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Dutch Lions FC Partner with Nike

February 6, 2014 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Dayton Dutch Lions News Release


DAYTON, OH - February 5, 2014 - The Dayton Dutch Lions USL PRO Team is proud to announce a multi-year apparel sponsorship agreement with Nike. Their USL W-League, PDL, and youth academy teams will also benefit from the partnership by donning Nike kits this season.

"We believe that innovative branding is one of the key aspects of professionalism and that's what Nike stands for," Dayton Dutch Lions Business Development Manager Koen Driessen stated. "It's about recognizing quality and we trust that they will bring us that. We are looking forward to playing with passion under Nike."

"We are looking forward to partnering with the Dayton Dutch Lions to bring innovative product and design to the pitch starting in the 2014 USL Pro Season," said Nike Soccer GM, Aaron Barnett. "We will work together to help all players reach their full potential and shape the future success of the team."

Dayton joins the Charleston Battery, Charlotte Eagles, LA Blues, Phoenix FC, Pittsburgh Riverhounds, and Wilmington Hammerheads as USL PRO teams that have partnered with Nike. FC Twente, an official partner of the Dutch Lions, is a world famous Dutch team that is also supported by Nike.

The Dayton Dutch Lions start their USL PRO regular season schedule with road matches against the New York Red Bulls (March 30) and Charlotte Eagles (April 4) before heading home for their opener against Rochester on April 11.

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