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[borchard]

Not much point to arguing at this point.

But, as a point of order, I'll note that borchard joined OKC Talk shortly after the OKC NASL team was announced, and the majority of his/her posts have been pro-Lund/NASL and anti-Funk.

I agree. I AM pro NASL. That's why I have been trying so hard to get people to see it the way I see it. I will freely admit that I am totally biased. But I don't think I am biased, just to be biased. If you will look at the things I post as to WHY, I would just hope that it makes someone take a second look at the two teams. If you want to support the energy, fine. It still is a free country. I won't be supporting them, though, and for the reasons I've already stated.

[Richard at Remax]

Well since it seems that he is part of or knows the group behind the NASL, it doesn't seem very smart to start a thread acting like a pompous you know what when they are already behind on fans and support.

I've met and dealt with a few of the sold out guys getting advanced tickets to their tennis matches and they were solid people. So to me all borchard is doing is alienating himself and the NASL for fan support in okc

[borchard]

He is the personal cheerleader for all things NASL, he is all over this board and another soccer related board talking down the Energy/Funks/Prodigal. Most soccer fans I talk to here in OKC don't care what team is here, it's just the loud minority that like to scream about which League is better etc..

And you're a personal cheerleader for the Energy. So what? We root for things we like and believe in.

[borchard]

Well since it seems that he is part of or knows the group behind the NASL, it doesn't seem very smart to start a thread acting like a pompous you know what when they are already behind on fans and support.

I've met and dealt with a few of the sold out guys getting advanced tickets to their tennis matches and they were solid people. So to me all borchard is doing is alienating himself and the NASL for fan support in okc

I am neither. I am just a soccer fan that truly wants the best for OKC, not just "a" soccer team. I posted an apology earlier for my initial post. I did not mean to come off that way, but on another soccer forum I'm on it gets a little adversarial at times. So once again, I apologize for the way I posted initially.

[elitespy]

And you're a personal cheerleader for the Energy. So what? We root for things we like and believe in.

I'm far from an Energy cheerleader, lol. I'm not out there pimping out the Energy to people trying to get them to see that they are the best thing out there. I want to watch some footy, that's really about it.. The fact they aligned with my favorite MLS team is pretty cool, kinda gives me a reason to want to support them. I'm just a soccer fan that wants to go and enjoy the game, I took myself out of the politics of which owner owns what and who messed things up in the passed, who has a proven record etc... I really don't care, I want to watch some soccer. If the NASL team comes in and wipes out the energy so be it, if the NASL team never happens so be it. As long as there is live soccer to watch I'll be there.

[Laramie]

NASL, USL-Pro or MLS; we need vision?

Oklahoma City needs to serious look at building their own (downtown, bricktown, riverfront, fair park or Adventure district-Zoo) American football-soccer specific stadium and decide based on our city's growth what we want to attract & construct. Should we build; build something 'multi-use' capable of being expanded with easy accessibility for parking and interstate highway system.

1. Downtown Bricktown, Riverfront: will require land acquisition, infrastructure & parking.

Pros: Easy access to food & hotel establishments
Cons: Rising construction costs in the area.

2. Fair Park: City owned land, some parking & infrastructure upgrades required.

Pros: More economical to build
Cons: Less access to food & hotel establishments.

3. Adventure District (Zoo): will require land acquisition, infrastructure upgrades & expanded parking.

Pros: Concerts could be held there to replace the antiquated Zoo Amphitheater.
Cons: Less access to food & hotel establishments.

We don't have to invest the bank, just the barebones necessary structure as we did with the downtown arena (aka: Chesapeake Energy Arena). There is a need for high school football, professional soccer (USL-Pro, NASL & NPSL) and large gatherings. When the dust clears, professional soccer is poised to be established in our city on some level.

Do we want to attract Major League Soccer (MLS)? MLS will be expanding four teams (2015-20) and at least one franchise on the verge of relocation.

Our track record with the NBA Thunder speaks volumes (3.75 years, 153 consecutive sellouts); we've proven that we can handle major league basketball on the highest level. A pro soccer franchise wouldn't be a threat to the NBA Thunder.

We want to offer our community a menu of year round spectator sports NBA, AHL, PCL, USL-Pro, NASL, Collegiate OU, OSU (football/baseball/basketball/softball/wrestling/tennis etc).

"Oklahoma City looks oh-so pretty... ...as I get my kicks on Route 66." --Nat King Cole.

[Jake]

A riverfront stadium would be neat.

[Tydude]

Where is the announcement? I think this person is lying to us

[LakeEffect]

Oklahoma FC announced a new brand (logo, colors, etc) today... sort of. They're having trouble posting the graphics link on Twitter. Also call themselves "Oklahoma's Most Elite Soccer Club." Maybe that's right, since it's a club, it's an amateur club, not a pro team...https://twitter.com/OklahomaCityFC

[Plutonic Panda]

I think the bigger better soccer team needs to build a river front stadium and the smaller soccer team build in the adventure district...

sorry, I don't know much about soccer, although I enjoy attending sports events to support local teams and business

[borchard]

News

[AP]

Oh no... that's... bad.

[shawnw]

i like the idea of using the scissortail in some way in OKC sports, but this ain't it. Pretty much all of the alternate logos for the Energy before they picked the one they're using were better than this logo...

BTW, I can see now why the Energy removed "Oklahoma City" from their name, to avoid confusion. There are those that wouldn't readily understand the difference between Oklahoma City FC and Oklahoma City Energy FC...

[Fantastic]

Oh no... that's... bad.

Disagree

[Laramie]

This is a great logo with a year to perpetuate the Oklahoma City FC brand. A different brand versus that of the USL-Pro Oklahoma City Energy.

vs.

Logos do not always make an immediate impression on you; this one I like.

There were those who didn't like the Thunder's logo. If you have a bad reaction to the NASL OKC logo; it will take time for this logo to cure or marinate as interest builds toward the 2015 opener. Image is all apart of the brand.

"Oklahoma City looks oh-so pretty... ...as I get my kicks on Route 66." --Nat King Cole.

[CuatrodeMayo]

Just because you CAN use Photoshop doesn't mean you SHOULD...

[Snowman]

Oh no... that's... bad.

A lot of team logos are only likeable out of nostagia

[theanvil]

I love the crest. It reminds me of the traditional logos of some of the established European clubs.

[Rover]

The three color Oklahoma City FC is just tricked up and distracting, actually visually emphasizing CITY. Just use white and keep it clean and classy. Some designer is trying too hard. Sometimes less is more.

[Laramie]

The three color Oklahoma City FC is just tricked up and distracting, actually visually emphasizing CITY. Just use white and keep it clean and classy. Some designer is trying too hard. Sometimes less is more.

Agee it could have used more white space. Studies show that white space has been used to enhance an advertisement.

"Oklahoma City looks oh-so pretty... ...as I get my kicks on Route 66." --Nat King Cole.

[borchard]

Really solid start to the NASL season. Here's hoping that it continues all year.
(3) teams had over 7,000
(1) team had 11,000!
Lowest attendance was over 3,000
Right now, Indy is averaging almost as many people as DC United.
They are averaging MORE than Chivas USA.
I know Buck Shaw only holds 10,525, but they are averaging more than SJ Quakes!
Even though people seem disappointed by the Cosmos first game, it's over 1,000 more than their season average last year.
And compare that to USL-Pro.
They already have (4) teams averaging 1,000 or less.
Biggest crowd so far is only 5,000

[Edgar]

I guess I just don't understand people's short memories, sometimes. Why would anyone put any faith in Bob Funk's organization, given their track record of trying to run sports in this city? I just don't get it.

for real- they got a Mormon from Utah to run hockey and wonder why you can take a nap in the place. Heard you won't be able to get a beverage at the match. What is this Afganistan. Funk v Lund, the smart $ has to be on Brad. He knows the town like the arrogant Funk Jr never will.

[Plutonic Panda]

for real- they got a Mormon from Utah to run hockey and wonder why you can take a nap in the place.

[bradh]

for real- they got a Mormon from Utah to run hockey and wonder why you can take a nap in the place. Heard you won't be able to get a beverage at the match. What is this Afganistan. Funk v Lund, the smart $ has to be on Brad. He knows the town like the arrogant Funk Jr never will.

Mormon from Utah that has beer specials every Friday home game.

Can't get a beer at home games for one season. Next season it's a non-issue.

People who hate the Funks seem to be old nostalgic folk who just hate that they don't have the 89er's or Blazers anymore. News flash...those teams wouldn't be half of what they were if they had to compete with the Thunder like the Redhawks and Barons currently do.

[borchard]

Mormon from Utah that has beer specials every Friday home game.

Can't get a beer at home games for one season. Next season it's a non-issue.

People who hate the Funks seem to be old nostalgic folk who just hate that they don't have the 89er's or Blazers anymore. News flash...those teams wouldn't be half of what they were if they had to compete with the Thunder like the Redhawks and Barons currently do.

Not nostalgia at all. Just don't care for incompetence. Blazers were the most successful minor league hockey franchise in all of N. America. That's not my opinion. Its a fact. the Blazers led all of minor league hockey in attendance five times during their history (1993-94, 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2006-07). There were may nights when The Blazers outdrew the NY Islanders. And they didn't have to have "beer specials" to do it. In fact, the city was considered a candidate for expansion in the NHL back in 1997 before the league awarded Nashville and Columbus expansion franchises.
This is just one person I found on the ol' interwebs when BFunk announced that there was no way he could reach an agreement with the city to keep the Blazers, but somehow they WOULD give him an agreement to bring in the AHL?!?

as an 8 year season ticket holder of the blazers, i have to say i’m completely crushed by the decision. i know everyone thinks if we get an ahl team its a step up in talent, but for those of us who grew up with the blazers thats not really any consolation. we loved and supported our team through good and bad times, and were not given any sort of voice in the outcome of this decision. there will be a split opinion on whether or not this was a good move, those who always think that progress for progress sake is a good thing, and those who want things to stay as they’ve always been. i guess it doesnt really matter now, whats done is done, but i will always miss my blazers, not matter what team comes rolling into town next.

And now he's moving on to soccer. I truly hope he learns more about it, and it's culture, than he ever did about OKC's minor league hockey culture. Because he has totally destroyed that. And please don't try to pin this all on the Thunder. If that's the case, then why would you believe him about bringing an MLS team here? How will they EVER compete with the Thunder?
(BTW, all that talk (on both sides) about "we're going to MLS!" is almost total B.S.) At least in the near future, there is almost 0 chance of OKC getting an MLS franchise. So, i want us to be in the highest level possible, and have fun there. As far as I'm concerned, that is the NASL, not USL-Pro. Read my post above about attendance figures for the two leagues.