August 27, 2024 – United Soccer League Championship (USL)
FC Tulsa News Release
TULSA – FC Tulsa ascended above the playoff line and defender Alexis Souahy and midfielder Edwin Laszo notched USL Championship Team of the Week 25 honors on Tuesday for the club’s 1-0 victory over Detroit City FC, the league announced.
Souahy and Laszo headlined a gritty effort which saw FC Tulsa successfully defend its lead down a man for the final 33 minutes of action. With recent FC Tulsa acquisition Aaron Bibout netting nylon in the 13th minute, the club saw Harvey St Clair escorted in the 65th minute after receiving his second yellow card of the match. The early exit saw Detroit City FC dominate the action with 67.7% of second-half possession, 17 touches inside the box and 11 shot attempts – but none marked an equalizer.
Souahy, who posted a brace versus his former club, New Mexico United, in Week 24, followed up the effort with a pair of crucial blocks to tag along with two tackles, an interception and eight clearances. Souahy blocked his first shot attempt in the 64th minute before stopping a counter attack, generated by a quick throw-in, in the 93rd minute.
Laszo played field general to net his honors, earning his flowers after leading the contest in multiple categories. Laszo led the match with four interceptions, four tackles (4-of-4 tackles won) and 11 possessions won, snagging two in the final third. A key cog in the passing game, he led FC Tulsa in touches (67) and accurate passes (33) and added three dribbles on the night.
With the recognition, FC Tulsa has now notched 18 USL Championship Team of the Week selections this season while Souahy and Laszo earned their second and third appearance, respectively.
Next up, FC Tulsa returns home for Family Night versus Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Sunday, September 1, at 5 p.m. CT.
Kids 12 and under can attend the Family Night match for free with a paid adult. The promotion, courtesy of Bank of Oklahoma, invites families to redeem up to three free 12-and-under tickets per paid adult by calling 918-727-2231, emailing tickets@fctulsa.com, or visiting the Box Office on matchday.
The Box Office will open at 3 p.m. CT on Sunday, September 1.
FC Tulsa enters the match riding a six-match home undefeated streak, the sixth-longest in the league. The club will also look to avenge its 1-0 loss to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on July 4.
The Championship’s Player of the Week is selected by the USL National Media Panel, which is made…