Jozy Altidore has expanded his growing portfolio in sports ownership, joining an investment group that includes nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook as part of the cap table for a new United Soccer League project in Oklahoma City by 2028, anchored by a purpose-built stadium within a proposed $1 billion downtown entertainment district.
The ownership move is another step in Altidore’s transition from Toronto FC hero and decorated international striker to investor and ambassador for the sport’s growth in North America. Sources connected to the project describe Altidore as both a financial stakeholder and a strategic voice, expected to contribute his expertise in player development, club culture, and community engagement as the organization builds toward its USL debut.
The Oklahoma City ownership group has positioned the club as a cornerstone of a broader mixed-use development that will combine sports, retail, and residential infrastructure. Plans for the stadium emphasize flexibility and year-round activation, with the venue designed to host concerts, community events, and international matches alongside league fixtures. Westbrook — a former Thunder star in the Kevin Durant era — has helped elevate the project’s visibility locally, while Altidore’s global soccer profile brings major credibility to the project.
Altidore’s participation matches a trend of former players investing in lower-division and expansion clubs across North America, where growth potential, franchise stability, and infrastructure investment continue to attract athletes from other sports. Oklahoma City is seen as a strategic market due to population growth, youth participation rates, and the absence of a top-tier pro soccer presence.
Altidore teamed up with former Toronto Raptors stars Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady to buy a minority stake in the NFL’s Buffalo Bills.
His experience across Major League Soccer and European competitions positions him to help shape recruitment pathways, attract international partnerships, and elevate the club’s profile ahead of the planned launch. As construction timelines and branding decisions progress, the combination of high-profile investors and significant infrastructure backing suggests the project could become one of the USL’s most ambitious expansion efforts of the decade.