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JEFF EWINGPresident
JOHN ALLGOODSenior Executive
Vice-President, Business Development
MINDY LUMMUSSenior Executive
Vice-President, Business Operations
JOSH EVANSVice-President,
Communications
JEFF KRETCHMARVice-President, Operations
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BOB FUNK, JR.Co-Owner
TIM MCLAUGHLINCo-Owner
JASON HAWKINSGeneral Manager
SANDY RICHARDSONAssistant General
Manager
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Match Preview .............................................................. 4
The Opponent ................................................................ 5
“Igniting Success” ..................................................8-9
Fan Code of Conduct ................................................10
Stadium Information ................................................11
Chants ....................................................................... 12-13
Swope Park Rangers ................................................ 16
OKC Energy FC Roster ...............................................17
Soccer Operations Staff ......................................... 19
Players .....................................................................20-23
2016 Schedule & Results ....................................... 27
OKC ENERGY FC VS
REAL MONARCHS SLC
TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2016 // 6 PM CT
TAFT STADIUM // OKLAHOMA CITY
MATCH PREVIEW
DATE / TIME: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 // 6:00 pm CT
LOCATION: Taft Stadium // Oklahoma City, OK
ENERGY MATCH: #5
HOME MATCH: #4
WATCH LIVE: www.energyfc.com/gameday
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Energy FC comes off a big 1-0 win against San Antonio FC, bringing three points back to Oklahoma City. FC Dallas assignee Colin Bonner scored his first USL goal, and goalkeeper Cody Laurendi played a key role in the match as he notched 6 saves. The win was OKC’s first road victory and third clean sheet of the 2016 season. The team is now unbeaten in their last six games.
Energy FC won their first U.S. Open Cup match of 2016 over MS Brilla FC last week. The Energy edged the Mississippi side 10-9 on PKs. After 18 consecutive scores, Energy goalkeeper CJ Cochran stopped back-to-back shots to secure the win. He also scored what proved to be the game-clinching goal in PKs. Energy FC fired a franchise record 25 shots during the match. The win improves Energy FC’s U.S. Open Cup record to 4-2. They will take on Rayo OKC in the third round of the U.S. Open Cup on June 1.
Real Monarchs SLC defeated Orange County Blues FC 3-1 on Saturday. It was the first win in which the team scored more than 1 goal. The triumph was also the Utah side’s first win in 5 games. The team currently holds a 3-3-3 record; their last road win was 1-0 over Tulsa Roughnecks on April 9.
This is the third meeting between these two teams with each team earning a win on their home ground. Last season, the two sides met twice in an 18-day span. Former Energy FC forward Kyle Greig scored the lone goal in Energy FC’s win 1-0 win on August 15. Goalkeeper Evan Newton recorded his eighth clean sheet of the season that night.
Since their last appearance at Taft Stadium, Energy FC also announced the acquisition of forward Wojciech Wojcik, also known as “Woj.” The 6-4 forward is with Energy FC on a season-long loan from Indy Eleven.
The Energy FC vs. Real Monarchs match will be Energy FC’s fourth pitch appearance in 10 days.
REAL MONARCHS SLC OKLAHOMA CITY
ENERGY FCVS
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THE OPPONENT
SEASON SCHEDULE ALL TIMES ARE CST
REAL MONARCHS SLC 2016 RECORD: 2/ 3 / 2LOCATION: Salt Lake CityHOME FIELD: Rio Tinto StadiumHEAD COACH: Freddy Juarez
5/26 St. Louis FC 7:00 PM
4/2 LA Galaxy II 7:00 PM
4/9 at Tulsa Roughnecks 6:00 PM
4/15 Arizona United 7:00 PM
4/23 Rio Grande Valley 7:00 PM
4/26 Sounders 2 7:00 PM
4/30 at Colorado Springs Switchbacks 7:00 PM
5/7 at Timbers 2 6:00 PM
5/13 at Rio Grande Valley 6:30 PM
5/21 Orange County Blues 7:00 PM
5/24 at Oklahoma City Energy 6:00 PM
5/29 at Whitecaps FC 2 3:00 PM
6/4 at Whitecaps FC 2 8:00 PM
6/8 at Sacramento Republic FC 9:00 PM
6/11 Sacramento Republic FC 8:30 PM
6/18 at Orange County Blues 8:00 PM
6/26 at Colorado Springs Switchbacks 1:30 PM
7/2 Whitecaps FC 2 7:00 PM
7/6 at Sacramento Republic 9:00 PM
7/22 Arizona United 7:00 PM
8/1 at Sounders 2 8:30 PM
8/8 Colorado Springs Switchbacks 7:00 PM
8/13 Swope Park Rangers 7:00 PM
8/17 Timbers 2 7:00 PM
8/27 at Arizona United 8:30 PM
9/3 Tulsa Roughnecks 7:00 PM
9/9 Orange County Blues 7:00 PM
9/14 San Antonio 7:00 PM
9/17 at Arizona United 8:30 PM
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IGNITING SUCCESS
Fields & Futures was founded in 2012 to help Olahoma City Public Schools grow student participation in sports by rebuilding or upgrading 44 athletic fields, providing improved resources for the district’s 265 coaches and creating new opportunities for students to join a team and benefit from that experience.
Tim McLaughlin, founder of Fields & Futures and co-owner of Energy FC, says, “Sports can be a powerful motivator for a young student. The opportunity to belong on a team and be mentored by a caring, empowered coach has shown to have a swift and measurable impact. With each new completed field, we see rosters grow and more kids smiling bigger, walking taller and working harder to stay on the team – reinforcing the link between athletics and the academic mission. We believe if they play, they stay and if they stay, they graduate.”
Fields completed include Jefferson MS, Webster MS, Capitol Hill HS and Taft MS, with NW Classen HS soon to follow. Construction is now underway at Star Spencer HS and Roosevelt MS, bringing the total to 20 new athletic fields (including seven new soccer fields), with 24 more to go. Once each complex is completed, Fields & Futures, in partnership with OKCPS Athletics, assumes responsibility for all field maintenance, ensuring each facility is well maintained long into the future.
Fields & Futures appreciates your support! Two dollars of every Energy FC ticket purchased is donated to help support field maintenance and give student-athletes a better home field advantage. For some, having a new athletic field
Taft Middle School BEFORE... ...and AFTER.
IGNITING SUCCESS1 FIELD, 1 COACH, 1 STUDENT AT A TIME
Capitol Hill High School softball team
Jefferson Middle School football practice
means parents and friends can now watch a home game for the first time in decades — and you’re helping make that happen!
But the story doesn’t stop there. Each new field creates an opportunity for elementary school children to join a team in their local neighborhood, as part of a new youth league managed by OKC Police Athletic League, in partnership with OKC Parks & Recreation. Created in Fall 2015, league sports include flag football, volleyball, girls and boys basketball and girls and boys soccer.
Energy FC is proud to support the 2016 youth soccer teams. Don’t be surprised if you see an Energy FC coach or player helping a team in your neighborhood! For more information and to learn how you can help, please visit FieldsandFutures.org or email [email protected].
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FAN CODE OF CONDUCT
To our Club, being a Green means that you’re part of some of the most passionate fans in the United States and that you help serve as the face of our great city and club. It means that you are part of a larger mission of helping unite and build support for soccer in this great city.
As a whole, by demonstrating the OKC Standard, we will create new Greens. And at the same time, reflect the heart of the entire community.
MLS Code of ConductActions that are unacceptable include, but are not limited, to:
Physical harm or threats of physical harm to others Disrespectful and/or hateful public speech (verbally or online) Leading, participating, and/or encouraging in inappropriate chants Throwing any objects onto the field of play during a match
Every Green should expect to: Watch the game in a safe, clean and healthy environment. Be treated in a courteous, consistent and professional manner. Be treated with dignity and respect by other spectators attending the game
and those organizing the event. “Passionately support” the Energy, provided that the support is in good
taste and neither adversely impacts the event experience of fellow spectators nor negatively impacts the game.
Displays of good sportsmanship. Timely and accurate information related to the game.
It is up to every fan to display what it means to be a Green and to utilize the OKC Standard and to ensure everyone does as well. If you see individuals acting in a way that violates the OKC Standard, please inform them and us of their unacceptable behavior. Everyone must be held accountable for their individual actions.
Slurs, derogatory language, physical harm and/or threats of physical harm towards anyone are completely unacceptable and will be dealt with in the strictest possible terms. Any Green who doesn’t demonstrate the OKC Standard, whether at home or on the road, is subject to sanctions, including ejection, banishment, and arrest.
Our Energy comes from how we band together as one club, one city. We know that if the Greens believe in passionately supporting the team and embodying the OKC Standard, we will clearly display this club and City’s greatness.
Every Green must be responsible for their own actions as we are responsible for protecting our organization and the reputation of our wonderful community.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL CODE OF CONDUCT ON OUR WEBSITE.
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INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICYOKC Energy FC understands the games played outside are subject to changing weather conditions. OKC Energy FC games kick off at 7 p.m. and will be played as scheduled … rain or shine. If there are weather concerns, fans will be notified at the game and given choices about what their plan of action should be.
POSTMATCH AUTOGRAPHSFollowing the game, fans are permitted to make their way to the west side track for a 15-minute autograph session with the players. The players will retire to the locker room to stretch and re-hydrate. Following that period of time, the players will return to the pitch. The clock starts when the first player makes their way onto the pitch.
ADDI TIONAL QUESTIONS ?FIND OUR FULL LIST OF FAQ’S AT WWW.ENERGYFC.COM/FAQS
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CHANTS
OKC ENERGYOOOOOO! KKKKKKKKK! CCCCCCC! ENERGY!
BIGGEST JIMMY IN THE WORLD We’ve got the biggest Jimmy in the world!
We’ve got the biggest Jimmy in the world!
We’ve got the biggest Jimmy in the world!
We’ve got the biggest Jimmy in the worrrrrrrld!
OKL AHOMAStarting shortly after kickoff of the 2nd half (between 45:15 and 45:30) the crowd will join together to sing “OOOOOO” holding it until the 46th minute. At exactly the 46th minute the crowd will sing “Oklahoma.”
ONE NIL TO THE ENERGYHere is a good one if we score first and if we have a clean sheet going throughout the match for every goal we get.
One-nil!
To the Energy!
One-nil!
To the Energy
ATTACKING SET PIECESTo the tune of “Yankee Doodle”
Come on City, score a goal, it’s really very simple,
Put the ball in to the goal and we’ll go freak’n mental!
La la la la la la la ~~~ and we’ll go freak’n mentalHAVE FUN, BE LOUD,
& USE YOUR ENERGY!
JIMMY ’S ARMYTo the tune of "I’ve Been Working on the Railroad"
We are part of Jimmy’s army
Green until we die
We’re a part of Jimmy’s army
And we’ll raise our glasses high
He will lead us all to glory
Come whatever may
We will follow him forever
We’ll be singing all the way
Cheers!
WHEN THE GREENS GO MARCHING INTo The Tune of "When The Saints Go Marching In"
Oh When the Greens
Go Marching In
Oh When The Greens Go Marching in
How I want to be in that number
When the Greens Go Marching in
OH WHEN THE GREENS
(OH WHEN THE GREENS)
GO MARCHIN IN
(GO MARCHIN IN)
Oh When The Greens go marching in
How I want to be in that number
When the greens go marching in
HAVE FUN, BE LOUD, & USE YOUR ENERGY!
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WEAR WHAT THE PROS WEAR!
Worn by champions
Since 1914
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ROSTER
NO. NAME POS. HOMETOWN
4 Riley McGovern D Bartlesville, OK
5 Lennon Celestino M Sao Paulo, Brazil
6 Alec Sundly M San Clemente, CA
7 Etiandro Tavares F Guinea Bissau, West Africa
9 Kevaughn Frater F Kingston, Jamaica
10 Ricardo Velazco M Casa Grande, AZ
11 Maikon Orellana F Chalatenango, ELS
12 Emilio Orozco D Ventura County, CA
13 Jung Yeong Park D Jeongeup-si, Korea
14 Colin Rolfe F Spokane, WA
15 Elder Torres M La Ceiba, Honduras
16 Amass Amankona M Kumasi, Ghana
17 Andrew Brody F Las Vegas, NV
18 Max Lachowecki D Evansville, IN
19 Tyler Arnone D Long Island, NY
20 Edgar Duran M RSL-AZ Academy
21 Jony Caparelli D Buenos Aires, ARG
22 Darion Copeland D Brooklyn, NY
23 James Moberg M Modesto, CA
24 Eric Osswald G Powell, OH
28 Chris Schuler C Saint Louis, MO
30 Connor Sparrow G Saint Louis, MO
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ROSTER
NO. NAME POS. HT. WT. HOMETOWN
1 Cody Laurendi GK 6-3 212 Melbourne, FL
3 Kyle Hyland D 5-7 175 Bay Village, OH
4 Cyprian Hedrick D 6-0 185 Douala, Cameroon
5 Gareth Evans M 6-1 200 Wrexham, Wales
6 Jose Cuevas M 5-8 160 Farmersville, CA
7 Sebastian Dalgaard M 6-2 185 Odense, Denmark
8 Michael Thomas D 5-10 170 Olathe, Kansas
9 Danni König F 6-2 170 Tingbjerg, Denmark
10 Tim Janssen F 6-2 168 Eindhoven, Netherlands
12 Daniel Gonzalez M 5-11 170 Yelm, WA
14 Coy Craft M 5-11 175 Abingdon, VA
15 Evans Frimpong M 5-8 141 Accra, Ghana
16 Jacob Lissek GK 6-3 190 Highlands Ranch, CO
17 Peter Toth M 6-0 172 Budapest, Hungary
18 C.J. Cochran G 6-4 215 Alpharetta, GA
19 Michael Harris D 5-10 175 Seattle, Washington
20 Daniel Jackson F 6-1 160 Silver Spring, MD
21 Jordan Rideout F 5-11 195 Southport, England
22 Kalen Ryden D 6-2 200 Norman, OK
23 Luis Martinez M 5-6 140 Jalisco, Mexico
24 Ray Clark GK 6-0 170 Norman, Oklahoma
25 Michael Byskov M 5-11 185 Skive Ik, Denmark
26 Coady Andrews D 6-2 190 Shawnee, Kansas
27 Colin Bonner F 6-4 215 Fulton, MA
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SOCCER OPERATIONS
Head Coach Jimmy Nielsen
OKC Energy FC introduced former Sporting KC goalkeeper Jimmy Nielsen as the team’s first head coach on December 20, 2013.
The 36-year old Nielsen completed his final game as a professional, serving as goalkeeper for Sporting KC in their win over Real Salt Lake in MLS Cup 2013 on December 7. A veteran of nearly 600 professional games, Nielsen brings a wealth of experience to his new position.
Nielsen began his professional career with hometown club AaB Aalborg in Denmark, helping the team to the 1999 Danish Superliga championship. After a brief stint at Leicester City in 2007, he transferred to Danish club Vejle, for whom he made 63 appearances over two years. He was named Danish Goalkeeper of the Year in 1998 and 2004, and also represented his country at the U-19 and U-21 levels.
In February 2010, Nielsen joined Major League Soccer and became the starting goalkeeper for Sporting Kansas City. As a member of Sporting KC, Nielsen was a two-time MLS All Star, the 2012 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, and goalkeeper for the 2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open championship club and the 2013 MLS Cup winning squad. He was named team captain prior to start of the 2012 season.
When Nielsen began his MLS career, he instantly became a fan favorite, whose signature bleach-blonde locks earned his the nickname “White Puma.” But it wasn’t just his play that endeared Nielsen to fans, though—it was his personality. He was known for stopping his car at local parks when driving by and joining in games with random children. Often, Nielsen would pull kids out of the crowd and have them kick balls at him as part of his pre-game warm-up.
JAMES RITCHIEAssistant Coach
MARK HOWARDAssistant Coach
JASON HAWKINSGeneral Manager
SANDY RICHARDSONAssistant
General Manager
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PLAYERS
#1 CODY LAURENDIGoalkeeper • Melbourne, FL
#3 KYLE HYLANDDefender • Bay Village, OH
#4 CYPRIAN HEDRICKDefender • Douala, Cameroon
#5 GARETH EVANSMidfielder • Wrexham, Wales
#7 SEBASTIAN DALGAARDMidfielder • Odense, Denmark
#8 MICHAEL THOMASDefender • Olathe, KS
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#9 DANNI KÖNIGForward • Tingbjerg, Denmark
#10 TIM JANSSENForward • Eindhoven, Netherlands
#11 CASEY TOWNSENDForward • Traverse City, MI
#12 DANIEL GONZALEZMidfielder • Yelm, WA
#15 EVANS FRIMPONGMidfielder • Accra, Ghana
#16 JACOB LISSEKGoalkeeper • Highlands Ranch, CO
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PLAYERS
#17 PETER TOTHMidfielder • Budapest, Hungary
#19 MICHAEL HARRISDefender • Seattle, WA
#20 DANIEL JACKSONForward • Silver Spring, MD
#21 JORDAN RIDEOUTForward • Southport, England
#22 KALEN RYDENDefender • Norman, OK
#23 LUIS MARTINEZMidfielder • Jalisco, Mexico
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#24 RAY CLARKGoalkeeper • Norman, OK
#25 MICHAEL BYSKOVForward • Skive Ik, Denmark
#26 COADY ANDREWSDefender • Shawnee, KS
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2016 SEASON SCHEDULE
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AZ Arizona United SC
COS Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
LA LA Galaxy II
OC Orange County Blues FC
POR Portland Timbers 2
RGV Rio Grande Valley FC Toros
RM Real Monarchs SLC
SAC Sacramento Republic FC
SA San Antonio FC
SEA Seattle Sounders FC 2
STL Saint Louis FC
SPR Swope Park Rangers
TUL Tulsa Roughnecks FC
VAN Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2
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