Sports stats



D.C. United

D.C. United Announce the Fruitist as the Club's Official Sleeve Patch Partner

February 23, 2024 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
D.C. United News Release


WASHINGTON, D.C. - D.C. Unitedhave today announced that the club and The Fruitist have agreed to a multi-year partnership and will become the official and exclusive sleeve patch partner with their logo prominently featured on the right sleeve of D.C. United's home and away kits. The Fruitist will also become the official snack of the team in addition to D.C. United Summer Camps and provide the Black-and-Red with best-in-class superfruits to fuel them both on and off the field. To purchase tickets to D.C. United's home opener on Saturday, Feb. 24 against the New England Revolution, visit dcunited.com/tickets.

Super, sweet, and naturally delicious, The Fruitist berries are hand-selected, premium superfruits grown on The Fruitists' own proprietary farms. Naturally sweet, tasty, and delicious, The Fruitist berries are redefining the berry category with a large, aromatic, crunchy berry that appeals to snackers of all ages. Enjoy them year-round and find them in your favorite retail store nationwide.

"D.C. United are proud to welcome The Fruitist as our official sleeve patch partner and exclusive snack partner for the team," Danita Johnson, D.C. United President of Operations, said. "Bringing health and wellness to the forefront of our community was an important priority for the club and our partnership with The Fruitist will allow us to best serve our team and the youth at D.C. United Summer Camps. I want to thank our ownership group for their continued support and Jeff Ajluni, our senior VP of partnerships, for his work to make this partnership come to life. We look forward to welcoming The Fruitist to the Black-and-Red family."

"We are beyond proud to be named the official snack sponsors for D.C. United," said Scott Albertson, president of The Fruitist. "For too long, soccer fans of all ages have craved a better-for-you choice at the stadium. We are excited to introduce a deliciously good-for-you premium snack that appeals to the whole family, and delivers taste, aroma and crunch - truly a better berry. Kids love that The Fruitist berries taste great, and parents love the nutritious benefits."

The Fruitist will receive prominent branding throughout Audi Field, the club's downtown Washington, D.C. stadium, premium client appreciation benefits at D.C. United home matches, and exposure and inclusion across the club's social and digital media channels. In addition, The Fruitist will be the official snack partner of D.C. United, D.C. United Summer Camps, and D.C. United Youth Soccer Programs.

D.C. United begin their 2024 MLS campaign at Audi Field against the New England Revolution on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. ET. To purchase tickets, visit dcunited.com/tickets.

For more information about D.C. United, please visit: www.dcunited.com.

Check out the D.C. United Statistics

• Discuss this story on the Major League Soccer message board...

Major League Soccer Stories from February 23, 2024


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.

OurSports Central