Press Releases
24 May 2023
Major League Soccer and RCX Sports today announced the launch of MLS GO, a recreational soccer program designed to increase participation and access for boys and girls outside of the existing soccer ecosystem. Powered by MLS, MLS GO engages with existing community organizations and local recreation programs to provide boys and girls, ages 4 to 14 with a fun, affordable, local soccer experience. Over the course of a season, players will feel like a pro as they learn the game, h
Read more...On Monday, June 12 at 6:30 pm, The Paley Center for Media will welcome soccer legends Carli Lloyd, Alexi Lalas, Karina LeBlanc, and additional members of the FOX Sports broadcast team, including host and reporter Jenny Taft and Executive Producer David Neal, to preview the network's exclusive coverage of the highly anticipated FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™. As a lead-up to this summer's can't-miss sporting event, The Paley Museum – where
Read more...17 May 2023
Are you ready, Birmingham? Witness history in the making as Legion FC takes on Major League Soccer's Charlotte FC at home in Round of 16 of the U.S. Open Cup. The match is set for Wednesday, May 24 at 7 p.m. at Protective Stadium. Mark your calendars and get your tickets today! This is a historic moment for Birmingham Legion FC, as it's the first time the club will face a Major League Soccer team in a competitive game. If Legion FC takes home the win on May 24, Protective St
Read more...OL Groupe, owner of Olympique Lyonnais, Eagle Football Holdings, majority owner of OL Groupe and Michele Kang, owner of the Washington Spirit, announced today the signing of an agreement to create the first of its kind global multi-team women's football organization. Kang will become the majority owner and CEO of the newly formed company, making it the first ever woman-owned, women-led multi-club football organization. In an all-stock deal, OL Groupe will contribute its women&rs
Read more...16 May 2023
Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, is celebrating Mobility Awareness Month with Pickleball For All — an accessible pickleball exhibition and clinic for athletes of all abilities on May 24. Alongside burgeoning national pickleball entertainment complex, Chicken N Pickle, and the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour), the event aims to bring attention to the millions of Americans who live with mobility limitations and enable all to play pickleba
Read more...Angel City Football Club 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. The three-item collection - a windbreaker,
Read more...Rakuten Group, Inc. and the All Japan University Basketball Federation today announced they will be holding Sun Chlorella’s World University Basketball Series 2023 a champions league-style tournament for world-class university basketball teams. See the full press release here. WUBS 2023 is hosted by JUBF with operation support provided by Rakuten Sports, a Rakuten Group business focused on creating partnerships with professional athletes and other sports services. Held again w
Read more...10 May 2023
The Fort Bend County Epicenter, managed by the Sports Facilities Companies, has partnered with the Houston Volleyball Academy to be the organization's official home training and practice facility. Opening in August, The Epicenter will host weekly training sessions in its multipurpose area, equipped with 4 volleyball courts, in preparation for HVA's upcoming volleyball tournament. This major event will draw more than 80 regional teams on 12 courts to the Epicenter on January 6-7, 2024.
Read more...The Sports Facilities Companies, the nation's foremost provider of sports, events, and recreational facility management services, announced a strategic partnership today with Playeasy, the leading digital platform supporting sports event organizers, destinations, facilities, and events in the United States. Playeasy will enhance the SFC's ability to maximize programming and events for more than 40 facilities across the country. The partnership will streamline the process for
Read more...5 May 2023
Athletx Sports Group announced a strategic partnership with SquadLocker, the leading custom team apparel software, and fulfillment service today. Founded in 2012, Athletx Sports Group brings together multiple brands under one banner providing resources to enhance the youth baseball and softball world. These brands deliver hundreds of events and showcase thousands of teams and players throughout the country, opportunities for visibility, and player recruitment. This n
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