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This week, Zach, Roger and Cody review the (almost) three matches since the last episode, including the rescheduling of the rained out match against Swope Park Rangers. The guys discuss Tulsa’s narrow chances at playoffs and what it would take to do it, as unlikely as it may be. The guys welcome Chad Hollingsworth of Scratching the Pitch and The USL Show to discuss upcoming league changes from the 2016 USL midseason meetings and the future of TRFC in Division 2 soccer. Roger talks with Roland Vargish, commentator for Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and writer, to talk about the Switchbacks and what Tulsa can expect for this week. The guys close it out with a discussion about the NASL’s Rayo OKC who’ve been making waves on Twitter after news that much of the staff were no longer with the club and the head coach resigned.

This week, Zach, Roger and Cody discuss the second match of the Black Gold Derby with Tulsa’s 3-0 road loss to OKC. The guys welcome soccer photographer Lori Scholl to the podcast to talk about what got her into taking photos and what she experiences on the pitch. Roger interviews Chris Cortez, forward for Arizona United SC, on his experiences in the USL ahead of Tulsa Roughnecks FC’s match against AZU on Saturday. The guys make their predictions for the match and discuss the recently leaked details about the 2017 USL season plans.

This week, Zach, Roger and Cody discuss the awesome 2-0 clean sheet win over Saint Louis FC and welcome three guests to the show to celebrate 50 episodes! The guys chat OKC soccer with The Oklahoman’s Energy FC beat-writer Chris Brannick. The guys also talked with lead-scorer and captain Sammy Ochoa to talk about how he feels wearing the band and what’s up with his undershirts. The guys take a listener question about the benefits of being an independent USL before devolving into a larger discussion of D2 status for the USL. The guys wrapped up the hour with Mason Robbins, a former-podcast co-host as well as co-founder of the Tulsa Roustabouts and now a consultant for the Tulsa Roughnecks FC.

Roger, Zach and Cody discuss the Tulsa Roughnecks FC big road point against Rio Grande Valley FC and the table situation in the USL’s western conference. The guys interview the captain of the RGVFC match, and USL team of the week honoree, Iarfhlaith Davoren and talk with him about how he and the team are viewing the season (and Pokémon GO). The guys also discuss a recent New York Times article criticizing American soccer culture.

Zach and Cody discuss some of the statistics associated with the Tulsa Roughnecks FC season so far and discuss the implications of the newly announced Nashville FC USL franchise.

Zach and Roger talk about Lionel Messi’s announcement of retirement at the national level, what the new players have meant for the Tulsa Roughnecks, what if any chances are left for Tulsa Roughnecks and what that means heading into the second half of the season.

Roger, Zach and Cody celebrate the end of the losing streak when the Roughnecks pulled out a draw against Galaxy II. The guys welcome new striker Bryce Taylor to the program to talk about his history in the league and with coach David Irving. The guys also discuss the Copa America tournament and what the future of soccer in America might have in store for it.

Zach, Roger and Cody talk about the disappointing road match against St. Louis and the Copa America tournament with guest Kyle Kepner, co-host of The USL Show and contributor to Indominable City Soccer and Firebird Rising.