USL OKC Energy FC

Energy Head Coach Jimmy Nielsen Comes to OKC and Is Bringing the MLS Cup with Him

Published on January 13, 2014 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
OKC Energy FC News Release


Oklahoma City - OKC Energy FC today announced head coach Jimmy Nielsen and the MLS Cup will make a tour through the city beginning January 15.

Nielsen, named head coach of Energy FC in late December, was goaltender of the MLS Cup winning Sporting Kansas City squad just a few short weeks ago.

MLS Cup will make stops at several locations in the city, at partner locations and at locations available to the public beginning at Soccer City at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15. Other public locations to meet Jimmy and view MLS Cup are Sheraton Downtown Oklahoma City, Buy 4 Less at SW 29th and May, The 51st Street Speakeasy and a location determined by Energy FC fans via a social media contest. A complete schedule of public events are listed below:

Date Location Address Time Wednesday, January 15 Soccer City 4520 Old Farm Road 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 16 Sheraton - Downtown OKC 1 N. Broadway Ave. 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Buy 4 Less 2701 SW 29th Street 3 - 4:30 p.m.

51st Street Speakeasy 1114 NW 51st Street 8 - 9 p.m.

Friday, January 17 Fan Choice TBD 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Fans may vote for the final stop of the MLS Cup tour via the Energy's social media accounts on Facebook (/EnergyFC), Twitter (@EnergyFC) and Google+ (+EnergyFCOKC). The cup makes its visit to the winning location on Friday, January 17 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Soccer fans also have the opportunity to place a deposit for ticket packages by calling the Energy FC office at 405-235-KICK (5425).

OKC Energy FC is operated by Prodigal LLC, a full service event management company. Prodigal operates the Oklahoma City Barons professional hockey team, co-promotes Professional Bull Riders (PBR) events in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, operates the Ram National Circuit Finals Rodeo (RNCFR), serves as the co-organizer for the March of Dimes Sports Headliner Banquet and produces the Bricktown 4th Fest.

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