CINCINNATI, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FC Cincinnati
is pleased to announce Total Quality Logistics (TQL) as the
official naming rights partner of "TQL Stadium", opening
May 1, 2021. The FCC-TQL partnership
brings together two Cincinnati-grown, leading businesses that
share a "no limits" philosophy as well as a deep connection and
commitment to the local community.
"We are thrilled to partner with TQL, a highly respected
business that has grown from a start-up to industry leader, right
here in the Queen City," said FC Cincinnati President, Jeff Berding. "TQL is known for their
high-energy culture and cutting-edge technology. There are a lot of
synergies that make this alliance between TQL and FCC a perfect
match and are reflected throughout the stadium — from the fin
lighting to the TQL beer district. Like FCC, TQL is a leader in a
growing sector and operates on national and international stages.
The long-term stadium naming rights deal is important to the club's
growth and ability to attract top players to Cincinnati. We are excited to call TQL Stadium
our home."
"TQL Stadium is an investment in Cincinnati," said TQL President, Kerry Byrne. "The city means a great deal to us.
It is where we were founded and have been headquartered since 1997
— we are thrilled to have one of the most incredible stadiums in
the country here, which will now have our name on it. This
partnership allows us to reward our employees, increase our
national brand awareness, drive recruitment of prospective hires
and support our charitable efforts in the community and across the
country. Cincinnati is our home,
and we are proud for TQL Stadium to be the home of FC
Cincinnati."
Headquartered in Cincinnati,
TQL employs over 5,000 people in 56 offices throughout the country,
including in 16 markets with MLS teams. Through TQL Cares and the
TQL Foundation, the company is committed to making a positive
difference in the community. In 2020, TQL and its employees
contributed over $2 million to more
than 3,000 nonprofits, including Cincinnati-based Boys and Girls Club,
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the USO of
Central & Southern Ohio. In
this new partnership, FC Cincinnati and TQL will work closely
together on making an even greater impact in the Cincinnati community through meaningful
initiatives in 2021 and beyond.
The multi-year naming rights partnership includes exterior and
interior signage, a seating zone, a branded bar area and extensive
opportunities for employee engagement. TQL Stadium's
first-in-the-world lighting technology will feature the company's
logo moving across the stadium exterior. Watch the announcement
video here.
About TQL Stadium:
Opening May
1, 2021, TQL Stadium, FC Cincinnati's home, is one of the
most ambitious soccer-specific stadiums in not only North America but the world. Critically
acclaimed global design firm, Populous, designed an innovative and
forward-thinking stadium that is one of the largest soccer-specific
facilities in Major League Soccer (MLS). The $250 million, privately funded stadium has a
capacity of 26,000, with the closest seats within 15 feet of the
field. The design includes 53 traditional suites and 4,500 premium
seats throughout four premium club spaces. Additionally, the team's
famous supporters' section, The Bailey, will grow to be more than
3,100 strong and loom over opponents at a 34-degree angle at the
stadium's north end. A 360-degree canopy roof covers every seat in
the stadium, but still allows sufficient sun in to grow a natural
grass field. The stadium has five team locker rooms, including a
comprehensive team suite for FC Cincinnati that features a dressing
room, coaches offices, lounge, equipment storage and the Mercy
Health Center of Excellence for the team's medical and game day
fitness needs. TQL Stadium meets all current requirements to host
CONCACAF and FIFA events, featuring top national teams from around
the world, including the U.S. Men's and Women's National Teams, as
well as the world's top club teams for friendlies. More
information about the stadium is available at Twitter, Instagram
and Facebook, or visit the stadium's website: TQLStadium.com.
About TQL:
At Total Quality Logistics (TQL), we create
greater supply chain efficiencies for our customers by combining
industry-leading technology and unmatched customer service.
Customers and carriers turn to us daily to solve their
transportation needs with competitive pricing, continuous
communication, and a commitment to do it right — every time.
Annually, we move more than 2+ million loads across the nation
through our comprehensive portfolio of logistics services and our
network of 90,000+ carriers. In addition, through TQL Cares and the
TQL Foundation, our company and employees make the world a better
place by donating thousands of volunteer hours and millions of
dollars each year. Founded in 1997 in Cincinnati, Ohio, TQL is the second-largest
freight brokerage firm in the nation, with 5,000+ employees in 56
offices across the U.S. Learn more at TQL.com.
About FCC:
FC Cincinnati are a professional soccer
team that play in Major League Soccer, having entered the league as
its 24th team in 2019. The club's wide and diverse ownership group
is led by controlling owner Carl H. Lindner
III, as well as managing owners Meg
Whitman, Scott Farmer, and
George Joseph. Originally founded in
2015 by Lindner III and current president Jeff Berding, FCC played in the second-division
United Soccer League (USL) from 2016 to 2018 before moving to MLS.
Follow the team on social media
on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube,
or visit the club's official website: fccincinnati.com.
Press Contacts
TQL
Julia Fulton
jfulton@tql.com
513.831.2600 x57248
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