Hammerheads Partner with Tourbeau Sports Group
March 24, 2014 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Wilmington Hammerheads FC News Release
Wilmington, NC - Wilmington Hammerheads FC announced today their partnership with Tourbeau Sports Group. The video streaming production and sports development company, known especially for their work in the soccer industry will stream all Hammerheads FC home matches in HD quality in 2014, free of charge, via the team's YouTube Channel.
"We are excited about our partnership with Tourbeau Sports as it is another way Hammerheads FC will be elevating our product and professionalism this season," said Wilmington Hammerheads FC General Manager Jason Arnold. "Tourbeau Sports are leading experts in the sports production market and we are pleased to be aligned with them for the 2014 season."
Tourbeau Sports Group has produced live broadcasts of U.S. Soccer, North American Soccer League, National Premier League (NPSL), United Soccer Leagues matches, amongst several other collegiate leagues, conferences and national championships throughout the United States.
"We are very happy to have worked out such a great working relationship with Wilmington Hammerheads FC," said Tourbeau Sports Group President Chase Neidig. "The Hammerheads have a strong following and brand in the men's professional soccer industry and Tourbeau Sports is honored to assist the club in their video streaming productions for the 2014 season."
"As a soccer-specific production company, we see this exclusive partnership with the Hammerheads as the next step in our desire to provide professional video streaming services to soccer organizations at the professional level for a fraction of the price," added Neidig. "We not only look forward to providing high quality video content for Wilmington Hammerheads FC in 2014, but for years to come in and around the entire USL PRO league."
The Hammerheads are also pleased to announce that Chris Libert will be live commentating each broadcast for his fourth year with the team.
"I am looking forward to being in the broadcast booth once again," said Libert. "There is a tremendous buzz with the team this year because of the new ownership and partnership with Toronto FC. Now with Tourbeau Sports Group in the mix, the fan experience will be even greater for those unable to attend the match."
This season is the first year Wilmington Hammerheads FC and USL PRO teams will be using the YouTube Live Streaming Channel Platform. As a result, fans across the world will be able to tune into every match from every club across the league for free of charge. Features include DVR, chat, archived video content, game highlights and social media interactivity.
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