USL Oakland Roots

Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club Partner with KACE Tea

June 11, 2024 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release


Oakland, CA - Oakland Roots and Soul SC have secured a brand partnership with KACE Tea. An authentic Taiwanese-Filipino tea brand launched in the East Bay and distributed nationally, KACE Tea elevates nostalgic, childhood flavors into premium, ready-to-drink tea.

"Partnering with young, diverse entrepreneurs like the founders of KACE Tea perfectly aligns with our mission of supporting the health and equity of the East Bay," said Oakland Roots VP of Brand Partnerships Andrea Lepore. "As Ashley Yao and Kyle Gillaspy grow their CPG brand, we are here to amplify their homegrown success story and get more of their high-quality, unique beverages into the hands of our fans."

The KACE Tea mission is to celebrate the evolution of the AAPI identity and build a community where everyone is seen and heard as their true authentic self. No matter where you come from, KACE Tea invites you to be part of their community to make friends, share your stories, and sip tea together.

"We're thrilled to partner with Oakland Roots and Soul SC, who exemplify unwavering dedication to uplifting Oakland," said co-founder of KACE Tea, Ashley Yao. "Our shared values make this partnership inspiring and rooted in representing the diversity of the Bay Area."

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