2015 OKC Energy FC

[John Knight]

If you haven't heard of The Grid (Energy FC Supporters Group), please read this post:

1) If you are looking to buy season tickets with The Grid, you must purchase them through our website.
2) We are organizing a road trip to Tulsa on March 28th for the season opener.
3) We are selling the 2015 scarves through our shop and our tee/tanks through MENT Apparel.

I would suggest you follow us on social media to find out the latest about special events, road trips, discounts, etc.

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If you have any questions about The Grid, please PM us on Facebook and one of our officers will reply ASAP.

Thanks,
John

[AP]

I wasn't able to make it to Skinny Slim's this weekend because I was out of town and I was under the impression that purchased season tickets were being delivered there? Where can I pick them up if I missed out?

[John Knight]

I wasn't able to make it to Skinny Slim's this weekend because I was out of town and I was under the impression that purchased season tickets were being delivered there? Where can I pick them up if I missed out?

We will hand out season tickets once we get them from the front office.

We were handing out member badges to those who have purchased season tickets through The Grid (includes membership) or stand-alone memberships. We can always give you your badge at one of the matches or watch parties we host.

[AP]

2015 USL Preview: OKC Energy FC - United Soccer League

[bradh]

So glad to hear that Christian Duke is back. If I'm remembering correctly, I think Newton had a pretty good outing vs. us last year.

[C. B.]

Had a good time at the scrimmage Saturday night at Casady. 3-0 victory over Univ. of Nebraska - Omaha. Good to see the new guys starting to work together with the guys from last year.
One more scrimmage next Saturday, then onto the season at Tulsa.

[OKCretro]

Saw that Minnesota is getting a MLS team.

The energy will be the highest level we will see in soccer.

Don't let the masses fool you with the "stadium talk"

[Plutonic Panda]

For what it's worth, I'm moving to LA to pursue a passion for acting. If I make it big time, I will build a stadium for OKC that you can believe!

[elitespy]

Speaking of stadiums, has anybody driven by Taft lately? I need to go by and see how it looks.

[bradh]

Saw that Minnesota is getting a MLS team.

The energy will be the highest level we will see in soccer.

Don't let the masses fool you with the "stadium talk"

And if we never get MLS, I'm perfectly fine with it, and will still continue to be an Energy season ticket holder.

[borchard]

Speaking of stadiums, has anybody driven by Taft lately? I need to go by and see how it looks.

I drive it by it almost every day. I could be wrong, but i don't see how it is going to be ready for the opening game. The press box still has no walls

[John Knight]

Speaking of stadiums, has anybody driven by Taft lately? I need to go by and see how it looks.

There are some rumors floating around that it will not be finished by opening night (4/18). I certainly hope that these are just rumors.

They have a lot of work to do in less than a month.

[Laramie]

Saw that Minnesota is getting a MLS team.

The energy will be the highest level we will see in soccer.

Don't let the masses fool you with the "stadium talk"

Great for Minnesota (Minneapolis); they will make a great addition to MLS. Bloomington, MN use to be the 'go to' city for NFL, MLB & NHL shared by the twin cities (Minneapolis-St. Paul). Now, Minneapolis host NFL, MLB & NBA while St. Paul is the host city for the NHL.

As far as the stadium talk, our city could use a venue of MLS specifications 18,000 minimum seats. Like when we built the Chesapeake Energy Arena; it is used for other events besides NBA basketball.

Soccer specific stadiums are used for American football which would cover events like the state high school playoffs and championship game; exhibition football games, concerts, large religious gatherings & a number of events etc...

And if we never get MLS, I'm perfectly fine with it, and will still continue to be an Energy season ticket holder.

Agree!

Whether or not the Funks-McLaughlin group proceed with plans to build their own private SSS or partner with the city to build something on the level of an MLS ready venue, OKC could use it's own stadium for a number of events.

Must admit that the Funks' doesn't have a rosy track record with a previous event and franchises they have owned or been associated with like IGA Women's Tennis, Oklahoma RedHawks (AAA baseball), Oklahoma City Blazers and Barons hockey teams. So far, IMO they have done an outstanding job with the Oklahoma City Energy FC and the PBR (bull riders) OKC tour through Express Sports. Taft Stadium will be the gauge to see how far they move OKC into the soccer spectrum.

Oklahoma City could use a stadium in the 20,000 plus seat range; therefore, if you have owners who want to move to the next level, why not build a facility to accommodate events that could make an 'economic impact' and/or enhance the 'Big League' image of our city.

The NBA Thunder have done more to market OKC's image than any marketing & advertising package you could have purchased on New York's Madison Avenue.

[borchard]

Whether or not the Funks-McLaughlin group proceed with plans to build their own private SSS or partner with the city to build something on the level of an MLS ready venue, OKC could use it's own stadium for a number of events. .

One report I read said that by 2020(?) every USL team has to be in a stadium of their own. Has anyone else heard this?

[borchard]

Actually it was on Wikipedia;

All USL teams will be required to play in self-owned, soccer-specific stadiums by the 2020 season.

so take it for what it's worth, i guess.

[dankrutka]

If OKC did build a 20,000 seat downtown stadium I wonder if they could attract a small college bowl game... Probably not as most bowl games seek out warmer weather, but it'd be a neat addition of so...

[borchard]

I would think we could almost definitely get something like the NAIA, or NCAA Div 3 Nat'l Championship. The Div 2 Championship is currently at Toyota Park in Frisco. it would be awesome to steal it from them

[borchard]

BTW, I drove by CB Speegle Stadium (Taft's Southside twin) today. It looks completely finished.

[borchard]

Well, I JUST drove by Taft a few minutes ago and, like magic, there are all of a sudden a ton of green and white seats in place now. Press box is still very bare and the outside grounds are completely unfinished

[John]

If OKC did build a 20,000 seat downtown stadium I wonder if they could attract a small college bowl game...

I could see a chance of the FCS Championship game moving here from Frisco, where they play at FC Dallas' Pizza Hut Park (20,500 cap.).

We (and the All Sports Association) have a good track record with 'minor' sport championships.

First comes a stadium, though...

[Laramie]

I could see a chance of the FCS Championship game moving here from Frisco, where they play at FC Dallas' Pizza Hut Park (20,500 cap.).

We (and the All Sports Association) have a good track record with 'minor' sport championships.

First comes a stadium, though...

Oklahoma City's All Sports Association use to sponsor the All Sports Bowl; it was held for many years at Taft Stadium. I believe the final game was played in 1963.

http://unoalumni.org/Document.Doc?id=146

[C. B.]

Here is a picture of the seat installation from yesterday.

[AP]

That's pretty cool.

[elitespy]

I'm getting real excited for the home opener. I wish I could go to Tulsa for the season opener but things just didn't work out. Seems like they are gonna have close to 80 to 100 energy fans there, should be a good time.

[Tydude]

I'm getting real excited for the home opener. I wish I could go to Tulsa for the season opener but things just didn't work out. Seems like they are gonna have close to 80 to 100 energy fans there, should be a good time.

I will be in Tulsa for the match tomorrow night