Jozy Altidore Joins Russell Westbrook in Oklahoma City Soccer Project
Former US national team striker Jozy Altidore has joined the “OKC for Soccer” ownership group, led by NBA star Russell Westbrook, the organization announced on Thursday. This investment group has acquired the rights to a USL Championship team, formerly known as OKC Energy. The initiative aims to establish a competitive team by 2028, coinciding with the inauguration of a new stadium in downtown Oklahoma City. Altidore, twice recognized as Player of the Year in the United States and participant in two World Cups, has an outstanding career in renowned leagues, including the English Premier League and Spanish LaLiga.Altidore joins a group that includes Echo Investment Capital, Altidore’s business partners such as Alex Lee and the Chickasaw Nation.It’s rare to see a club and its path so deeply rooted in the community from day one. It aligns perfectly with the ambition to create a world-class environment for soccer in OKC at all levels of the game.
Jozy Altidore
We are thrilled to welcome Jozy Altidore and Alex Lee to the OKC for Soccer family. Jozy brings something that can’t be manufactured: world-class credibility, a player’s understanding of what it takes to develop talent, and the ability to inspire the next generation from the locker room to the boardroom.
Christian Kanady, Founding Partner and CEO of Echo
