Adidas to supply Canadian football club
Canadian North American Soccer League (NASL) team FC Edmonton has announced that US sportswear brand adidas is its new kit supplier.
Under the terms of the deal, the Canadian arm of the German brand, adidas Canada, will become the side’s official kit and merchandise provider for the next three years. According to the club, the new adidas kit for the 2012 season is currently being designed and will be unveiled in due course.
“We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with FC Edmonton,” said Jeff Clements, director of team business development, adidas Canada. “Adidas is committed to helping grow soccer in Canada and we’re proud to be associated with FC Edmonton. We know the Eddies will wear our brand with honour and integrity.”
“Our partnership with adidas will give our team an added leg up on our competition,” said Tom Leip, general manager of FC Edmonton. “It’s a world-class brand and we appreciate the opportunity to partner with a great company like adidas.”
