December 15, 2023 – United Soccer League One (USL1) – Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC News Release
WINDSOR, Colo. – After an historic two-year run that saw him break both club and league records, Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC defender Arthur Rogers has signed with USL Championship side FC Tulsa for the 2024 season.
“Arthur came in from day one and played a massive part in helping putting Northern Colorado Hailstorm on the map,” Hailstorm head coach Éamon Zayed said. “He was imperative to helping this club set standards of professionalism.”
In his two seasons with Hailstorm, Rogers set a USL League One record with 20 assists. He created 80 and 88 chances in his two seasons, the top two marks in league history.
“I’m extremely excited for this opportunity,” Rogers said. “I intend to go there and show the same dedication and work ethic that allowed me to see success in Northern Colorado.”
Rogers was named to the USL League One All-League First Team and was a finalist for Player of the Year in both of his seasons with Hailstorm. He helped lead the club to its first playoff appearance in 2023, scoring an olimpico goal in Hailstorm’s 4-1 playoff win over Forward Madison FC.
“I have so much to owe to Northern Colorado,” Rogers said. “They took me in during a tough time of my career and gave me the opportunity to show my qualities as a player and as a person. Thank you to all of my coaches, the front office, owners Jeff and Casey, my teammates, and the fans. I will always look back with fond memories and hope to see continued success come to the Hailstorm.”
He now gets a chance to return to the USL Championship, where he previously played with Hartford Athletic from 2020-21.
“If anyone in USL League One deserves to test himself against the best opposition in the USL Championship, it’s Arthur,” Zayed said. “We all wish him the best in his future and he will always be welcome back in Northern Colorado.”
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