2015 OKC Energy FC

[elitespy]

From what I have heard from talking to some coaches is that Jimmy doesn't really want too many guys if any to come from SKC. He wants to grow the team naturally and not have to rely on SKC to bail us out with a loan of a player.

I can't speak for the supporters group, but my friends and I are there every home game, every Tulsa game and some even went to the Dallas game. We don't go because we "might" get an MLS team, we go to support the players and the team. We have gotten to know some of the players personally and want nothing more for them to succeed in what ever capacity that may be. I actually hate it when they say they are trying to build an MLS caliber team, look you're in the USL so build that up and quit reaching, the MLS will come if we show the support. Don't mean to bust people's bubbles but an MLS side here is a pipe dream right now, let's just be happy with what we have and go out and support some local soccer.

[bradh]

From what I have heard from talking to some coaches is that Jimmy doesn't really want too many guys if any to come from SKC. He wants to grow the team naturally and not have to rely on SKC to bail us out with a loan of a player.

I can't speak for the supporters group, but my friends and I are there every home game, every Tulsa game and some even went to the Dallas game. We don't go because we "might" get an MLS team, we go to support the players and the team. We have gotten to know some of the players personally and want nothing more for them to succeed in what ever capacity that may be. I actually hate it when they say they are trying to build an MLS caliber team, look you're in the USL so build that up and quit reaching, the MLS will come if we show the support. Don't mean to bust people's bubbles but an MLS side here is a pipe dream right now, let's just be happy with what we have and go out and support some local soccer.

I'm absolutely on board with this mindset, both as a fan, and in agreement with Jimmy's vision for the team.

[kwhey]

I'm absolutely on board with this mindset, both as a fan, and in agreement with Jimmy's vision for the team.

I am pretty sure one of the reasons that he doesn't want SKC's help is because the affiliation will be gone soon. SKC is going to have a "2" in the near future.

[bradh]

I never liked SKC anyway #ForeverOrange

[Bits_Of_Real_Panther]

Their pricing is strange. They have an online deal for each game where you can get four tickets on the shade side with eight beer vouchers for $80 total. Or, as you stated, you can spend $10 more the day of the game for half as many seats and no beer.

We went once, and bought the tickets that turned out to be the "sun" side. Around halftime we wandered over to the "shade" side and no one stopped us. I plan to buy the cheap-o tix next time and just sit where we please. Actually I've done that with the baseball stadium in Bricktown, just buy the "get-in" lawn seats, wander around for awhile then go sit somewhere where you're not supposed to.

[kwhey]

Welcome back Spendy!!

Energy FC

[Laramie]

Welcome back Spendy!!

Energy FC

Justice is not always as swift as we would like it to be. Glad to hear that Chris has been exonerated. Hope he can get past this incident as he & his family moves forward. Thanks for the update, kwhey.

0-0 draw against STLFC. The team hasn't won since June 13th and draws are starting to feel like losses. Gotta start getting 3 points in these matches.

So true!

There's an ole sporting cliché: "A tie is like kissing your sister." Please don't comment on that; let's leave it for later.

[kwhey]

Back into the W column tonight!! 3-0 over AZU! LA on Tuesday for a make up game at home.

[elitespy]

Just a heads up, the make up game for Los Dos is tonight at 7:00. Hope some of you can make it out

[Laramie]

Excitement at Taft Stadium: Los Angeles Galaxy II vs. Oklahoma City Energy FC (Tuesday, August 4, 2015)

[kwhey]

3 more points from the first place team in the West! Only four points out of first. Starting winning those road games and we will be in great shape. Next game is Saturday at Portland at 9PM. Huge game.

[bradh]

Dalgaard's goal last night was filthy. You probably couldn't tell unless you were sitting in the west stands, but it was similar to Jermaine Jones' goal vs. Portugal in the World Cup last year. Started well outside the frame of goal and curled in.

[AP]

What was the attendance of last night's game?

[elitespy]

What was the attendance of last night's game?

It actually wasn't bad for a Tuesday night, if I had to pick an over/under 2500, I would pick the over.

[AP]

That's good. I wasn't able to attend. 2500 is better than I was expecting.

[bradh]

Was there a separate Hispanic supporters group that merged in with the Grid last night? That was cool.

[elitespy]

Was there a separate Hispanic supporters group that merged in with the Grid last night? That was cool.

I actually don't think I've ever seen those guys. It took awhile for them to get the timing with their drums down but I'm sure if they show up more then they will start to learn the chants and the timing for them. Would love to get more of the Hispanic community in the supporters section.

[kwhey]

It was great having those guys there. A little more work on learning the chants and tempo and those guys would be a great addition to The Grid.

[kwhey]

What was the attendance of last night's game?

4,337

[OKCretro]

4,337

LOL does that include the paid attendance and given away tickets?

[borchard]

LOL does that include the paid attendance and given away tickets?

WHAT?!? They would never do that! Only the Blazers did that!?! ;-)

[kwhey]

WHAT?!? They would never do that! Only the Blazers did that!?! ;-)

Here comes the troll. That still bothers the hell out you that the Blazers papered the house doesn't it?

[kwhey]

LOL does that include the paid attendance and given away tickets?

Considering that the Galaxy II was one of the bigger draws both times they played here last year, it doesn't surprise me.

[borchard]

Here comes the troll. That still bothers the hell out you that the Blazers papered the house doesn't it?

And it still bothers the hell out of you that your team;
a. Wasn't smart enough to give some tickets away to get people in the door
b. Even if they DID give away 3500 tickets per game, their PAID attendance was still twice what the barons got.
c. Couldn't even get people to come when they gave away a car.
d. Nobody even cares that they're gone.
e. Actually, nobody even cared that they were here in the first place

[bradh]

take it to the hockey thread