Is OKC BACK on the NASL Expansion map?

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  1. ManuSooner

    ManuSooner Member+

    Nov 15, 2007
    Oklahoma City
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  2. Prosoccercdn

    Prosoccercdn Member+

    Aug 6, 2011
    Club:
    FC Edmonton
    Nat'l Team:
    Canada
    Part of the article translation to english :

    El Rayo Purchase a Majority Stake Oklahoma City

    "AS has been told, the historical Vallecas club has become the majority shareholder in Oklahoma City franchise to be incorporated soon to the NASL (North American Soccer League, in which it participates, for example, Raul Cosmos ). The Lightning, after a long period of negotiations which has included numerous trips to the United States, it became the first Spanish club to sign an agreement with a soccer franchise, which opens another door to an entrepreneur club"
     
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  3. The One X

    The One X Member+

    Sep 9, 2014
    Indiana
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    Indy Eleven
    That is interesting. Someone must still be trying to get the team to work. I'm sure if they get their shit together the NASL won't say no. Not holding my breath though.
     
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  4. ManuSooner

    ManuSooner Member+

    Nov 15, 2007
    Oklahoma City
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I have no idea. I've been done wishing and hoping for a long time. This has really came out of the blue.
     
  5. Duke Kickass

    Duke Kickass Member

    Mar 28, 2013
    Pinellas County, FLA
    Club:
    FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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  6. ceezmad

    ceezmad Member+

    Mar 4, 2010
    Chicago
    Club:
    Chicago Red Stars
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I wonder who owns Rayo, the just came back to Primera about 2 years ago and now are expanding into China and the USA.
     
  7. SoccerPrime

    SoccerPrime Moderator
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    All of them
    Apr 14, 2003
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The only thing that makes sense is if they purchased the franchise so they can relocate it. No way Rayo goes forward with a team in OKC. No way...
     
  8. Blando13

    Blando13 Member+

    Dec 4, 2013
    Lee's Summit, MO
    Club:
    Sporting Kansas City
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That doesn't make sense either ... if that was the case, I doubt there is anything there to "buy". NASL has likely pulled their "place at the table" and would likely rather sell Atlanta or Carolina that NASL owns as opposed to helping out some expansion group that can't get their sh it together.
     
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  9. dmont

    dmont Member

    Dec 7, 2012
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    Atlanta Silverbacks
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  10. kenntomasch

    kenntomasch Member+

    Sep 2, 1999
    Out West
    Club:
    FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Again, single-sourced.

    All based on this story, apparently. The rest of everybody's reports/blogs/perspectives have been filler recapping what has happened to this point and then speculating. No actual original reporting. (Which is what the world has come to.)

    It would seem incredibly random for them to buy AND operate a team IN OKC, and if they're going to operate a team in another market, there's no need to buy this one, certainly. Not when - as has been pointed out - Atlanta and Carolina are in play and the RailHawks, at least, would not have to deal with an MLS team usurping them in the next couple of years.
     
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  11. USRufnex

    USRufnex Red Card

    Tulsa Athletic / Sheffield United
    United States
    Jul 15, 2000
    Tulsa, OK
    Club:
    --other--
    This is Brad Lund's baby... he's been carrying it for the last 9 months and I seriously doubt he's gonna want to put it up for adoption. Strange that the NASL and OKC FC haven't made any announcements on their own, meaning it's probable there are still some kinks to iron out... like how much money and control Brad Lund's Sold Out Strategies will still have to operate the team in their partnership with Rayo Vallecano. As for what's in the best interests of the NASL, this ain't it.

    Your move, Crazy Bill... :whistling:
     
  12. mng146

    mng146 Member

    Jul 19, 2011
    Rochester, NY
    #12 mng146, Aug 25, 2015
    Last edited: Aug 25, 2015
    Copied this link from the Peterson pro/rel fantasy thread:

    http://newsok.com/article/5441837

    There's mention in that article of a possible move involved with the purchase. That makes a bit more sense, although I'm still taking all of this with a grain of salt.
     
  13. Kolyn

    Kolyn Member

    May 15, 2012
    Waterford, Ireland
    Club:
    Fulham FC
    Just as a matter of interest, does anyone know what OKC would have paid for their franchise? Compared to the asking price now?

    Even though OKCFC NASL has no physical assets, the rights to a franchise may still be in play so Rayo Vallecano buying those rights would be cheaper than buying a new franchise. They could be buying for a new location?
     
  14. SoccerPrime

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    All of them
    Apr 14, 2003
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    What an original idea. I believe it's been mentioned several times in this thread. So yes it's possible.
     
  15. Kolyn

    Kolyn Member

    May 15, 2012
    Waterford, Ireland
    Club:
    Fulham FC
    No need for the smartarse reply. The last line was the same as what you'd posted earlier, it just followed my train of thought as I was writing.

    My question was in relation to what financial benefit they'd gain from this for a new location rather than buying Atlanta or Carolina or a new franchise.
     
  16. SoccerPrime

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    All of them
    Apr 14, 2003
    Club:
    Real Salt Lake
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    My smartass reply is very valid. It's been mentioned and discussed already in this thread and others. You show your own laziness and lack of respect to other posters by casually mentioning the same exact topic again.

    As for financial considerations, my guess is that Atlanta or Railhawks might have more value due to their age and other assets attached to the brand. Therefore a essentially unconnected NASL club with no assets might be a cheaper option.
     
  17. mikehurst21

    mikehurst21 Member

    Oklahoma City Energy FC
    United States
    Nov 6, 2013
    Moore Oklahoma
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    --other--
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    United States
  18. Bluesfan

    Bluesfan Member+

    DC United
    Aug 12, 2000
    Tampa
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    DC United
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    Scotland
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  19. mikehurst21

    mikehurst21 Member

    Oklahoma City Energy FC
    United States
    Nov 6, 2013
    Moore Oklahoma
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Read the article I linked and it will make sense
     
  20. Bluesfan

    Bluesfan Member+

    DC United
    Aug 12, 2000
    Tampa
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    DC United
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    Scotland
    I did 'read' it. I guess I should be less coy. That 'article' is full of such horse Shit that a poor translation can't hide it.

    Once again. There is nothing to move. Period. End of story.
     
  21. FulhamATX

    FulhamATX New Member

    Jun 7, 2012
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  22. Jossed

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  23. USRufnex

    USRufnex Red Card

    Tulsa Athletic / Sheffield United
    United States
    Jul 15, 2000
    Tulsa, OK
    Club:
    --other--
    Not surprising at all... then there's this... http://www.nasl.com/oklahoma
     
  24. USRufnex

    USRufnex Red Card

    Tulsa Athletic / Sheffield United
    United States
    Jul 15, 2000
    Tulsa, OK
    Club:
    --other--

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