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Tulsa Roughnecks FC
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Full name Tulsa Roughnecks FC
Founded 1978 (refounded in 2013)
Stadium ONEOK Field
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Ground Capacity 7,833
Owner Tulsa Drillers
Co-Chairmen Dale & Jeff Hubbard
Head Coach David Irving
League USL
2015 7th, Western Conference
Playoffs: DNQ
Website Club home page

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 will be 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 Pro club, will serve 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

Players

Current roster

As of March 25, 2016

No. Position Player Nation
1 Goalkeeper Alex Mangels      United States
2 Defender Gary Cennerazzo      Scotland
3 Defender Iarfhlaith Davoren      Ireland
4 Defender Matt Whatley      Wales
5 Defender David Abidor      United States
6 Defender Anthony Peters      United States
7 Midfielder Henri Manhebo      Ivory Coast
8 Forward Taylor Morgan      England
9 Forward Sammy Ochoa      United States
10 Forward Kaleemullah Khan      Pakistan
11 Midfielder Carlos Martinez      United States
12 Midfielder Ballobi      Ivory Coast
13 Defender Raymond Lee      United States
14 Forward Cristian Mata      United States
17 Forward Gustavo Villalobos      United States
20 Midfielder Jasson Ramos Carpio      Guatemala
21 Defender Mason Grimes      Guam
22 Forward Kyle MacLeod      United States
23 Midfielder Adriano Pellegrino      Australia
24 Midfielder Brady Ballew      United States
25 Goalkeeper Jake Feener      United States

Staff

  • England David IrvingHead Coach
  • United States Mac Orr – Assistant Coach
  • England Tom TaylorAssistant Coach
  • United States Ryan Ego – Goalkeeping Coach
  • United States Koby Smith – Head Athletic Trainer

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