NEW YORK (August 7, 2024) - Unilumin Sports and New York City FC announced a new partnership, making Unilumin the Official LED Display Technology Partner of the Club. As part of this partnership, Unilumin will provide state-of-the-art on-field LED display solutions for New York City FC home matches.
Unilumin Sports is renowned for its innovative LED display solutions, which offer superior visual quality, reliability, and energy efficiency. The integration of Unilumin's advanced display technology will bring New York City FC fans closer to the action, enhancing the overall matchday experience with vibrant and dynamic visuals.
Additionally, the enhanced visual experience is expected to boost fan engagement; while creating a more enjoyable and memorable atmosphere on New York City FC match days. Sponsors and partners can leverage the HD nature of Unilumin's LED screens to create dynamic campaigns that engage fans and deepen brand recognition for marketing campaigns.
"We are thrilled to partner with New York City FC and bring our world-class LED display solutions to their home matches," said Marcello Marques, Director of Sports Markets in Americas of Unilumin Sports. "Our goal is to enhance the fan experience and provide New York City FC with the best solutions to engage with their supporters. We look forward to a successful season and a fruitful partnership."
Andres Gonzalez, New York City FC Vice President of Partnerships added, “Unilumin Sports’ innovative technology aligns perfectly with our vision to offer our fans and Partners the best matchday experience. We are excited to see the impact of these new displays in creating an exceptional atmosphere for our supporters.”
This partnership highlights the commitment of both Unilumin Sports and New York City FC to the development of football and creating a world-class matchday experience. By joining forces, they aim to inspire and engage fans in an immersive and technology-forward atmosphere.
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Unilumin Sports is an LED APPLICATION PIONEER, providing professional LED application services. Focusing on LED display industry for 20 years, Unilumin Sports supplied sports integration for many major international events. Known for its HD, stable and safe solutions, Unilumin Sports offered maximized business value for brands and a digital, immersive viewing experience for audiences.
New York City FC is an American professional soccer team that competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) in the Eastern Conference of the League. It was announced as the League's 20th franchise on May 21, 2013 and is the first and only MLS Club located within the five boroughs of New York City. New York City FC kicked off its inaugural MLS season in March 2015 and is majority owned by City Football Group (CFG). In 2021, New York City FC won MLS Cup in the Club's first ever appearance, becoming the first professional sports franchise based in New York to win a championship in a decade. In 2022, New York City FC added to its trophy cabinet by winning Campeones Cup, the annual clash between the champions of MLS and Mexico’s Liga MX.
New York City FC’s affiliate team, New York City FC II, plays in MLS NEXT Pro, a professional soccer league that completes the pro player pathway from MLS NEXT, the youth academies associated with MLS, through to MLS, the top U.S. domestic league. New York City FC II plays their home matches in Belson Stadium at St. John’s University in Queens, NY. New York City FC’s Academy currently features teams from the U-12 to U-18 age groups and became the first Academy in the country to win back-to-back national titles at the U-19 level.
New York City FC proudly supports the City in the Community (CITC) foundation to use the power of soccer to uplift communities. One of the programs, New York City Soccer Initiative (NYCSI), is a first-of-its-kind public-private community partnership to open 50 mini-soccer pitches in NYC neighborhoods in five years. In 2021, NYCSI opened its 50th pitch and committed to install 26 more mini-pitches across NYC in the lead up to the FIFA World Cup 26™ which will be hosted across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
