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Beat Announces Nike as Official Team Supplier

February 28, 2003 - Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA)
Atlanta Beat News Release


ATLANTA (February 28, 2003) - The Atlanta Beat today announced a two-year partnership with Nike to become the Beat's official uniform and apparel supplier through the 2004 season. The Atlanta Beat joins the New York Power and Washington Freedom as WUSA teams to be outfitted by Nike.

"We are very excited to join the Nike team," said Beat General Manager Eddie Rockwell. "Worldwide, Nike is regarded as a premier soccer brand, and they have supplied championship teams throughout the world. We plan to add the first WUSA championship to that list."

Nike has supported the WUSA since its inception and has continued to expand that support. In September of 2002, Nike sponsored the highly successful inaugural WUSA All-Star game, held in Portland, Oregon.

The Beat opens up at home on April 5, 2003, versus the New York Power. Full Season Tickets as well as a special Five-Game Beat Pack, that features tickets to the most popular games in 2003, are currently available at prices starting at just $99 for all 11 games and $45 for the Five Pack. Individual tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at all TicketMaster outlets or by calling the TicketMaster number in your area. In Atlanta, call (404) 249-6400 and from outside Atlanta call 1-800-326-4000. For additional details and to learn more about all the exciting benefits of being a Beat Season Ticket Holder or Five-Game Beat Pack Member call 1-877-SOCCER-1.

The Atlanta Beat is one of eight professional women's soccer teams that make up the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA), the world's premier women's soccer league. For more information call 1-877-SOCCER-1 or log onto www.theatlantabeat.com.

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