Goalkeeper: One of the Roughnecks’ first two additions this offseason was veteran Jamaican goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts, who will bring experience to the squad as a player-coach. It appears likely, though, that the man to start the season will be former OKC Energy FC goalkeeper Bryan Byars, who has featured for much of the preseason. Byars has only two professional appearances under his belt, but will likely be eager to grab his opportunity with both hands.

Defense: Former MLS Cup-winner Kosuke Kimura was the other player-coach introduced by Vaudreuil alongside Ricketts, and the former Colorado Rapids and New York Red Bulls player also brings a mass of experience. The Roughnecks also added Cuban international Yendry Torres to their squad, while Bradley Bourgeois arrives after competing on loan with Rio Grande Valley FC last season from the Houston Dynamo. Other additions include Chilean defender Francisco Ugarte, who last played in Germany for FC Albstast, and Chicago Fire rookie Matej Dekovic on loan.

Midfield: The lone two holdovers from Tulsa’s 2016 season reside in the club’s midfield, with Cristian Mata and Brady Ballew both back for their third seasons. They are joined by a pair of players on loan from the Chicago Fire in Collin Fernandez and Joey Calistri, former Sacramento Republic FC player Joaquin Rivas and Jaime Ayala, who most recently played for Celaya FC in Mexico’s Liga Ascenso.

Forward: The Roughnecks’ biggest signing this offseason was Juan Caffa, who brings experience from the Argentinian Primera Division and Spain’s La Liga. The 32-year-old Argentinian playmaker is joined in the attack by Ian Svantesson, who at 6-foot-6 will provide a serious target for his teammates, and also an eye for the back of the net. Pasha Kondrakhin also joined the squad as the Roughnecks look to replace the productivity of departed striker Sammy Ochoa (Sacramento Republic FC).