Football League First Division

US Youth Soccer and Evolve1 Celebrate Remarkable Success in Helping Youth Players Strengthen their Mental Game

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

ANAHEIM, Calif., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evolve1, the leading provider of mental training in youth sports, is excited to announce the continuation of its partnership with US Youth Soccer and the National League.

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  • ANAHEIM, Calif., Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evolve1, the leading provider of mental training in youth sports, is excited to announce the continuation of its partnership with US Youth Soccer and the National League.
  • This ongoing collaboration underscores Evolve1’s commitment to empowering youth athletes with enhanced focus and mental resilience alongside their physical training and competition.
  • During US Youth Soccer events, a remarkable 98% of athletes surveyed emphasized the importance of enhancing mental skills, with 92% expressing interest in mental training delivered through a team-based mobile app.
  • “The success of our partnership with Evolve1 last year has been remarkable,” said Simon Collins, Commissioner of the US Youth Soccer National League.

Bay FC Announces Historic Sponsorship with Sutter Health as First Founding Partner, Front-of-Kit Partner and Official Medical Provider

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Sutter Health, a leading Northern California-based not-for-profit integrated health system, will be the team’s front-of-kit sponsor and Official Medical Provider through 2028.

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  • Sutter Health, a leading Northern California-based not-for-profit integrated health system, will be the team’s front-of-kit sponsor and Official Medical Provider through 2028.
  • Together, Bay FC and Sutter will invest in community health and wellness programs for young people with an emphasis on young women.
  • Sutter Health will be the Official Medical Provider and provide dedicated resources for player health, including access to specialty care, for the team.
  • Legends, a global premium experiences company, represented Bay FC in sourcing and negotiating the historic partnership with Sutter Health.

Attain Sports and Entertainment and D.C. United Ownership Group Partner to Launch Super League Washington, D.C. Women's Professional Soccer Team

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

MCLEAN, Va., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Attain Sports and Entertainment, led by Founder and CEO Greg Baroni and in partnership with the D.C. United Ownership Group, has announced today that they are starting a new, professional women's soccer team as part of the United Soccer League (USL) Super League. With a player-centric and values-driven focus, the team, currently called Super League Washington, D.C., will be a platform to connect diverse communities and create impact through the power of sports.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Attain Sports and Entertainment, led by Founder and CEO Greg Baroni and in partnership with the D.C. United Ownership Group, has announced today that they are starting a new, professional women's soccer team as part of the United Soccer League (USL) Super League.
  • With a player-centric and values-driven focus, the team, currently called Super League Washington, D.C. , will be a platform to connect diverse communities and create impact through the power of sports.
  • "I am excited to extend our partnership with the D.C. United Ownership Group and add another exciting chapter to the remarkable history of major league sports in the Washington, D.C. area by starting this new Super League team," said, Greg Baroni.
  • Super League Washington, D.C. will begin the process of scouting elite players, coaches, and managers as they bring the team together in the coming months.

AYOZAT TLC to Distribute English National League Play-Off to North America in Partnership with SEGI.TV

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

SEGI.TV (OTC Pink: SEGI) and AYOZAT, both minority-owned networks, have partnered to bring the National League football to the North American market in association with Straight Sports.

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  • SEGI.TV (OTC Pink: SEGI) and AYOZAT, both minority-owned networks, have partnered to bring the National League football to the North American market in association with Straight Sports.
  • AYOZAT TLC was chosen due to its efficiency in live sports with over 14,000 live sports events every year.
  • Founded in 1979 and consisting of 24 teams, the Vanarama National League is the fifth highest league in the overall English football system.
  • Recently, the National League has gained worldwide popularity and attracted global headlines due in part to one of the teams being owned by Hollywood actors.

Stagwell's (STGW) National Research Group Releases 'Exploring Indonesia,' Second Edition of its 'Capstone Series' on Emerging Markets

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

NEW YORK and JAKARTA, Indonesia, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Research Group (NRG), a global insights leader at the intersection of technology, content and culture, today released "Exploring Indonesia," the second research installment of its "Capstone Series," a first-of-its-kind exploration into the culture, content and technology driving leading-edge global growth markets. Conducted with Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) Global Affiliate Network partner Coconuts Media, a leading alternative media company representing Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, the study examines the consumer behaviors, tech adoption, content preferences and other attitudes that are shaping Indonesia.

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  • Indonesia's mobile-first practices and appetite for global content provide a wide platform for entering the market.
  • Sports fandom goes "all out": Indonesians express excitement and support for their favorite teams on TV and social media in sheer numbers.
  • Instagram is the most frequently used social media app, while TikTok is quickly outpacing Twitter – 61% use TikTok multiple times a day vs. Twitter (55%).
  • Seventy-nine percent use TikTok to view entertaining content, while 72% of Twitter users visit to keep up with news.

BOOKING.COM HITS A HOME RUN AS THE OFFICIAL ONLINE TRAVEL PARTNER OF MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

NEW YORK, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Booking.com is pleased to announce it has signed on as the Official Online Travel Partner of Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States. With Booking.com's mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, the goal of this strategic partnership with MLB is to simplify the way Americans plan their unique baseball-inspired travels across the U.S. As part of this long-term partnership, Booking.com is now the presenting sponsor of the American and National League Division Series, too.

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  • Digital travel leader inks deal with MLB, making it easier for everyone to book Baseball-inspired trips across the U.S.
    NEW YORK, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Booking.com is pleased to announce it has signed on as the Official Online Travel Partner of Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States.
  • These icons will direct fans to search and book properties near Major League stadiums.
  • "With over 2,000 games across the country every summer, our fans love traveling to experience the incredible Major League atmosphere at our beautiful ballparks.
  • Those polled included 130 ages 18-24, 178 ages 25-34, 180 ages 35-44, 180 ages 45-54, 161 ages 55-64, and 174 ages 65+.

National League on TV: pleasing results so far and look ahead to the 2022/2023 playoffs

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

In addition, 18 live games and all the highlights were shown on Blick TV, which also reached millions of viewers.

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  • In addition, 18 live games and all the highlights were shown on Blick TV, which also reached millions of viewers.
  • The upcoming playoffs, which will start on March 7, 2023, with the first two pre-playoff games, will also be widely shown on TV.
  • Compared to the previous broadcasting approach, more partners with a greater presence on free TV are now involved in broadcasting live games and highlights of the National League.
  • On TV24 alone, the National League programs reached a total of 1.4 million[2] viewers and 7.5 million[3] contacts.

MySports launches innovative app for ice hockey fans

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Sunday, December 18, 2022

With the MySports app, hockey fans throughout Switzerland will now have access to all MySports broadcasts and live games, as well as a number of statistics and match highlights.

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  • With the MySports app, hockey fans throughout Switzerland will now have access to all MySports broadcasts and live games, as well as a number of statistics and match highlights.
  • The MySports app is available for download on all the popular platforms.
  • Following the successful start of the current ice hockey season with the new Free TV partners, MySports is now taking the next step by launching the MySports app.
  • Through the MySports app, we’re now also bringing an innovative digital presentation to the top Swiss ice hockey league and its clubs and players.

Rotman collection of local memorabilia being sold by Central Mass Auctions

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

WORCESTER, Mass., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Rotman collection of Worcester, Central Massachusetts and New England memorabilia is currently being sold in an online auction by Central Mass Auctions.

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  • WORCESTER, Mass., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Rotman collection of Worcester, Central Massachusetts and New England memorabilia is currently being sold in an online auction by Central Mass Auctions.
  • It is one of the largest local Worcester area memorabilia collections in private hands.
  • Rotman's Furniture is closing after 60 years in business, and the family decided to sell their collection of local memorabilia that they have purchased over several decades.
  • "Rotman's Furniture has been an important part of the Worcester community and I am pleased that Central Mass Auctions will be handling the sale of this wonderful collection," auctioneer Wayne Tuiskula said.

Trevino and Arenado Named Rawlings Platinum Glove Award™ Winners

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., announced the winners of the Rawlings Platinum Glove™ and Team Defense Awards for the 2022 season. New York Yankees' catcher, Jose Trevino, and St. Louis Cardinals' third baseman, Nolan Arenado, each won a Rawlings Platinum Glove Award, presented by the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR). Both athletes were on hand for the reveal last Fri., Nov. 11, at the 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Ceremony held at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Their respective teams, the New York Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals, were named as this year's recipients of the Rawlings Team Defense Award.

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  • New York Yankees' catcher, Jose Trevino, and St. Louis Cardinals' third baseman, Nolan Arenado, each won a Rawlings Platinum Glove Award, presented by the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR).
  • This marks the first Rawlings Platinum Glove Award for Trevino and sixth consecutive Rawlings Platinum Glove Award for Arenado.
  • The Rawlings Platinum Glove Award winners are determined by combining votes based on an adjusted SABR Defensive Index (SDI) for each of the ten Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners in each league and from baseball fan votes worldwide.
  • Voting for the Rawlings Platinum Glove Award began at the conclusion of the '2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Announcement Show' that aired on ESPN's 'Baseball Tonight' on Nov. 1 and ended on Nov. 9.