US Open Cup Match Preview: San Antonio FC vs. FC Tulsa

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Toyota Field — San Antonio, Texas
Broadcast: Paramount+

Venue Information

Stadium: Toyota Field

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Capacity: ~8,000

Surface: Natural grass

Atmosphere: One of the most energetic lower‑division soccer venues in the U.S.

Weather Forecast — San Antonio, TX (April 1, 2026)

Based on early‑April climate norms for central Texas.

Temperature: 72–78°F at kickoff

Conditions: Mostly clear

Wind: 6–10 mph

Rain Chance: ~10%

Pitch Impact: Fast, dry surface favors high‑tempo attacking play

Injury & Availability Report

(No official injury lists published as of March 30, 2026.)

San Antonio FC

No confirmed absences.

Expected to rotate lightly after a 6–0 First Round win over ASC New Stars.

FC Tulsa

No major injuries reported.

Entering with confidence after a 4–2 First Round win over Little Rock Rangers.

Team Records & Recent Form

San Antonio FC (USL Championship)

2026 Cup Form:

6–0 win in First Round (first multi‑win Cup campaign since 2022).

Recent League Meeting:

0–0 draw vs. Tulsa on March 14, 2026.

Strengths:

High‑pressure defensive system

Strong home performances

Weaknesses:

Inconsistent finishing in league play

FC Tulsa (USL Championship)

2026 Cup Form:

4–2 win vs. Little Rock Rangers (most goals in a match since 2017).

Recent League Meeting:

0–0 draw vs. San Antonio on March 14, 2026.

Strengths:

Improved attacking output

Strong midfield control

Weaknesses:

Defensive lapses late in matches

Key Player Matchups

San Antonio Attack vs. Tulsa Back Line

C. Sorto, C. Calov, and A. Souahy are listed among SAFC’s key contributors.

Tulsa defenders J. Webber, L. Batista, and H. St. Clair anchor the back line.

Midfield Battle: Blanco & Haakenson (TUL) vs. SAFC’s Press

Tulsa’s midfield is technical and possession‑oriented.

San Antonio’s high press can disrupt rhythm and force turnovers.

Goalkeepers

Both teams kept clean sheets in their March 14 league meeting.

Expect a low‑margin match where one mistake could decide the outcome.

Betting Trends

San Antonio FC

6–0 win in First Round.

Historically strong at Toyota Field.

Last 5 matches vs. Tulsa: only 1 win.

FC Tulsa

Scored 4 goals in First Round.

Unbeaten in last 3 vs. San Antonio (2W‑1D).

Matches vs. SAFC often tight and low‑scoring.

MATCH ODDS

San Antonio FC                 – 140

FC Tulsa                               + 285

Draw                                     + 240

Over 2.5 + 105                  Under 2.5 – 125

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, March 31, 2026