CARSON, Calif. (Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016) – The following is a press release from the LA Galaxy and Herbalife Nutrition.
LA Galaxy and Herbalife Continue Longest-Standing Sponsorship in MLS History
The LA Galaxy announced today that Herbalife Nutrition will be the featured logo on the new LA Galaxy primary and secondary jerseys worn in all official club competitions. The LA Galaxy and Herbalife, the Galaxy’s official and exclusive nutrition and jersey partner, are in year 10 of a record sponsorship deal that began in 2007. The LA Galaxy are scheduled to debut their new 2016 primary kits on Wednesday, Feb. 24, in a quarterfinal match at StubHub Center against Santos Laguna in the 2015-16 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League.
“The new Herbalife Nutrition logo on the LA Galaxy jerseys represents the culmination of an unprecedented 10-year track record of providing the LA Galaxy players with our full suite of products and customized nutrition programs prepared by our staff of nutrition experts,” said Michael O. Johnson, chairman and CEO, Herbalife. “Our mission is to change people’s lives around the world by providing them with access to good nutrition and a healthy active lifestyle, and we look forward to keeping the LA Galaxy players fueled this 2016 season.”
Herbalife Nutrition will now also be featured on all LA Galaxy training gear for staff and players. In addition, Herbalife will remain the Galaxy’s official and exclusive nutrition partner, with the entire line of Herbalife products available to the club’s players and coaching staff.
In 2005, Herbalife became the official nutrition company of the LA Galaxy. In 2007, it became the official jersey and presenting sponsor of the LA Galaxy and in 2012, the Galaxy signed a record 10-year extension to the original agreement that will run through the 2022 MLS season, marking the largest and longest sponsorship agreement in MLS club and League history.
“Herbalife has been an outstanding partner of the LA Galaxy over the course of our long-standing relationship,” said LA Galaxy President Chris Klein. “We are excited to continue to highlight this comprehensive partnership by featuring the new Herbalife Nutrition logo on our jersey and gear moving forward.”
Herbalife also supports the LA Galaxy’s community efforts, with $2.5 million given to support the LA Galaxy Foundation. Herbalife and the LA Galaxy have teamed up in numerous community-driven efforts, including benefitting the Children’s Institute, Inc. (CII), serving at various Casa Herbalife locations throughout Central and South America, and hosting multiple youth clinic initiatives in the Los Angeles area in recent years.
The LA Galaxy will celebrate the launch of the club’s new 2016 primary kit and 2016 marketing campaign this week with a series of events at the This is LA Pop-Up Shop at BLENDS (725 S. Los Angeles St.) in Downtown Los Angeles. The Galaxy will host a Supporters’ Happy Hour on Friday, Feb. 5, from 4-7 p.m. PT that will feature new 2016 Galaxy gear, including the new primary jersey, available for purchase. On Saturday, Feb. 6, fans can meet Robbie Keane, Giovani dos Santos, and Steven Gerrard for autograph and picture opportunities from 2-5 p.m. PT. The jersey will be officially unveiled this Thursday, Feb. 4.
The Galaxy will kick off the 2016 MLS Regular Season at StubHub Center on Sunday, March 6, against D.C. United (7 p.m. PT, UniMás). LA Galaxy Season Ticket Memberships for the 2016 MLS season are available for purchase now. Season Ticket Members and Galaxy fans can go to www.lagalaxy.com/tickets/seasontickets or call 877-3GALAXY (342-5299) to secure their 2016 LA Galaxy Season Ticket package.
Becoming a 2016 LA Galaxy Season Ticket Member gives fans the opportunity to receive a number of benefits, including discounted pricing, LA Galaxy Team Store discounts, access to the 2016 Season Ticket Member Event, season tickets to LA Galaxy II, early game day stadium access and access to LA Galaxy Champions League matches, among other exclusive benefits. For more information, visit www.lagalaxy.com/tickets/seasontickets or call an LA Galaxy representative at 877-3GALAXY (342-5299).
ABOUT HERBALIFE:
Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has been changing people’s lives with great products since 1980. Our nutrition, weight-management, energy and fitness and personal care products are available exclusively to and through dedicated Independent Herbalife Members in more than 90 countries. We are committed to fighting the worldwide problems of poor nutrition and obesity by offering high-quality products, one-on-one coaching with an Herbalife member and a community that inspires customers to live a healthy, active life.
We support the Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF) and its Casa Herbalife programs to help bring good nutrition to children in need. We also sponsor more than 190 world-class athletes, teams and events around the globe, including Cristiano Ronaldo, the LA Galaxy and champions in many other sports.
The company has over 7,800 employees worldwide, and its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HLF) with net sales of $5 billion in 2014. To learn more visit Herbalife.com or IAmHerbalife.com.
ABOUT LA GALAXY:
The LA Galaxy are Major League Soccer’s most successful club. Based in Carson, Calif. at StubHub Center, the Galaxy have won the MLS Cup a record five times (2002, 2005, 2011, 2012, 2014), the MLS Supporters’ Shield four times (1998, 2002, 2010, 2011) and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup twice (2001, 2005) since their inception in 1996. Led by LA Galaxy President Chris Klein and Head Coach and General Manager Bruce Arena, the Galaxy are the premier club in MLS, with stars like Landon Donovan, David Beckham, Robbie Keane, Steven Gerrard, Giovani dos Santos, and Cobi Jones representing LA over the team’s 20-years in MLS. For more information on the LA Galaxy, visit www.lagalaxy.com.
