WHO/WHAT: A first for U.S. professional sports and Major League Soccer. Nutritionals leader XanGo and MLS team Real Salt Lake to announce landmark jersey front title sponsorship deal. Beginning in the 2007 MLS season, the XanGo name will be emblazoned across the chest of Real Salt Lake's adidas/MLS game jerseys, following the European pro soccer model.
Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer has enjoyed incredible support and popularity during its first two seasons of play, averaging 17,000 fans at home games. The team is slated to open a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue in the suburban Salt Lake community of Sandy in July 2008. (See www.RealSaltLake.com). Utah-based XanGo, LLC is a category creator, the first company to market a premium mangosteen beverage juice, XanGoÒ Juice, to consumers worldwide. Currently, XanGo Juice is sold in 14 international markets through a global network of independent distributors. (See www.XanGo.com).
WHEN: Friday, November 18, 2006
10:00 a.m. MST - Announcement and jersey unveiling to 10,000 supporters
11:30 a.m. MST/1:30 p.m. EST - News conf with XanGo executives, RSL officials and players
WHERE: Salt Lake Palace Convention Center
Salt Lake City, UT
