Admiral announces partnership with JASA of the UPSL
Admiral, the world’s oldest soccer brand, will become JASA’s official kit provider from the 2017-18 season as a multi-year agreement is unveiled. The club play in the UPSL the fastest growing pro development leagues in the US.
“Right from the very first contact with Admiral’s customer service team, they have shown a superior level of professionalism and service that has been second to none. We have worn Admiral in the past and it made sense to team up again when we joined the UPSL.” Said Jake Morrison Director of Soccer and Sporting Operations. “We plan to work hand and hand with Admiral as we both support the game at grassroots and international level. Whilst we grow our brand, our players, staff, fans and families will be wearing quality custom club branded products from Admiral.”
JASA is an evolution of a number of high level amateur football teams in the Bay Area. Those teams set the foundation of success with titles in the local Peninsula Soccer League, Nor Cal Premier Soccer League and Northern California regional tournaments. JASA call Redwood City home providing local players and members of the public with a high level of training, high level competition and services. http://www.jasarwc.com
“We are excited to have JASA working with us,” Admiral Sports CEO Paul Hamburger stated. “We are delighted to have another member of the UPSL with Admiral and particularly as we have many partnerships in the Bay Area including with NorCal Premier Soccer and many of their youth clubs. Northern California is fast becoming Admiral territory.”
Admiral is a legendary brand, having been worn by some of the biggest names in the sporting world. The England National Team, Manchester United, and the New York Cosmos are just some of the clubs that once donned Admiral. In fact, Admiral has supplied most of the current EPL teams in addition to being the largest brand in the original NASL. The company, a pioneering brand in the truest sense, was recently the subject of an ITV documentary called Get Shirty.
Admiral has now grown into a major player in the North American market, becoming one of the largest brands supplying pro development soccer teams in the U.S. Today Admiral is the brand of champions, being worn by the 2012 North American Soccer League (NASL) Champion Tampa Bay Rowdies, the 2013 Premier Development League (PDL) Champion Austin Aztex, and the 2014 & 2016 PDL Champion Michigan Bucks, 2016 USL Champions Rochester Rhinos. Admiral remains a pivotal figure for USL PRO & PDL, National Premier Soccer League (NPSL), Major Arena Soccer League (MASL), American Soccer League (APSL), United Premier Soccer League (UPSL), US Youth Soccer state associations, and youth teams across the country.
Clubs choose Admiral because of the value, factory direct pricing, and a custom kit that promotes the club brand. Admiral also offer our clubs an online store and service that's personal from the owners of the business. Admiral has been innovating in the soccer market since 1914 and will continue to do so in 2017 and beyond.
Admiral has also become very involved in the soccer accessories market, providing innovative products to their customers. Admiral currently offers a wide range of accessories, including goals, bags, balls, goalkeeper gloves, referee supplies, and training equipment.