Rayo OKC

[AP]

Yeah, I just have not been impressed this year like I was during stretches last year.

This is a good summary of my feelings: http://www.indomitablecitysoccer.com...energy-hate-me

[kwhey]

Look forward to seeing you guys there. We all got what we said we wanted. I'm hoping for a huge crowd and maybe some Oklahoma City TV Love for soccer...for once. How knows? Maybe even Traber will have to talk about it.

If he is there, I will send Tonya Harding's ex-BF over his way.

[Tydude]

Rayo OKC loss last night 2-1 Attendance was around 3,000 last night.

[Laramie]

Rayo OKC loss last night 2-1 Attendance was around 3,000 last night.

What's your point, Tydude?

Congratulations on our OKC Energy FC 1-0 win against San Antonio at Toyota Field last night.

Let's not forget that this is Rayo OKC's first season in a market where the OKC Energy FC has had a two year head start to establish its footprint inside the city's core--plays in a stadium that is centrally located inside the metro.

The Energy FC had some crowds under 3,000 its first year @ 3,200-seat Pribil Stadium when they had the whole market to themselves.

[AP]

I think the big thing is that the Energy played on Saturday and Rayo played on Sunday competing with the Western Conference Finals.

[borchard]

I think the big thing is that the Energy played on Saturday and Rayo played on Sunday competing with the Western Conference Finals.

The Rayo game was Saturday night. I dont know if it was end of school? Graduations?, whatever, but it wasn't a great crowd. It was an (ok) crowd, but not great by any means. I'm not going to sugar-coat it when it isn't good. That doesn't help anyone. Everyone I know is expecting a GREAT crowd for the USOC game on June 1.
If you have developed a good business plan going into a new venture you always have a Bottom Line, and a Mid Line and a Top Line to gauge where you are. From what I know the bottom line for Rayo OKC is to average at least 3K/game. If they do that they will be alright for now. Of COURSE they want to increase that bottom line, and not limp along like the barons did. But for now they are doing alright. I personally want to see full stands EVERY night!
After going to see a Timbers game last week I saw what soccer in America COULD look like. They ENTIRE stadium standing, and chanting, and singing, not just the supporter's section.
Will it ever happen here? Who knows?
For me, the BOTTOM LINE is 3K/game through the door.
MID LINE would be 4-5K/game with people not just sitting in the stands, but somewhat engaged with the game.
The TOP LINE, for me, would be sellouts EVERY game, and hardly anyone sitting during play.
It's a dream, but let's see what we can do about it.

[AP]

Oh really? Did they replay the game last night on Cox? I swear I saw it playing.

[Jake]

OKC Derby is going to be awesome.

[borchard]

Oh really? Did they replay the game last night on Cox? I swear I saw it playing.

I think they may have

[borchard]

OKC Derby is going to be awesome.

The Dustbowl Derby?
The Red Dirt Rumble?
The Crosstown Cup?
The Capital City Cup?

[borchard]

http://www.rayookc.com/news/2016/05/...ox-channel-703

Cox Communications will televise the US Open Cup match between Rayo OKC and Energy FC on June 1 at 8 p.m. on Channel 703. Local sports personalities Mark Rodgers and Todd Lisenbee will be calling the game. The game will also be available for online viewing via U.S. Soccer's YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/ussoccer).

Tickets for the third-round matchup will go on sale to the general public Thursday at 9 am CT. Rayo OKC season ticket holders have until Wednesday to reserve their seats in advance. Ticket prices range from $13 to $41. For ticket information call 405-232-7296 or visit www.rayookc.com.

[borchard]

Congratulations to Michel!

[Laramie]

Live Video: 2016 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup - Third Round: Rayo OKC vs. OKC Energy FC

[elitespy]

I'm with him, let's all laugh at the Yukon team. Two red cards towards the end of the match from Rayo, come on guys show some sportsmanship. There is only one team in OKC and we all know who that is.

[d-usa]

Watching the video, it looks like one of the Energy guys had a bottle or something thrown at him from the Rayo supporter section after the 2nd goal.

[AP]

And these are the supporters that led me to stop buying season tickets. Total dickheads.

[Laramie]

Hope that some of these guys aren't parents yet; there's room for growth. Young men, don't let spectator sports become the focal point of your life (preoccupied/obsession)--the name-calling is totally unnecessary.

You guys don't know me personally, so I won't take it personally.

[d-usa]

Don't know if anyone knows the guy, but here is the Rayo fan that threw a can at one of the Energy guys. Hope that Rayo handles this the right way.

[Laramie]

Don't know if anyone knows the guy, but here is the Rayo fan that threw a can at one of the Energy guys. Hope that Rayo handles this the right way.

Agree,

This type of behavior shouldn't be tolerated in any level of spectator sports. Athletes should be treated with respect at all times; these guys put a lot of hard work and preparation into the game.

Until fans learn to be fans and treat the athletes and the game with respect; they should be barred from attending any future events.

[d-usa]

And just for transparency: I'm a member of the Grid, and I'm also a member of the Beer Guardians (FC Dallas fan group). A few years ago the guy behind me at an FC Dallas home game, in our own supporter section, threw a bottle at the players and hit our own guy. We all pointed him out to security and police and made sure they got a hold of him to handle it. Turned out he wasn't a member of any of the groups and this was his first game, or else he would have been kicked out of the group, but that is how you police your own section.

I'm all about talking crap and giving the other team hell during the game, and ripping the opposing supporter groups as well. I don't do physical fights, and other than Houston or Rayo most of us are able to hang out before and after the game. I have made one or two tongue-in-cheek posts in this thread, but I don't think that there is much to be gained from gloating in here. I celebrated in the Energy thread, and if it wouldn't have been for this specific event from the Rayo side of the supporters I wouldn't have posted about the game at all in here.

[bradh]

I don't do physical fights, and other than Houston

Dale Dynamo!!!

[borchard]

They already know who this was and are dealing with the individual.

[d-usa]

Now they just need to create and post a Code of Conduct, which they don't have, so that visitors to the visiting teams fan section, which they told the visiting fans doesn't exist, know what to follow!

[Tydude]

Michel has been suspended for 2 games by NASL after his action against New York.

[borchard]

RAYO OKC NOTCHES FIRST WIN AT HOME
http://www.nasl.com/news/2016/06/04/...st-win-at-home