Match Preview – FC Tulsa vs. Loudoun United FC
Leesburg, VA (July 31st, 2025) – Loudoun United Football Club remain on the road to take on Western Conference side FC Tulsa at ONEOK Stadium this Friday, August 1st at 8:30 PM ET.
The Matchup
Loudoun United Football Club currently sits in third place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 8-6-3 with 27 points. The Red-and-White look to snap their five league-match winless stretch and secure their first win in league play since mid-June. Loudoun United comes into this match against FC Tulsa after winning Group 5 of the USL Jägermeister Cup and advancing to the knockout stage. On the other side, Tulsa sits in first place in the Western Conference with a record of 8-3-5 and 29 points. Tulsa has not lost a match in league play since May 31st, posting 3 wins and 3 draws to climb the table. This is the first meeting between the two clubs this season; the last time they faced off was back in June of 2024, where Loudoun United defeated Tulsa 3-0 at Segra Field.
Players to look out for on Loudoun include the league’s top goal scorer, Abdellatif Aboukoura, as well as Riley Bidois and Zach Ryan. On the Tulsa side, Taylor Calheira leads the club with eight goals in league play, followed by former Loudoun United forward Kalil ElMedkhar, who has three goals.
Thoughts from the Club
Head Coach Ryan Martin on facing a tough FC Tulsa side:
“Tulsa is one of the best teams in the league, and they sit in first place in the West, so we are excited for this opportunity; it’s going to be a great test against someone we don’t play regularly as we look to get back on track. Anytime you can play a top team in the league, if you can’t get up and excited for it, then you should be doing something else.”
Notes
Abdellatif Aboukoura is tied for the lead in league goals with 11.
Hugo Fauroux leads the Eastern Conference in saves with 46.
Florian Valot is tied for third in assists this season with six in USL Championship play.
How Can I Follow the Match?
Saturday’s USL Championship match against FC Tulsa can be found on ESPN+ + at 8:30 pm ET.
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