OKC United Unveils Identity Ahead of 2028 Launch
During Mayor David Holt’s State of the City address, OKC United revealed its crest, colors and stadium plans, signaling an ambitious entry into American soccer.
Jul 27, 2026
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OKC United Announces 2028 USL Championship Debut
The new Oklahoma City franchise will enter the USL Championship in 2028, playing at the upcoming MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium, with a crest that honors Native American heritage and an ownership group that includes prominent athletes and the Chickasaw Nation.
Jul 27, 2026
OKC United Unveils 2028 USL Championship Entry
Oklahoma City's new professional soccer franchise, OKC United, will debut in 2028. The club's name, crest, colors, and home venue were announced amid strong fan enthusiasm and a ownership group that includes notable athletes.
Jul 27, 2026
OKC United to Join USL Championship in 2028
Oklahoma City’s newest professional soccer franchise, OKC United, will debut in 2028, featuring a crest that honors the state’s tribal heritage and a stadium integrated into a downtown revitalization project.
Jul 27, 2026
OKC United Set to Launch 2028 USL Championship Campaign
Oklahoma City announces its upcoming soccer franchise, OKC United, slated for a 2028 debut in the USL Championship, unveiling its crest, colors, stadium plans, and ownership group.
Jul 27, 2026
OKC United Prepares for 2028 USL Championship Debut
OKC United, Oklahoma City's upcoming USL Championship franchise, will begin league play in 2028. The club's crest, designed by Matthew Wolff under the creative direction of Russell Westbrook, features an arrowhead and 39 sun rays symbolizing the state's Native American heritage. Primary colors of midnight blue, pink sunset, and ivory cloud complete the visual identity. The name emerged from several finalists, and the ownership group includes Westbrook, Christian Kanady, Jalen Williams, Baker Mayfield, Jozy Altidore, and Sydney McLaughlin‑Levrone.
Jul 26, 2026
OKC United: New Professional Soccer Club Set for 2028 Debut
Mayor David Holt unveiled OKC United, the city's new professional soccer club, set to debut in 2028 at the MAPS4 Multipurpose Stadium, with a star‑studded ownership group and a community‑first mission.
Jul 24, 2026
Sead Karaselimović joins OKC soccer project as sporting director
With a background spanning World Cups and MLS, Sead Karaselimović will lead player development and global outreach for Oklahoma City's upcoming professional soccer club.
Jul 13, 2026
Oklahoma City Secures Celebrity Investment for New Professional Soccer Club
High‑profile athletes have invested in Oklahoma City’s upcoming USL Championship franchise, which will play at the MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium slated for 2028.
Jul 10, 2026
Oklahoma City’s Sporting Renaissance: NBA Star Jalen Williams Bets on Soccer’s Future
NBA champion Jalen Williams joins Baker Mayfield and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone in financing a new soccer franchise and a $1.5 billion stadium that will anchor Oklahoma City’s MAPS 4 redevelopment
Jun 26, 2026
Baker Mayfield Invests in Oklahoma City Soccer Club to Boost Local Growth
NFL star Baker Mayfield is joining an ownership group that will launch a professional soccer club in Oklahoma City in 2028, anchoring a multipurpose stadium project designed to spur regional revitalization.
Jun 25, 2026
Celebrity Investors Back Oklahoma City’s New USL Soccer Club
A group of high‑profile athletes and investors announced a partnership to launch a sustainable USL Championship soccer club and a multipurpose stadium district in Oklahoma City, slated for a 2028 debut.
Jun 25, 2026
Oklahoma City’s New Professional Soccer Club Secures Celebrity Investment
Investors including Baker Mayfield, Jalen Williams and Sydney McLaughlin‑Levrone are backing Echo's downtown stadium project, slated for a 2028 debut.
Jun 25, 2026
Oklahoma City’s Incoming Professional Soccer Franchise Gains Celebrity Investors
High‑profile athletes have invested in Oklahoma City’s future USL Championship club, with a new multipurpose stadium rising downtown as part of a broader entertainment and education redevelopment.
Jun 25, 2026
Oklahoma City’s New Soccer Franchise Draws NBA and Olympic Investors
A coalition of professional athletes and entrepreneurs is backing a new USL Championship soccer team and a multipurpose stadium in downtown Oklahoma City, signaling a push for community and economic growth.
Jun 25, 2026
Oklahoma City to Launch 2028 Professional Soccer Team Backed by NFL Star and Olympic Champion Investors
The city’s newest franchise, slated to debut in 2028, is backed by high‑profile investors including Baker Mayfield, Jalen Williams and Sydney McLaughlin‑Levrone, with Echo Investment Capital leading a $1 billion development that blends sport, retail, hospitality and public space.
Jun 25, 2026