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FANATICS AND BINHO BOARD ANNOUNCE MLS SUBLICENSE DEAL

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Fanatics, Inc. and Binho Board ( http://binhoboard.com ) have come together to announce a Major League Soccer sublicense deal that will bring the popular finger-flicking portable soccer style game to MLS fans!

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Fanatics, Inc. and Binho Board ( http://binhoboard.com ) have come together to announce a Major League Soccer sublicense deal that will bring the popular finger-flicking portable soccer style game to MLS fans!
  • Created back in 2018 by former College athlete Nick Witherill in his backyard, the Binho Board has quickly become the go-to tabletop competition game around the world working with some of the biggest soccer/football clubs including Liverpool FC, Arsenal FC and now teams here in America.
  • In a statement on the new partnership, Witherill commented, "I'm super excited to be partnered with the MLS and be able to bring each team's brand to life through our boards and products.
  • The new Fanatics / Soccer United Marketing LLC collection is available now at: https://binhoboard.com/collections/mls-collection
    For further information / media inquires: Zack Teperman - ZTPR - [email protected]

COURT DISMISSES "MERITLESS" PRIVATELY-BROUGHT TAX CASE AGAINST SPORTS TEAM OWNER JASON LEVIEN

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Saturday, October 14, 2023
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 WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The D.C. Superior Court dismissed the privately-brought tax case against D.C. United owner Jason Levien. The case was brought by a former D.C. United employee, Christopher Deubert, now Senior Counsel in the Labor Relations practice at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, who represented himself in the matter. The Court sided with the D.C. Attorney General ("OAG") who investigated Deubert's accusations, found them "meritless," and concluded that Mr. Levien owed no taxes. A link to the decision can be found here.

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  • The Court sided with the D.C. Attorney General ("OAG") who investigated Deubert's accusations, found them "meritless," and concluded that Mr. Levien owed no taxes.
  • Deubert filed a D.C. False Claims Act ("FCA") case against the owner of his former employer after he and D.C. United parted ways in 2021.
  • "This case wasted more than two years of the District Government's time," said CEO and Co-Chairman of D.C. United, Jason Levien.
  • I am grateful for today's court ruling dismissing this matter, and I know the District is as well."

Birmingham City appoint Wayne Rooney as Club's new Manager

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Birmingham City Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Wayne Rooney as Manager, agreeing terms on a three-and-a-half year contract.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Birmingham City Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Wayne Rooney as Manager, agreeing terms on a three-and-a-half year contract.
  • Birmingham City Co-Owner and Chairman of the Board, Tom Wagner said: "Wayne is a born winner.
  • Rooney commented: "I am absolutely delighted to be joining Birmingham City Football Club at such an exciting time.
  • He concluded: "I've played at St. Andrew's and Birmingham City fans were always loud and passionate about their team.

Former D.C. United Head Athletic Trainer Response Statement: Reade Whitney says he was "photobombing" a staff photo with the Circle Game, not making a racist sign

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reade Whitney, former D.C. United Head Athletic Trainer, is now responding to D.C. United's public and immediate termination of his employment on July 21, 2023, for supposedly making a "discriminatory hand gesture" in a staff photo and engaging in "acts" of "racism, homophobia, misogyny, or discrimination of any kind." Whitney flatly denies those accusations. Whitney says he was only "photobombing" the staff photo with the Circle Game hand gesture.

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  • Whitney says he was only "photobombing" the staff photo with the Circle Game hand gesture.
  • Whitney explains, "I made an upside down 'OK' below my waist to jokingly photobomb a staff photo with the Circle Game hand gesture.
  • The Circle Game is a friendly game that I and others at D.C. United (and other teams) sometimes play.
  • - Reade Whitney

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER, ADIDAS, AND MARVEL TEAM UP TO LAUNCH CO-BRANDED MERCHANDISE

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Soccer (MLS), adidas, and Marvel announced today that legendary Marvel Super Heroes will be featured on MLS merchandise as part of a three-part collaboration dropping today and throughout the summer on MLSstore.com.

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  • NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Soccer (MLS), adidas, and Marvel announced today that legendary Marvel Super Heroes will be featured on MLS merchandise as part of a three-part collaboration dropping today and throughout the summer on MLSstore.com .
  • "Major League Soccer and adidas' Marvel collaboration captures the unique spirit, confident attitude, and diverse environment that embodies the sport of soccer," said Rachel Hoagland, MLS SVP of Consumer Products.
  • "The League continues to reimagine our product offerings so fans can celebrate the teams and players they love in new ways.
  • These Marvel-inspired collections will be available at MLSstore.com , select MLS retail locations and onsite at League retail locations in the D.C. metro-area.

D.C. United and Global Soccer Development Join Forces

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Soccer Development announced they have partnered with D.C. United to expand opportunities for talented American youth soccer players via immersion in different professional soccer environments.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Soccer Development announced they have partnered with D.C. United to expand opportunities for talented American youth soccer players via immersion in different professional soccer environments.
  • "The Global Soccer Development team led by Eddie Loewen deliver the highest quality programming for youth who are committed to developing as soccer players, " said Jason Levien Co-Chairman and CEO of D.C. United.
  • In partnership with D.C. United, Global Soccer Development will run four identification sessions at Segra Fields on March 6th and March 10th of 2023.
  • "Global Soccer Development is excited and honored to partner with D.C. United – one of MLS's most successful franchises to date and known for developing homegrown players.

BETFRED SPORTSBOOK AND LOUDOUN UNITED FC PARTNER FOR VIRGINIA SPORTS BETTING LAUNCH

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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LEESBURG, Va., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Betfred and Loudoun United FC announced today a multi-year partnership to make Betfred the team's official sports betting partner.

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  • LEESBURG, Va., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Betfred and Loudoun United FC announced today a multi-year partnership to make Betfred the team's official sports betting partner.
  • Betfred to launch in Virginia and become the official sports betting partner of Loudoun United FC.
  • "The club has built a solid foundation over the last four years, and we look forward to a long partnership to build the Loudoun United fanbase and Betfred Sportsbook in Virginia over the coming years."
  • Loudoun United FC (LUFC) is the highest-level professional soccer franchise in Loudoun County, Virginia.

D.C. United Announce First-of-its-Kind Partnership with Leading Blockchain XDC Network to Create One of the Most Engaging Fan Experiences in Professional Sports

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- D.C. United today announced a three-year partnership with blockchain technology provider, XDC Network.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- D.C. United today announced a three-year partnership with blockchain technology provider, XDC Network.
  • The partnership is the first-of-its-kind between a professional sports team in the United States and a blockchain network.
  • The new partnership is set to deliver one of the most rewarding fan experiences for a professional sports team to date.
  • The role of the XDC Foundation is to encourage development on the XDC Network, hire competent third parties to assess, evaluate, and enhance network infrastructure, ensure transparency of the XDC Network, and increase public awareness of the XDC Network.

Audi Field Announces Shift4 as the Venue’s Official Payment Solutions Partner

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220216005164/en/
    As the Official Payment Solutions Partner of Audi Field and D.C. United, Shift4 will power all commerce transactions at the venue, from mobile food and beverage ordering, point of sale, concessions, retail, and more with a single unified platform.
  • Shift4 will seamlessly integrate their end-to-end ecosystem with the venues third-party partners, including Fanatics for their Audi Field Club Shop.
  • The partnership, which will be introduced prior to D.C. Uniteds season opener at Audi Field on February 26, also leverages VenueNexts industry-leading payment technology and promotion integrations to provide a streamlined matchday experience for attendees.
  • By implementing our entire suite of solutions, were able to meet both the fans' and the venues' needs without the complexity and expense of multiple solutions providers.

Audi of America and Major League Soccer celebrate the 2020 season and reignite commitment to youth development in North America

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
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The Audi-produced commercial tells an evolution story of an MLS player's career and the invaluable impact of the "Audi Goals Drive Progress" program.

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  • The Audi-produced commercial tells an evolution story of an MLS player's career and the invaluable impact of the "Audi Goals Drive Progress" program.
  • Shot on location at Washington, D.C.'s Audi Field home of D.C. Unitedthe spot features four rising stars from D.C. United's U-12 and U-18 Academy teams.
  • Audi and MLS' national television spot was a collaborative effort between Audi's in-house creative team KreativWerk and the League.
  • "Audi is authentically helping to advance the game across North America at the grassroots level by positively impacting the next generationof soccer players through the 'Audi Goals Drive Progress' program."