OKC Energy FC

[BoulderSooner]

And the OKC Baseball Club has a lease that no doubt excludes another sports tenant, especially in overlapping seasons.

i'm sure they do ... but things like that can be worked out ... I think the bigger point is .the same as them not building the 5 mil temp stadium at Chisholm Creek (or wherever) they just didn't really care about playing ..

[Pete]

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Yes, there are stadiums all over OKC and even a temporary one like proposed for Chisholm Creek would not be super expensive.

Heck, since Echo Soccer now owns 9 acres in the Producers Coop, why not just set it up there until the permanent stadium is built? The property is plenty big to accommodate both.

[BoulderSooner]

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Yes, there are stadiums all over OKC and even a temporary one like proposed for Chisholm Creek would not be super expensive.

Heck, since Echo Soccer now owns 9 acres in the Producers Coop, why not just set it up there until the permanent stadium is built? The property is plenty big to accommodate both.

completely agree ..

[Bowser214]

NewsOK article:
The new ownership group of Energy FC intends to bring high-level women’s soccer to Oklahoma City as a key component of the club’s rebirth

Check out this article from The Oklahoman:

Could OKC land NWSL franchise? Women's soccer will be 'component' of Energy FC's return

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/spor...n/74882645007/

[citywokchinesefood]

It would be great so see women's soccer in OKC. The opportunities to see professional women playing will only help develop youth interest in soccer in the metro.

[Thunderbolt]

NWSL would be huge.

[Pete]

They are also planning to reevaluate the club name, colors, and branding.

[Jake]

They are also planning to reevaluate the club name, colors, and branding.

Starting fresh is a good idea.

[Pete]

Press release:

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OKC’s pro soccer club to undergo community driven brand review
Process will involve regular listening sessions and consideration of a women’s team in the future

OKLAHOMA CITY — Echo, the majority owner of OKC Energy FC that is overseen by its new affiliate Echo Soccer, today announced the start of a brand review of Oklahoma City’s professional soccer club. In addition, as a result of growing feedback from the community, the brand review will contemplate a future where the club includes a women’s team.

“The outpouring of enthusiasm and support for professional soccer has been incredible the last few weeks. As we work to build the very best soccer club for Oklahoma City, we are committed to a holistic approach that is guided by community input and feedback every step of the way,” said Court Jeske, President of Echo Soccer. “In a lot of ways, with the Energy on hiatus for the last three years, we have a blank canvas from which to rebuild our club into something new. At the end of the day, the forthcoming review is about ensuring soccer in OKC best reflects who we are and where we’re going. And we’re going to take our time and get it right – for all those who want to support the club.”

Fans are encouraged to stay engaged throughout the process by following the club’s existing social media channels (@EnergyFC on Facebook, Instagram, and X).

Updates will also be posted at OKCforSoccer.com.

[bison34]

The baseball team is rebranding, now the soccer team. With the new arena, the Thunder should rebrand! Jkjkjkjk, totally kidding.

But I do think it is smart to rebrand, and try to start fresh with new owners, especially after how things ended with the Funk ownership.

[citywokchinesefood]

The baseball team is rebranding, now the soccer team. With the new arena, the Thunder should rebrand! Jkjkjkjk, totally kidding.

But I do think it is smart to rebrand, and try to start fresh with new owners, especially after how things ended with the Funk ownership.

The Thunder should absolutely change their terrible logos. I have seen so many fan designed concepts that blow their current branding out of the water. The Native American Alternates from a few years ago would be the dream.

[Pete]

The Thunder branding is well worse than many high schools.

I think this is what happens when you have so many owners and chefs in the kitchen and then insist on using a local firm like Ackerman McQueen.

[BDP]

At the very least, they should retire all use of the logo with THUNDER spelled out in an inexplicably horrible font above the graphic. There may be some NBA standard that says you have to have a version of the logo with the team name on it, though. If there is, it looks like Ackerman found out about it the day before presenting them and just slapped it on top.

[gopokes88]

It's so bad it's grown on me and now I love it

[jn1780]

Thunder should take a cue from OKC FC and spend the next few years thinking about a rebrand.

[Thunderbolt]

The Thunder branding is well worse than many high schools.

I think this is what happens when you have so many owners and chefs in the kitchen and then insist on using a local firm like Ackerman McQueen.

I would hope that a new brand comes out in conjunction with the new arena - similar to how the Clippers have a new logo/uniforms/colors to coincide with the move to the Intuit Dome. The Thunder will be two decades old when the new arena opens.

My personal opinion, I really like their alternate font "OKC" look that is on their sunset uniforms. Would love to see more of that look.

[Pete]

I remember when someone on this site posted an advanced photo of a basketball with the Thunder name and logo and absolutely everyone thought it was a hoax. Sadly, it was not.

[Laramie]

"Jeske, who joined the Echo group after working as chief commercial officer of the USL, has been in touch with U.S. Soccer to ensure that the planned stadium will meet whatever specifications are required for each level of soccer.

Building upon Oklahoma City’s support of women’s sports as the Softball Capital of the World, Jeske and his team have aspirations of bringing international women’s soccer to OKC."

Listed are the franchises in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) - Angel City FC, Bay FC, Chicago Red Stars, Houston Dash, Kansas City Current, NJ/NY Gotham FC, North Carolina Courage, Orlando Pride, Portland Thorns, Racing Louisville, San Diego Wave, Seattle Reign, Utah Royals and Washington Spirit.

Let's get USL mens established in the new proposed 8,000-seat MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium and then look at obtaining a NWSL franchise.

Also, I'll say this again, go ahead and build a 20,000 seat stadium (MLS specs) with a 12,000 seat lower bowl with an 8,000 seat upper deck. The multipurpose stadium could be used State H.S. playoffs in a number of classes - 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A -- OKC's central location should make for easy access to the stadium.

Energy FC, already under new ownership and soon to have a new stadium, could reemerge under a different name.

Is it time for a name change--what are your thoughts . . .

[CaptDave]

I actually like Energy FC, but I'd kind of like to see something like OKCFC or FCOKC.

[Dob Hooligan]

I don't care what they call it. I want a team playing soccer in OKC. That brand and name ain't got nothin' to do with a team playing here. Somewhere.

[Laramie]

The above 20,000-seat expanded version of the Maps 4 - Multipurpose Stadium would make OKC ready for the next level. Some of those 36 teams have already moved to Major League Soccer (MLS). The stadium could also be used for State High Schools' championships for various classes in football and soccer.

[Dob Hooligan]

^^^^^
Looks great. But, I really want soccer being played ASAP.

[Laramie]

^^^^^
Looks great. But, I really want soccer being played ASAP.

The only options right now outside of 13,000 seat Bricktown Ballpark would be:

Capacity - 6,860 - Putnam City Pirate Stadium, Oklahoma City
Capacity - 6,803 - Moses F. Miller Stadium, Douglass High School, Oklahoma City
Capacity - 6,000 - Millers Stadium, Yukon
Capacity - 5,000 - Husky Stadium, Edmond
Capacity - 4,500 - Eagles Stadium, Del City
Capacity - 4,000 - Mustang High School Stadium
Capacity - 4,000 - Edmond Memorial Stadium, Edmond
Capacity - 4,000 - Jim Thorpe Stadium, Shawnee
Capacity - 3,822 - Carl Albert Titans Football Field, Oklahoma City
Capacity - 3,558 - Putnam City West Patriots Stadium, Oklahoma City
Capacity - 3,600 - C. B. Speegle Stadium, Capitol Hill
Capacity - 3,105 Moore High School Stadium, Moore

BTW: Capacity - 12,000 Chad Rickison Stadium, UCO campus is not equipped for soccer.

Metro Oklahoma City area stadiums: https://stadiumconnection.com/ok/reg...x.php?region=3

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[amocore]

But all these stadiums do not have the right field size ! It has been the issue for soccer in OKC for years and the reason the Energy has to be on hold.
All of the football field in the USA are too narrow for soccer. As a consequence tracks around are not the same as international regulations. The straights are too long and the turn too narrow.

[Laramie]

But all these stadiums do not have the right field size ! It has been the issue for soccer in OKC for years and the reason the Energy has to be on hold.
All of the football field in the USA are too narrow for soccer. As a consequence tracks around are not the same as international regulations. The straights are too long and the turn too narrow.

According to the link, it says if its equipped for soccer. Energy FC has played this stadium game for far too long.

I was surprise that UCO's Chad Richison Stadium was not equipped for soccer. Each stadium says whether or not its equipped for soccer. Link: https://stadiumconnection.com/ok/reg...x.php?region=3