Sporting KC Adds Fan Engagement Technology from Experience
February 25, 2014 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Sporting Kansas City News Release
Sporting Kansas City announced today a partnership with fan engagement technology company Experience to empower Sporting Kansas City's fans with the ability to create memorable events by purchasing seat upgrades and one-of-a-kind experiences at Sporting Park, all from their mobile device, beginning with the 2014 season.
Experience's innovative technology will be seamlessly integrated into Sporting Kansas City's existing Sporting Club Uphoria mobile application for iOS and Android . Currently, Sporting KC fans can use Sporting Club Uphoria on game day to view video highlights and live stats among other features. The Experience technology will also further enrich Sporting KC's fan database, allowing the club to better tailor marketing offers.
Robb Heineman, Chief Executive Officer of Sporting Club, stated, "Building on our technology strategy which centers around enhancing the fan experience, Sporting Kansas City chose Experience based on their innovation and sole focus on the fan. Experience's mobile technology, integrated into our Uphoria app, will be fast for fans to use as well as very simple and intuitive. Sporting KC fans will be further empowered to personalize their game day experience, whether it's having the ability to purchase an on-field experience or simply enabling a seat move to get closer to the action, our fans will be able to use technology to create a memory and make the most of their visit to Sporting Park."
Experience President Ben Ackerman added, "Sporting Kansas City has built their brand, their stadium, and the Uphoria app, all with an eye towards the future and how technology plays a key role in enhancing the game for fans. Working with teams like Sporting KC, who embrace technology and leverage it to help fans enjoy the game in new and unique ways, is what we are all about at Experience - we exist to ensure fans have fun at live events."
• Discuss this story on the Major League Soccer message board...
Major League Soccer Stories from February 25, 2014
- Preseason Preparations Wrapping up as Revs Push into Final Four Days in Tucson - New England Revolution
- Timbers' Powell Called up by Jamaica for Matches against Barbados, St. Lucia - Portland Timbers
- On the Mend: Defender Todd Dunivant Sets Sights on Returning for Season Opener - LA Galaxy
- Chicago Fire Enters Final Week of Preseason Training in Tucson, Ariz. - Chicago Fire FC
- Impact Takes on Sporting Kansas City Wednesday in Orlando - Club de Foot Montreal
- As Opening Match Approaches, Starting Lineup Starts to Take Shape - Columbus Crew SC
- Toronto FC Season Tickets Sold out; Half Seasons Now Available - Toronto FC
- Chicago Fire Names WPWR My50 Chicago as Official Television Partner for 2014 - Chicago Fire FC
- Real Salt Lake Announces 2014 Reserve League Schedule - Real Salt Lake
- San Jose Earthquakes to Host Third Annual Wine and Dine Event on May 18 - San Jose Earthquakes
- Chicago Fire Signs Defender Marco Franco - Chicago Fire FC
- Timbers Sign Draft Picks George Fochive, Aaron Long - Portland Timbers
- Toronto FC Place Welshman on Waivers - Toronto FC
- Sporting KC Adds Fan Engagement Technology from Experience - Sporting Kansas City
- Back from Injury, Tierney Hoping to Make Preseason Impression - New England Revolution
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Sporting Kansas City Stories
- SKC Loans Ozzie Cisneros to Carolina
- Sporting KC Weekly
- Sporting Falls 3-2 to Miami
- Sporting KC Hosts Inter Miami on Saturday
- Sporting KC Weekly
