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Rough Riders Unveil Title Sponsor

May 3, 2005 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Long Island Rough Riders News Release


Plainview – At a packed press conference at the Long Island Soccer Center. The Rough Riders announced KeySpan as their Title sponsor. KeySpan is the largest distributor of natural gas in the Northeast, operating regulated gas utilities in New York, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire that serve 2.6 million customers.

Chairman and CEO Robert B. Catell had the following to say;

"KeySpan has long been a fan of the Long Island Rough Riders and is proud to be a team sponsor. Over the years, the Rough Riders have not only contributed greatly to the growth of soccer on Long Island, but have inspired so many young athletes to develop their skills and confidence. The team's outreach is much greater than the soccer field. With its sponsorship, KeySpan joins the Rough Riders in their commitment to the community, the fans and particularly, our future soccer stars."

General manager of the Long Island Rough Riders Jim Kilmeade added;

"The Rough Riders are proud to have KeySpan on our jersey and are very excited about the partnership for not only the present but for the future. Our affiliation with KeySpan signifies the direction of the franchise and our mutual commitment to develop soccer in the communities of Long Island and the New York Metro area."

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