Soccer

Sarasota Paradise Soccer Team Announces New Players and Dates for 2024 Season

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Sarasota Paradise , a USL League 2 team based in Sarasota, will officially kick off its 2024 season with its first training held on May 6, 2024, followed by its first game against Miami AC on May 19 in Miami, Florida.

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  • Sarasota Paradise , a USL League 2 team based in Sarasota, will officially kick off its 2024 season with its first training held on May 6, 2024, followed by its first game against Miami AC on May 19 in Miami, Florida.
  • “What makes this squad truly unique is that almost all of our players have some sort of personal connection to Sarasota,” said Marcus Walfridson, owner and founder of Sarasota Paradise.
  • For the 2024 season, Sarasota Paradise also welcomed three new coaches, including Mirko Dakovic as head coach; Glodi Konga as assistant coach, who also serves as the head men’s soccer coach at New College in Sarasota; and Mark Macphee as goalkeeper coach.
  • The season will run from May 19 through July 13, with home games played at Sarasota High School’s soccer fields.

U.S. Sports Fan Analytics & Trends Study 2024: The Single Largest Online Catalogue of Sports Marketing and Business Data - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 2, 2024

The consumer survey was conducted online in January 2024 among a representative panel of U.S. consumers age 13 or older.

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  • The consumer survey was conducted online in January 2024 among a representative panel of U.S. consumers age 13 or older.
  • Each respondent reported on their attendance and viewership along with 65 other categories of fandom-related data for Professional, College and Minor League sports during the previous 12 months.
  • The next tab in this workbook features a comprehensive list of all categories measured.
  • The data is also projected to the U.S. population of 282.5 million for persons age 13 or older.

PUMA Studio to open in LA to create products and campaigns for the US market

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 2, 2024

(Photo: Business Wire)

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    The decision to open a creative space in LA is part of PUMA’s strategic priority to win in the United States.
  • “Opening our PUMA Studio in LA is an important strategic move for us, as we seek to elevate our business in the United States,” said Arne Freundt, Chief Executive Officer at PUMA.
  • While the PUMA Studio will open in its new location in early 2025, PUMA already started the recruitment of the talent for its temporary office location in LA.
  • The PUMA Studio will also allow PUMA to be closer to some of its most important ambassadors from the worlds of music and entertainment.

DocGo Becomes Official Partner of New York City Football Club

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 2, 2024

New York City FC and DocGo (Nasdaq: DCGO), a leading global provider of technology-enabled mobile health services, today announced a new partnership, making Ambulnz by DocGo an Official Partner of New York City FC.

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  • New York City FC and DocGo (Nasdaq: DCGO), a leading global provider of technology-enabled mobile health services, today announced a new partnership, making Ambulnz by DocGo an Official Partner of New York City FC.
  • As part of the partnership, Ambulnz will provide event medical services at New York City FC events and community initiatives.
  • Ambulnz's brand will also be featured in-stadium at New York City FC’s Major League Soccer (MLS) home matches throughout the season.
  • “New York City FC is setting the standard of excellence for soccer in our hometown of New York City, and this collaboration further highlights our commitment to providing accessible, high-quality medical care for players and fans alike.”

Bay FC Announces Visa as Founding Partner

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Friday, March 29, 2024

Bay FC , the new women’s professional soccer franchise representing the Bay Area in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), today announced Visa, a world leader in digital payments, as a Founding Partner.

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  • Bay FC , the new women’s professional soccer franchise representing the Bay Area in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), today announced Visa, a world leader in digital payments, as a Founding Partner.
  • Visa is the team’s Official Payment Services Partner, and the Visa logo will be featured on the right sleeve of Bay FC players’ jerseys.
  • Core to the partnership will be direct financial investment in local youth and Bay FC current players, putting an emphasis on financial equity, leadership and education, and improving communities throughout the Bay Area.
  • “Visa continues to be a champion for gender equity, and their approach and investment in Bay FC in this game changing partnership will help our current and future players succeed on and off the pitch for the years ahead,” said Bay FC Chief Executive Officer Brady Stewart.

Ant International and Capital A to Form Strategic Partnership in Digital Payments, Financial Technologies, and Sustainability Promotion

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 29, 2024

Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A said, "We're thrilled to embark on this transformative journey with Ant International.

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  • Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A said, "We're thrilled to embark on this transformative journey with Ant International.
  • AirAsia MOVE and Ant International will also work on joint marketing opportunities and sponsorship opportunities for events such as UEFA EURO 20241.
  • Ant International and Capital A will also work together to promote sustainability initiatives such as advancing global digital inclusion, cultivating digital talent and promotion of sustainable travel programs, as the two companies agreed.
  • “Ant International is dedicated to building a vibrant, sustainable future digital economy with our technology and cross-sector expertise.

Dignity Health Sports Park Becomes Latest Southern California Venue to Use Evolv Technology’s Advanced Guest Screening System

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

The Galaxy’s highly anticipated first match of the season against Inter Miami resulted in Express scanning more than 27,000 fans, marking an MLS regular season attendance record for the venue.

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  • The Galaxy’s highly anticipated first match of the season against Inter Miami resulted in Express scanning more than 27,000 fans, marking an MLS regular season attendance record for the venue.
  • “We are excited to formally announce this strategic new partnership between Dignity Health Sports Park and Evolv,” said Dignity Health Sports Park general manager Katie Pandolfo.
  • “We are committed to providing the best-in-class fan experience at Dignity Health Sports Park and having Evolv Express helps ensure the ingress process is a seamless experience for our guests.
  • “We’re thrilled to work with Dignity Health Sports Park to bring the Evolv experience to another Southern California venue with a very large and highly engaged sports and live entertainment fanbase,” said Jay Muelhoefer, chief commercial officer for Evolv Technology.

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.

Manchester United Announces Global Partnership With Malaysia Airlines

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Manchester United and Malaysia Airlines have announced a multi-year partnership which will see the award-winning airline become the club’s official commercial airline.

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  • Manchester United and Malaysia Airlines have announced a multi-year partnership which will see the award-winning airline become the club’s official commercial airline.
  • The partnership was announced by Malaysia Airlines’ Group Managing Director of Malaysia Aviation Group, Izham Ismail, at a major industry trade fair in Kuala Lumpur.
  • I am pleased to be able to share our partnership with Malaysia Airlines with those fans and introduce them to the best-in-class service they offer.
  • “This collaboration brings together two global icons, Malaysia Airlines and Manchester United, and will create unforgettable experiences for our fans and customers.

LambdaTest and Inflectra Partner to Offer Enhanced Application Lifecycle Management Capabilities

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

LambdaTest , a leading cloud-based unified testing platform, and Inflectra, a global market leader in IT Software Lifecycle Management solutions, announce their strategic partnership to revolutionize the way development teams manage and deliver software projects.

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  • LambdaTest , a leading cloud-based unified testing platform, and Inflectra, a global market leader in IT Software Lifecycle Management solutions, announce their strategic partnership to revolutionize the way development teams manage and deliver software projects.
  • Adam Sandman, CEO of Inflectra , expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration: "We are excited to announce our strategic technology partnership with LambdaTest, a global leader in automated testing.
  • In response to this collaboration, Mayank Bhola, Head of Products and Co-Founder at LambdaTest, shared his insights on the impact of this integration: "This partnership with Inflectra is a significant milestone for us at LambdaTest.
  • The collaboration smooths the transition from project management to testing stages, guaranteeing the delivery of software products of superior quality in reduced timeframes.