The oldest club in Wales and the third-oldest professional association football team in the world, Wrexham AFC have inked a sponsorship deal with an American airline firm, United Airlines.
In this deal, United Airlines will act as the official front-of-shirt sponsor of Wrexham AFC, for both the men’s and women’s teams, commencing from the 2023/24 season. The United Airlines logo will also appear on the front of the team’s home, away, and third jerseys as part of their broader agreement with Wrexham AFC.
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The club announced this development via a video uploaded on its social media handles in which Co-chairmen Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds introduced the new 2023/24 home uniform and new United Airlines sponsorship.
The co-chairman commented, “We seek out sponsors that match the spirit of both Wrexham Association Football Club and the people of Wrexham. We could think of no better sponsor for the next phase of our quest than United Airlines. The team, town and fans around the world are united as never before and United Airlines is committed to elevating our story and journey.”
United Airlines, Chief Communications Officer, Josh Earnest, said, “The story of Wrexham AFC and their fans represents the best of what professional sports has to offer. The passion and perseverance of this team on the rise has captured the imagination of people in the U.S. and around the world. When the Wrexham AFC players deliver even more heart-pumping moments this season, we couldn’t be prouder that United Airlines will be written across their chests. We’re also excited to partner with the team and their co-chairmen across social media and on their hit TV show as the incredible story of this team and its loyal fans continues to unfold.”
Wrexham AFC will be flying throughout the Atlantic on United aircraft this summer for its eagerly awaited Wrexham AFC American tour, the first time the club’s first team squad will visit the United States.
Through its MileagePlus Exclusives programme, the airline will provide special access to Wrexham AFC games in the United States and in Wales for its loyal customers. Additionally, United is collaborating with the team to find other philanthropic methods to benefit the neighbourhood.
Wrexham AFC, Executive Director, Humphrey Ker, said, “We are delighted that United Airlines will be the Club’s new shirt sponsor. Their desire to provide a first-class service to customers, sees them the airline of choice for many US-based Wrexham fans. The Club will be in safe hands when traveling across the Atlantic for our pre-season tour and we look forward to flying with them.”
United offers more international gateways throughout the Atlantic and Pacific than any other airline in the world via its hubs in the biggest cities in the United States.
This summer, United will offer more nonstop flights than all other American airlines combined to 37 cities in Europe, Africa, India, and the Middle East. These include flights to London, Dubai, Malaga, Stockholm, Amman, Tenerife, the Canary Islands, Ponta Delgada, the Azores, and Mallorca in Spain, as well as additional flights to some of the most well-known cities in Europe like Rome, Paris, Barcelona, Berlin, and Shannon.
In the past few days, the club also announced a partnership with STōK Cold Brew Coffee and also inked an extension deal with VistaPrint.