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NWSL Preseason Match to Be Streamed Live From Coachella Valley Invitational on Women’s Sports Network

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, announced today that the Women’s Sports Network will be the exclusive live broadcast partner for the NWSL match between San Diego Wave FC and Portland Thorns FC at the 2024 Coachella Valley Invitational at Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif.

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  • AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, announced today that the Women’s Sports Network will be the exclusive live broadcast partner for the NWSL match between San Diego Wave FC and Portland Thorns FC at the 2024 Coachella Valley Invitational at Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240221951211/en/
    “We are thrilled to partner with AEG on the Coachella Valley Invitational match between last season’s NWSL Shield-winning San Diego Wave and the 2022 NWSL Champion Portland Thorns,” said Raquel Braun, Chief Business Officer of the Women’s Sports Network.
  • “AEG has built a phenomenal event in the desert, which serves as the perfect backdrop for the Women’s Sports Network’s first, live match featuring NWSL clubs.”
    “Women’s Sports Network is a perfect partner for our first NWSL match ever to be aired live from the Coachella Valley Invitational,” said Kara Korber, Senior Director of Business Development for AEG.
  • Click HERE for Coachella Valley Invitational assets, including Empire Polo Club imagery, CVI logos and team logos.

US Triestina Calcio Announces Transformational Partnership with American Professional Club FC Tulsa

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

US Triestina Calcio 1918 (“Triestina”) and FC Tulsa are pleased to announce the formation of a long-term strategic partnership.

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  • US Triestina Calcio 1918 (“Triestina”) and FC Tulsa are pleased to announce the formation of a long-term strategic partnership.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240118696044/en/
    As part of the partnership, the sporting department of Triestina will actively advise FC Tulsa on scouting and recruitment initiatives.
  • “We are very pleased to establish this partnership with FC Tulsa,” said Ben Rosenzweig, Chairman and President of Triestina.
  • We are excited to partner with Triestina, a historic and ascending club in Italian football,” said Ryan Craft, Co-Owner of FC Tulsa.

aCurios and Orange County Soccer Club Partner to Revolutionize Fan Engagement

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Curios, a leading Web3 platform, and Orange County Soccer Club (OCSC), a trailblazing soccer team playing in the USL Championship, are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership aimed at redefining the landscape of fan engagement and experiences within the sports industry.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Curios , a leading Web3 platform, and Orange County Soccer Club (OCSC), a trailblazing soccer team playing in the USL Championship, are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership aimed at redefining the landscape of fan engagement and experiences within the sports industry.
  • "We are thrilled to embark on this exciting journey with Orange County Soccer Club," said Grant Powell, Founder of Curios.
  • "We are always looking for ways to enhance the connection between our club and our fans," said Dan Rutstein, President of Orange County Soccer Club.
  • The collaboration between Curios and Orange County Soccer Club signifies a bold step into the future of fan engagement, where the digital and physical worlds seamlessly intertwine to create a more dynamic and participatory sports experience.

Cymbiotika Announces Sponsorship of The San Diego Loyal Men's Soccer Team

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

SAN DIEGO, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cymbiotika, a leading health and wellness company committed to creating clean, premium nutritional supplements, is thrilled to announce its official sponsorship of The San Diego Loyal Men's Soccer Team.

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  • SAN DIEGO, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cymbiotika, a leading health and wellness company committed to creating clean, premium nutritional supplements, is thrilled to announce its official sponsorship of The San Diego Loyal Men's Soccer Team.
  • The sponsorship represents a shared vision between Cymbiotika and The San Diego Loyal.
  • "We are excited to embark on this partnership with The San Diego Loyal Men's Soccer Team," said Shahab Elmi, CEO of Cymbiotika.
  • The San Diego Loyal Men's Soccer Team, known for its skilled players and passionate fan base, competes in the prestigious USL Championship.

Carvana Kicks Off Sixth Season of Partnership with Phoenix Rising FC

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Carvana has been Rising’s front-of-kit sponsor since 2018, marking the sixth season the brand has partnered with the Valley-based, two-time Western Conference Champions.

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  • Carvana has been Rising’s front-of-kit sponsor since 2018, marking the sixth season the brand has partnered with the Valley-based, two-time Western Conference Champions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230328005904/en/
    Phoenix Rising FC players showcase the team's Carvana-sponsored kits ahead of the 2023 home opener.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    "Carvana has been a vital partner to Phoenix Rising for the past five seasons," said Rising President Bobby Dulle.
  • In addition to the brand’s kit sponsorship, Carvana’s long-standing partnership with Rising includes a number of collaborative activations across the season.

Former Professional Soccer Player Harry Forrester Announces New Nike Soccer Camps

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After playing in top European soccer leagues for over a decade and the USL Championship league for several years, Harry Forrester officially announced his retirement from professional soccer and expansion into coaching and youth development. The former Rangers and Brentford forward will lead two new Nike Soccer Camps this summer in San Diego and Lake Forest, California, in addition to a returning camp in Laguna Niguel.

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  • The former Rangers and Brentford forward will lead two new Nike Soccer Camps this summer in San Diego and Lake Forest, California, in addition to a returning camp in Laguna Niguel.
  • The former Rangers and Brentford forward will lead two new Nike Soccer Camps this summer in San Diego and Lake Forest, California, in addition to a returning camp in Laguna Niguel.
  • The two new camps will join the popular Nike Soccer Camp with Prospect Soccer Academy - Laguna Niguel.
  • Registration for 2023 Nike Soccer Camps with Prospect Soccer Academy is open.

United Soccer League expands partnership with global sports data leader Opta, adds Pressbox Live

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

LONDON and TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Soccer League and global soccer data leader Stats Perform have agreed to expand and extend their partnership through at least 2028. Under the new agreement, Stats Perform's Opta service will enter a new phase powering the USL's fan-facing platforms, broadcasts and on-field performance tools for its professional divisions.

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  • Stats Perform's Opta service to serve as official data provider for USL Championship, League One and Super League through 2028
    LONDON and TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Soccer League and global soccer data leader Stats Perform have agreed to expand and extend their partnership through at least 2028.
  • The agreement includes the USL Championship, League One, and Super League, the USL's new professional women's league, which will kick off in the summer of 2024.
  • Opta has served as the official soccer data provider for the USL since the start of the 2017 season.
  • Sophisticated new Opta tools such as Pressbox Live will be incorporated into broadcasts across the USL Championship, League One and Super League via commentators and graphics.

United Soccer League expands partnership with global sports data leader Opta, adds Pressbox Live

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 22, 2023

LONDON and TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Soccer League and global soccer data leader Stats Perform have agreed to expand and extend their partnership through at least 2028. Under the new agreement, Stats Perform's Opta service will enter a new phase powering the USL's fan-facing platforms, broadcasts and on-field performance tools for its professional divisions.

Key Points: 
  • Stats Perform's Opta service to serve as official data provider for USL Championship, League One and Super League through 2028
    LONDON and TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Soccer League and global soccer data leader Stats Perform have agreed to expand and extend their partnership through at least 2028.
  • The agreement includes the USL Championship, League One, and Super League, the USL's new professional women's league, which will kick off in the summer of 2024.
  • Opta has served as the official soccer data provider for the USL since the start of the 2017 season.
  • Sophisticated new Opta tools such as Pressbox Live will be incorporated into broadcasts across the USL Championship, League One and Super League via commentators and graphics.

BETFRED SPORTSBOOK LAUNCHES IN VIRGINIA

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Betfred has officially launched online operations in Virginia, its ninth state. The company was previously announced as the official sports betting partner of Loudoun United FC and will be the back-of-jersey sponsor for the home and away kits for the 2023 USL Championship Season.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Betfred has officially launched online operations in Virginia, its ninth state.
  • "We are excited to finally begin online operations in the Commonwealth of Virginia and look forward to activating our partnership with Loudoun United," said Bryan Bennett, COO of Betfred USA Sports.
  • Betfred is known in the UK and US as a sportsbook that strives to deliver the best overall betting experience by creating innovative promotions and putting customers first.
  • The Betfred Sportsbook mobile betting apps can be found on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, or by visiting www.betfredsports.com .

FanCompass Announces Strategic Partnership with United Soccer League

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

MARIN COUNTY, Calif. , Dec. 6, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FanCompass announces a strategic partnership with the United Soccer League (USL), being named as the Preferred Digital Fan Engagement Platform of the league's men's and women's professional and pre-professional properties which include USL Championship (USSF Division II), League One (USSF Division III), League Two (Pre-Professional), W League (Pre-Professional), USL Academy (Pre-Professional), and Super Y League (Youth), totaling more than 200 clubs in its membership.

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  • MARIN COUNTY, Calif., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FanCompass announces a strategic partnership with the United Soccer League (USL), being named as the Preferred Digital Fan Engagement Platform of the league's men's and women's professional and pre-professional properties which include USL Championship (USSF Division II), League One (USSF Division III), League Two (Pre-Professional), W League (Pre-Professional), USL Academy (Pre-Professional), and Super Y League (Youth), totaling more than 200 clubs in its membership.
  • The United Soccer League strives to support its teams in all aspects of its business operations.
  • About the United Soccer League:
    Impacting more than 200 communities, the United Soccer League (USL) is the largest professional soccer organization in North America.
  • That structure includes three professional leagues: USL Championship (men), USL Super League (women), and USL League One (men); three national pre-professional leagues: USL League Two (men), W League (women); and USL Academy; and one national youth league: Super Y League.