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    How in the world could they use an old pic of the skyline with a release like this?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Decious View Post
    Cool! The Oklahoma City FC (Football Club).

    From the new teams' press release:

    Oklahoma City has been awarded a Premier Developmental League (PDL) soccer franchise and will open its inaugural season
    at home on May 11 versus the Austin Aztex.
    Home games will be played at Stars Field on the campus of Oklahoma City University.
    Don't know much about soccer, but this sounds like a good thing.

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    This is awesome.

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    Looking forward to some soccer.

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    Awesome! I love soccer so I'm looking very forward to this!

    I can see them doing well since we have a very large Hispanic population here.

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    Very cool. I'm big on soccer so I'm pretty pumped for this.

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    Just a few years ago, we were in the running for an MLS team. This is possibly a step back.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Midtowner View Post
    Just a few years ago, we were in the running for an MLS team. This is possibly a step back.
    That was before the Thunder, right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Midtowner View Post
    Just a few years ago, we were in the running for an MLS team. This is possibly a step back.
    If I recall correctly, they wanted to put a MLS team here but since Mick Cornett was trying to get the Thunder situation ironed out, he said he was not interested. Then someone suggested they play at the UCO stadium in Edmond. Shortly after that, it died out. I think this news is great news. There is not a stadium there at all but our level of support for this team could be under review for greater things later.

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    With the Hispanic influence only growing stronger in OKC,I see this being somewhat popular.Maybe someday a soccer stadium could be built along th OK river?

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    Do they bring their own hooligans or do they recruit locally?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cleanskull View Post
    Do they bring their own hooligans or do they recruit locally?
    Like the ones shooting up Bricktown?

    (Sorry - cheap shot reply to a cheap shot statement.)

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    I'm a big fan of soccer, so this is awesome news! Any idea of who our rivals will be and when games start?

    EDIT: Never mind read the article haha

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    I don't think soccer hooligans use firearms. Has to be fist and feet. I think it's in their union by-laws.

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    I didn't really know there was that much interest in soccer here. I know a few guys that are interested in it, but I thought that was only cause they played it in school. I'll have to forward this on.

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    It surprises me how many kids play soccer over other more traditional sports. The support might very well surprise many of us.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zookeeper View Post
    It surprises me how many kids play soccer over other more traditional sports. The support might very well surprise many of us.
    Yeah I live close to South Lakes park and it has a huge soccer complex. During the summer it's always busy.

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    Sorta but not really old news. No one posted it so I'll go ahead & post it.

    Club America to play soccer match vs. Oklahoma City FC in Oklahoma City | News OK

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    Are they kidding using Oklahoma City University facilities? Geographically it is a good location being more centralized than UCO, but if they want anyone to attend - I suppose they can bring in portable stands. I realize this picture from 'Maps' may be dated, but where is there room for people to watch? Click image for larger version. 

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    I love that they are using OCU. Bringing in portable stands, bathrooms, and food vendors shouldn't be a problem.

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    I'm a little late posting this, but I'll post it anyway...

    I took my son to the first regular season game last week, and I have to say, I was impressed by the presentation and the crowd. Sure it's lower level than the Thunder, Barons, and RedHawks, but I truely enjoyed it, and the soccer was well played, so, props to the players! Also, got a sweet OKC F.C. shirt that I wear proudly around town. Stars Field is extremely small, and it was pretty much standing room only (which was fine, because my son is 2 and probably wouldn't have sit still anyway), but as I said, I was impressed with the crowd. I have no idea what the number in attendance was, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was between 1500 and 2000 (pretty good if you ask me). This weeks game had fewer fans (just over 1100), but a drop off is expected after the first game.

    Anywho... it was quite awesome, and I really enjoyed it, as did my son. We only made it to the 50th minute before he was too wound up, and it was past his bedtime, so we left. When we first got there, my son didn't understand, but once I showed him that there was a ball on the field he was hooked, and everytime it went out of bounds he would wave at it and say "Bye, bye ball!" So freaking cute.

    Ok, way too off subject there... the point is, this was a great experiance, and if you get a chance, go check it out!

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    This morning while I was on my way to school, I was sitting at a red light & noticed a sticker on the back of an SUV in front of me & it was an OKC F.C. sticker with the #8 underneath it. Even though it was probably a player, it's still cool to see the logo starting to pop up around the city.

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