Photos: NPSL Soccer Championship Game Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC

Jun 23, 2023

The Tulsa Athletic took home the National Premier Soccer League championship title after beating Apotheos FC in penalty kicks at Soldier Field on the campus of Rogers State University on Saturday, August 5, 2023.

Tulsa Athletic defender Chris Taylor celebrates with his teamates after tieing the game 1-1 just before the second period ends during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Tulsa Athletic midfielder Roman Torres kicks the ball during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Tulsa Athletic goalkeeper Bryson Reed prepares to block a shot from Apotheos FC's Junior Sandoval during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Apotheos FC's Mohamed Diakite kicks towards the goal but is stopped by Tulsa Athletic forward Luis Flores during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Tulsa Athletic forward Luis Flores falls with the ball during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Players converge on the ball during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Tulsa Athletic forward Aboubakr Diallo bumps the ball off his head during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Tulsa Athletic forward Aboubakr Diallo falls to the ground during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Tulsa Athletic goalkeeper Bryson Reed dives towards the ball during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Tulsa Athletic forward Aboubakr Diallo kicks the ball past defenders during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Apotheos FC's Moustaphe Dante and Tulsa Athletic forward Luis Flores fight over the ball during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Tulsa Athletic midfielder Roman Torres tries to escape defenders during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Tulsa Athletic player Victor Turres struggles to get to the ball during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Tulsa Athletic forward Luis Flores dribbles past defenders during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Tulsa Athletic forward Luis Flores gets ready to pass the ball to Tulsa Athletic midfielder Roman Torres during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Tulsa Athletic midfielder Roman Torres guards Apotheos FC's Brahan Gamarrm Gerewou during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Tulsa Athletic forward Moudrak Diallo falls to the ground during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Players converge on the ball during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Tulsa Athletic goalkeeper Bryson Reed catches the ball after Apotheos FC's Junior Sandoval’s goal attempt during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Players converge on the ball near the goal during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Tulsa Athletic defender Chris Taylor celebrates with his teamates after tieing the game 1-1 just before the second period ends during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Tulsa Athletic defender Chris Taylor celebrates with his teamates after tieing the game 1-1 just before the second period ends during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Tulsa Athletic midfielder Aboubakr Diallo looks to the sky after Tulsa Athletic midfielder Joseph Garcia tied the game 1-1 just before the second period ended in the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Tulsa Athletic midfielder Joseph Garcia and Tulsa Athletic defender Francisco Lopez go to kick the ball at the same time during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Tulsa Athletic player Mikey Mallon moves towards the ball during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Tulsa Athletic player Ethan Gordon shoots a penalty kick during suddden death after extra time during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Tulsa Athletic defender Francisco Lopez lines up the game winning penalty kick during suddden death after extra time during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Fan converge on Tulsa Athletic defender Francisco Lopez after his game winning penalty kick during suddden death after extra time during in the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Fans cheer during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Fans cheer after the Tulsa Athletic’s win during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Tulsa Athletic player Andrew Nunez looks at the trophy they were awarded after winning the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

The Tulsa Atheltic members cheer after being awarded the trophy for winning the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

The Tulsa Atheltic members cheer after being awarded the trophy for winning the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Tulsa Atheltic fans cheer while given a chane to hold the trophy the Tulsa Atheltic won for winning the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Tulsa Athletic player Andrew Nunez cheers after winning the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Co-owner of the Tulsa Atheltic Sonny Dalesandro dodge a cooler of water after the Tulsa Athletic’s win during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

Co-owner of the Tulsa Atheltic Sonny Dalesandro celebrates his dodging of a cooler of water after the Tulsa Athletic’s win during the NPSL soccer championship game, Tulsa Athletic vs. Apotheos FC, at Rogers State's Soldier Field in Claremore, Okla. on Saturday, August 05, 2023.

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