Angel City FC

Klarna and Angel City Football Club to reserve seats in BMO Stadium for youth soccer players throughout the 2024 NWSL season, making the fan experience more accessible

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Friday, March 15, 2024

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LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Klarna, the AI powered global payments network and shopping assistant, and Angel City Football Club (ACFC) today announced the launch of new collaborations with Southern California-based youth sports organizations Section Z and Football For Her in an effort to bring young girls and nonbinary individuals closer to the game they love. Starting Women's History Month, Klarna and ACFC will dedicate 30 seats at each home game to the two organizations for the entirety of the 2024 NWSL Season in an effort to ensure members get an opportunity to access the ACFC game day experience live and encourage them to follow their passions. Klarna, a Founding Partner of ACFC, has worked with the team since its 2022 inaugural season to make the in-stadium experience smoother through payments, merchandise, and now ticket donations.

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Klarna, a Founding Partner of ACFC, has worked with the team since its 2022 inaugural season to make the in-stadium experience smoother through payments, merchandise, and now ticket donations.
There will also be a Q&A session where the youth soccer players can ask ACFC players, coaches and Klarna executives questions about the team, the partnership and the sport in general.
"Thank you to Klarna and ACFC for supporting Section Z in such a meaningful way," said Section Z Founder, Stef Zeh.
Klarna, now in its third season as a Founding Partner of Angel City Football Club, continues to offer fans an innovative way to shop, pay and support their favorite NWSL team, both at BMO Stadium and at home.

US NATIONAL SOCCER SUPERSTARS, ALYSSA AND GISELE THOMPSON, BECOME STAKEHOLDERS IN TOCA FOOTBALL

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

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COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TOCA Football, Inc. (TOCA), the world's leading tech-enabled soccer experiences company, today announced a partnership with US national and Angel City FC stars, Alyssa and Gisele Thompson. Both sisters trained at TOCA during their youth and have signed a multiyear deal, becoming stakeholders in the company.

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COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TOCA Football, Inc. (TOCA) , the world's leading tech-enabled soccer experiences company, today announced a partnership with US national and Angel City FC stars, Alyssa and Gisele Thompson.
Both sisters trained at TOCA during their youth and have signed a multiyear deal, becoming stakeholders in the company.
Alyssa and Gisele aim to closely collaborate with TOCA to promote and grow soccer in North America, inspiring young athletes.
With the involvement of these talented players, TOCA is uniquely positioned to develop the next generation of soccer players and to grow the sport.

Houston Dynamo Football Club and Verizon partner for Fan Appreciation Week

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Monday, September 18, 2023

HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Houston Dynamo Football Club (HDFC) today announced that Verizon will serve as the official 5G partner of both Houston Dynamo FC and the Houston Dash. Both organizations will collaborate on enhancing the fan experience at Shell Energy Stadium and Verizon will serve as the presenting sponsor for Fan Appreciation Week, beginning on Sept. 30.

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Verizon will serve as the presenting sponsor for HDFC’s Fan Appreciation Week, a special week of activations to thank fans for their support throughout the year, featuring a postgame concert following the Houston Dash game on Oct. 8 featuring Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc, and Rob Base at Shell Energy Stadium
The partnership will also feature a pre-match party celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month prior to the Houston Dynamo match on Sept. 30 and exclusive experiences for sweepstakes winners at Shell Energy Stadium on Fan Appreciation Weekend
HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Houston Dynamo Football Club (HDFC) today announced that Verizon will serve as the official 5G partner of both Houston Dynamo FC and the Houston Dash.
Both organizations will collaborate on enhancing the fan experience at Shell Energy Stadium and Verizon will serve as the presenting sponsor for Fan Appreciation Week, beginning on Sept. 30.
“Verizon is thrilled to team up with the Houston Dynamo Football Club to present what is sure to be a fun-filled, memorable Fan Appreciation Week and support a strong finish to the regular season and beyond,” said Michelle R. Miller, Coastal Plains market president for Verizon.
Verizon will also serve as the presenting sponsor for two sweepstakes that will give fans exclusive experiences at Shell Energy Stadium as part of Fan Appreciation Week in October.

TGL Announces First Team Ownership Group: Alexis Ohanian Forms Los Angeles Golf Club, Joined by Serena Williams & Venus Williams

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Their Los Angeles Golf Club (LAGC) will be the newest sports team to represent Los Angeles and will compete in TGL’s first season launching in January 2024.

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Their Los Angeles Golf Club (LAGC) will be the newest sports team to represent Los Angeles and will compete in TGL’s first season launching in January 2024.
“We’re honored to welcome Alexis, Serena, and Venus as one of TGL’s original six team ownership groups,” said McCarley.
“Through his ownership of Angel City FC, Alexis has established himself as a trailblazer in the Southern California professional sports scene.
Technology is a foundational element of TGL, offering fans a cutting-edge, shorter format presentation of team golf, featuring some of the PGA TOUR’s biggest superstars.

Angel City FC Announces TicketManager as Official Ticket Management and Corporate Ticket Re-Sale Partner

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

The most valuable franchise in the National Women's Soccer League has teamed up with TicketManager to provide the company's technology and services to corporate clients, including corporate partners, suite holders, corporate season ticket members and club seat holders at BMO Stadium.

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The most valuable franchise in the National Women's Soccer League has teamed up with TicketManager to provide the company's technology and services to corporate clients, including corporate partners, suite holders, corporate season ticket members and club seat holders at BMO Stadium.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230530005153/en/
Official Ticket Management and Corporate Ticket Re-Sale Partner (Graphic: Business Wire)
Business customers of Angel City FC will receive TicketManager's technology at no cost.
"Angel City is committed to providing a world-class experience to our fans," said Julie Uhrman, Co-Founder and President, Angel City FC.
TicketManager enables companies to sell unused tickets with one click by automatically pricing unused tickets and handling fulfillment and delivery.

BMO and CF Montréal Introduce a Women's Program to Club's Academy

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

MONTREAL, May 31, 2023 /CNW/ - BMO and CF Montréal announced today that both organizations are taking another step forward in advancing gender equity in sports by introducing a women's program to the CF Montréal Academy.

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MONTREAL, May 31, 2023 /CNW/ - BMO and CF Montréal announced today that both organizations are taking another step forward in advancing gender equity in sports by introducing a women's program to the CF Montréal Academy.
"This partnership between BMO and the CF Montréal Academy will contribute significantly to the advancement of gender equity in soccer," said Grégoire Baillargeon, President, BMO, Quebec.
The players will train and play their matches in Club uniforms featuring the BMO logo, which makes BMO the jersey partner of all CF Montréal teams.
BMO has been a CF Montréal partner since 2012 and will now take on an expanded role as a founding partner of the CF Montréal Academy.

Angel City Football Club and Klarna launch "A new dawn", first-of-its-kind upcycled capsule collection featuring pieces from ACFC supporter tifo from inaugural game in 2022

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Angel City Football Club (ACFC) and Founding Partner Klarna, a leading global payments provider and shopping service, today announced the launch of an exclusive merchandise capsule collection in an effort to bring more fan merchandise to women's sports. Working closely on design and production with one of the leaders in sustainable fashion and advocacy in LA, the Suay Sew Shop, the merchandise is made from 100% upcycled and recycled materials.

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Fans who purchase an item from the collection with Klarna through the launch weekend - May 11-May 14 - will receive $10 off their order.
In collaboration with Klarna, Angel City FC will continue to call upon its network to donate clothing to the Downtown Women's Center throughout the year.
Klarna will continue its work of supporting the LA community and inspiring sustainable shopping habits by matching this donation of sales.
"This opportunity to bring together our impact work, our partners, and the incredible ACFC Supporter Groups is so special.

Abby Wambach joins the Board of Directors at SCORE® Sports

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Wambach currently stands as the U.S. Women’s National Team’s highest all-time goal scorer with 184 goals.

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Wambach currently stands as the U.S. Women’s National Team’s highest all-time goal scorer with 184 goals.
As a champion for diversity and inclusion, Wambach was named one of TIME’s Top 100 Most Influential People in 2015.
As a member of the SCORE Board of Directors, Wambach will provide strategic counsel to support the company’s growth across the youth sports ecosystem while helping to remove barriers restricting participation.
“I’m really excited to join SCORE’s Board of Directors,” said Wambach.

ANGEL CITY FOOTBALL CLUB AND KLARNA ANNOUNCE GIVEBACK PARTNERSHIP WITH DOWNTOWN WOMEN'S CENTER

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Angel City Football Club (ACFC) and Klarna today announced that the Downtown Women's Center's (DWC) social enterprise, MADE by DWC, will be the beneficiary of grant money allocated through the Angel City Sponsorship Model where 10 percent of each sponsorship is reallocated back into the community.

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"Through our partnership with Klarna, Angel City FC is excited to focus our impact on such a meaningful organization like the Downtown Women's Center," said Angel City FC President and Co-Founder, Julie Uhrman.
In collaboration with Klarna, Angel City FC will call its network into action to donate clothing to the Downtown Women's Center MADE by DWC Resale Boutique .
The Klarna donation bin will be available at the Downtown Women's Center through the end of December.
Angel City Football Club (ACFC), a member of the National Women's Soccer League, recently completed its inaugural season at Banc of California Stadium in downtown Los Angeles.

Grassroot Soccer World AIDS Day Gala Set for December 1 in New York City

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

New York, New York, Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grassroot Soccer, the renowned international adolescent health organization celebrating its 20th anniversary, will host its annual World AIDS Day Gala on Thursday, December 1 at the legendary Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City.

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New York, New York, Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grassroot Soccer, the renowned international adolescent health organization celebrating its 20th anniversary, will host its annual World AIDS Day Gala on Thursday, December 1 at the legendary Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City.
It also celebrates the Grassroot Soccer Coaches who are making a difference for so many young people.
Grassroot Soccers World AIDS Day Gala is the organization's biggest fundraiser of the year, raising over $1.5M to support its global adolescent health programs.
Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day.