Becomes Official Waste Service and Recycling Partner
ORLANDO – September 23, 2014 – Orlando City Soccer Club and Waste Pro USA, Inc., (“Waste Pro”) announced a multi-year partnership today whereby the South’s premier waste removal and recycling services company becomes the team’s Official Waste Service and Recycling Partner. Per Club policy, financial terms were not disclosed. Waste Pro was founded in Central Florida and is Orlando’s fourth largest privately owned company with revenues exceeding $500 million.
Under the terms of the agreement, Waste Pro will receive branding and on-site activation beginning with the 2015 Major League Soccer season. They will also be permitted the use of Orlando City’s marks and logo on their vehicles and in promotions and marketing campaigns. Lastly, Waste Pro’s sponsorship with Orlando City Soccer Club will extend into 2016 when the Lions move into their new Downtown soccer stadium.
“Waste Pro is a strong supporter of Orlando City and we’re thrilled to have them join our family of partners,” said Club President and Founder Phil Rawlins. “We share the same vision for success and believe this relationship will be mutually beneficial. Interest from local, regional and national businesses continues to increase, as companies realize the potential benefits of a long-term partnership with Major League Soccer’s 21st Club.”
“We are impressed to see the commitment Orlando City has made to Central Florida and are proud to be a part of this exciting professional sports organization in our home town. There is a direct connection to our thousands of customers and the Club’s supporters in Orange and Seminole Counties and beyond,” said Waste Pro Chairman and CEO John J. Jennings.
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About Waste Pro USA Inc.
Waste Pro is one of this country’s fastest growing privately owned waste collection, recycling, processing and disposal companies, operating in eight southeastern states. Serving more than two million residential and commercial customers from over 500 operating locations, Waste Pro is headquartered in Longwood, Florida. Waste Pro is the 11th largest waste services company in the United States.
About Orlando City Soccer Club:
Recently ranked 14th among all professional teams in North America, Orlando City Soccer Club (OCSC) is Major League Soccer’s newest expansion team. The Club will begin play in MLS in 2015, becoming the league’s 21st club. The Lions’ first team set the U.S. record for best start of any professional soccer club in its first USL PRO league 100 matches (66-12-22). Orlando City has won three USL PRO regular season titles and two postseason championships. Outside of the first squad, OCSC also has a youth club, Orlando City Youth Soccer (OCYS) and a U-23 team that participates in the PDL. For more information on the pro and youth clubs, visit www.OrlandoCitySC.com and www.OrlandoCityYouth.org.
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