OKC For Soccer

FLAGS UP ????? Earlier this month, OKC for Soccer & OKC es Fútbol flags were raised to mark the spot where the?MAPS4?multipurpose stadium will be built. The future home of pro soccer in downtown OKC. It’s a bold expression of our commitment to the OKC community and the soccer movement we’re all building together. #okcforsoccer #okcesfútbol

Renowned Designer Matthew Wolff Joins the OKC for Soccer Movement ?? OKC for Soccer has partnered with Matthew Wolff, one of the world’s foremost designers of sports brand identities, to create vibrant new branding, including a crest and colors, for OKC’s professional men’s soccer team. “My goal is always to create an identity that’s long lasting and that properly reflects the community. The OKC for Soccer project is unique, and I’m looking forward to helping the club create a visual identity for the men’s team that really resonates with people in OKC and beyond.” -Matthew Wolff “As we build a club that reflects the vibrant and ambitious city that OKC is today, we want to work with people and organizations that can help elevate what we’re doing for fans both citywide and around the world. Matthew Wolff’s work speaks for itself: It’s iconic, globally respected, and designed to resonate for decades. We are thrilled to have Matthew on board to help create a brand identity that will reflect our club and represent OKC.” -Court Jeske, President OKC for Soccer Wolff rose to prominence in the soccer design space during a successful stint with Nike, where he designed more than 400 apparel pieces, including universally celebrated World Cup kit collections for the French and Nigerian national teams. He later designed the first collaboration between iconic club Paris Saint-Germain and Jordan Brand. Domestically, Wolff has created visual identities for multiple soccer clubs, including LAFC and Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer, NJ/NY Gotham FC, Racing Louisville, and San Diego Wave in the NWSL, and numerous USL clubs. He is a co-founder of Vermont Green FC. In addition to soccer-related projects, Wolff led a full brand refresh for Major League Baseball’s Minnesota Twins and has created design assets for the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers, the TGL’s LA Golf Club, and esports brand 100 Thieves, among other prominent sports brands.

OKC FOR SOCCER LAUNCHES “NAME THE TEAM!” CAMPAIGN?? Today launches the “Name the Team!” campaign, a new initiative that puts fans at the center of the club’s branding process. “We always want the club to reflect and represent our ambitious city. Getting the team name and colors right is integral to that commitment. We know the OKC community is full of creativity and local pride, and we can’t wait to see it revealed throughout this process." -Court Jeske - President of OKC for Soccer The “Name the Team!” campaign features a poll where fans can provide suggestions for team names and colors for OKC’s professional men’s soccer team, set to begin play in 2027. The campaign will also include listening sessions and a later online vote of the top potential names. Take the poll to suggest our team name and colors.?? https://lnkd.in/eFhHg6ki

The OKC for Soccer initiative?is dedicated to having as much community input as possible as we build momentum and shape the future of professional soccer in our city.???? ??? To help create the best fan experience possible at?the new MAPS 4 multipurpose stadium in development in downtown OKC, we are conducting an?in-depth survey?about the stadium, ticketing, fan experiences, and more. Take the survey https://lnkd.in/eQdKSUtv #okcforsoccer #OKCesfutbol?

In case you missed it, The Oklahoman previewed an exciting opportunity for the OKC community to share their input and ideas for the future downtown stadium. This upcoming listening session provides a unique chance to influence the multipurpose stadium experience, which extends beyond soccer and will include a variety of other entertainment activities. Survey drops at 10am CT TOMORROW at okcforsoccer.com. Be sure to have YOUR say!

Last week marked an exciting step for the OKC for Soccer | OKC es Fútbol movement with the first official meeting of our advisory committee! Gathering at Echo's headquarters downtown at The Zig, there was unmistakable enthusiasm among OKC for Soccer Committee members, who are clearly unified behind the shared goal of building a representative club for all of Oklahoma City. Learn more about the panel of civic, business, sports, and cultural leaders here: https://lnkd.in/gXVH66Pj #okcforsoccer #okcesfutbol

OKC for Soccer Welcomes Founding Members of Advisory Committee? ?? This diverse panel of 33 local civic, business, sports, and cultural leaders will drive efforts to shape the future of professional soccer in Oklahoma City. OKC for Soccer | OKC es Fútbol, the dynamic initiative to reimagine professional soccer in Oklahoma City, today announced the founding members of the OKC for Soccer Committee. This diverse group of leaders will help build a world-class professional soccer club with women’s and men’s teams that accurately reflects the vibrant Oklahoma City of today. The OKC for Soccer Committee’s collection of civic, business, sports, and cultural leaders from across the community aligns with OKC for Soccer’s goal to ensure that all of Oklahoma City is represented in the development of the club. “We have been blown away by the enthusiasm and groundswell of support surrounding professional soccer in Oklahoma City, especially the prospect of adding a women’s team,” said Court Jeske, Partner, Sports & Entertainment, at Echo, majority investor in the OKC for Soccer initiative. “As we continue to reimagine the future of soccer in our city, we are thrilled to have advisors joining us from key corners of our region. Their wide-ranging perspective and unique insights will be critical to shaping a vision that is truly representative of our community.” Founding members of the committee are listed in alphabetical order: Governor Bill Anoatubby, Donna Bartley Mike Beckham Nathan P Cao David Castillo Zac Craig Mackenzie Dilbeck Robert Funk Jr. Steve Hahn Karen Hancock Jorge Hernandez Brent Hubbard Court Jeske Sean Jones Christian Kanady Tim McLaughlin Fred Mendoza Matthew Mercer Mark Moore Shani Nealy Ransome Oliver Salvador Ontiveros Edurne Pineda Matt Pinnell Dr. Jamie Polk Adam Rainbolt Bill Raynor Sarah Roberts Mautra Staley Jones, Ed.D. Suzie Symcox Sean Trauschke Stan Wagnon Additional members will be announced in the coming weeks.