Major League Soccer

EQS-News: STAIDIUM U.S. to demonstrate its KI-powered Streaming-Technology at a MLS NEXT PRO match

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

The MLS NEXT PRO regular season match will be streamed live by STAIDIUM U.S.’ fully automated and AI-based camera system as part of the MLS Innovation Lab program.

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  • The MLS NEXT PRO regular season match will be streamed live by STAIDIUM U.S.’ fully automated and AI-based camera system as part of the MLS Innovation Lab program.
  • DALLAS (March 28, 2024) – STAIDIUM U.S., a leader in using artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver automated sports streaming, has announced that it will stream the regular season match Orlando City B vs. Inter Miami II of MLS NEXT PRO.
  • The match will be hosted at the 2024 Generation adidas Cup, the premier international youth soccer tournament hosted by Major League Soccer and MLS NEXT.
  • As part of the recently-launched MLS Innovation Lab , MLS NEXT Pro will partner with STAIDIUM U.S. to trial their AI-powered and 5G-enabled camera to offer live streams and automated broadcast productions of season matches.

Formidium Announces Sponsorship of Major League Soccer Club Chicago Fire FC

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

CHICAGO, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago based Formidium, a leading global fintech-backed fund administration firm, is thrilled to announce its corporate sponsorship of Chicago Fire FC, starting with the current 2024 season.

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  • CHICAGO, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicago based Formidium, a leading global fintech-backed fund administration firm, is thrilled to announce its corporate sponsorship of Chicago Fire FC, starting with the current 2024 season.
  • The firm’s local favorite, the Chicago Fire, are a part of Major League Soccer (MLS), the fastest growing professional sports league in North America.
  • Formidium is one of the fastest growing investment fund administrator and technology solutions provider globally just like the sport of soccer.
  • “Chicago Fire FC is excited to welcome Formidium as a Club partner,” said Chicago Fire FC Senior Vice President, Corporate Partnerships Goyo Perez.

Jim Curtin Named National Sports Ambassador for L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence)

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Jim Curtin, one of the best known and most successful coaches in Major League Soccer (MLS), has been named “National Sports Ambassador” for L.E.A.D.

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  • Jim Curtin, one of the best known and most successful coaches in Major League Soccer (MLS), has been named “National Sports Ambassador” for L.E.A.D.
  • “Jim’s track record speaks for itself as both a leader and role model,” said Nick DeMauro, CEO of L.E.A.D.
  • “His ability to both work with children and his respect for law enforcement make him the perfect person to lend support to our program,” added Mr. DeMauro.
  • provides services “On The Street” and “In The Classroom” as it brings law enforcement and communities closer together.

Sporting Kansas City Kicks Off Season With Evolv Technology

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leading security technology company pioneering AI-based screening to create safer experiences, today announced its partnership with Sporting Kansas City.

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  • Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leading security technology company pioneering AI-based screening to create safer experiences, today announced its partnership with Sporting Kansas City.
  • The Major League Soccer team is using Evolv Express ® for weapons detection at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.
  • Sporting KC has Express systems screening all fans entering Children’s Mercy Park, which welcomes more than 20,000 fans for soccer games.
  • In addition to Evolv’s MLS presence, a number of hospitals in the Kansas City area have successfully partnered with Evolv for weapons detection.

TeamSnap Unveils New World-Class Training Content To Empower Coaches and Parents

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

CHICAGO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TeamSnap today announced the launch of its new world-class training content, following the strategic acquisition of MOJO Sports in 2023. Developed in partnership with prestigious partners such as MLS, MLB, and FC Barcelona, this cutting-edge resource is now seamlessly integrated into the TeamSnap app. TeamSnap's training content provides youth sports coaches and parents with access to how-to videos and skill explainers, plus premium practice plans, 1-on-1 and team drills, and more.

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  • TeamSnap's training content provides youth sports coaches and parents with access to how-to videos and skill explainers, plus premium practice plans, 1-on-1 and team drills, and more.
  • "TeamSnap's new training content was developed in collaboration with the greatest sporting bodies in the world.
  • We are setting a new standard in youth sports by providing it to the millions of coaches and parents who already use the TeamSnap app," said Peter Frintzilas, CEO of TeamSnap.
  • "This content provided by TeamSnap will not only support youth coaches, but also parents as they navigate their child's growth on and off the field.

Kilmer Sports Ventures Appoints Ivan Gazidis as President

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

TORONTO, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Kilmer Sports Ventures announced the appointment of Ivan Gazidis as President, effective immediately.

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  • TORONTO, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Kilmer Sports Ventures announced the appointment of Ivan Gazidis as President, effective immediately.
  • Kilmer Sports Ventures is a new division of the Kilmer Group and will focus on investment opportunities in the world of sport and entertainment.
  • Gazidis joins Kilmer Sports Ventures after thirty years as a business executive and leader in the world of football and sports.
  • "I am delighted to join Kilmer Sports Ventures and look forward to building this new organization with Larry Tanenbaum,” said Ivan Gazidis.

Brera Holdings Signs All-Star Advisory Board to Lead Soccer World’s First Nasdaq-Listed Multi-Club Ownership Model

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

DUBLIN, Ireland and MILAN, Italy, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brera Holdings PLC (“Brera Holdings”, “Brera” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BREA) is pleased to announce the formation of a top-tier Advisory Board to lead the world’s first publicly-traded multi-club ownership (“MCO”) company in global football (American soccer).

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  • DUBLIN, Ireland and MILAN, Italy, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brera Holdings PLC (“Brera Holdings”, “Brera” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BREA) is pleased to announce the formation of a top-tier Advisory Board to lead the world’s first publicly-traded multi-club ownership (“MCO”) company in global football (American soccer).
  • Rothenberg was president of U.S. Soccer , the governing body of American soccer during the 1990s and oversaw both the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States and the establishment of Major League Soccer (“MLS”) in 1996.
  • Geller has been a member of the board of directors for numerous Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange listed companies.
  • “Landing an all-star team to join our Advisory Board is a resounding stamp of approval for Brera’s business model.

SweetWater Brewing Teams Up With Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United FC as Official Craft Beer Partner

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SweetWater Brewing Company (“SweetWater Brewing” or “SweetWater”), Atlanta’s premier craft brewer and a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. ("Tilray" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), announced today that it is now an official craft beer partner of Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United .

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SweetWater Brewing Company (“SweetWater Brewing” or “SweetWater”), Atlanta’s premier craft brewer and a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. ("Tilray" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), announced today that it is now an official craft beer partner of Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United .
  • In the same way SweetWater helped establish craft brewing in Atlanta, Atlanta United has established our city as an epicenter of soccer in the United States.
  • “We’re thrilled to partner with a proud Atlanta company like SweetWater,” said Garth Lagerwey, President and CEO of Atlanta United.
  • To find more information about Atlanta United watch parties at SweetWater’s taproom and other events, please visit SweetWater’s website .

Evolv Technology and Footprint Center Announce Partnership

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leading security technology company pioneering AI-based weapons detection to create safer experiences, today announced a partnership with Footprint Center to use its state-of-the-art Evolv Express ® screening solution.

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  • Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leading security technology company pioneering AI-based weapons detection to create safer experiences, today announced a partnership with Footprint Center to use its state-of-the-art Evolv Express ® screening solution.
  • “We are excited to partner with Footprint Center to achieve a more sophisticated security posture and elevated fan experience,” said John Baier, Evolv’s vice president of sports.
  • Footprint Center, home of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, is one of the first NBA arenas to use Evolv Technology, integrated during the start of the 2023-24 season.
  • Footprint Center joins a growing roster of facilities and sports teams using Evolv Technology for weapons detection .

Brightcove to Power MotoAmerica’s First Global Livestream of the Daytona 200

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

As the official streaming provider for MotoAmerica, Brightcove will power the live and video-on-demand (VOD) capabilities of the MotoAmerica Live+ streaming service, which will exclusively broadcast the upcoming 82nd running of the Daytona 200 (March 7-9, 2024).

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  • As the official streaming provider for MotoAmerica, Brightcove will power the live and video-on-demand (VOD) capabilities of the MotoAmerica Live+ streaming service, which will exclusively broadcast the upcoming 82nd running of the Daytona 200 (March 7-9, 2024).
  • “Delivering quality live and on-demand streaming experiences is essential for today’s sports and entertainment organizations to reach and engage their audiences effectively,” said Marc DeBevoise, CEO of Brightcove.
  • “In response, we decided to collaborate with Brightcove to offer our fans the upgraded experience they have been asking for.
  • Partnering with Brightcove ensures that both current and new fans of MotoAmerica can enjoy the best viewing experience possible.