A 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena is being pitched to be part of a MAPS 4 ballot, with backers including the owners of the Energy FC.

The proposal was submitted Thursday to Mayor David Holt and suggests the stadium would be built in the downtown area with an estimated cost of $65 million to $80 million for construction and $6 million to $12 million for site acquisition.

The group also proposes the city work with Fields and Futures — a nonprofit founded by OKC Energy FC Partner Tim McLaughlin, which is dedicated to keeping youth in school by refurbishing athletic programs and facilities in Oklahoma City public schools — to add up to 10 soccer fields to Wheeler Park to be used for tournaments that attract visitors to our region, youth development, league play, and engagement events between professional athletes and the community.

“I’ve witnessed soccer fields transform communities by inspiring young athletes and bringing neighbors together over a common interest,” McLaughlin said. “MAPS 4 is Oklahoma City’s chance to do this on a major scale.”