Birmingham Legion FC

Birmingham Legion FC announces the extension of a multi-year partnership with Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. through 2029

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. will extend its kit and team sponsorship through 2029.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. will extend its kit and team sponsorship through 2029.
  • To continue to provide quality, refreshing products to all fans, as well as the team for the duration of the partnership.
  • Founded in 2019, Birmingham Legion FC now enters its sixth season of competition in the United Soccer League's Championship division, the league's highest level.
  • Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc., founded in 1902 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the third-largest bottler of Coca-Cola products in the United States.

Birmingham Legion FC and Burr & Forman Partner Together on NIL Education and Initiatives

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Friday, April 28, 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USL Championship League soccer team Birmingham Legion FC entered into an agreement with law firm Burr & Forman to host Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) symposiums for players across their different teams.

Key Points: 
  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USL Championship League soccer team Birmingham Legion FC entered into an agreement with law firm Burr & Forman to host Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) symposiums for players across their different teams.
  • With over 20 locations and 350 attorneys, Burr & Forman will lead symposiums designed to help Legion FC's athletes navigate the legal and financial implications of NIL.
  • The partnership between Birmingham Legion FC and Burr & Forman not only benefits the players of the Legion FC first team but also those of Legion's USL-2, Academy, and the newly launched Legion WFC.
  • These symposiums are an exciting development for Birmingham Legion FC, Burr & Forman, and all the players involved.

Birmingham Legion FC in New Partnership with PJ United

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Birmingham Legion FC announced today the start of a new multi-year sponsorship with national retailer Papa Johns.

Key Points: 
  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Birmingham Legion FC announced today the start of a new multi-year sponsorship with national retailer Papa Johns.
  • PJ United, Inc. (aka Papa Johns Pizza) join an impressive roster of both national and local brands supporting the Legion, Birmingham's only professional sports team.
  • Founded in 2019, Birmingham Legion FC now enters its fifth season of competition in the United Soccer League's Championship division, the league's highest level.
  • "A shared foundation of quality defines this partnership," said Birmingham Legion FC President and GM Jay Heaps.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Parichute Fight Food Insecurity with Professional Soccer Players: First-Ever Help Kick Hunger Challenge Kicks Off on Social Media Ahead of World Cup

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

(Photo: Boys & Girls Clubs of America)

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  • (Photo: Boys & Girls Clubs of America)
    In America, 1 in 6 children experiences food insecurity, and throughout Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide, more than 60% of youth qualify for free or reduced-price school lunches.
  • Boys & Girls Clubs provide young people with meals, safe spaces, mentors and life-enhancing experiences on their journey to a great future.
  • and active supporter of Boys & Girls Clubs is calling on fans nationwide to help make an impact.
  • About Boys & Girls Clubs of America:
    For 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America ( BGCA.org ) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow.

USMNT Goalie Zack Steffen & USL Star Alex Crognale launch Parichute to spark local and global charitable impact

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Donors across the Parichute network will have the opportunity to be rewarded for their impact with exclusive access to Parichute VIP experiences on a subscription basis.

Key Points: 
  • Donors across the Parichute network will have the opportunity to be rewarded for their impact with exclusive access to Parichute VIP experiences on a subscription basis.
  • Alex's experience as a professional athlete and influencer led him and cofounders Zack Steffen and Kyle Marie Dawson to envision and launch the Parichute platform.
  • Mr. Crognale stated, "Parichute was built to help nonprofit organizations amplify their missions and messages by garnering celebrity support.
  • Zack Steffen stands as Parichute's third Co-Founder and Strategic Advisor; he is a dedicated philanthropist and world-renowned soccer star.

Billionaire Zombies Club to Airdrop One Billion Tokens to Charity on Giving Tuesday, CouldYou? Is the First Token Recipient

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

The remaining 55%, or 1.2 billion, tokens will be distributed to the owners of the project's NFT art collection via an airdrop to their wallets where they hold their art assets.

Key Points: 
  • The remaining 55%, or 1.2 billion, tokens will be distributed to the owners of the project's NFT art collection via an airdrop to their wallets where they hold their art assets.
  • The BZC Collection initially sold for under $50 and now has a consistently rising floor of around $730 as of this writing.
  • The highest sale to date registered at about $14,000 or 2.5 ETH at the time, which represents a 28,000% return on the initial investment.
  • Billionaire Zombies Club (BZC) was initially the vision of artist Axeman J, who served as a civil servant in Singapore before creating the Billionaire Zombies Club and introducing his unique artwork to the world.