We had a freaking blast. Great time in downtown Tulsa. The atmosphere made me really want to get a downtown stadium in the works for OKC. Barhopping before and after the match was great.

There were almost 200 Energy fans from OKC who made the trip. The Tulsa ticket office initially split us up and spread us out. After the match started, we all consolidated in one section behind the goal. It was a great time. We sang and chanted, waved our flags and scarves. We definitely out-performed the home supporters group The Roustabouts, but it was their first game.

Coach Jimmy Nielsen came to our OKC tailgate before the match. He brought cases of beer, burgers and dogs for the fans. He appreciated us for showing up in such strong numbers.

A good time was had by all, looking forward to the home opener.
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I ended up being able to go and ride on the bus that went. It was an awesome time and I can't wait till the next away day. Looking at the Roughnecks social media has been pretty entertaining as well.

http://www.energyfc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/infographic_040415.jpg

Recap of goals scored...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6MXXNfKfJg&feature=player_detailpage
Oklahoma City Energy FC 2 - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 1

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No way they are ready in two weeks.

No way they are ready in two weeks.

What makes you say that?

No way they are ready in two weeks.

It won't be 100% complete but they will play at Taft. Parking lot for sure I don't think will be done.

It won't be 100% complete but they will play at Taft. Parking lot for sure I don't think will be done.

True. I wonder if they will have the supporter section ready? Also, how far along on that press box do you think they will get in two weeks?

Pete, the parking lot that faces May is completely dirt right now (unless they've paved it in the last day or so). I have no idea about the inside, though. But by the looks of that lot, it'd be kind of a logistical issue trying to get people in and out through that construction zone.

Does the parking lot have curbs poured already? If so the lot can be installed and striped in only a couple of days. They usually do parking lots near the end of construction, only after they no longer have to move heavy equipment back and forth over them, into and out of the site.

I believe the curbs are still intact, but can't say for sure. Glad to know that parking can be done quickly if that's the case.

True. I wonder if they will have the supporter section ready? Also, how far along on that press box do you think they will get in two weeks?

Not sure, I was just told by someone with the team to "expect some bandaids" the first game or two

I've read that there is a 100% completion deadline and a "game-ready" deadline. There will still be things to finish after the home opener, but the game and fan experience shouldn't be hindered by uncompleted items.

still think moving to taft is a huge mistake, even if they can sell beer.
Soccer moms from Edmond wouldn't be caught in that part of town.

still think moving to taft is a huge mistake, even if they can sell beer.
Soccer moms from Edmond wouldn't be caught in that part of town.

That part of town? this has been mentioned before.. 23rd and May is hardly a rough area.

Doesn't seem like it will be too much of a problem, as I've read that the supporter section is already sold out for the first game...

Shhhh, Bullbear! Don't tell anybody anything different. I mean, do you really *want* a bunch of Edmondites hanging around our 'hood? :)

Shhhh, Bullbear! Don't tell anybody anything different. I mean, do you really *want* a bunch of Edmondites hanging around our 'hood? :)

Good point!. STAY AWAY... it's NOT SAFE!!.. Stay in Edmond!

Our neighbors (who are sadly moving to Dallas) have Energy season tix for sale, they're asking $650 for the pair which includes 2 tickets plus VIP parking at all home games. Retail is over $1000 (per the owner, not verified by me). PM me if interested and I can put y'all in touch. I'd have snapped them up but we're out of town quite a bit this summer so unlikely that we can make it to all the home games! Spread the word!

Half million, to million dollar house about 6 blocks south...

Energy FC (http://www.energyfc.com/news/anheuser-busch-named-official-domestic-beer-for-okc-energy-fc/)

OKLAHOMA CITY – OKC Energy FC and Anheuser-Busch announced today a multi-year partnership that makes Budweiser and Bud Light the official domestic beer for OKC Energy FC.

Inside the stadium, soccer fans of age may purchase Bud and Bud Light at all concession stands as well as at the Green Club and at locations within the stands.

“The number one item we received feedback on during our inaugural season was that we should sell beer,” said Prodigal president Jeff Ewing. “This season, we can meet the needs of the fans at Energy FC games. Adding Bud and Bud Light as our official domestic beer partner offers a new element for our soccer fans to enjoy the game, but also to enjoy it responsibly.”

Anheuser-Busch joins companies like Mass Mutual Oklahoma, McDonald’s, Chick-Fil-A, AT&T, Loves, Buffalo Wild Wings on NW Expressway, Bob Bartley Electric, AT&T, as well as founding partners Mercy, Kickapoo Casino and First Fidelity Bank as proud partners of Energy FC.

Energy FC’s home opener is April 18 against Seattle Sounders 2 at historic Taft Stadium.

still think moving to taft is a huge mistake, even if they can sell beer.
Soccer moms from Edmond wouldn't be caught in that part of town.

Not sure I really care to have that segment be part of the fan base anyhow. I want people passionate about soccer. FYI my wife is a future soccer mom (in the true form) and we're almost Edmond and we don't miss games.

I sure hope that AB agreement doesn't mean they are ONLY going to have Bud Heavy and Bood Light as the only beers available.

From what I can tell on the website, there are < 200 single game tickets left with all sections sold out except for 15, 16, 17, 20, 21. If that's accurate, I'm pretty excited.

still think moving to taft is a huge mistake, even if they can sell beer.
Soccer moms from Edmond wouldn't be caught in that part of town.

That is the most absurd comment I've ever heard.


That part of town? this has been mentioned before.. 23rd and May is hardly a rough area.

Agree!

If they don't feel safe on 23rd & May; what makes him think Edmond is all that safe. Suggest that these so-called afraid of Taft Stadium area soccer moms shelter themselves in Edmond, call for services that pick-up and deliver.

YES!! I was hoping Anthem would pick them up.

Energy FC (http://www.energyfc.com/news/anthem-brewing-named-official-craft-beer-of-okc-energy-fc/)



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9P2BUocHSs

still think moving to taft is a huge mistake, even if they can sell beer.
Soccer moms from Edmond wouldn't be caught in that part of town.

Hahaha is this a joke? Since when does anyone care what soccer moms anywhere think? I'd love to see the reactions of those soccer moms when their kids joined the Grid (assuming they would even dare venture into gritty, dirty OKC).

From what I can tell on the website, there are < 200 single game tickets left with all sections sold out except for 15, 16, 17, 20, 21. If that's accurate, I'm pretty excited.

Is that for all home games or just the home opener? Either way, that's impressive indeed!

I've noticed the Energy twitter account seems to be the only USL team not screaming from the mountaintops that they have, or are close to, a sellout. Seems odd that they won't mention tickets sold. Makes me think it won't be full, who knows. I'll be there.

Really excited to be able to drink a local craft beer in Anthem all summer at Taft. It's going to be a great season!

I've noticed the Energy twitter account seems to be the only USL team not screaming from the mountaintops that they have, or are close to, a sellout. Seems odd that they won't mention tickets sold. Makes me think it won't be full, who knows. I'll be there.

Yes. I've questioned them multiple times about it on twitter and they've been oddly tight lipped for some reason. I don't understand why?

Is that for all home games or just the home opener? Either way, that's impressive indeed!

Just the home opener from what I could tell.

If you go on the site, it will show open seats when you are selecting which one to buy. I did that for every section it had open on the site. Not super accurate but close.

I was at Skinny Slims last night for the USA vs. Mexico match. Tyler, a ticket agent for the Energy, was there set up and I chatted with him for a while. He's a great guy and can help anyone out with tickets. He was saying that all East side tickets are sold for the opener. There are small pockets left on the West side. This was in reference to the home opener.

I was at Skinny Slims last night for the USA vs. Mexico match. Tyler, a ticket agent for the Energy, was there set up and I chatted with him for a while. He's a great guy and can help anyone out with tickets. He was saying that all East side tickets are sold for the opener. There are small pockets left on the West side. This was in reference to the home opener.

Tyler's a good dude, he's our rep

From what I can tell on the website, there are < 200 single game tickets left with all sections sold out except for 15, 16, 17, 20, 21. If that's accurate, I'm pretty excited.

Just checked the same way you just did, section by section on the ticketing website and there appear to be about 40 tickets remaining but they're all $37-$44 which seems pretty pricey to me. I hope that's accurate because the stadium should be rocking this weekend!

On the way home I noticed they were setting up for tonight's game. I took a chance and decided to go up to the stadium to see if I could get some pictures. The Energy people were very friendly. They let me step inside the stadium to snap a few.

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Great Pics Andrew3077,

Doesn't look like they have the parking lot paved and ready (May Avenue side north of Taft Middle School)?

Youtube link for tonight's game against

Seattle Sounders 2 FC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkRJc0xlrLA

does anyone know where the media is going to sit if the press box isn't ready yet?

Doesn't look like they have the parking lot paved and ready (May Avenue side north of Taft Middle School)?

Nope, the parking lot just in front of the main stadium entrance is not paved. They've poured concrete curbing but the rest (save for a small truck-access strip of asphalt) is packed red dirt.

I was the stadium earlier to pick up my tickets and I really think the environment this year at Taft is going to be pretty special.

I was the stadium earlier to pick up my tickets and I really think the environment this year at Taft is going to be pretty special.

This is good to hear. There's so much gentrification of the nearby neighborhoods going on, and if the retail/business component can step it up a notch, it'll just help our property values go up even more. There are lots of neat-looking buildings in this area, many of which have been covered up by crappy awnings or other additions. They all have good bones, and it'd be so cool to see them restored and re-purposed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkRJc0xlrLA&feature=player_detailpage

Final score:


Oklahoma City Energy FC . . . . 2

Seattle Sounders FC 2 . . . . . . . . 1

Great time last night! They need to get actual registers at the concessions because the lady who helped us was using a notepad to write your order down and then adding it up, it was ridiculous.

As far as the game, man Daalgard is a man with no fear, that dude is comfortable taking on any number of defenders.

It was a pretty cool experience in the supporter section when Konig put in that late game winner. Beer everywhere.

http://www.okctalk.com/attachments/sports/10668d1429453467-2015-okc-energy-fc-image.jpg

That's an awesome picture.

Not to be a Debbie Downer, but I kind of wished they would warned us in the neighborhood about setting off fireworks at 10pm

A nice pic of the smoke last night
http://i.imgur.com/F2urSdb.jpg

Congrats to the energy on what looks like a great win - looks like the fans did their part too - awesome! Anyone have a link to a highlights video? Also, who is in charge of the Energy's website? Hasn't even been updated with the recap or box score of the match. Weird. When you go to the schedule, it still brings up the "tickets" link. They really should get on that. Embarrassing that I have to go to Seattle's website to read the game recap.

Not to be a Debbie Downer, but I kind of wished they would warned us in the neighborhood about setting off fireworks at 10pm

Yep we heard those from our den in the basement. We ran upstairs to look and see if we could see them, but they had already finished.

I take it access in and out of the stadium with the parking lot incomplete worked out or they got the parking finished?

I take it access in and out of the stadium with the parking lot incomplete worked out or they got the parking finished?

not finished, but access was a non-issue

Anyone think it was a little underwhelming that there were only ~67-6800 at the game? People had been saying that there were only like 20 tix left on Friday. The west stands were MAYBE half full. Were those sold, and people just didnt show up?

I saw many people on twitter say they were not going because of the weather forecast...

But I suspect you're looking for any reason to say that the energy are not a success.

It was officialy a 'Sell Out'. I would say about 70% full or so. I would also assume that a lot of people didn't come do to the weather. There was about a 30 minute delay to start the game. I think I might have felt one or two drops of rain.

I saw many people on twitter say they were not going because of the weather forecast...

But I suspect you're looking for any reason to say that the energy are not a success.

Haha :-) Hey, Even I was there! Of course I, and 9 other people, were wearing Sounders gear

Haha :-) Hey, Even I was there! Of course I, and 9 other people, were wearing Sounders gear

all 10 of you still holding out hope for that NASL team here huh?

Weren't they supposed to start this season?

Haha :-) Hey, Even I was there! Of course I, and 9 other people, were wearing Sounders gear

Enjoy your NASL team this year.

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