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Oklahoma Citys future professional soccer club has added three high-profile athletes to its investment group as plans move forward for the teams downtown stadium and entertainment district.
Key Takeaways - Former Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield returning to support Oklahoma project, joined by OKC Thunder star Jalen Williams - The team is on track to kick off its first USL Championship season in 2028.
- Construction is underway on the MAPS 4 stadium that will serve as the clubs home.
- More announcements, including the teams name and logo, are expected later this year.
Echo Investment Capital announced Thursday that NFL quarterback Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams and Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone have invested in the club and the surrounding stadium district.
The trio joins previously announced investors Russell Westbrook, Jozy Altidore, Nik Bonito, Nick Gross and the Chickasaw Nation.
RELATED: How Russell Westbrook will help shape OKCs new sports district Stadium and soccer club moving toward 2028 debut The club is scheduled to begin play in the USL Championship in 2028 as the anchor tenant of Oklahoma Citys MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium.
The venue broke ground earlier this month and is expected to open in 2028.
The stadium, designed by Populous, will seat just over 10,000 fans and is also planned to host concerts, other major events and a future United Football League franchise.
The teams name, colors and branding will be announced later this year.
Mayfield said investing in the project allows him to support the state that helped shape his career, while Williams called it an opportunity to give back to the Oklahoma City community beyond basketball.
What the investment means - New investors include Baker Mayfield, Jalen Williams and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.
- The club will compete in the USL Championship beginning in 2028.
- The MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium broke ground in June 2026.
- The stadium will seat more than 10,000 people and anchor a larger entertainment district.
Echo Investment Capital said the project is designed to combine professional sports, entertainment and education as part of broader redevelopment in downtown Oklahoma City.
Company officials also noted 2028 will bring the opening of the MAPS 4 stadium, the new home of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Olympic events in the Boathouse District tied to the LA28 Games.
FAQ How much did Baker Mayfield, Jalen Williams and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone invest? Echo Investment Capital did not disclose the amount of any individual investment.
Will the athletes have ownership roles with the club? The release says they are investors in the soccer club and the surrounding stadium district, but does not detail their ownership stakes or involvement in day-to-day operations.
When will fans learn the teams name and branding? Echo said the clubs name, colors and branding will be unveiled later this year.
No specific date was announced.
Can fans buy tickets yet? The club is scheduled to begin play in 2028, and additional information regarding ticket sales is expected as the launch gets closer.