What league does FC Tulsa compete in?
FC Tulsa competes in the USL Championship, the second tier of the American soccer pyramid.
Questions about FC Tulsa
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why was FC Tulsa previously called Tulsa Roughnecks FC?
The name honored the original Tulsa Roughnecks, who played in the North American Soccer League from 1978 to 1984 and won Soccer Bowl '83. The word "roughneck" also refers to an oil-well drilling worker, connecting the club to Tulsa's Oil Capitol heritage. The club was renamed FC Tulsa beginning with the 2020 season.
Who owns FC Tulsa?
FC Tulsa is owned by the Craft family, composed of Tulsa-native brothers JW, Ryan, and Kyle Craft. They acquired the club on the 20th of August 2019 from the Hubbard family and Prodigal Soccer.
Where does FC Tulsa play its home games?
FC Tulsa plays at ONEOK Field in the Greenwood District of Downtown Tulsa. The stadium has a listed capacity of 7,833 and opened in 2010, becoming FC Tulsa's home in 2015.
What is the Black Gold Derby in FC Tulsa history?
The Black Gold Derby is the rivalry match between FC Tulsa and Oklahoma City Energy FC, both based in Oklahoma. The winning side of the regular-season derby receives a trophy: a four-foot wrench painted with the colors of each club on opposing sides.
What was FC Tulsa's best season on record?
The 2025 season was FC Tulsa's best on record. The club finished first in the Western Conference with a 16-5-9 record and 57 points, won the Western Conference playoff title with a 3-0 victory over New Mexico United on the 15th of November 2025, and reached the USL Championship Final as runners-up against Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.