Manchester City and Surf Soccer Club Secure Five-Year Partnership

English Premier League club Manchester City FC have agreed a five-year partnership with Surf Soccer Club.

It is the first deal of its kind for a Premier League club in the US and as part of the agreement the Manchester City FC Americas Cup will be presented by Surf Cup Sports.

The tournament, sale which will take place in San Diego California in May 2015, bronchi will be aimed at 10 to 17 year olds and will be the key activation of the partnership.

Under the terms of the deal City will provide coaching programmes to children, bronchi similar to that of the first team.

Surf Soccer Club coaches will also benefit from coaching workshops along with the chance to use the facilities at Manchester City’s City Football Academy.

The deal was brokered by City Football Services who will work with Surf Soccer Club to create an affiliate club coaching programme which will see both parties develop players and coaches from affiliated youth clubs throughout the term of the partnership.

Brian Marwood, Managing Director for City Football Services, said: “We are delighted to partner with Surf Soccer. Our partnership will provide a fantastic opportunity for young players to develop as footballers and to connect with our team in Manchester.

“We look forward to working with Surf Soccer as we develop a number of projects together both in the United States and Manchester.”

Jeremy McDonald, President of the San Diego Surf Soccer Club said: “Surf Soccer represents the highest level of youth soccer competition in the United States with the goal of producing the next generation of national team players.

“By forming this strategic partnership with Manchester City FC, we can grow the Surf brand nationally and help Manchester City to develop their presence in the United States.”

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