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Jozy Altidore Joins USL Team Ownership, Plans 2028 Relaunch

2/20/2026

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Jozy Altidore, the former U.S. soccer star, joined Russell Westbrook in the Oklahoma City United Soccer League (USL) team ownership group.
The group plans a 2028 relaunch tied to a stadium in a $1 billion entertainment district.
The stadium will seat over 10,000 and be partly publicly funded.
Altidore, who retired in 2023, has invested in sports ventures including the Buffalo Bills.
Altidore emphasized community in developing soccer talent.

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Story summary

Jozy Altidore, the former U.S. soccer star, joined Russell Westbrook in the Oklahoma City United Soccer League (USL) team ownership group.
The group plans a 2028 relaunch tied to a stadium in a $1 billion entertainment district.
The stadium will seat over 10,000 and be partly publicly funded.
Altidore, who retired in 2023, has invested in sports ventures including the Buffalo Bills.
Altidore emphasized community in developing soccer talent.