Man United Scores Partnership Expansion
Manchester United has announced the expansion of its partnership with ticket and hotel package suppliers Sportsbreak.com, which will build on the existing relationship between the pair and focus on the North American market.
As part of the deal, Sportsbreaks.com will market official ticket and hotel packages to Manchester United fans residing in United States and Canada.
The partnership involves Sportsbreaks.com’s affiliate company, the UK-based development tour operatoe inspiresport. The new agreement will provide opportunities for youth clubs, high schools and college soccer teams to travel to Manchester to train at club facilities exclusively via the Generation adidas International brand, where they will receive coaching from Manchester United Soccer Schools coaching staff.
Sportsbreaks.com, which specialises in experiences specifically tailored for sporting fans, has been an official partner of Manchester United since the start of the 2021/22 season. As Manchester United’s official supporter travel supplier, Sportsbreaks.com offer official ticket and hotel breaks to all home fixtures at the club’s 75,000-capcity stadium Old Trafford.
Collette Roche, Chief Operating Officer at Manchester United, commented, “We are delighted to expand our partnership with Sportsbreaks.com and offer our fans in the United States and Canada the chance to take in the full Manchester United experience.
“We are confident that with Sportsbreaks.com and inspiresport we can create more unforgettable moments for our passionate fans and deliver unique experiences for the next generation who will benefit from our world-class facilities and coaching network.”
Sportsbreaks.com Managing Director, Rob Slawson, added, “In our first season in partnership with Manchester United, we were privileged to have brought thousands of fans from around the world to Old Trafford to enjoy a match break.
“As the partnership continues to go from strength to strength, it gives us great pleasure to expand our relationship to the North American market and provide opportunities for fans in the United States and Canada to have the same unforgettable experience.
“We know there will be millions of North American fans who will be excited by this opportunity, so we look forward to seeing many US and Canadian groups at Old Trafford throughout the season.”
inspiresport Managing Director, Steve Butchart, added “Manchester United has a very proud history in producing and nurturing exceptional talent in its youth set up, demonstrated by at least one academy graduate featuring in every first team squad since 1937, a truly remarkable achievement. For our teams to train with Manchester United Soccer Schools, at the same facilities as multiple club legends, is something we’re proud to offer players looking for an authentic soccer experience.”
Manchester United kicks off its 2022/23 Premier League season on Sunday 7th August at Old Trafford, which will be the first competitive match for new manager Erik Ten Haag.
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