Sounders FC U-23 CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP

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1 Sounders FC U-23 CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP

2 Why Soccer? 3,000,000 youth soccer players in United States 150,000 youth soccer players in Washington State 2.24 million US viewers for USA vs Mexico on Sept. 10 World Cup had 24.4 million viewers in the US alone ESPN fan analytics poll ranks soccer as 2nd most popular sport for those age 12-24, second only to football Seattle Sounders FC 45,000 fans per game Sounders FC sold out Century Link with 67,350 vs Portland Seattle is a soccer hot bed unheralded public exposure and cultural relevance Sponsorship packages at much more approachable prices than the big 3 sports

3 Who We Are Member of USL Premier Development League (PDL) top developmental league in North America More than 60 teams across USA (4 conferences) Sounders FC U-23 (formerly Tacoma FC established 2006) re-branded Sounders U-23 in 2012 Independently owned and operated licensed partner with Seattle Sounders FC Also owns Sounders Women (women s soccer) Reached National Final Four in 2012 #TheFuture of soccer: Produced 6 professionals, including DeAndre Yedlin, current Sounders FC defender and MLS All-Star!

4 Seattle Sounders FC Sounders U-23 The Future Led by GM/Head Coach Darren Sawatzky, who serves as Director of Youth Development for Sounders FC Top players can be signed immediately to Sounders MLS team, Home-Grown Players Emerald City Supporters Supporters Group 10 players in total with current or former pro experience Last step on the path from youth to professional Sounders average over 40,000 fans a game at Century Link Field in Seattle Ranks in the top 40 world-wide Sounders attendance would rank 3 rd in Spain / 4 th in Italy / 7 th in England Every match has been sold out Increased capacity matches have reached 67,000

5 In-Game Exposure Video and Radio Select matches are broadcasted live on USLlive.com - Video seen world-wide in HD - Over 1,000 live viewers during 2013 season -Highlights receive more than 1,500 views/per video - Sponsor updates and graphics during game - Field signage/ads visible from video broadcast Sounders Women Radio Coverage ESPN Deportes is the official spanish radio for the Sounders U-23 and Sounders Women LatinFut Weekly Radio Show -1490AM features interviews, highlights & more

6 In-Game Exposure Stadium Sponsor signs lining entirety of field VIP tables with sponsor logos Media backdrops Ticket-back sponsorship Highlights and instant replays via video board On field contests (pre-game / halftime / post-game) PA announcements with sponsor recognition Ample space at entrances, concessions and concourse for exposure and signage

7 In-Game Exposure Fan Interaction Pre-Game skills clinics Pre-Game festivities and contests Half time shows & contests 2013 example: MAD Pizza Mad Man Challenge Promotional Give-away nights Branding on merchandise and autograph cards

8 Print Exposure Game-Day Programs -Over 1,000 programs given to fans in 2013 available each match - Rosters / Player Bios / Team Info / Video & Radio info -Away Team Information - Promotion of the league, SoundersU23.com, and sponsors Sounders Team Posters posters distributed in Posters sold at matches for autographs - Posters displayed at businesses around Puget Sound - Take home keep-sake with lasting memories

9 Local/National Media Exposure Media featuring Sounders U-23 in local news media from Everett to Tumwater (Seattle Times, Tacoma News Tribune, Everett Herald, Sumner Reporter, 5, KOMO 4, Q-13 ) Continued coverage from 5 local and national soccer blogs in 2013 Team appearances on TV and radio shows Players playing professionally around the world are traced back to Sounders U-23 USLsoccer.com, Goal.com, and other soccer publications release national stories featuring Sounders U-23

10 Facebook - 1,359 likes in 2 years on Facebook - Single stories reached over 11,000 fans Twitter - 1,573 followers (in just 2 years) - Players and coaches on our team have thousands of followers connecting our product Social Media

11 SoundersU23.com Official team website sees as high as 27,000 site visits per month Sounders U-23 are also featured on SoundersFC.com *** Strategic placement of sponsor banners

12 Partner With the Sounders: Consistent recognition of your product Align with the fun, family, young, and industry-leading Sounders U-23 brand Autographed memorabilia (Jerseys, Scarves, Balls, etc) Season tickets for staff/friends/family Support youth role models, confidence, and your community VIP tables Closest to the action Player availability for company events

13 Summary of Partnership Opportunities Packages in all shapes/sizes Radio Game Programs Team Posters Video Streaming Website Ads Marketing PA Announcements Social Media Merchandise Field Signs Game day Give-Aways Ticket Backs Magnet Schedules Concourse Advertising Pre-game/Halftime Tailored to interests of specific party No investment too small or too big Contact us today: Jon Billings Executive Director (208)