Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

NYCFC partners with Etihad Airways to launch first home jersey


(MENAFN- Arab News) New York City Football Club the new major league soccer (MLS) franchise has announced a major partnership with Etihad Airways the national airline of UAE.

The Abu Dhabi-based airline becomes the club's principal partner which will see its branding on all of the team's playing jerseys.

In conjunction with the uniform sponsorship Etihad Airways also becomes one of the club's founding partners.

The historic first home jersey which is now available for pre-sale was unveiled for the first time in New York City.

Tim Pernetti chief business officer of New York City FC and James Hogan president and CEO of Etihad Airways joined the club's first marquee player David Villa at New York's Terminal 5 venue for the announcement.

The five-year deal is New York City FC's most significant partnership to date and will see a substantial presence for Etihad Airways' brand across the team's playing kits on game days at the club's first home Yankee Stadium and across its digital platforms.

Pernetti said: 'This is a milestone day for New York City Football Club. Our first home jersey is a huge part of our identity and we are proud that our kit and our team will be so strongly associated with a partner of the caliber of Etihad Airways.'

Hogan said: 'Etihad Airways has a strong affinity with New York as it was the airline's first US destination to be launched in 2006. We are delighted to be able to further strengthen our ties with the city through this partnership with New York City Football Club.'

The partnership agreement develops the hugely successful relationship between Etihad Airways and New York City FC's sister clubs in City Football Group. These include Barclays Premier League Champions Manchester City Football Club and Australia's A-League team Melbourne City Football Club.









Arab News

Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.



Search