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| Prodigal LLC, led by Oklahoma City businessman Bob Funk, Jr., pursued a bid for a franchise in the ]' ] (USL Pro) in 2013. The bid put Prodigal at odds with Sold Out Strategies, a group initially led by Brad Lund, a former associate of the Funk family. Sold Out Strategies had been awarded an amateur franchise in the ] for the ] – ] – and intended to pursue a USL Pro franchise as well. Following Prodigal's bid, Sold Out Strategies also started pursuing a franchise in the new ] (NASL).<ref name=tramel>{{cite news |last= Tramel |first= Berry |date= July 3, 2013 |title= OKC's Soccer War needs one winner |url= http://newsok.com/okcs-soccer-war-needs-one-winner/article/3858541 |newspaper= The Oklahoman |location= |publisher= |accessdate= December 6, 2013 }}</ref><ref name=gazette>{{cite news |last= Evans |first= Murray |date= September 4, 2013 |title= OKC's Soccer War needs one winner |url= http://www.okgazette.com/oklahoma/article-19148-ball-control.html |newspaper= The Oklahoman |accessdate= December 6, 2013 }}</ref> | |||
| Sold Out Strategies managed to secure a lease to ] on June 17, 2013. Prodigal was awarded the USL Pro franchise on July 2, 2013, with an intended launch date of 2014. Sold Out Strategies was awarded the ] on July 25, 2013, leaving two professional soccer teams in Oklahoma City.<ref name=tramel/><ref name=gazette/> | |||
| Prodigal LLC also also operates the ] ice hockey team and formerly owned the ] baseball team and the ] hockey team.<ref name=uslpro/> | |||
| On December 20, 2013, Energy FC announced an affiliation agreement with 2013 ] Champions ]. Also, recently retired SKC goalkeeper ] was named head coach.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/home/776908.html|title=Energy FC Partners With Sporting KC|publisher=United Soccer Leagues (USL)|date=December 20, 2013|accessdate=December 20, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://energyfc.com/en/news-node-4.html|title=JIMMY NIELSEN NAMED HEAD COACH OF OKLAHOMA CITY ENERGY FC|date=December 20, 2013|accessdate=December 20, 2013}}</ref> | On December 20, 2013, Energy FC announced an affiliation agreement with 2013 ] Champions ]. Also, recently retired SKC goalkeeper ] was named head coach.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uslsoccer.com/home/776908.html|title=Energy FC Partners With Sporting KC|publisher=United Soccer Leagues (USL)|date=December 20, 2013|accessdate=December 20, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://energyfc.com/en/news-node-4.html|title=JIMMY NIELSEN NAMED HEAD COACH OF OKLAHOMA CITY ENERGY FC|date=December 20, 2013|accessdate=December 20, 2013}}</ref> | ||
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Soccer club| File:OKC-Energy FC logo.png | |
| Full name | Oklahoma City Energy FC |
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| Founded | 2013 |
| Ground | Pribil Stadium Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Capacity | 4,000 |
| Owner | Prodigal LLC |
| President | Bob Funk, Jr. |
| Head Coach | Jimmy Nielsen |
| League | USL Pro |
| 2014 | Inaugural Season |
| Website | http://energyfc.com/ |
Oklahoma City Energy FC is an American professional soccer team based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They are scheduled to compete in USL Pro starting in the 2014 season. Prodigal LLC was awarded the franchise on July 2, 2013. Their colors are Green and Blue.
History
Prodigal LLC, led by Oklahoma City businessman Bob Funk, Jr., pursued a bid for a franchise in the United Soccer Leagues' Professional Division (USL Pro) in 2013. The bid put Prodigal at odds with Sold Out Strategies, a group initially led by Brad Lund, a former associate of the Funk family. Sold Out Strategies had been awarded an amateur franchise in the USL Premier Development League for the 2013 season – Oklahoma City FC – and intended to pursue a USL Pro franchise as well. Following Prodigal's bid, Sold Out Strategies also started pursuing a franchise in the new North American Soccer League (NASL).
Sold Out Strategies managed to secure a lease to Taft Stadium on June 17, 2013. Prodigal was awarded the USL Pro franchise on July 2, 2013, with an intended launch date of 2014. Sold Out Strategies was awarded the NASL franchise on July 25, 2013, leaving two professional soccer teams in Oklahoma City.
Prodigal LLC also also operates the Oklahoma City Barons ice hockey team and formerly owned the Oklahoma City RedHawks baseball team and the Oklahoma City Blazers hockey team.
On December 20, 2013, Energy FC announced an affiliation agreement with 2013 MLS Champions Sporting Kansas City. Also, recently retired SKC goalkeeper Jimmy Nielsen was named head coach.
Stadium
The Energy have announced a plan for a soccer-specific stadium designed by Oklahoma City architecture firm ADG. The proposed stadium has seating capacity of 7,000 with future plans to expand to 20,000 to meet MLS standards. On November 14, 2013, the team announced their name would be "Oklahoma City Energy FC", that they would play their initial home games at Pribil Stadium on the campus of Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School and introduced their team kits and logo.
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Pribil Stadium
References
- ^ "Oklahoma City to Join USL PRO in 2014". United Soccer Leagues (USL). July 2, 2013. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
- "Funk Lays Out Vision For Oklahoma City". United Soccer Leagues (USL). August 16, 2013. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
- ^ Tramel, Berry (July 3, 2013). "OKC's Soccer War needs one winner". The Oklahoman. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
- ^ Evans, Murray (September 4, 2013). "OKC's Soccer War needs one winner". The Oklahoman. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
- "Energy FC Partners With Sporting KC". United Soccer Leagues (USL). December 20, 2013. Retrieved December 20, 2013.
- "JIMMY NIELSEN NAMED HEAD COACH OF OKLAHOMA CITY ENERGY FC". December 20, 2013. Retrieved December 20, 2013.
- "Oklahoma City's USL PRO franchise to build soccer stadium with sights on MLS future". Major League Soccer (MLS). August 16, 2013.
- "Prodigal, ADG to build soccer stadium in Oklahoma City". News OK. July 16, 2013.
- "OKLAHOMA CITY ENERGY FC". Oklahoma City Energy FC. November 14, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
- "OKC Energy Unveil Name, Colors". United Soccer Leagues (USL). November 14, 2013. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
- "Pro soccer: City's new USL Pro soccer team will be called Energy". Daily Oklahoman. November 14, 2013. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
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