United Soccer League and Shift4 Announce Strategic Partnership
24 Februar 2022 - 2:30PM
Business Wire
The largest and fastest-growing professional soccer organization
in North America has selected Shift4 as the league’s Official
Payment Solutions Partner
The United Soccer League (USL) today announced that it has
selected Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR), the leader in integrated payments and
commerce technology, as the league’s Official Payment Solutions
Partner. The multi-year partnership marks the first league-wide
agreement for Shift4, whose services will be implemented across the
USL’s entire footprint.
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The multi-faceted partnership will deliver a streamlined
omnichannel payment experience for fans. Shift4 will provide an
end-to-end commerce solution for the league, including mobile
ordering, stadium point-of-sale, payment processing, and eCommerce
through its Shift4Shop platform. Additionally, Shift4 will
seamlessly integrate their payment ecosystem with USL third-party
vendors.
“We could not be more excited to announce this partnership with
Shift4,” said USL COO & Chief Real Estate Officer, Justin
Papadakis. “As the USL continues to grow and reach more communities
across the country, we are thrilled to integrate Shift4’s portfolio
of solutions and services with our clubs to enhance the fan
experience. It’s an exciting time in our history, as we continue to
invest in growing the women’s game, expand to nearly 80
professional teams over the next three years, and continue to add
to our portfolio of first-class stadiums by opening 25-30 new
venues in the same timeframe. By aligning with Shift4 in this
strategic partnership, they will help further enhance our ecosystem
as we move into this new chapter of the USL.”
“We are thrilled to partner with such an impressive organization
and redefine the commerce experience for the league’s fans,” said
Shift4 Chief Commercial Officer Michael Isaacman. “This is Shift4’s
first league-wide partnership agreement, which makes it especially
exciting for us. The USL has ambitious expansion plans, and we look
forward to supporting them as they grow.”
In addition to the strategic partnership, Shift4 will serve as
the presenting partner of the USL Inspirational Business of the
Year Award. New in 2022, the award is aimed to recognize and
celebrate local businesses within USL markets that are making a
difference in their communities.
About Shift4
Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) is boldly redefining commerce by simplifying
complex payments ecosystems across the world. As the leader in
commerce-enabling technology, Shift4 powers billions of
transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses in
virtually every industry. For more information, visit
shift4.com.
About United Soccer League
The United Soccer League (USL) is the largest and
fastest-growing professional soccer organization in North America,
possessing more than a decade of experience in bringing the world’s
game to communities across the United States and Canada. Overseeing
the USL Championship (USSF Division II), USL League One (USSF
Division III), and USL League Two (Pre-Professional), the
organization is built on a proven and recognized model in
international football and counts more than 125 clubs in its
membership. To learn more, visit www.uslsoccer.com.
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Shift4 Nate Hirshberg Vice President, Marketing
nhirshberg@shift4.com
United Soccer League Will McClaran Director, Strategic
Communications will.mcclaran@uslsoccer.com
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