Energy FC adds talent, experience for 2019 season French forward Alexy Bosetti "can play many roles across the front four" for Energy FC, coach Steve Cooke said. [AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE] Oklahoman: Sunday, March 10, 2019 | by Ed Godfrey If Energy FC looks like a new team this season, that’s because it essentially is. Starting his second season on the job, Energy FC coach Steve Cooke retooled the roster in the offseason after the team finished 12-15-7 in the United Soccer League and missed the playoffs last year. Eleven new players were signed in the offseason, while 16 from last season are no longer with the team. Add four players that were picked up during the 2018 and there are 15 players on this year’s opening day roster that were not with the club on opening day last year. Cooke added several players with international experience, most notably Alexy Bosetti, who is arguably the Energy FC's biggest-ever signing. Bosetti played for Nice in France’s Ligue 1 as well as winning the U20 World Cup with the France national team. “Alexy is an exciting player,” Cooke said when the signing was announced. “He can play many roles across the front four. He is someone who I think will not only create chances for us, but he’s going to put defenders under pressure. We’re expecting big things from Alexy this season.” Other additions with significant international experience include Omar Gordon (Jamaica), Cordell Cato (Trinidad and Tobago) and Mekeil Williams (Trinidad and Tobago). Rafael Garcia is a two-time MLS Cup winner with the LA Galaxy (teammates with David Beckham, Landon Donovan, Robbie Keane) and brings a great deal of experience to the midfield. Energy FC opened the season on the road late Saturday with a match at El Paso. Energy FC won the game, 3-1. The 2018 preseason included a win over Phoenix Rising, the defending Western Conference champions. Former Tampa Bay Rowdie and Jamaica native Deshorn Brown, a late-season pickup last year by Energy FC, scored seven goals in the seven preseason matches. Energy FC opens its home schedule on Saturday at Taft Stadium against Las Vegas Lights. Game time is 7:30 p.m.