Lehi, UT - Major League Soccer franchise Real Salt Lake (RSL) and its jersey-front sponsor XanGo, LLC today advanced their historic partnership with an agreement to build a practice field for the team and its visitors at XanGo's World Headquarters in Lehi, UT. XanGo's natural grass practice field, constructed specifically for RSL's needs, gives the team and its visitors a home during the 2007-08 seasons to prepare for the high level of professional competition. Last November, XanGo announced its landmark jersey-front sponsorship with RSL - the first of its kind in U.S. pro sports.
"We are passionate fans of RSL and Major League Soccer. XanGo looks forward to welcoming our home team, its fans, and its visiting teams from MLS and abroad to our World Headquarters here in Utah. We're here to help get RSL's game ready," said Gordon Morton, XanGo's president of sales and marketing.
XanGo's new, natural turf practice field for RSL will span over more than three acres on the southern end of the category-creator's campus, running east to west. RSL will utilize the field several times a week for the 2007 and 2008 MLS seasons, while the recently created RSL Utah Under-17 and Under-16 youth teams will also play and practice on the field. Tentative completion is set for mid-July, allowing international visitors Everton FC of the English Premier League and South American powerhouse Boca Juniors the opportunity to visit the finest pitch on the Wasatch Front on Pioneer Weekend, in advance of their July 21 and July 24 tilts against Real Salt Lake.
"This grass practice field is yet another symbol of XanGo's commitment and dedication to our team, our players and the great game of soccer," said RSL Owner David W. Checketts. "Since our inception, RSL has searched for an international-caliber pitch on which to prepare our team for the intense competition of MLS games. XanGo is giving us a home on their campus for the next couple of seasons and a respected brand on our jerseys to take to the field of play. On behalf of our players and coaches - thank you, XanGo."
The global nutritionals leader recently launched an interactive online soccer fan site, XANGOSOCCER.com, which includes the latest on the RSL/XanGo partnership and the growth of soccer in the U.S.
About XanGo
XanGo, LLC is a recognized category creator as the first company to market a premium mangosteen beverage, XanGo® Juice, to consumers worldwide. A delicious daily dietary supplement, XanGo® Juice harnesses the nutritional attributes of the whole mangosteen fruit through a proprietary formula. Based in Utah, XanGo is privately-owned and powered by a global network of independent distributors. XanGo's expansive operations include the United States and numerous international markets such as Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and Canada. For more information on XanGo and XanGo® Juice, please visit www.XanGo.com.
