Etihad Airways Becomes Official Airline Partner of MLS

Abu Dhabi-based airline carrier Etihad Airways have become the Official Airline Partner of Major League Soccer (MLS), therapy marking the first time the company has signed a multi-year sports partnership in the USA.

Etihad Airways and MLS will work together on a number of activations and initiatives including community programs, viagra buy as well as hosting competitions and promotions for flights and holidays with MLS fans.

James Hogan, thumb President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said: “Etihad Airways has a growing portfolio of sports properties that cover the globe and we’re delighted to now add Major League Soccer, a leading international sports brand, to this group.

“The MLS partnership will enable Etihad Airways to continue to build its brand in the United States, a key market for us, and offers an ideal platform to interact with the millions of sports fans and communities across the country and showcase the airline and services.”

The agreement will see the Etihad Airways logo and messages beamed across LED pitch-side advertising during nationally televised MLS matches, as well as across national broadcast partners and MLS Digital Properties, the leading online soccer platform in North America.

Don Garber, Commissioner of Major League Soccer, commented: “We are excited to welcome Etihad Airways as the official airline partner of Major League Soccer in the United States and are proud to be the first major sports association in the U.S. for such a prestigious global company.

“On behalf of our clubs, our players and our millions of fans, we welcome Etihad Airways to the MLS family and look forward to working with them to help grow their business in this region.”

In addition to MLS, Etihad Airways’ sponsorship portfolio includes the Nation’s Triathlon in Washington, D.C., the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Etihad Stadium in Manchester, Manchester City Football Club, All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, Harlequins Rugby Club, and the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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