Target Announced as Official Partner for Minnesota United
Minnesota United has announced Target as its Official Partner and kit sponsor ahead of the 2017 MLS Season set to kick off in March. The Loons will play their first match of the season on March 3rd versus the Portland Timbers before returning home for their home opener against fellow expansion side Atlanta United on March 12th.
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MLS Soccer News: Minnesota United has announced its partnership with Minneapolis-based retailer Target for the club’s inaugural MLS season and beyond. Target will serve as the Official Partner and kit sponsor, joining MNUFC in a multi-year deal that will showcase the Target bullseye logo on front of the 2017 kits.
“We are proud to announce that Target, a great Minnesota-based company, will be Minnesota United’s first MLS kit sponsor,” said Minnesota United President Nick Rogers. “Target is making a major push into soccer in the U.S., at all levels, and the entire club is thrilled to have Target as a partner.”
In addition to the Target logo on Minnesota United’s first year kits, Target will be a premier sponsor at MNUFC events across the Twin Cities with the brand on display at TCF Bank Stadium during home matches.
“I can’t wait to see our players and fans proudly displaying the iconic Target bullseye across their chests,” Rogers said. “Together, Target and Minnesota United will represent the state of Minnesota in our global game.”
In addition to the deal with Minnesota United, Target announced a league partnership with MLS, immediately positioning the local company as one of the largest supporters and retail locations for soccer in the United States.
“We look forward to helping launch Minnesota United FC to the world and bring soccer to the Twin Cities, which has been Target’s hometown for more than 50 years,” said Rick Gomez, senior vice president, Marketing, Target. “Target has a long history of supporting our local teams and are proud to be part of Major League Soccer’s expansion into the Twin Cities this year.”
The official Minnesota United kit will be revealed in late February, with the new season kicking off in early March.
Photo Credit: Minnesota United
