When the Chicago Fire announced Quaker Oats as their new jersey sponsor earlier this week (I
swear that one is growing on me by the day), the news left four clubs without a sponsor.
The Colorado Rapids, the Columbus Crew, FC Dallas and Sporting Kansas City all have holes in
their jerseys well metaphorically speaking.
When the Chicago Fire announced Quaker Oats as their new jersey sponsor earlier this week (I
swear that one is growing on me by the day), the news left four clubs without a sponsor.
The Colorado Rapids, the Columbus Crew, FC Dallas and Sporting Kansas City all have holes in
their jerseys well metaphorically speaking.
The Chicago Fire might be adding a new graphic to the front of their jerseys this season.
According to reports out of Chicago, the club is closing in on a jersey sponsor deal with Quaker
Oats, something that would end the club's sponsor hiatus after one season. Best Buy had been the
team's jersey sponsor from 2008-2010 before ending its commitment prior to last season.
My pal Daniel over at BigDSoccer.com just posted this photo on his twitter feed. Valencia of La
Liga in Spain did this clever jersey sponsor idea of promoting their brand online instead of having
a big time sponsor. I'd say for clubs like FC Dallas, the Colorado Rapids, the Columbus Crew,
Sporting Kansas City and the Chicago Fire that this wouldn't be a bad route for a year while they
finalize any deals with a big company.
By Geoff Reid
First of all, apologies for being away a while. Busy time of year for all of us the last few
weeks and life gets in the way. This time of year the game domestically really starts to get
exciting with the MLS Combine, followed by the Superdraft and NSCAA Convention before clubs head
into their respective pre-seasons.
After a few weeks of speculating who Philadelphia would get as a jersey sponsor the club
announced today that they have signed a $12 million deal with the Mexican food company Bimbo. The
deal will last for four years for the sophomore club.
With the sponsorship signing the Union become the thirteenth of 18 MLS teams to have a shirt or
jersey sponsor.
After a few weeks of speculating who Philadelphia would get as a jersey sponsor the club
announced today that they have signed a $12 million deal with the Mexican food company Bimbo. The
deal will last for four years for the sophomore club.
With the sponsorship signing the Union become the thirteenth of 18 MLS teams to have a shirt or
jersey sponsor.
