OKC United soccer team announced to join USL in 2028 season

Oklahoma City's new professional soccer club will be named OKC United and will begin competition in the United Soccer League in the 2028 season. The announcement was made during Mayor David Holt's State of the City address, revealing the team's name, colors, and crest. This will mark the club's entry into the newly established three-tier league system, featuring USL Premier, USL Championship, and USL League One. OKC United will start in the second division and will aim for promotion based on performance. The team will play at a new downtown venue, MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium, which is currently under construction and expected to seat around 10,000 fans.

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