D.C. United secure official sponsor

04 November 2010 | Posted in Sponsorship, Soccer, North America | By Tom Love

Dallas-based wellness company Eiro Research has been announced as official sponsor of Major League Soccer (MLS) team D.C. United FC.

As part of the sponsorship agreement, Eiro Research will provide a line of nutritional supplements and skin care products to the Washington-based soccer club.

Chris Hausman, chief executive officer of Eiro Research, said of the deal. "This sponsorship is exciting for us, it shows that the research behind our products is recognised and the power of our opportunity is real. We're very excited to partner with the most recognisable club in professional soccer in the U.S."

Eiro’s president, Dave Fleming added: "There are a lot of parallels between D.C. United and Eiro Research. I feel like both organisations have a commitment to excellence that is apparent in everything we do. We want to set a standard for our industry just like D.C. United has set the standard with their proven track record. We're proud to be associated with an organisation like D.C. United."

Financial terms of the sponsorship have not been released, but industry experts believe the deal to be worth some US$200,000.

D.C. United are one of the most successful soccer clubs in MLS with four MLS Cup championship trophies.