True to our community-centered vision, the team driving the OKC for Soccer initiative has long, deep ties to Oklahoma City. 

The majority owner is Echo Soccer, a strategic investment company founded by CEO Christian Kanady. An Oklahoma native a firm believer in giving back, Kanady is an active philanthropist, forging long-term partnerships with nonprofits involved in community development, education, social services, youth athletics, and music and arts. 

Other key investors include NBA superstar Russell Westbrook, who forged a unique bond with OKC while starring for the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2008-2019; and the Chickasaw Nation, one of the most prominent Native American tribes in America. Additional investors include local leaders Tim McLaughlin and Donna Bartley.

The front office is led by longtime international sports executive and minority owner Court Jeske. Born and raised in Oklahoma, Jeske has spent more than two decades in American professional soccer, including leading roles with Major League Soccer, the United Soccer League, and Nashville SC, where he served as the founding CEO and minority owner. At OKC for Soccer, he is supported by a roster of accomplished soccer industry veterans across commercial development, operations, marketing, communications, and fan engagement. 

In addition, OKC for Soccer has established two advisory groups to give the community a key voice in shaping the development of the club. 

• The OKC for Soccer Committee, founded in 2024, is a body of prominent local civic, business, and cultural leaders. See the current committee members.
• The OKC for Soccer Community Council, founded in 2025, acts as the liaison between the club and the fans, ensuring the people who support the team through thick and thin are heard, engaged, and included.