May 31, 2022 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – FC Tulsa News Release
TULSA – With one third of FC Tulsa’s 2022 season officially in the books, the Black and Gold will host a Tampa Bay Rowdies side that authored Tulsa’s final chapter a season ago as well as the first meeting between the sides in 2022 back on April 16. FC Tulsa has yet to beat the Rowdies through two meetings, but that could all change as tomorrow night’s matchup marks the first to be played in the friendly confines of ONEOK Field.
Despite struggling on the road this season, FC Tulsa has been explosive in front of the home crowd. With a 4W-2L-0D record at ONEOK through its first six home matches, Tulsa has bagged 13 goals and scored at least three times in four of those matches. Wins at home have come against prospective playoff clubs such as San Diego Loyal SC and Detroit City FC, each of whom currently occupy third place in the Western and Eastern Conferences of the USL Championship, respectively.
Not only could the night prove massive for the club, but it could potentially be significant for captain Bradley Bourgeois as well. The native Texan needs to log 30 minutes on Wednesday to reach the 10,000-minute milestone over his standout six-year career in the USL Championship.
After two straight matches on the road and dropping six of its last seven, a home match is just what the doctor prescribed for FC Tulsa. Another home contest against Miami FC on Saturday follows suit, setting up an excellent opportunity for FC Tulsa to regain some momentum and reclaim a top-7 spot in the Eastern Conference standings.
Kickoff from the center circle on Wednesday night is set for 7:30 p.m. CT.
SCOUTING TAMPA BAY
Tampa Bay’s rollercoaster of a season continues into June with the Rowdies in 6th place in the Eastern Conference. The defense has been stout as ever for Tampa, a perennial top-two defensive club in the USL Championship year after year, conceding just 1.1 goals per 90 minutes played in 2022. To…
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