Soccer is the fastest-growing sport in the Triangle and has undoubtedly taken its place as a major sport in our country. It arguably represents the only opportunity to add another major league sports team in the Triangle.
North Carolina Football Club, the state’s top professional soccer organization, is elevating the level of professional soccer in our area. New, local ownership is aggressively pursuing a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise for the pro men’s team (North Carolina FC). In addition, a professional women’s soccer team (NWSL), was added at the start of the 2017 season. Furthermore, the club launched its plans to build a new 22,000-seat stadium in downtown Raleigh.
Soccer will elevate the Triangle’s global appeal. Moreover, it represents a powerful platform to link brands to desirable customer segments. The North Carolina Football Club’s fanbase is the most diverse among Triangle professional and collegiate sports organizations with deep support from three of the most valuable market segments: soccer families, Millennials, and Hispanics.
With an assorted inventory, North Carolina Football Club can work with any brand to create a customized and highly impactful partnership. Partnerships are tailored to the strategies and objectives of our partners, whether it’s creating brand awareness, enhancing brand personality, creating a platform for client development, strengthening employee relations, fostering community relations and/or providing business opportunities.
In addition to corporate support, a broad base of local business support is paramount to North Carolina Football Club’s MLS bid. The Local Supporters program is for local businesses that want to support the bid and provide employees and clients with a North Carolina FC or North Carolina gameday experience. Alongside recognition in North Carolina Football Club media, Local Supporters receive a comprehensive ticket package.
