OKC Energy FC News Release -- www.energyfc.com
Thursday, March 20, 2014
OKLAHOMA CITY – OKC Energy FC has announced the addition of Kickapoo Casino as a founding partner. In a statement, Kickapoo Casino said, “The Kickapoo Casino, an Enterprise of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, is excited to announce the expansion of our existing partnership with Prodigal LLC and their staff to bring Energy FC and professional soccer to the Oklahoma City community. Kickapoo Casino is honored to be a founding partner of Energy FC and excited to partner with an organization with a bright future.”
"The Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma takes great pride in growing Kickapoo Casino in a manner that highlights the surrounding organizations, communities, and cities of the Tribe," said Chairman of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Gilbert Salazar. “The casino felt partnering with a highly respected and professional organization like Prodigal Sports was a great fit to expand the awareness of Kickapoo Casino for its locations in Harrah and Shawnee.”
Energy FC General Manager Jason Hawkins is excited to work with Kickapoo moving forward as the partners bring professional soccer to Oklahoma City.
“We thank Kickapoo Casino for joining us as a founding partner,” Hawkins said. “Our journey is going to be exciting as we bring professional soccer to Oklahoma City. We look forward to working with Kickapoo Casino as they grow with us in our journey.”
Kickapoo Casino and Prodigal LLC have had an existing partnership through the Oklahoma City Barons since 2010.
“Kickapoo Casino’s commitment and approach to growth has made this partnership a perfect fit,” said General Manager of Kickapoo Casino Harrah & Shawnee Che Downs. “We are proud to be a founding partner of this great organization as well as a contributor in the Oklahoma City community.”
Season tickets for OKC Energy FC are available by calling the Energy FC office at 405-235-KICK (5425).