Czech soccer president David Trunda visits OKC United during club reveal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
David Trunda, president of the Czech Football Association, visited Oklahoma City for the unveiling of OKC United's name, crest, and colors. The club will compete in the United Soccer League starting in 2028, coinciding with the opening of the MAPS 4 stadium. Trunda expressed admiration for the local support and infrastructure plans led by owner Christian Kanady and sporting director Sead Karaselimovic. Trunda's engagement includes aspirations to enhance youth soccer development in the region, drawing from lessons learned in the Czech Republic. His visit follows a previous trip this summer linked to the World Cup held in the U.S.
- •OKC United revealed its name and colors at a city event.
- •The club is set to join the USL in 2028.
- •Trunda aims to enhance local soccer infrastructure and youth development.
- •His visits are inspired by a commitment to soccer growth.
- •Trunda noted the substantial community support for the soccer initiative.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Why Czech soccer president David Trunda took interest in OKC United
"Having already made one trip to Oklahoma City in the last month, Czech soccer president David Trunda timed his second visit for OKC United's reveal.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLS•Oct 15, 2026, 4:11 PMVote for Goal of the Matchday – MLS Matchday 30
MLS•Oct 15, 2026, 10:09 AMHow Nashville SC's Hany Mukhtar set the tone in win over Sporting KC
MLS•Oct 15, 2026, 6:34 AMNashville SC vs Sporting Kansas City
MLS•Oct 15, 2026, 4:56 AMSt. Louis CITY SC clinch Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs spot- MLS•Oct 15, 2026, 4:01 AMJack Jasinski scores in stoppage time as Earthquakes tie Real Salt Lake 1-1 to up unbeaten run to 8
- MLS•Oct 15, 2026, 2:43 AMMukhtar and Nájar each have 1 goal, 1 assist, Nashville beats Sporting KC 4-0