Nashville TN, Nov. 30, 2013 – Nashville FC, a new member owned organization, announced today that it has chosen Admiral® to be the club’s official team uniform supplier for its inaugural 2014 season. They will be applying in the coming months to play in the Southeast Conference of the NPSL, the fourth tier of US soccer and one of the largest leagues in the United States.
“Nashville FC is unique in that we are 100% supporter owned and non-profit. This provides fans a unique experience, where they are able to personally participate in the direction of the franchise. Instead of a majority owner, we will rely on a supporter elected board to help guide the club’s future. We wanted to provide our players, members and fans with a unique custom kit, which Admiral is making and we wanted to work with an established soccer brand.” said Chris Jones, President of Nashville FC. “Admiral is going to manage our online store too, allowing us to sell merchandise but focus on developing the team.” Nashville FC will unveil the new Admiral kits prior to the 2014 season, which kicks off in May.
Admiral, founded in 1914, is the world’s oldest British soccer brand and has previously supplied uniforms for the England national soccer team, West Ham United, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. The brand also has a long history in the United States, having supplied uniforms for the Tampa Bay Rowdies, New York Cosmos and Vancouver Whitecaps of the original North American Soccer League and many indoor teams in the Major Indoor Soccer League during the 1970s and ‘80s. Today, Admiral is the brand worn by 2012 NASL champions Tampa Bay Rowdies, as well as by 2013 United Soccer Leagues Professional Development League Champions Austin Aztex. Admiral is one of the largest brands in the, NASL, USL, NPSL, and Women’s Professional Soccer League, and with youth teams and associations throughout the US.
“Admiral is working over 50 professional teams throughout the US across many leagues to create custom team uniforms and fan wear,” said Paul Hamburger, president of Admiral Sports. “We’re focused on making the team look and feel good so they can focus on playing well. We’re working with the team to create something unique for their first year in the league.”
For more information on Nashville FC, contact:
Christopher Jones – President@NashvilleFC.net or visit: NashvilleFC.net
For more information on Admiral Sportswear, contact:
Paul Hamburger – President, 305-704-8081, paul@admiral-sports.com.
Dale Self – North America CEO, 905-731-3150, dale@admiral-sports.com
Or visit http://admiral-sports.com