OKC for Soccer

What OKC for Soccer does

OKC for Soccer is a professional soccer club project headquartered in Oklahoma City and operated under Echo Investment Capital's Echo Soccer subsidiary. The project is building a men's team set to compete in the USL Championship beginning in 2028, preceded by a U-23 celebration season in 2027, with a women's professional team also planned. The venture evolved out of the former OKC Energy FC and is led day-to-day by President Court Jeske under parent-company CEO Christian Kanady.

The club's core asset pipeline centers on a Populous-designed, 10,000-plus-seat MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium scheduled to open in January 2028 and approved by the Oklahoma City Council on a 7-0 vote, with $50 million allocated from the $2.7 billion MAPS 4 bond package. The site anchors a planned 50-acre mixed-use entertainment district. Operational partners include Levy (hospitality, concessions, and omnichannel retail, including an OKC flagship store and pre-order site), Populous (architecture), and Sogility/SogilityGO (youth soccer training technology) following Echo Soccer's strategic investment in the platform. Youth development is delivered through Soccer Forward Community and Soccer Districts programs operating across Oklahoma City.

The revenue model is pre-revenue and focused on building pre-launch demand: ticketing via the 1910 Founders Club at a $30 deposit per seat, merchandise pre-orders, and future matchday income from tickets, sponsorships, suites, and concessions once the stadium opens. Capital is sourced from Echo Investment Capital, an eight-figure investment by entrepreneur Nick Gross (December 2025), a syndicate of athlete investors (Russell Westbrook, Baker Mayfield, Jalen Williams, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Jozy Altidore, Alex Lee) and a strategic partnership with the Chickasaw Nation. The 2026 Soccer Forward Community designation from US Soccer underwrites the youth-development infrastructure and qualifies the project for further regulatory recognition as the men's team enters USL Championship play.

Name

OKC for Soccer

Legal name

OKC for Soccer

Website

https://okcforsoccer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Short description

OKC for Soccer is a pre-launch professional soccer club in Oklahoma City, owned by Echo Investment Capital, building a 10,000-seat stadium for a 2028 USL Championship men's team and operating youth-development programs through a Sogility-backed Soccer Districts platform and Levy-run hospitality and retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Soccer Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Association Football (Soccer) Leagues (MPAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Championship & Cup Organizers (MPAKADAB), Concession & Stadium / Arena Catering (THAFAIAG)

Keywords

• Professional soccer club
• Sports entertainment venue
• Stadium operations
• Season ticket memberships
• Community soccer development

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Season ticket deposits of $30 per seat through the 1910 Founders Club program, with deposits credited toward future season ticket purchases. Season tickets include 17 USL Championship home matches plus select special soccer events. Priority seating based on deposit timing.
2. Stadium Events: Multi-use stadium hosting soccer matches, concerts, football, rodeo, and other cultural events. Revenue from ticket sales for diverse event types beyond soccer matches.
3. Merchandise Sales: Club merchandise including founding member items (scarves, car magnets, commemorative cards) and general merchandise with discount for 1910 Founders Club members.
4. Hospitality and Concessions: Levy, the global hospitality leader, serves as founding Hospitality and Concessions Partner for the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium, delivering food, beverage, and premium club and suite experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

OKC for Soccer is a professional soccer club and stadium development project headquartered in Oklahoma City. The club will field men's (USL Championship, 2028) and women's professional teams, with a U-23 pre-professional team launching in 2027, and operates the 1910 Founders Club membership program selling refundable season ticket deposits. Core sellable offerings include season tickets and group tickets, premium hospitality suites, club merchandise, and multi-use stadium events.

Product overview

OKC for Soccer is a professional soccer club project in Oklahoma City offering men's and women's professional teams, with the men's team launching in the USL Championship in 2028. The club operates the 1910 Founders Club membership program for early supporters who place season ticket deposits, offering priority access and exclusive benefits. Through its ownership group's Connective Capital strategy, the club has invested in SogilityGO, a proprietary youth soccer training technology platform owned by investors Jozy Altidore and Alex Lee, which will be integrated into the player development ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Men's Professional Soccer Team Men's professional soccer team that will compete in the USL Championship starting in 2028, serving as the anchor tenant of the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium. Season tickets cover 17 USL Championship home matches plus select special soccer events.
• U-23 Celebration Season Team Pre-professional U-23 men's team that will play in USL League Two during a 'celebration season' in 2027, ahead of the full men's professional team's USL Championship debut in 2028.
• 1910 Founders Club Membership Official supporter membership program offering fans priority access to season tickets through $30 refundable deposits (limited to 8 per account, with the first 1,910 receiving a limited-edition tier). Members receive a numbered commemorative card, club scarf, car magnet, merchandise discounts, 10% off U-23 team tickets in 2027 (25% for the first 1,910 founding members), and recognition on a stadium plaque upon purchasing season tickets.
• Premium Hospitality Suites Premium suite and club seating experiences at the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium, delivered in partnership with Levy (the founding Hospitality and Concessions Partner). Includes Oklahoma-inspired dining, premium club and suite access, and technology-enabled fan service for corporate hospitality and special-event entertainment.
• Club Merchandise Club-branded merchandise including founding member items (limited-edition scarves, car magnets, numbered commemorative cards) and general club merchandise, offered at a discount to 1910 Founders Club members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Soccer Forward Community designation recognizing Oklahoma City's comprehensive soccer development approach
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Soccer Forward FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026U.S. Soccer's Soccer Forward Foundation designated Oklahoma City as a Soccer Forward Community and will partner with the professional club and local community partners to strengthen access and build sustainable pathways for youth participation in soccer.
• Sogility / SogilityGOcoreTechnology or Integration · 19 February 2026Echo made a strategic investment in Sogility (youth soccer training facilities with locations across the US) and SogilityGO (proprietary technology-driven training platform). This partnership integrates Sogility's training methodology into the OKC for Soccer ecosystem, enhancing player development at every level.
• LevycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 28 January 2026Levy, the world's leading sports hospitality experience company, serves as the founding Hospitality and Concessions Partner for the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium. The partnership includes working during the design phase and delivering world-class hospitality experiences with Oklahoma-inspired dining options, premium club and suite experiences, and utilizing cutting-edge technology and data analytics for fan service.
• USL ChampionshipflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025The men's professional team will compete in the USL Championship, the highest level of the United Soccer League pyramid. The club is part of the broader USL network including Championship, League One, League Two, W League, and Academy tiers.
• Matthew WolffcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2025World-renowned sports designer tabbed to create the club's full brand identity including name, colors, and crest. Has created brands for Nike, French National Team, Paris Saint-Germain, LAFC, Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Clippers, and 100 Thieves. Brand unveiling expected in Summer 2026.
• PopulouscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWorld-renowned stadium architecture firm Populous serves as master architect for the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium and the broader sports-anchored entertainment district. Previous projects include London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Monterrey's Estadio BBVA, Nashville's GEODIS Park, and Arsenal's Emirates Stadium.
• Lingo ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOklahoma City-based construction management company approved as the stadium's construction management firm for the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium project.
• Fields & FuturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization that has partnered with Oklahoma City Public Schools since 2012 to build and maintain 32 soccer and futsal play spaces across the urban core. Co-founded by Tim McLaughlin, who serves on the OKC for Soccer Committee.
• Oklahoma City Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with Fields & Futures since 2012 to develop soccer infrastructure. Dr. Jamie Polk, Superintendent, serves on the OKC for Soccer Committee. Represents the educational pathway connection with soccer development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC: USL Championship club operating Highmark Stadium with a similar mid-sized-market stadium model — direct comparable for venue economics, premium seating mix, and multi-use programming.
• Louisville City FC: Top-performing USL Championship club with a dedicated soccer-specific stadium (Lynn Family Stadium) — direct benchmark for matchday revenue, attendance, and on-field success in the same league OKC will enter.
• Detroit City FC: Community-driven USL Championship club known for fan-led growth and grassroots identity — closely comparable to OKC's community-council and Founders Club model in a similarly non-traditional market.
• Sacramento Republic FC: Long-established USL Championship club with MLS expansion ambitions and a similar community-owned, stadium-anchored growth model — the most direct comparable for OKC's launch trajectory and tier.
• Tampa Bay Rowdies: Established USL Championship club with Al Lang Stadium — a useful benchmark for waterfront/multi-use stadium operations and long-running second-tier club economics.
• Indy Eleven: USL Championship club in a comparable mid-market city with ambitions for higher-tier play — comparable in scale, league positioning, and stadium-development journey.
• Phoenix Rising FC: USL Championship club with a soccer-specific stadium and high-profile investor group in a non-traditional soccer market — a useful comparable for combining celebrity ownership with venue-led growth.

Broad incumbents

• Charlotte FC: MLS expansion club in a non-traditional soccer market with strong corporate sponsorship base — relevant benchmark for OKC's premium-hospitality and corporate-suite revenue strategy once in USL Championship.
• St. Louis CITY SC: Recent MLS expansion club that launched with a stadium-anchored district strategy — a useful template for OKC's 50-acre mixed-use district and second-tier-to-MLS trajectory benchmarking.
• Nashville SC: MLS club with the GEODIS Park stadium designed by Populous — directly comparable to OKC's stadium vision and was led by Court Jeske as founding CEO, providing a clear roadmap from OKC's USL base to potential MLS progression.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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