2016 Tulsa Athletics Thread

[DowntownDan]

How much does it cost to put up and take down temporary bleachers that hold 1000-1500 per game?  I think Veteran's Park would be an awesome place to watch a soccer game.  Set up temporary bleachers for each game, set up kids activities, food trucks, and beer garden, an every seat is feet from the sidelines.

[davideinstein]

How much does it cost to put up and take down temporary bleachers that hold 1000-1500 per game?  I think Veteran's Park would be an awesome place to watch a soccer game.  Set up temporary bleachers for each game, set up kids activities, food trucks, and beer garden, an every seat is feet from the sidelines.

Pitch would be the issue over there I would assume.

[TulsaRufnex]

Only ONE DAY until our home opener against Liverpool Warriors!

Kick off is 7:30, gates open at 6:30, tailgate with the Tulsa Athletics Official Supporters Group begins at 4:30.
Bike Club and Soundpony Bar will be handing out free bike helmets to kids!
Join us after the game at Fassler Hall to meet some of the players!

[davideinstein]

And I'll never be at an Athletics game.

I'll be there some this season. Only helps the case for a soccer stadium in this town if I support teams that aren't mine.

[TulsaRufnex]

May 7, 2016 7:30PM
The Tulsa Athletics host Liverpool Warriors in the 2016 NPSL season opener. Live from Athletics Stadium.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2uPhEGvois

[davideinstein]

Tad too chippy out there. Had issue with Liverpool complaining too much and mooching time to collect a draw on the road. I felt like they were a tad better as a team skill wise but my understanding is the Athletics are still getting 5 more players not on the roster yet. 3457 in attendance was impressive.

[TulsaRufnex]

Tonight's game against Little Rock has been moved back an hour to 6:30pm due to anticipated storms.
For your troubles we are offering ONE DOLLAR BEER all night!



Where have we been? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZtW-teycdU&feature=youtu.be
Highlights from last Saturday's game... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9wC-Ll7o88

[TulsaRufnex]

Game Preview: Tulsa Athletics vs Corinthians FC SA
http://www.tulsaathletics.com/news/game-preview-tulsa-athletics-vs-corinthians-fc-sa/

[TulsaRufnex]

Last night in the single elimination US Open Cup, Corinthians FC of San Antonio, a team the Athletics defeated 4-2 last Saturday, lost against crosstown USL (and Roughnecks rival) San Antonio FC 3-1 after tying the game early in the second half. Highlights from last Saturday's Athletics' 4-2 win... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSYM_suMwrc

The Tulsa Roughnecks lost to amateur PDL side Des Moines Menace 2-0 last night in Des Moines, a week after Des Moines beat A's conference rival FC Wichita 2-1 on a late goal in Wichita.  

The Athletics are currently on top of the 11-team South Central Conference with 2 wins, 0 losses and 1 tie with three other clubs tied for 2nd.
This Saturday night the Athletics will be on the road at the expansion Shreveport Rafters, a club that has won its first two matches by identical scores of 2-1 over Corinthians FC and Houston Regals. The game will be streamed live from Shreveport at 7pm at Fassler Hall. There will be beer (duh!) and there will be door prizes!

Also, Saturday the 21st will mark a year since the passing of Roughnecks Legend Alan Woodward.
George's Pub in Jenks will mark the occasion with "Alan's Day" starting at 2pm.... from the Facebook Page:  A day of rememberance for Alan. Tell your stories, drink some of Alan's favorite (bud light) or just piss off! Corey is giving away a keg of his Alan's favorite in shot form and pints. In honor of his great sense of humor it will be infused with HELIUM! Yep! Helium!

[TulsaRufnex]

This week's Tulsa Voice:



Principles of play   
Despite losing stadium, Athletics' demise greatly exaggerated
By John Tranchina
http://www.thetulsavoice.com/May-B-2016/Principles-of-play/#.Vz1NKATate5.facebook

[rdj]

Have the Athletics considered visiting with TPS about renting what will be a newly built stadium at Rogers HS?  The 2015 bond authorized $4.5MM for a bleachers, locker rooms and concessions.  The sticking points might be booze and being in the middle of the neighborhood (Turner Park), but it is worth someone reaching out to TPS in my opinion.

[TulsaRufnex]

Game at Joplin tonight 5/26
If anybody hangs out at Arnie's Bar, we'll be in the back room in about an hour watching the stream and drinkin'
Game starts at 7:15 pm
Here's the link for the stream...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P1bCooho5I

Also, for this Saturday's home game 5/28 against Dallas City at 7:30, military vets get in free... Gates open at 6:30pm
Proceeds will benefit the local chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 577. The Athletics will be playing in special camo uniforms for the match which will also be auctioned off.

[TulsaRufnex]

Tonight's camo jerseys up for bids on Ebay... military vets get in free tonight, proceeds to VFW 577.

http://www.ebay.com/usr/tulsathle

[TulsaRufnex]

Huge game tonight at 3rd Place and undefeated Houston Dutch Lions FC... start time is 7pm and game will be live streamed.
If you're around downtown, fans will be in the back room at Arnie's Bar watching the game. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiRbp1i-_bJfs9rXY5A6cA

The Athletics are now 5-1-1 on the season and in 1st place after Fri night's 5-0 win over Houston Regals FC.
http://www.tulsaathletics.com/news/recap-athletics-defeat-regals-5-0/

Here are the current standings in the South Central Conference...
http://npsl.bonzidev.com/sam/standings/ss/schedule.php?v=3&divisionID=MjA5MzQ=

NPSL Top 15 (as of June 2)
http://www.outsidethetouchlines.com/2016/06/npsl-top-15-june-2.html?m=1
Out of 84 teams nationally, four teams from the South Central Conference are ranked in the Top 15.
5. FC Wichita
6. Houston Dutch Lions
8. Tulsa Athletics
14. Shreveport Rafters


The Athletics will continue on the second half of their four game road trip next Friday 6/10 at unbeaten FC Wichita and next Sunday 6/12 at War Memorial Stadium against the Little Rock Rangers.
Additional exhibition home games have been added against a couple more Liga MX youth teams...
http://www.tulsaathletics.com/news/athletics-to-host-tigres-and-cf-monterrey/
Exhibition Schedule:
Saturday, June 18: vs Houston Dynamo U23
Tuesday, June 28: vs UANL Tigres sub-20
Thursday, June 30: vs Santos Laguna sub-20
Tuesday, July 5: vs CF Monterrey sub-20  

[TulsaRufnex]

This is not our last home game at the old stadium, but we are celebrating it as such this Saturday, June 25th at 7:30pm.
It is against conference rival FC Wichita, the Athletics have clinched at least one home playoff once the regular season is completed in the next couple of weeks...
http://www.newson6.com/story/32286440/drillers-stadium-to-get-proper-farewell-before-demolition

The game this Saturday will likely determine this season's conference champion.
An informal ranking this week has us as the #4 team nationally in the NPSL (out of 86 teams).
FC Wichita is ranked 6th and will likely have a busload of fans roadtripping from Kansas, much like last year...
http://www.outsidethetouchlines.com/2016/06/npsl-top-15-june-19.html

This is our annual match that benefits BCAP and Oklahoma Project Woman.
A couple of tailgates with plenty of free food will be going on starting at 3:30 and 4:30 ending 30 minutes prior to 7:30 game time, and it's possible you could score some free tickets (which are normally $7)... if you do, please consider making a donation to either charity, either in cash at the tailgate(s) or online. Also, the jerseys themselves will be on sale as well...
Thank You!



Highlights from the 2014 Breast Cancer Awareness game... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT_KPWnybug