Flowood MS – Mississippi Soccer Association have moved to Admiral® Sports who are now the Association’s official sportswear and technical kit supplier. Mississippi Soccer Association is the parent organization for over 60 affiliated soccer clubs and leagues in the State of Mississippi. The association has over 20,000 recreational, competitive, premier, indoor and adult members. As well as many dedicated coaches, referees and volunteers throughout the state.
Established in 1914, Admiral the world’s oldest soccer brand, started life as a supplier to the British Armed Forces. Admiral has earned a reputation as one of the most iconic kit manufacturers around. A ground-breaking deal came when Admiral agreed a five-year contract with the English FA in 1974 to produce the first commercially available England soccer jersey. Having also supplied the England cricket team, Admiral remains the only ever brand to have appeared on both the English national cricket and soccer teams’ playing kit.
Admiral has supplied most of today’s British Premier League including Manchester United and was the largest brand in the original major league soccer in the USA having supplied kits for; the Tampa Bay Rowdies, New York Cosmos and others. Today, Admiral is worn by over 60 professional teams throughout the USA including; 2012 NASL champions Tampa Bay Rowdies and 2013 USL PDL Champions Austin Aztex. Admiral already supplies many youth soccer organizations across North America including Kansas, New Hampshire, New York West, Maine, and now Mississippi Soccer.
“We’re delighted Mississippi Soccer chose Admiral." says Paul Hamburger, CEO of Admiral. “We’re working with more US Youth Soccer States to support grass roots youth soccer across America. We’re helping the state with all their uniform, equipment and spirit-wear needs. We’re also putting together special offers for the association’s members.”
The state’s Executive Director, Kay Bouler said, “Admiral offer unique custom product at factory direct pricing and have a web store that makes it easy for our members to order product for direct delivery. They’ve also put together great kit packages that will save our member clubs time and money.”
For more information on Admiral Sports, contact: Paul Hamburger – President, 305-704-8081, paul@admiral-sports.com.
For more information on Mississippi Soccer contact; Executive Director, Kay Bouler, 628 Lakeland East Drive, Ste. D, Flowood, MS 39232, 601-420-6055, execdirector@mississippisoccer.org