I may be in the minority but I think they will kill it up there and re Energize (pun intended) the fan base. The appeal of all the entertainment options in the area before/post game would be a win for everyone.

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They want a permanent stadium near the core so I'm sure their concern is that if they spend years building a fanbase in the far north, they would largely have to start over again when they make the final move.

Part of that depends on the product on the field, maybe more than the location of any stadium.

Part of that depends on the product on the field, maybe more than the location of any stadium.

perhaps not as much as you might think... bad teams can build a big following if in the right location... and good teams in bad locations have often had trouble pulling in crowds..

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They want a permanent stadium near the core so I'm sure their concern is that if they spend years building a fanbase in the far north, they would largely have to start over again when they make the final move.

I don't disagree with this. To me it's a matter of Want Vs Need. I personally think the stadium in the core is a pipe dream. Who wouldn't want a brand new stadium in any core. I think it's highly doubtful they will get the public on board with paying for a stadium where this is little to zero indication we are actually on the MLS radar. So that leaves me to think they will not fork over a huge chunk of their own money for a stadium.

To me you go where the money is. The demographics in that area (Chisholm Creek) are much better than the area around Taft. Even if you do have stadium downtown I think it will still be tough to get the burbs to come down for minor league soccer. The draw and success of Chisholm Creek location will change their minds and I predict (if it happens) they will plant there long term.

perhaps not as much as you might think... bad teams can build a big following if in the right location... and good teams in bad locations have often had trouble pulling in crowds..

OKC Energy FC fans realize Taft Stadium will not be an option after 2020.

In 2016, USL OKC Energy FC & NASL Rayo OKC had a combined average attendance of 9,000+. The challenge will be to capitalize on those fan bases with a soccer specific/American football stadium in the core where you bring soccer fans from OKC, Norman, Moore, Edmond, Bethany, Yukon, Midwest City-Del City to one centralized location.

As suggested, a pop-up stadium: test the market before you build a permanent structure.

OKC Energy FC fans realize Taft Stadium will not be an option after 2020.

In 2016, USL OKC Energy FC & NASL Rayo OKC had a combined average attendance of 9,000+. The challenge will be to capitalize on those fan bases with a soccer specific/American football stadium in the core where you bring soccer fans from OKC, Norman, Moore, Edmond, Bethany, Yukon, Midwest City-Del City to one centralized location.

As suggested, a pop-up stadium: test the market before you build a permanent structure.

i'm also not saying that Chisholm Creek is a bad location... just was pointing out that the product on the field is not the sole driver for attendance and fan base support.

i'm very glad to hear that this pop-up stadium is back on.

Soooo, part of a bond issue in MWC that was passed recently was for a multi-sport stadium. I understand it to be going in on 29th street somewhere. Not sure if that's 29th/sooner or 29th east of Douglas. Or maybe even 29th in the old Glenwood on the Tinker flightline? Possibility? I haven't been able to get details on what that stadium would look like though. I mean if we're throwing out there other possible non-school related locations, then this would be one of the very few out there.