TULSA, Okla. – FC Tulsa announced on Thursday it had appointed Caleb Sewell as its Sporting Director and General Manager ahead of the 2025 USL Championship season.

Sewell joins FC Tulsa after most recently serving as Sporting Director at Memphis 901 FC. During his tenure at the club, 901 FC earned top-four seeds in both the Eastern (2022, 2023) and Western Conference (2024) of the USL Championship in each of the past three seasons.

“Caleb brings a wealth of experience and a winning mentality to FC Tulsa, and we are thrilled to have him with us,” said Ryan Craft, President of FC Tulsa. “His leadership and expertise, backed by his distinguished playing career and his exceptional work in Memphis, will be instrumental as we continue to grow and strive for excellence.

“Together, we’ll work towards building a team that not only competes at the highest level but also deepens our connection with this great city.”

“I am truly honored to join FC Tulsa as Sporting Director and General Manager,” said Sewell. “First and foremost, I want to express my sincere gratitude to the Craft family for entrusting me with this incredible opportunity. It’s a privilege to lead a club with such immense potential, and we are committed to building a team that consistently competes for titles.

“I’m excited to begin this journey, focused on our pursuit of building a championship team, deepening our engagement with supporters, and giving back to the community. My family and I are thrilled to be part of this organization’s bright future, and we look forward to contributing to both its soccer success and its impact on the city. We are excited for the journey ahead and all it holds.”

A native of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Sewell's successful tenure in Memphis demonstrated his ability to build competitive rosters and drive success both on and off the pitch. During his time in Memphis he solidified his reputation as one of the league's top executives off the back of three top-four finishes and the recruitment of multiple USL Championship All-League players. In total, he helped acquire and develop four USL Championship All-League players, contributing to five selections.

Sewell helped midfielder Bruno Lapa to an All-League Second Team selection in 2024, while Aaron Molloy and Phillip Goodrum earned First Team spots in Memphis at defender and forward, respectively, and Graham Smith earned Second Team honors in 2022.

Sewell’s success in shaping talent and building strong teams stems from a foundation laid during his own distinguished playing career. A former MLS veteran, he played goalkeeper for both New York Red Bulls and Toronto FC, where he reached two MLS Cup Finals during his career. An 18-year professional, he also spent six years playing in Portugal’s Premier League, Primeira Liga, while playing for 14 senior clubs.

He served as a player-coach with Toronto FC II during the 2021 season, retiring from professional play after the season.