Under Armour Named as Official Soccer Apparel

Provider of Kentucky Youth Soccer

LEXINGTON, Kentucky (October 26, 2015) — Kentucky Youth Soccer, the largest youth sports organization in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, announced a long-term agreement with Under Armour to further elevate the sport of soccer at all levels of the game.

Under Armour’s partnership with Kentucky Youth Soccer will guarantee one of the world’s leading innovators in athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories has a presence at all major Kentucky Youth Soccer events and programs — including the Kentucky State Cup, Kentucky President’s Cup, the Kentucky Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program and more.

"Under Armour shares a vision to further grow the sport in Kentucky and what better way than to begin our partnership with Kentucky Youth Soccer,” said Under Armour Sales Specialist Marc Calabretta. “We look forward to further building this important relationship as we continue to deliver game changing innovation on the pitch."

Kentucky Youth Soccer consists of 85 member associations and more than 38,000 players, 6,000 coaches and thousands of volunteers.  Through various programs at all levels of the game Kentucky Youth Soccer impacts the American soccer landscape from earliest days of play through the collegiate, professional and National Team ranks. 

“We have watched Under Armour develop an outstanding brand and we are excited to join their soccer community,” said Kentucky Youth Soccer Executive Director Kris Zander. “We expect this relationship to benefit our association today and well into the future.” 

For more information on Under Armour, please visit www.underarmour.com.  For information on Kentucky Youth Soccer, please visit www.kysoccer.net