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A goal in each half by North Texas SC in a feisty match at Kino North Stadium ended FC Tucson’s unbeaten run at seven on Saturday night.

In a match that saw four yellow cards – three for North Texas – in the first 31 minutes, both teams had opportunities as the play ebbed and flowed.

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Despite the end of the unbeaten run, in which FC Tucson had gone 5-0-2, the club (9-9-6) remains above the playoff cutline with 33 points. North Texas (8-7-9) also has 33 points and holds the final playoff spot as the final month of the regular season gets underway.

Deri Corfe had a couple of shots from close range for FC Tucson while North Texas spread their shots among players on their front line en route to having eight shots on target in the match.

It was a nice, curling shot by Kalil ElMedkhar from distance that finally that sailed into the upper left corner and ended the deadlock in the 33rd minute. It was his fourth goal of the year.

“It was extremely disappointing,” FC Tucson coach Jon Pearlman said. “We told the guys it’s going to come down to critical moments … we were pretty much on the wrong sides of those moments.

“We had a great run and to remain unbeaten the rest of the way would have been difficult.”

In the second half, FC Tucson found it hard to find a really good chance to tie it up and then watched North Texas double the lead in the 77th minute.

Jorge Almaguer picked up a through ball on a breakaway to make it 2-0 North Texas.

The team tried to push forward in the final 10 minutes plus a long stoppage time but couldn’t put together a real threat for North Texas keeper Richard Sanchez.

FC Tucson will be home again in its next match when it hosts North Carolina FC on Wednesday, Oct. 13, for Fuerza Frontline Workers Night (buy tickets).

A goal in each half by North Texas SC in a feisty match at Kino North Stadium ended FC Tucson’s unbeaten run at seven on Saturday night.

In a match that saw four yellow cards – three for North Texas – in the first 31 minutes, both teams had opportunities as the play ebbed and flowed.

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Despite the end of the unbeaten run, in which FC Tucson had gone 5-0-2, the club (9-9-6) remains above the playoff cutline with 33 points. North Texas (8-7-9) also has 33 points and holds the final playoff spot as the final month of the regular season gets underway.

Deri Corfe had a couple of shots from close range for FC Tucson while North Texas spread their shots among players on their front line en route to having eight shots on target in the match.

It was a nice, curling shot by Kalil ElMedkhar from distance that finally that sailed into the upper left corner and ended the deadlock in the 33rd minute. It was his fourth goal of the year.

“It was extremely disappointing,” FC Tucson coach Jon Pearlman said. “We told the guys it’s going to come down to critical moments … we were pretty much on the wrong sides of those moments.

“We had a great run and to remain unbeaten the rest of the way would have been difficult.”

In the second half, FC Tucson found it hard to find a really good chance to tie it up and then watched North Texas double the lead in the 77th minute.

Jorge Almaguer picked up a through ball on a breakaway to make it 2-0 North Texas.

The team tried to push forward in the final 10 minutes plus a long stoppage time but couldn’t put together a real threat for North Texas keeper Richard Sanchez.

FC Tucson will be home again in its next match when it hosts North Carolina FC on Wednesday, Oct. 13, for Fuerza Frontline Workers Night (buy tickets).

FC Tucson continues its playoff push this Saturday as it celebrates Southern Arizona Heritage Night presented by Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The club takes on North Texas SC in the USL League One. 

As part of the evening, special entertainment will be provided by Mariachi Los Diablos and the Cienega High School Folklorico. The team will wear a special one-time 'El Jefe' jersey, inspired by Tucson's sunsets and the elusive jaguar that's been spotted in the Sonoran Mountains. The jersey was designed by local supporter Ramses Abud. 

"Being first-generation American, native to Southern Arizona and the Sonoran desert, it's the one thing that I can celebrate both from my Mexican and my American side," Abud said. "It's kind of hard to put into words what it means to me, to watch my club that I've been representing and have them represent my logo, my design.

"It's really special, it's really powerful. What a better way to continue this legacy of the jaguar, of the club." 

FC Tucson will auction off the autographed player-worn jerseys next week.

FC Tucson continues its playoff push this Saturday as it celebrates Southern Arizona Heritage Night presented by Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The club takes on North Texas SC in the USL League One. 

As part of the evening, special entertainment will be provided by Mariachi Los Diablos and the Cienega High School Folklorico. The team will wear a special one-time ‘El Jefe’ jersey, inspired by Tucson’s sunsets and the elusive jaguar that’s been spotted in the Sonoran Mountains. The jersey was designed by local supporter Ramses Abud. 

“Being first-generation American, native to Southern Arizona and the Sonoran desert, it’s the one thing that I can celebrate both from my Mexican and my American side,” Abud said. “It’s kind of hard to put into words what it means to me, to watch my club that I’ve been representing and have them represent my logo, my design.

“It’s really special, it’s really powerful. What a better way to continue this legacy of the jaguar, of the club.” 

FC Tucson will auction off the autographed player-worn jerseys next week.

The club will host North Texas SC for the fourth time this season on Saturday. In its previous meetings with North Texas, the club has racked up two draws and one loss. 

In their last meeting, North Texas defender, Kazu, broke the deadlock in the 77 minute. Deri Corfe brought the game level a few minutes later by knocking the ball in from close range after a cross by Noah Franke. The game ended 1-1. 

North Texas is 7-7-9 and sits sixth in the league, just above the playoff cutline. FC Tucson is 9-8-6 and is third in the league with 33 points, only three points more than North Texas. 

With the top six teams qualifying for the playoffs, FC Tucson is not only in line to play in the postseason in November, it is looking to lock up a home game in the first round of the playoffs on the Nov. 6-7 weekend. 

Six different players have scored during Tucson's recent unbeaten streak and seven players have registered an assist, led by Charlie Dennis' five goals and three assists. 

The team's exciting attacking style has produced results. FC Tucson leads USL League One in goals. 

The club is also home on Wednesday, Oct. 13, for Fuerza Frontline Workers Night, and Saturday, Oct. 16, before finishing up at home on Saturday, Oct. 30, with Fan Appreciation Night. All home games are played at Kino North Stadium, with gates opening at 6 p.m. and kickoff at 7 p.m.

Tickets to Southern Arizona Heritage Night, and all other home games this season, can be founder here! 

The club will host North Texas SC for the fourth time this season on Saturday. In its previous meetings with North Texas, the club has racked up two draws and one loss. 

In their last meeting, North Texas defender, Kazu, broke the deadlock in the 77 minute. Deri Corfe brought the game level a few minutes later by knocking the ball in from close range after a cross by Noah Franke. The game ended 1-1. 

North Texas is 7-7-9 and sits sixth in the league, just above the playoff cutline. FC Tucson is 9-8-6 and is third in the league with 33 points, only three points more than North Texas. 

With the top six teams qualifying for the playoffs, FC Tucson is not only in line to play in the postseason in November, it is looking to lock up a home game in the first round of the playoffs on the Nov. 6-7 weekend. 

Six different players have scored during Tucson’s recent unbeaten streak and seven players have registered an assist, led by Charlie Dennis’ five goals and three assists. 

The team’s exciting attacking style has produced results. FC Tucson leads USL League One in goals. 

The club is also home on Wednesday, Oct. 13, for Fuerza Frontline Workers Night, and Saturday, Oct. 16, before finishing up at home on Saturday, Oct. 30, with Fan Appreciation Night. All home games are played at Kino North Stadium, with gates opening at 6 p.m. and kickoff at 7 p.m.

Tickets to Southern Arizona Heritage Night, and all other home games this season, can be founder here! 

FC Tucson has launched the limited edition 'El Jefe' culture kit. The jersey is inspired by Tucson's scenic views and the local jaguar nicknamed 'El Jefe'. It was designed by our own supporter, Ramses Abud. 

Abud stopped by the official team store to get a first look at the jersey.

"Being first-generation American, native to Southern Arizona and the Sonoran desert, it's the one thing that I can celebrate both from my Mexican and my American side," Abud said. "We share the Sonoran desert and in the Sonoran desert lies the jaguar." 

The rare jaguar made national news when trail cameras captured images of it in January. The Arizona Game and Fish Department in Tucson confirmed the image and it was the same one that has appeared over the last five years. It is currently the only known wild jaguar in the United States and dubbed "El Jefe," Spanish for 'Boss.'

According to news reports, less than 10 male jaguars have been spotted in the U.S. since 1996.

FC Tucson has launched the limited edition ‘El Jefe’ culture kit. The jersey is inspired by Tucson’s scenic views and the local jaguar nicknamed ‘El Jefe’. It was designed by our own supporter, Ramses Abud. 

Abud stopped by the official team store to get a first look at the jersey.

“Being first-generation American, native to Southern Arizona and the Sonoran desert, it’s the one thing that I can celebrate both from my Mexican and my American side,” Abud said. “We share the Sonoran desert and in the Sonoran desert lies the jaguar.” 

The rare jaguar made national news when trail cameras captured images of it in January. The Arizona Game and Fish Department in Tucson confirmed the image and it was the same one that has appeared over the last five years. It is currently the only known wild jaguar in the United States and dubbed “El Jefe,” Spanish for ‘Boss.’

According to news reports, less than 10 male jaguars have been spotted in the U.S. since 1996.

The club is set to wear the kit on the field Saturday. It will be the only time the jersey will be worn.

The game-worn jerseys will be signed by the players and auctioned off in the week following the game.

Abud will be at the game, watching FC Tucson wear his design.

"It's kind of hard to put into words what it means to me, to watch my club that I've been representing and have them represent my logo, my design," said Abud.

FC Tucson are celebrating Southern Arizona Heritage this Saturday. They welcome North Texas SC to Kino North Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. 

"It's really special, it's really powerful. What a better way to continue this legacy of the jaguar, of the club," said Abud.

The club is set to wear the kit on the field Saturday. It will be the only time the jersey will be worn.

The game-worn jerseys will be signed by the players and auctioned off in the week following the game.

Abud will be at the game, watching FC Tucson wear his design.

“It’s kind of hard to put into words what it means to me, to watch my club that I’ve been representing and have them represent my logo, my design,” said Abud.

FC Tucson are celebrating Southern Arizona Heritage this Saturday. They welcome North Texas SC to Kino North Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. 

“It’s really special, it’s really powerful. What a better way to continue this legacy of the jaguar, of the club,” said Abud.

FC Tucson midfielder, Joao Delgado, and defender, Maximilliano Schenfeld, have been named to the USL League One Team of the Week Presented by Cleer Audio for Week 25 of the 2021 regular season. 

The club became the first team this season to win in Nebraska on Saturday, with both players holding down the defense. 

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FC Tucson midfielder, Joao Delgado, and defender, Maximilliano Schenfeld, have been named to the USL League One Team of the Week Presented by Cleer Audio for Week 25 of the 2021 regular season. 

The club became the first team this season to win in Nebraska on Saturday, with both players holding down the defense. 

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In the opening minutes of the first half, Noah Franke slotted a cross on the ground for Delgado. Delgado was knocked down by a Union Omaha defender, and Schenfeld blasted the ball into the back of the next in stride. The referee waved off the advantage–and the goal–and instead awarded FC Tucson a spot kick. 

Charlie Dennis converted the penalty kick. The match ended 1-0 with the club's defense keeping Omaha shut out. 

Delgado was the linchpin in the middle of the pitch, winning 10 out of 14 duels, making two tackles, six recoveries, and two interceptions. 

 

In the opening minutes of the first half, Noah Franke slotted a cross on the ground for Delgado. Delgado was knocked down by a Union Omaha defender, and Schenfeld blasted the ball into the back of the next in stride. The referee waved off the advantage–and the goal–and instead awarded FC Tucson a spot kick. 

Charlie Dennis converted the penalty kick. The match ended 1-0 with the club’s defense keeping Omaha shut out. 

Delgado was the linchpin in the middle of the pitch, winning 10 out of 14 duels, making two tackles, six recoveries, and two interceptions. 

 

Schenfeld continued his hot run of form by winning 9 out of 11 duels, succeeding in all five of his attempted tackles, making 3 clearances, and making 11 recoveries. 

FC Tucson is 9-8-6 and is third in USL League One. The club has five game remaining, including four at home.

FC Tucson returns home Saturday for Southern Arizona Heritage Night at Kino North Stadium (7 p.m.) against North Texas SC. 

Schenfeld continued his hot run of form by winning 9 out of 11 duels, succeeding in all five of his attempted tackles, making 3 clearances, and making 11 recoveries. 

FC Tucson is 9-8-6 and is third in USL League One. The club has five game remaining, including four at home.

FC Tucson returns home Saturday for Southern Arizona Heritage Night at Kino North Stadium (7 p.m.) against North Texas SC. 

No one is hotter in USL League One than FC Tucson and Charlie Dennis, and they showed no sign of slowing down Saturday night.

Dennis converted a penalty kick in the seventh minute and FC Tucson weathered eight minutes of extra time in the second half to knock off Union Omaha, 1-0, at Creighton University's Morrison Stadium.

The win extended FC Tucson's unbeaten streak to seven matches. Dennis has five goals and three assists during the run, which includes five wins and has seen the club ascend to third in the league standings.

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Dennis converted the game-winner after an odd sequence erased one goal and led to the other.

Noah Franke, who played his college soccer at Creighton, slotted a cross on the ground for Joao Delgado. Delgado was knocked down by a defender, and Maxie Schenfeld blasted the ball into the back of the net in stride. But the referee waved off advantage — and the goal — and instead awarded FC Tucson a spot kick.

Dennis made sure it didn't matter.

No one is hotter in USL League One than FC Tucson and Charlie Dennis, and they showed no sign of slowing down Saturday night.

Dennis converted a penalty kick in the seventh minute and FC Tucson weathered eight minutes of extra time in the second half to knock off Union Omaha, 1-0, at Creighton University’s Morrison Stadium.

The win extended FC Tucson’s unbeaten streak to seven matches. Dennis has five goals and three assists during the run, which includes five wins and has seen the club ascend to third in the league standings.

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Dennis converted the game-winner after an odd sequence erased one goal and led to the other.

Noah Franke, who played his college soccer at Creighton, slotted a cross on the ground for Joao Delgado. Delgado was knocked down by a defender, and Maxie Schenfeld blasted the ball into the back of the net in stride. But the referee waved off advantage — and the goal — and instead awarded FC Tucson a spot kick.

Dennis made sure it didn’t matter.

Union Omaha had a chance to get one back when it was awarded a penalty kick in the 82nd minute when Evan Conway drew a foul.

Damia Viader's penalty kick attempt clanged off the right post.

Union Omaha had a chance to get one back when it was awarded a penalty kick in the 82nd minute when Evan Conway drew a foul.

Damia Viader’s penalty kick attempt clanged off the right post.

It was the first win in six meetings with the Nebraska team, and comes after three one-goal losses against the second-place team this season.

FC Tucson lost to Union Omaha, 1-0, on an own goal on Aug. 14. And hasn't lost since.

Saturday's defeat was the first Union Omaha (10-3-8) at home this year.

It was the first win in six meetings with the Nebraska team, and comes after three one-goal losses against the second-place team this season.

FC Tucson lost to Union Omaha, 1-0, on an own goal on Aug. 14. And hasn’t lost since.

Saturday’s defeat was the first Union Omaha (10-3-8) at home this year.

FC Tucson is 9-8-6 and returns home Saturday for Southern Arizona Heritage Night at Kino North Stadium (7 p.m.) against North Texas SC.

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FC Tucson has five games remaining, including four at home.

FC Tucson is 9-8-6 and returns home Saturday for Southern Arizona Heritage Night at Kino North Stadium (7 p.m.) against North Texas SC.

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FC Tucson has five games remaining, including four at home.

After a hard fought 3-3 draw with Greenville Triumph, FC Tucson head to Nebraska for its second consecutive road game. 

The club has been unbeaten in their last six matches, with four wins and two draws. They sit fourth in USL League One, one back of Greenville and eight points behind second-place Union Omaha. 

This is the fourth time this season that the two clubs have faced off together, with all nine points claimed by Omaha. Each game, though, has been decided by just one goal and FC Tucson is unbeaten since dropping a 1-0 match against Union Omaha on Aug. 14.

The USL League One matchup will kickoff at 5 p.m., and stream live on ESPN+.

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Union Omaha won the first matchup this season, 1-0 at home. Shak Adams scored in a 2-1 loss to Omaha in Tucson on July 24. An own goal accounted for the only tally in Union Omaha's win in Arizona in August.

After a hard fought 3-3 draw with Greenville Triumph, FC Tucson head to Nebraska for its second consecutive road game. 

The club has been unbeaten in their last six matches, with four wins and two draws. They sit fourth in USL League One, one back of Greenville and eight points behind second-place Union Omaha. 

This is the fourth time this season that the two clubs have faced off together, with all nine points claimed by Omaha. Each game, though, has been decided by just one goal and FC Tucson is unbeaten since dropping a 1-0 match against Union Omaha on Aug. 14.

The USL League One matchup will kickoff at 5 p.m., and stream live on ESPN+.

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Union Omaha won the first matchup this season, 1-0 at home. Shak Adams scored in a 2-1 loss to Omaha in Tucson on July 24. An own goal accounted for the only tally in Union Omaha’s win in Arizona in August.

Since, FC Tucson has outscored opponents 15-6, moving up from 11th to fourth on the table. Charlie Dennis is coming off a hat track against Greenville, while Gio Calixtro had a hat trick in the first game of the unbeaten streak.

Six different players have scored during Tucson's streak and seven players have registered an assist, led by Dennis' four goals and three assists.

Noah Franke, who played his college soccer at Creighton University, has three assists during the span. Creighton's home stadium is Morrison.

Omaha is 10-2-8 and has traded the top spot in the USL League One all season with Chattanooga Red Wolves SC. Omaha is coming off a 2-2 tie with North Texas SC last Saturday.

After Nebraska, Tucson will return home to face North Texas on Saturday, Oct. 2 for Southern Arizona Heritage Night (BUY TICKETS).

Since, FC Tucson has outscored opponents 15-6, moving up from 11th to fourth on the table. Charlie Dennis is coming off a hat track against Greenville, while Gio Calixtro had a hat trick in the first game of the unbeaten streak.

Six different players have scored during Tucson’s streak and seven players have registered an assist, led by Dennis’ four goals and three assists.

Noah Franke, who played his college soccer at Creighton University, has three assists during the span. Creighton’s home stadium is Morrison.

Omaha is 10-2-8 and has traded the top spot in the USL League One all season with Chattanooga Red Wolves SC. Omaha is coming off a 2-2 tie with North Texas SC last Saturday.

After Nebraska, Tucson will return home to face North Texas on Saturday, Oct. 2 for Southern Arizona Heritage Night (BUY TICKETS).

FC Tucson announced Thursday the signing of goalkeeper Jim Barkei and forward Alioune Diakhate. 

Barkei joins the club after spending the 2019-2020 season with Memphis 901 FC. Prior to his time in Memphis, he played at the collegiate level at Northern Kentucky University where he recorded 100 saves and a 75 percent save percentage. 

FC Tucson announced Thursday the signing of goalkeeper Jim Barkei and forward Alioune Diakhate. 

Barkei joins the club after spending the 2019-2020 season with Memphis 901 FC. Prior to his time in Memphis, he played at the collegiate level at Northern Kentucky University where he recorded 100 saves and a 75 percent save percentage. 

Diakhate, a center forward, joins the club after playing 450 minutes over 15 games for Indy Eleven in the USL Championship in the 2019 season. 

Prior to his time in Indianapolis, he played semi-professional and professional soccer in Senegal, Serbia, Lebanon, Spain, and Ukraine.

Diakhate, a center forward, joins the club after playing 450 minutes over 15 games for Indy Eleven in the USL Championship in the 2019 season. 

Prior to his time in Indianapolis, he played semi-professional and professional soccer in Senegal, Serbia, Lebanon, Spain, and Ukraine.

Barkei and Diakhate will be available for selection to the Game Day 18 for Saturday's away match against Union Omaha. Kickoff is at 5 p.m. and can be streamed on ESPN+. 

Both are signed pending league and federation approval.

Barkei and Diakhate will be available for selection to the Game Day 18 for Saturday’s away match against Union Omaha. Kickoff is at 5 p.m. and can be streamed on ESPN+. 

Both are signed pending league and federation approval.