OKC Energy FC vs. San Antonio FC Bob Funk Jr. Co-Owner Tim McLaughlin Co-Owner Saturday, July 28, 2018 // 7:30 p.m. // City Jeff Ewing President Match Preview...... 3 Mindy Lummus The Opponent...... 5 Senior Executive “Igniting Success”...... 7 Vice President for Operations Fan Code of Conduct...... 9 Stadium Information...... 10 Jeff Kretchmar Chants...... 11 Vice President of Sales and Marketing San Antonio FC Roster ...... 14 OKC Energy FC Roster...... 15 Len Cohenour Soccer Operations Staff...... 16 Vice President of Operations Players...... 17 2018 Schedule...... 23 Steve Cooke Head Coach and Technical Director $2 from every ticket sold supports:

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The Greens returned to action for the second 2016, when the team also went 4-0-4. Energy FC of a three-game stretch in an eight-day span. has reached an eight-match streak of earning The match between teams closely matched a point four times previously in franchise history. in the standings was closely played on the The high-water mark for consecutive matches field and ended in a 0-0 draw. The clean with at least one point is nine, set July 5 - sheet for Energy FC goalkeeper Bryan Byars Aug. 29, 2015, when the team went 5-0-4. was his first as a member of Energy FC. Snapped in the 0-0 draw with Fresno was The draw snapped a streak of 11 straight Energy FC’s 11-game streak of scoring at games that Energy FC had scored a goal. least one goal in a match. That streak The good news is the draw extended the matched the second-longest in franchise team’s unbeaten streak to eight straight. history. The last time Energy FC failed to Saturday’s match is the second of two regular- score was a May 9 loss to Phoenix Rising FC. season meetings between San Antonio and The series between San Antonio and OKC has, Oklahoma City. The last match was played in a word, been ... close. Including the 1-1 draw just 24 days ago in San Antonio. After a storm in the last match, Energy FC has played San delayed the start of the match one hour, Antonio FC seven times during the regular the teams got under way and played to a season and has a 1-0-6 record against the 1-1 draw. José Barril scored a highlight-reel club. After a draw in their first meeting during goal in the 68th minute to stake the Greens the 2016 season in OKC, Energy FC came to a 1-0 lead. San Antonio struck just nine through with a road win May 21, 2016 ... the minutes later on a goal by Alex Bruce. The only win in the series. After that, the teams teams traded opportunities in the latter part have played to a draw in each of their next of the match, but the score remained tied 1-1. five meetings. Three of the draws have been Each goalkeeper made their share of fantastic 0-0 affairs, while the other two have been saves during the match. Both Energy FC’s Matt 1-1 matches. The five-match streak of playing Van Oekel and San Antonio FC keeper Matt to a draw ties a franchise mark. Energy FC Cardone made three saves during the match. played Saint Louis FC to a draw in five straight The draw for Energy FC extended their streak of matches during the 2015 and 2016 seasons. Of games with at least one point earned to eight Energy FC’s 38 draws, 11 of them have come (4-0-4). That is the longest streak this season against San Antonio or Saint Louis. That’s 29 for the Greens and is the longest such streak percent of the draws total draws for the club. since an eight-game streak June 18 - July 30, MatchMatch PreviewPreview OKC Energy FC San Antonio FC 6-10-5 7-5-7 SAT., JULY 28, 2018 // 7:30 P.M. ENERGY FC FIELD AT TAFT STADIUM, OKLAHOMA CITY REGULAR SEASON MATCH: #22 HOME MATCH: #14 WATCH LIVE: ESPN+

Speaking of draws, the 0-0 draw in The 0-0 draw against Fresno FC draws Energy FC the last match was the 12th in franchise to a place they’ve not been since a 1-0 loss history. Seven of the 12 0-0 draws have to Orange County SC on March 28: at the .500 come against San Antonio (3), Rio Grande mark at home. The team has earned points in Valley FC (2) or Saint Louis FC (2). five straight matches at Taft Stadium, going 3-0-2 in that stretch. During the last match, Energy FC tied a season high for corner kicks in a game with Energy FC is one of two teams in the league nine. What is interesting is the results of that has not been awarded a penalty kick the matches that the team has had the this season. They join Pittsburgh Riverhouds most corner kicks this season. The Greens as the only club without a penalty attempt. have had three occasions with nine corner Nashville and Pittsburgh have not allowed kicks in a match and three with seven. a penalty attempt this season. Energy FC’s Their record in those contests is 1-4-1. opponent Saturday has been awarded three PKs and allowed two. The Energy FC schedule features five stretches of three games in a seven-day-or-less span. With a season-ending injury to Matt Van Oekel, The team has fared well in most of those Head Coach Steve Cooke signed goalkeeper stretches. The first was not good, as the team Cody Laurendi to a contract. Laurendi is the went 0-3-0 in matches March 24, 28 and 31. franchise leader in most goalkeeping categories Subsequent stretches have seen the team including wins (18) and clean sheets (20). go 2-1-0 in games June 10, 13 and 16, 1-0-2 in The Energy FC roster and technical staff games July 4, 7 and 11. Heading into the final continues to have an international flair, as game of this stretch of matches July 21, 25 and the team is represented by 13 different 28, the team is 0-0-2. The Greens have one countries: , Canada, Jamaica, final three-matches-in-seven-days stretch Aug. 4 - 11, Colombia, , England, Mexico, with matches on the road against Colorado Puerto Rico, Spain, Wales, St. Kitts & Nevis, Springs (8/4), on the road against Tulsa (8/7) Ghana and Nigeria. The representation of and home against SLC (8/11). Nigeria (), Canada (Drew Following Saturday’s home match, Energy FC Beckie) and St. Kitts & Nevis () has just three home matches remaining in the brings the number of countries that have 2018 season, compared to nine matches away had players play for Energy FC to 20. from the friendly confines of Taft Stadium. TheThe OpponentOpponent SAN ANTONIO FC 2018 RECORD: 7-5-7 LOCATION: SAN ANTONIO, TX HOME FIELD: TOYOTA FIELD HEAD COACH: DARREN POWELL

March 17 at Sacramento Republic FC 2-1 (L) SCHEDULE March 24 vs. Saint Louis FC 2-1 (W) March 31 at LA Galaxy II 0-0 (D) April 7 vs Swope Park Rangers 1-1 (D) April 14 vs. Orange County SC 3-0 (L) April 22 at Fresno FC 0-0 (D) April 27 at Las Vegas Lights FC 3-1 (W) May 5 vs. Fresno FC 2-1 (W) May 12 at Rio Grande Valley FC 0-0 (D) May 19 vs. Tulsa Roughnecks FC 1-1 (D) May 26 at Reno 1868 FC 2-1 (L) June 2 vs. 2-1 (W) June 16 vs. Sacramento Republic FC 1-0 (W) June 23 vs. Reno 1868 FC 2-0 (L) June 30 at Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 1-1 (D) July 4 vs. Energy FC 1-1 (D) July 14 at Orange County SC 3-0 (L) July 21 vs. Real Monarchs SLC 4-2 (W) July 25 vs. Colorado Springs Switchback FC 1-0 (W) July 28 at Energy FC 7:30 p.m. August 4 vs. LA Galaxy II 7:30 p.m. August 11 at Seattle Sounders FC 2 9 p.m. August 15 at Portland Timbers 2 9:30 p.m. August 22 at Phoenix Rising FC 9 p.m. August 25 vs. Swope Park Rangers 7:30 p.m. August 29 at Rio Grande Valley FC 7 p.m. September 3 at Real Monarchs SLC 8 p.m. September 8 vs. Phoenix Rising FC 7:30 p.m. September 15 at Tulsa Roughnecks FC 7 p.m. September 19 at Swope Park Rangers 7:30 p.m. September 22 at Saint Louis FC 7:30 p.m. September 29 vs. Seattle Sounders FC 2 7:30 p.m. October 6 vs. Las Vegas Lights FC 7:30 p.m. October 13 vs. Rio Grande Valley FC 7:30 p.m. GET READY

MORE RIVALRIES, MORE THRILLS, MORE STARS, MORE USL WWW.USLSOCCER.COM IGNITING SUCCESS – one field, one coach, – one field, one coach, BALTO Sports Complex at one student at a time Roosevelt Middle School October 2016

community it serves. Rosters are growing. Coaches What started in 2012 are staying. Culture is improving. Students are getting as an effort to rebuild 42 athletic fields for Oklahoma their swagger back. Parents and communities are City Public Schools (OKCPS), in hopes of growing re-engaging. Home games are now the norm instead student participation in sports and getting more of the exception. kids on a better path to graduation, has become Athletics is once again proving to be a powerful something much bigger. From day one, there was a connector and catalyst for positive, sustainable belief that all children deserve a safe place to play change. And perhaps best of all, statistics are and the chance to belong to something bigger than reinforcing the belief if students play, they stay and themselves – where important life lessons can be if they stay, they graduate. Two consecutive years of taught and lifetime friendships can be formed. But OKCPS statistics showed 99% of senior student- without a field, how could they play? athletes graduated versus 81% of their non-athlete Fast forward to 2018 and now it’s easy to see what peers. More students graduating means more young it’s really about. Each new athletic field is bringing a adults better prepared to achieve their post-high renewed sense of hope and pride to the school and school goals, and provide for their future families. Roosevelt Middle School Field Celebration October 2016

And it starts with a safe place to play and a can be a game-changer and life-changer committed, caring coach. It starts with opportunity. for young students. So when you see $2 of each Energy FC ticket donated to Fields & Futures, or you Fields & Futures, working closely with OKCPS Athletics, hear about Energy FC players and coaches working the Wes Welker Foundation, Oklahoma Cleats for Kids, with young teams and players in the community, OKC Police Athletic League, OKC Parks and Recreation, it’s because we want to invest in a future where all Energy FC and others, is working hard to remove children have the opportunity to play and benefit obstacles and provide children the opportunities and from all sports has to offer. resources they deserve.

Energy FC co-owners, Liz and Tim McLaughlin, Thank you for your support! founded Fields & Futures with the belief sports FanFan CodeCode ofof ConductConduct

To our club, it means that you’re a 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 Conduct Actions 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 toward 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’s 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. Visit EnergyFC.com/Code-of-Conduct to read the full code of conduct. TaftTaft StadiumStadium

Inclement Weather Policy Energy FC understands games played outside are subject to changing weather conditions. Energy FC games 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. Post-Match Autographs Following 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. Additional Questions? Find our full list of FAQs at EnergyFC.com/FAQ ChantsChants

O-K-C Energy Oh! Kay! See! Energy! Oh! Kay! See! Energy! Oh! Kay! See! Energy! Oh! Kay! See! Energy!

Oh, When [Quieter] The Greens! Oh, when the Greens TO THE TUNE OF Go marching in. “WHEN THE SAINTS Oh, when the Greens GO MARCHING IN” Go marching in. I want to be in that number When the Greens go marching in. [Louder] (Capo) Oh, when the Greens! (Crowd) Oh, when the Greens! (Capo) Go marching in! (Crowd) Go marching in! (Together) Oh, when the Greens go marching in! I want to be in that number! When the Greens go marching in! ChantsChants

Oklahoma! OOOOk-lahoma, where the wind IN THE 46TH MINUTE comes sweepin’ down the plain, And the wavin’ wheat can sure smell sweet, When the wind comes right behind the rain. OOOOk-lahoma, Ev’ry night my honey lamb and I, Sit alone and talk and watch a hawk Makin’ lazy circles in the sky. We know we belong to the land (yo-ho) And the land we belong to is grand! And when we say Yeeow! Aye-yip-aye-yo-ee-ay! We’re only sayin’ You’re doin’ fine, Oklahoma! Oklahoma O.K.!

Come on City TO THE TUNE OF “YANKEE DOODLE” Come on city, score a goal, it’s really very simple, Put the ball into the net and we’ll go bloody mental! La la la la-lalala La la la la-lala La la la la-lalala And we’ll go bloody mental!

TheThe OpponentOpponent SAN ANTONIO FC 2018 RECORD: 7-5-7 LOCATION: SAN ANTONIO, TX HOME FIELD: TOYOTA FIELD HEAD COACH: DARREN POWELL

NO. PLAYER POS. HT. WT. HOMETOWN

0 Matt Cardone GK 6-3 215 San Antonio, TX 1 Lee Johnston GK 6-3 190 Newberry, FL 2 Darnell King D 5-8 174 Tampa, FL 3 Ryan Felix D 6-3 185 Los Angeles, CA 4 Cyprian Hedrick D 6-0 185 Friendswood, TX 5 Mike Lopez M 5-8 160 Mission, TX 8 Pecka M 5-8 152 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 10 Cesar Elizondo F 5-7 170 Perez Zeledon, Costa Rica 11 Ryan Roushandel M 6-3 185 Atlanta, GA 12 Mike Seth D/F 6-1 174 Pittsburgh, PA 13 Chris Christian D 6-1 174 New York, NY 14 Gianluca Cuomo D/M 6-2 185 Rochester, NY 15 Stephen McCarthy D 6-5 190 Dallas, TX 16 Rafa Castillo M 5-6 143 Pereria, Colombia 17 Kyle Murphy F 6-0 181 Red Hook, NY 18 Ethan Bryant M 5-9 130 San Antonio, TX 20 Greg Cochrane D 5-8 140 Holland, PA 21 Maxi Rodriguez M 5-11 160 San Antonio, TX 22 Charlie Ward M 5-9 146 Redditch, England 23 Jose Escalante M 5-10 165 Tegucigalpa, Honduras 24 Diego Restrepo G 6-0 190 West Palm Beach, FL 27 Connor Presley M 5-11 155 Austin, TX 28 Alex Bruce F 6-2 165 Newcastle, England 33 Sonny Guadarrama M 5-7 143 Austin, TX 91 Omar Gordon M 5-9 170 Montego Bay, Jamaica 99 Ever Guzman F 5-9 165 Moroleon, Mexico RosterRoster OKC ENERGY FC 2018 RECORD: 6-10-5 LOCATION: OKLAHOMA CITY, OK HOME FIELD: TAFT STADIUM MLS AFFILIATE: FC DALLAS HEAD COACH: STEVE COOKE

NO. PLAYER POS. HT. WT. BIRTHPLACE

1 Cody Laurendi GK 6-3 220 Melbourne, FL 2 Richard Dixon D 5-10 175 Hanover, Jamaica 3 Kyle Hyland D 5-7 165 Bay Village, OH 4 Callum Ross D 6-2 180 Newcastle, England 5 Christian Ibeagha D 6-2 190 Port Harcourt, Nigeria 6 D 6-1 180 Regina, Saskatchewan 7 Philip Rasmussen M 6-0 185 Copenhagen, Denmark 8 Juan Pablo Guzmán M 5-9 152 Charlotte, NC 9 F 6-3 201 Davis, CA 10 Miguel González F 5-8 150 Michoacán, Mexico 11 M 5-8 170 Bay City, TX 12 F 6-1 171 Henderson, NV 13 Justin Chávez M 5-10 185 Oklahoma City 14 José Barril M 6-0 180 Madrid, Spain 15 Atiba Harris D 6-3 195 St. Kitts & Nevis 16 Bryan Byars GK 6-2 200 Oklahoma City 17 Jonathan Brown M 5-11 190 Wales 19 Max Gunderson D 5-8 160 Arcata, CA 21 Kalif Alhassan M 5-9 160 Accra, Ghana 23 Shawn McLaws D 5-10 165 Edmond 27 Ryley Kraft M 5-8 150 Roseville, CA 30 Matt Van Oekel GK 6-4 220 Chesapeake, VA 32 Jaime Siaj F 6-2 195 Madrid, Spain 34 Jordan Cano D 6-1 170 Plano, TX 52 F 5-8 170 Accra, Ghana 57 F 5-9 170 Accra, Ghana SoccerSoccer OperationsOperations

HEAD COACH & TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Steve Cooke

Steve Cooke is the second coach in Energy FC history and assumed his role as head coach and technical director in December 2017. Most recently, Cooke served as a coach at several levels with the of MLS. His career with the Rapids began in 2010 when he was named technical director within their development academy. After two years, he added the title of assistant coach with the first team to his duties, which he held until the middle of the 2017 season when he was named interim head coach of the club. Prior to joining the Rapids, the Sheffield, England, native worked as technical director for Neusport Football Club in Las Vegas from 2007-2010 and spent 10 years in Arizona as a director of coaching for Serano Soccer Club and SC Del Sol. Cooke originally moved to the United States in 1996 after six years with Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, then of the English Premier League, as youth team coach and centre of excellence director. A graduate of Carnegie College, England, he owns his UEFA “A” Coaching License, USSF “A” Coaching License and he recently completed his Pro License course. He is one of four coaches in the USL and one of 30 in total that have earned their Pro License from U.S. Soccer. In addition to those elite qualifications, Cooke was part of the first Elite Formation Coaches License course conducted by the French Football Federation in conjunction with .

ASSISTANT COACH, HEAD COACH U23 ASSISTANT COACH GOALKEEPER COACH Jon Pearlman Danny Stone Alexis Vizarelis PlayersPlayers

GOALKEEPERS

1 CODY LAURENDI 16 Bryan Byars 30 Matt Van Oekel MELBOURNE, FL OKLAHOMA CITY CHESAPEAKE, VA DEFENDERS

2 Richard Dixon 3 Kyle Hyland 4 Callum Ross HANOVER, JAMAICA BAY VILLAGE, OH NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND PlayersPlayers

DEFENDERS

5 Christian Ibeagha 6 Drew Beckie 15 Artiba Harris PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN ST. KITTS & NEVIS

19 Max Gunderson 23 Shawn McLaws 34 Jordan Cano ARCATA, CA EDMOND PLANO, TX PlayersPlayers

MIDFIELDERS

7 Philip Rasmussen 8 Juan Pablo Guzman 11 Alex Dixon COPENHAGEN, DENMARK CHARLOTTE, NC BAY CITY, TX

13 14 José Barril 17 Jonathan Brown OKLAHOMA CITY MADRID, SPAIN WALES PlayersPlayers

MIDFIELDERS

21 Kalif Alhassan 27 Ryley Kraft ACCRA, GHANA ROSEVILLE, CA FORWARDS

9 Adam Jahn 10 Miguel González 12 Christian Volesky DAVIS, CA MICHOACÁN, MEXICO HENDERSON, NV PlayersPlayers

FORWARDS

32 Jaime Siaj 52 Ema Twumasi 57 Francis Atuahene MADRID, SPAIN ACCRA, GHANA ACCRA, GHANA

*ALL TIMES ARE CENTRAL

MARCH APRIL SAT 17 7:00 P.M. VS. TUL SAT 7 7:00 P.M. VS. PORT SAT 24 9:00 P.M. @ PHX SAT 14 7:30 P.M. @ SPR WED 28 7:00 P.M. VS. OC SAT 21 7:00 P.M. VS. STL SAT 31 9:00 P.M. @ FRE SAT 28 9:00 P.M. @ RENO

MAY JUNE SAT 5 7:00 P.M. VS. SPR SAT 2 7:30 P.M. VS. RENO WED 9 7:00 P.M. VS. PHX SUN 10 3:30 P.M. @ SEA SAT 19 7:00 P.M. VS. COS WED 13 9:00 P.M. @ POR SAT 26 7:00 P.M. @ TUL SAT 16 7:30 P.M. VS. RGV SAT 23 7:30 P.M. VS. LA JULY AUG. WED 4 7:30 P.M. @ SAN SAT 4 7:00 P.M. @ COS SAT 7 7:30 P.M. VS. COS WED 8 7:30 P.M. @TUL WED 11 7:30 P.M. VS. LAS SAT 11 7:30 P.M. VS. RM SAT 21 10:00 P.M. @ SAC SAT 18 7:30 P.M. @ RGV WED 25 7:30 P.M. VS. FRE SAT 25 7:30 P.M. VS. SEA SAT 28 7:30 P.M. VS. SAN

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SAT 8 9:00 P.M. @ OC WED 3 8:00 P.M. @ RM WED 12 9:30 P.M. @ LA SAT 13 7:30 P.M. @ STL SUN 23 6:00 P.M. VS. SAC SAT 29 10:00 P.M. @ LAS LEGEND HOME GAMES AWAY GAMES COS / Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC RENO / Reno 1868 FC FRE / Fresno FC RGV / Rio Grande Valley FC Toros LA / LA Galaxy II SAC / Sacramento Republic FC LAS / Las Vegas Lights FC STL / Saint Louis FC OC / Orange County FC SAN / San Antonio FC PHX / Phoenix Rising FC SEA / Seattle Sounders FC 2 PORT / Portland Timbers FC 2 SPR / Swope Park Rangers RM / Real Monarchs SLC TUL / Tulsa Roughnecks FC