-to-first turnaround in Save Pct. This season, FC Tulsa finished 1st in the league with a 78.5% save rate after finishing last in 2019 at 61.3%.

“It’s an exciting opportunity for me to stay involved with this team and where we’re going,” said Lewis. “It’s always great to have a steady performance that the club recognizes and wants to keep around. It says a lot about the club’s leadership, the ownership of the club, and what they’re doing to keep us around because consistency is key with players.”

This new deal will see the Rockford, Mich. native enter his third season in Tulsa, since arriving prior to the start of the 2019 campaign and his fifth season overall in the USL Championship. Before going pro, Lewis played collegiately for Western Michigan University before transferring to Oakland University for his senior season.

Lewis is the first player announced to FC Tulsa’s 2021 roster. 

FC Tulsa Signs Head Coach Michael Nsien to Multiyear Contract Extension

TULSA – After making a 2020 playoff run and attracting the attention of Major League Soccer clubs, FC Tulsa head coach Michael Nsien signed a multiyear contract extension to remain on the touchline in Tulsa.

Leading one of the most improved teams in the USL Championship in 2020, Nsien took FC Tulsa to the postseason for the second time in the club’s six-year history. The club set franchise records for longest unbeaten streak, longest winning streak and most points per match in its first season of the FC Tulsa era.

“Coach Nsien’s leadership of our team on the pitch and his character off it embody what I want FC Tulsa to represent,” said FC Tulsa president James Cannon. “His work and focus to build and manage our team to new heights despite the difficulties of 2020 are further proof of his ability as our head coach.”

Nsien, 39, will begin his third full season managing FC Tulsa on the pitch in 2021 after taking over as interim midway through 2018. He was named the full-time head coach in December of 2018 and has improved the club’s record in each of the following two campaigns.

“We are eager to build on the momentum from this past season and continue to build a strong culture and mentality that will show our fans what we are all about," said Nsien. "I can’t wait to get back to work with the staff and the strong group of players we are bringing in for next year.”

As a Tulsa native and a prominent Black voice in the city, Nsien has been at the forefront of the club’s efforts in connecting to the community, volunteering with the Tulsa Dream Center and serving under-resourced schools in north Tulsa. He is the only African American head coach in the USL Championship.

Now with two and a half seasons under his belt leading Tulsa, Nsien is the sixth-longest tenured head coach of any independent USL Championship club. Prior to coaching, Nsien played professionally for LA Galaxy in MLS and Portland Timbers in the USL

TULSA – After making a 2020 playoff run and attracting the attention of Major League Soccer clubs, FC Tulsa head coach Michael Nsien signed a multiyear contract extension to remain on the touchline in Tulsa.

Leading one of the most improved teams in the USL Championship in 2020, Nsien took FC Tulsa to the postseason for the second time in the club’s six-year history. The club set franchise records for longest unbeaten streak, longest winning streak and most points per match in its first season of the FC Tulsa era.

“Coach Nsien’s leadership of our team on the pitch and his character off it embody what I want FC Tulsa to represent,” said FC Tulsa president James Cannon. “His work and focus to build and manage our team to new heights despite the difficulties of 2020 are further proof of his ability as our head coach.”

Nsien, 39, will begin his third full season managing FC Tulsa on the pitch in 2021 after taking over as interim midway through 2018. He was named the full-time head coach in December of 2018 and has improved the club’s record in each of the following two campaigns.

“We are eager to build on the momentum from this past season and continue to build a strong culture and mentality that will show our fans what we are all about,” said Nsien. “I can’t wait to get back to work with the staff and the strong group of players we are bringing in for next year.”

As a Tulsa native and a prominent Black voice in the city, Nsien has been at the forefront of the club’s efforts in connecting to the community, volunteering with the Tulsa Dream Center and serving under-resourced schools in north Tulsa. He is the only African American head coach in the USL Championship.

Now with two and a half seasons under his belt leading Tulsa, Nsien is the sixth-longest tenured head coach of any independent USL Championship club. Prior to coaching, Nsien played professionally for LA Galaxy in MLS and Portland Timbers in the USL

Come out to Broken Arrow Soccer Club and enter to win free FC Tulsa merch

TULSA – Want to come out and win more FC Tulsa swag? Head on over to Indian Springs Soccer Complex at Broken Arrow Soccer Club on Sunday morning.

From 8 a.m. until 12 p.m., FC Tulsa community staff will be at the Broken Arrow Smore Soccer Challenge with an information table about 2021 Season Tickets as well as FC Tulsa merchandise for sale.

Fans who come out to the event and sign up for the FC Tulsa fan club can enter to win an FC Tulsa hoodie as well.

TULSA – Want to come out and win more FC Tulsa swag? Head on over to Indian Springs Soccer Complex at Broken Arrow Soccer Club on Sunday morning.

From 8 a.m. until 12 p.m., FC Tulsa community staff will be at the Broken Arrow Smore Soccer Challenge with an information table about 2021 Season Tickets as well as FC Tulsa merchandise for sale.

Fans who come out to the event and sign up for the FC Tulsa fan club can enter to win an FC Tulsa hoodie as well.

VOTE NOW: Toby Uzo nominated for USL Championship Goal of the Year

The 2019 Goal of the Year winner is back to defend his crown. FC Tulsa striker Tobenna Uzo's second goal in the club's 3-2 victory over rivals OKC Energy FC has been nominated for the 2020 Goal of the Year.

The winner will be determined in a bracket-style voting competition on the league's website. Vote for Toby here.

The 2019 Goal of the Year winner is back to defend his crown. FC Tulsa striker Tobenna Uzo’s second goal in the club’s 3-2 victory over rivals OKC Energy FC has been nominated for the 2020 Goal of the Year.

The winner will be determined in a bracket-style voting competition on the league’s website. Vote for Toby here.

FC Tulsa Donates to Tulsa Area United Way's COVID-19 Relief Fund

TULSA – In an effort to help fight the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, FC Tulsa has formed a community partnership with the Tulsa Area United Way and made a donation six months in the making to the organization’s COVID-19 Relief Fund.

Collecting the Relief Fund donation began in April when FC Tulsa released its 918 T-shirts. A portion of the proceeds from sales of that shirt and of the white City Kit were gathered throughout the season to donate to the cause. That day came last week when FC Tulsa hosted Tulsa Area United Way CEO Alison Anthony, and FC Tulsa ownership presented the organization with the donation and a custom 2020 FC Tulsa jersey.

“We are glad that Tulsa’s team, FC Tulsa, is part of this community’s team of givers that United Way has celebrated for 96 years,” said Anthony. “Tulsa is America’s most generous city, and it’s obvious that not only will FC Tulsa continue to excel on the field, but also excel in making our community stronger by meeting its needs. FC Tulsa is Living United with us and has integrated generosity into the club’s culture.”

In addition to the COVID-19 Relief Fund donation through merch proceeds, FC Tulsa also pledged to participate in an employee campaign for ongoing contributions to the Tulsa Area United Way and partner agencies in 2021.

TULSA – In an effort to help fight the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, FC Tulsa has formed a community partnership with the Tulsa Area United Way and made a donation six months in the making to the organization’s COVID-19 Relief Fund.

Collecting the Relief Fund donation began in April when FC Tulsa released its 918 T-shirts. A portion of the proceeds from sales of that shirt and of the white City Kit were gathered throughout the season to donate to the cause. That day came last week when FC Tulsa hosted Tulsa Area United Way CEO Alison Anthony, and FC Tulsa ownership presented the organization with the donation and a custom 2020 FC Tulsa jersey.

“We are glad that Tulsa’s team, FC Tulsa, is part of this community’s team of givers that United Way has celebrated for 96 years,” said Anthony. “Tulsa is America’s most generous city, and it’s obvious that not only will FC Tulsa continue to excel on the field, but also excel in making our community stronger by meeting its needs. FC Tulsa is Living United with us and has integrated generosity into the club’s culture.”

In addition to the COVID-19 Relief Fund donation through merch proceeds, FC Tulsa also pledged to participate in an employee campaign for ongoing contributions to the Tulsa Area United Way and partner agencies in 2021.

Tulsa and USL Legend Cyprian Hedrick announces his retirement

TULSA – A Tulsa legend has hung up his boots. Former Tulsa Roughnecks FC Captain and USL Championship journeyman Cyprian Hedrick has retired from professional soccer at the age of 31. The defender announced on Facebook Wednesday morning that after nearly a decade at the professional level, he was retiring.

Hedrick played every minute he was available for selection for the Roughnecks in the 2019 season as captain of the squad. Hedrick was a USL icon, playing for four different USL Championship clubs in his eight seasons in the league. He ranks 11th all-time with 13,909 minutes in the regular season and 19th all-time in league appearances with 169.

Hedrick posted on Facebook saying:
“All good things must eventually come to an end, so after almost a decade of playing this amazing game I feel this is the right time to hang them up.

I want to thank God for blessing me with a gift and allowing a little kid from Cameroon to live out his childhood dream.

I want to thank my wife Kelsey for holding it down and being our rock. Multiple cities, multiple kids, me having multiple injuries, packing up multiple U-Huals to move. it’s been a crazy ride and I’m blessed to have had you and our family to share every moment of that journey with.

To my agent David, thank you for your belief and your hard work. Thank you for all the advice and guidance along the way I’m grateful for your wisdom and friendship.

To all of the fans, staff, front offices, coaches, teammates, grounds crew, and team chaplains, I want to say thank you for helping me create memories I’ll never forget. To Sporting Kansas City, Energy FC, San Antonio FC, FC Tulsa, thank you for giving me the opportunity to represent your city and clubs. 

I’m excited to see what the future holds ❤️✌

CH4"

TULSA – A Tulsa legend has hung up his boots. Former Tulsa Roughnecks FC Captain and USL Championship journeyman Cyprian Hedrick has retired from professional soccer at the age of 31. The defender announced on Facebook Wednesday morning that after nearly a decade at the professional level, he was retiring.

Hedrick played every minute he was available for selection for the Roughnecks in the 2019 season as captain of the squad. Hedrick was a USL icon, playing for four different USL Championship clubs in his eight seasons in the league. He ranks 11th all-time with 13,909 minutes in the regular season and 19th all-time in league appearances with 169.

Hedrick posted on Facebook saying:
“All good things must eventually come to an end, so after almost a decade of playing this amazing game I feel this is the right time to hang them up.

I want to thank God for blessing me with a gift and allowing a little kid from Cameroon to live out his childhood dream.

I want to thank my wife Kelsey for holding it down and being our rock. Multiple cities, multiple kids, me having multiple injuries, packing up multiple U-Huals to move. it’s been a crazy ride and I’m blessed to have had you and our family to share every moment of that journey with.

To my agent David, thank you for your belief and your hard work. Thank you for all the advice and guidance along the way I’m grateful for your wisdom and friendship.

To all of the fans, staff, front offices, coaches, teammates, grounds crew, and team chaplains, I want to say thank you for helping me create memories I’ll never forget. To Sporting Kansas City, Energy FC, San Antonio FC, FC Tulsa, thank you for giving me the opportunity to represent your city and clubs. 

I’m excited to see what the future holds ❤️✌

CH4″

2021 FC Tulsa Season Tickets are on sale now

TULSA – The 2021 season will be here soon, and FC Tulsa can’t wait to have the best fans in the league back at ONEOK Field cheering on the team. Beginning tomorrow, 2021 FC Tulsa season tickets will go on sale to the general public.

The 2020 season was the dawning of a new era for FC Tulsa, both on the pitch and in the stadium. A new and rejuvenated matchday experience came complete with fireworks, a live national anthem, themed celebrations, and much more. A dramatically improved FC Tulsa squad added to the experience, as the club made the playoffs and created some of the most historic moments in franchise history.

Starting tomorrow, you have a chance to continue what has already been a historic start to the new era. Purchase your season tickets and unlock loads of exclusive benefits. Season Ticket Members receive discounts on merchandise, access to the season ticket referral program, where you can win big prizes for referring friends and family, and more. Check out the full list of season ticket benefits here.

Visit https://www.fctulsa.com/season-tickets to browse the many different season ticket options or contact a ticket rep to learn more about the affordable payment plans. Call (918)-297-6808 or email tickets@https://www.fctulsa.com to learn more ahead of season tickets going on sale tomorrow.

TULSA – The 2021 season will be here soon, and FC Tulsa can’t wait to have the best fans in the league back at ONEOK Field cheering on the team. Beginning tomorrow, 2021 FC Tulsa season tickets will go on sale to the general public.

The 2020 season was the dawning of a new era for FC Tulsa, both on the pitch and in the stadium. A new and rejuvenated matchday experience came complete with fireworks, a live national anthem, themed celebrations, and much more. A dramatically improved FC Tulsa squad added to the experience, as the club made the playoffs and created some of the most historic moments in franchise history.

Starting tomorrow, you have a chance to continue what has already been a historic start to the new era. Purchase your season tickets and unlock loads of exclusive benefits. Season Ticket Members receive discounts on merchandise, access to the season ticket referral program, where you can win big prizes for referring friends and family, and more. Check out the full list of season ticket benefits here.

Visit https://www.fctulsa.com/season-tickets to browse the many different season ticket options or contact a ticket rep to learn more about the affordable payment plans. Call (918)-297-6808 or email tickets@https://www.fctulsa.com to learn more ahead of season tickets going on sale tomorrow.

Five Former Tulsa Players to Feature in MLS Cup Playoffs

TULSA – The book might be shut on the 2020 USL Championship season, but you can still enjoy watching some former Tulsa standouts having success at the next level. Major League Soccer’s 2020 regular season came to an end this past weekend, with 18 teams claiming an MLS Cup Playoffs spot. The tournament won’t start until November 20 due to the upcoming FIFA International window, but five former Tulsa Roughnecks, the previous era of the FC Tulsa franchise, will feature in MLS’ postseason.

Here are the five in the order in which they appeared for the Roughnecks over the last few years.

TULSA – The book might be shut on the 2020 USL Championship season, but you can still enjoy watching some former Tulsa standouts having success at the next level. Major League Soccer’s 2020 regular season came to an end this past weekend, with 18 teams claiming an MLS Cup Playoffs spot. The tournament won’t start until November 20 due to the upcoming FIFA International window, but five former Tulsa Roughnecks, the previous era of the FC Tulsa franchise, will feature in MLS’ postseason.

Here are the five in the order in which they appeared for the Roughnecks over the last few years.

Matt LaGrassa – Nashville SC (Tulsa Roughnecks, 2016)
 

Matt LaGrassa – Nashville SC (Tulsa Roughnecks, 2016)
 

Nashville SC midfielder Matt LaGrassa’s soccer career has been one of hard work and consistent success slowly building to MLS. In his first professional season in 2016, LaGrassa saw a month-long midseason loan spell with the Roughnecks from Sacramento Republic FC. He played in just four matches for the Roughnecks with three starts before being recalled to Sacramento. LaGrassa rejoined Sacramento and made the USL Championship playoffs that season. The California native moved to Reno 1868 FC in 2017 and extended his playoff streak before finding the USL Championship postseason again with Nashville SC in 2018 and 19.

His four-years of USL Championship success earned LaGrassa a roster spot with Nashville this season, and the center midfielder has made eight appearances with four starts. LaGrassa will make his MLS Cup Playoffs debut on Nov. 20.

Nashville SC midfielder Matt LaGrassa’s soccer career has been one of hard work and consistent success slowly building to MLS. In his first professional season in 2016, LaGrassa saw a month-long midseason loan spell with the Roughnecks from Sacramento Republic FC. He played in just four matches for the Roughnecks with three starts before being recalled to Sacramento. LaGrassa rejoined Sacramento and made the USL Championship playoffs that season. The California native moved to Reno 1868 FC in 2017 and extended his playoff streak before finding the USL Championship postseason again with Nashville SC in 2018 and 19.

His four-years of USL Championship success earned LaGrassa a roster spot with Nashville this season, and the center midfielder has made eight appearances with four starts. LaGrassa will make his MLS Cup Playoffs debut on Nov. 20.

Jorge Luis Corrales – Montreal Impact (Tulsa Roughnecks, 2017)
 

Jorge Luis Corrales – Montreal Impact (Tulsa Roughnecks, 2017)
 

The quintet is led by one on Tulsa’s best and most-loved former players, Jorge Luis Corrales, now of Montreal Impact. Corrales, who endeared himself to Tulsa fans when the club made the USL Championship playoffs in 2017, has been a fixture at left back this season for the Impact. Back in 2017, Corrales was an anchor in the back for the Roughnecks, starting 28 matches in his 30 appearances that season. The Cuban defender scored a goal and added two assists in his one year with Tulsa before moving to Chicago Fire FC at the end of the 2017 season.

Corrales’ playoff appearance with the Impact this fall will be his trip to the postseason since making the USL Championship playoffs in ’17.

The quintet is led by one on Tulsa’s best and most-loved former players, Jorge Luis Corrales, now of Montreal Impact. Corrales, who endeared himself to Tulsa fans when the club made the USL Championship playoffs in 2017, has been a fixture at left back this season for the Impact. Back in 2017, Corrales was an anchor in the back for the Roughnecks, starting 28 matches in his 30 appearances that season. The Cuban defender scored a goal and added two assists in his one year with Tulsa before moving to Chicago Fire FC at the end of the 2017 season.

Corrales’ playoff appearance with the Impact this fall will be his trip to the postseason since making the USL Championship playoffs in ’17.

Jacori Hayes – Minnesota United (Tulsa Roughnecks, 2017)
 

Jacori Hayes – Minnesota United (Tulsa Roughnecks, 2017)
 

Ferreira and Servania weren’t the first loanees from FC Dallas to the Tulsa Roughnecks. One year prior, FC Dallas sent midfielder Jacori Hayes to the Roughnecks in a midseason loan. Hayes made 10 appearances, 8 starts, for the Roughnecks, scoring a goal and adding an assist, helping FC Tulsa to USL Championship Playoffs.

Hayes hasn’t missed the playoffs since, qualifying for the MLS Cup Playoffs with FC Dallas in 2018 and 2019 and for Minnesota United FC this season after scoring two goals for the Loons during the 2020 campaign.

Ferreira and Servania weren’t the first loanees from FC Dallas to the Tulsa Roughnecks. One year prior, FC Dallas sent midfielder Jacori Hayes to the Roughnecks in a midseason loan. Hayes made 10 appearances, 8 starts, for the Roughnecks, scoring a goal and adding an assist, helping FC Tulsa to USL Championship Playoffs.

Hayes hasn’t missed the playoffs since, qualifying for the MLS Cup Playoffs with FC Dallas in 2018 and 2019 and for Minnesota United FC this season after scoring two goals for the Loons during the 2020 campaign.

Jesus Ferreira – FC Dallas (Tulsa Roughnecks, 2018)
 

Jesus Ferreira – FC Dallas (Tulsa Roughnecks, 2018)
 

One of the best young prospects in MLS, forward Jesus Ferreira will make a second consecutive trip to the postseason with FC Dallas. As a 17-year-old in 2018, Ferreira enjoyed a successful loan spell with the Tulsa Roughnecks. Ferreira made 14 appearances, 10 starts, that season with the Roughnecks and was the club’s best player in his brief stint. The USMNT international scored six goals and added two assists in his 14 appearances and was named the USL Championship’s Player of the Week following a hat trick against Tacoma Defiance (then Seattle Sounders 2).

Ferreira has featured in 18 matches this season with FC Dallas and has one goal and one assist this year. He made his MLS Cup Playoffs debut last season in Dallas’ extra time loss to Seattle Sounders.

One of the best young prospects in MLS, forward Jesus Ferreira will make a second consecutive trip to the postseason with FC Dallas. As a 17-year-old in 2018, Ferreira enjoyed a successful loan spell with the Tulsa Roughnecks. Ferreira made 14 appearances, 10 starts, that season with the Roughnecks and was the club’s best player in his brief stint. The USMNT international scored six goals and added two assists in his 14 appearances and was named the USL Championship’s Player of the Week following a hat trick against Tacoma Defiance (then Seattle Sounders 2).

Ferreira has featured in 18 matches this season with FC Dallas and has one goal and one assist this year. He made his MLS Cup Playoffs debut last season in Dallas’ extra time loss to Seattle Sounders.

Brandon Servania – FC Dallas (Tulsa Roughnecks, 2018)
 

Alongside Ferreira during the 2018 Roughnecks season was another young U.S. prospect in FC Dallas-loaned midfielder Brandon Servania. Just a 19-year-old with the Roughnecks, Servania saw time in 16 matches with 13 starts. While he didn’t get on the scoresheet at a Roughneck, Servania was an integral part of the squad, drawing starts throughout his six-month loan to Tulsa.

Brandon Servania – FC Dallas (Tulsa Roughnecks, 2018)
 

Alongside Ferreira during the 2018 Roughnecks season was another young U.S. prospect in FC Dallas-loaned midfielder Brandon Servania. Just a 19-year-old with the Roughnecks, Servania saw time in 16 matches with 13 starts. While he didn’t get on the scoresheet at a Roughneck, Servania was an integral part of the squad, drawing starts throughout his six-month loan to Tulsa.

Servania has seen action in 11 FC Dallas matches this season and like Ferreira, made his MLS Cup Playoffs debut in 2019.

Servania has seen action in 11 FC Dallas matches this season and like Ferreira, made his MLS Cup Playoffs debut in 2019.

FC Tulsa Wins 2020 TYPROS Boomtown Award

TULSA – FC Tulsa came out a winner in Tulsa Young Professional’s (TYPROS) virtual 2020 Boomtown Awards on Friday evening, hosted at the Tulsa Aquarium. The club was awarded the Organization Boomtown Award, recognizing an organization who stood out by making Tulsa an awesome place for young professionals to live, work and play.

One of three nominees for TYPROS’ Organization Boomtown Award, FC Tulsa was joined as a nominee by Tulsa Responds and The Mine Tulsa. These two organizations have done great work throughout the year. Tulsa Responds has provided crucial work addressing challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic while The Mine Tulsa has provided work experience to 25 recent college graduates who lost internships due to the pandemic.

“Winning this award is a great honor for all of us associated with FC Tulsa,” said FC Tulsa president James Cannon. “To be recognized alongside others who served our city well in this difficult year is humbling and something we don’t take for granted. FC Tulsa has shown throughout this first season that our club remains focused on being a positive asset for our community and our fans.”

With FC Tulsa’s 2020 season in the books, the club has already started looking forward to the 2021 season. Season Ticket Memberships for a full 2021 season will go on sale at www.fctulsa.com next week.

TULSA – FC Tulsa came out a winner in Tulsa Young Professional’s (TYPROS) virtual 2020 Boomtown Awards on Friday evening, hosted at the Tulsa Aquarium. The club was awarded the Organization Boomtown Award, recognizing an organization who stood out by making Tulsa an awesome place for young professionals to live, work and play.

One of three nominees for TYPROS’ Organization Boomtown Award, FC Tulsa was joined as a nominee by Tulsa Responds and The Mine Tulsa. These two organizations have done great work throughout the year. Tulsa Responds has provided crucial work addressing challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic while The Mine Tulsa has provided work experience to 25 recent college graduates who lost internships due to the pandemic.

“Winning this award is a great honor for all of us associated with FC Tulsa,” said FC Tulsa president James Cannon. “To be recognized alongside others who served our city well in this difficult year is humbling and something we don’t take for granted. FC Tulsa has shown throughout this first season that our club remains focused on being a positive asset for our community and our fans.”

With FC Tulsa’s 2020 season in the books, the club has already started looking forward to the 2021 season. Season Ticket Memberships for a full 2021 season will go on sale at www.fctulsa.com next week.

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