MLS Next

Real Salt Lake Taps KORE to Enhance Partnership Management & Measurement

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

RSL was prepared to make the move to a Partnership platform that could manage the needs of a professional sports team trying to measure every element of its partnership portfolio.

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  • RSL was prepared to make the move to a Partnership platform that could manage the needs of a professional sports team trying to measure every element of its partnership portfolio.
  • Finally, the Activate platform will provide RSL asset activation management and ROI measurement for each partner.
  • John Kimball, President of Real Salt Lake, comments, "KORE is the clear industry leader when it comes to sports business technology and leveraging the data to drive true organizational change.
  • The newly formed partnership between Real Salt Lake and KORE highlights KORE's ongoing growth within the North American 'Big 5' Leagues, and specifically, Major League Soccer ("MLS").

International Soccer Academy's American Player Signs Contract to Play in Spain For LA LIGA's Cádiz CF

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rising American soccer star Francis Castillo has signed with the La Liga club Cádiz CF in Spain. Pennsylvania-born, 18-year-old student athlete Castillo played in Germany on the International Soccer Academy Integrated U18 team at FC Schalke 04 last fall.

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  • International Soccer Academy and LaLiga Club, Cádiz C.F., sign the transfer agreement of the Player Francis Castillo
    NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rising American soccer star Francis Castillo has signed with the La Liga club Cádiz CF in Spain.
  • "Cádiz CF bets on Francis Castillo, a player from the prestigious International Soccer Academy with significant potential," says José Luis Donoso, Cádiz CF's Chief Operating Officer.
  • International Soccer Academy has set up 96 trials over the last 3 years for talented American and Canadian youth soccer players.
  • "I just want to congratulate Francis Castillo for signing with Cádiz CF," says Diane Scavuzzo, Co-Founder of International Soccer Academy.

Chicago Fire FC Kicks Off Multi-Year Partnership with Carvana as Official Online Auto Retailer and Front of Kit Sponsor

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Chicago Fire FC and Carvana , an industry pioneer for buying and selling used vehicles online, today announced a multi-year agreement exclusively naming Carvana the Official Online Auto Retailer and the Presenting Partner of Chicago Fire FC Regular Season.

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  • Chicago Fire FC and Carvana , an industry pioneer for buying and selling used vehicles online, today announced a multi-year agreement exclusively naming Carvana the Official Online Auto Retailer and the Presenting Partner of Chicago Fire FC Regular Season.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231212417752/en/
    Chicago Fire FC and Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used vehicles online, today announced a multi-year agreement exclusively naming Carvana the Official Online Auto Retailer and the Presenting Partner of Chicago Fire FC Regular Season.
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    “We’re very pleased to welcome Carvana to the Club as our Front of Kit Partner,” said Owner and Chairman, Chicago Fire Football Club Joe Mansueto.
  • "Carvana has served Illinois customers for almost a decade and this new partnership underscores our commitment to the Chicagoland area.

Six Tampa Bay United Youth Athletes Selected for the United States Youth National Soccer Team’s Identification Center Coming to Tampa

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Tampa, FL, Sept. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Tampa Bay United Soccer Club (TBU) is excited to announce that six players from their MLS Next program have been invited to attend the United States Youth National Team Regional Identification Center (USYNT).

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  • Tampa, FL, Sept. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Tampa Bay United Soccer Club (TBU) is excited to announce that six players from their MLS Next program have been invited to attend the United States Youth National Team Regional Identification Center (USYNT).
  • The YNT ID centers are no-cost identification opportunities run by the U.S. Soccer Talent Identification Managers to evaluate and monitor top talents.
  • This is a tremendous honor and opportunity for the Tampa Bay United players that have been selected to participate in the U.S.
  • The Tampa Bay United Soccer Club is one of the top soccer clubs in the state of Florida.

For Soccer Ventures Partners With adidas To Be The Official Kit Provider Of Alianza de Futbol

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --For Soccer Ventures (FSV), an organization focused on the growth and long-term development of American soccer, today announced a strategic partnership making adidas the official athletic apparel sponsor for Verizon Copa Alianza, Ford Copita Alianza, TUDN Alianza Femenil, Alianza 5v5 and Allstate Sueo Alianza.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --For Soccer Ventures (FSV), an organization focused on the growth and long-term development of American soccer, today announced a strategic partnership making adidas the official athletic apparel sponsor for Verizon Copa Alianza, Ford Copita Alianza, TUDN Alianza Femenil, Alianza 5v5 and Allstate Sueo Alianza.
  • All the finalist teams from each of the different Alianza tournaments nationwide will receive free adidas uniforms.
  • Additionally, the best players from Allstate Sueo Alianza will play with adidas uniforms in their showcase games against MLS Next Academies.
  • "adidas is the premier soccer brand in the world and this partnership will elevate the experience for all Alianza de Futbol participants," said Aaron Maines, COO of For Soccer Ventures, owner of Alianza de Futbol.