Exciting news for fans of football and speedy parcel delivery: DHL have been announced as the title sponsor for Manchester United’s July tour of the United States.
The team will be kicking off the tour with their first game against kick off the pre-season tour in Boston with a game against New England Revolution on 13 July, before taking on excitingly named teams like Seattle Sounders (Seattle, 20 July), Chicago Fire (Chicago, 23 July), MLS All-Stars (New Jersey, 27 July) and FC Barcelona (Washington DC, 30 July).
The three-week tour is a great chance for US fans to see the team in action. Fans everywhere else can keep up-to-date with pre-tour news by visiting the Tour 2011 website.
Manchester United boss, Alex Ferguson said: “The team is really looking forward to going back to the US. The tour is great preparation for the season and the facilities over there are fantastic. I’m looking forward to some good football and the chance to meet our fans in the US”.
Richard Arnold, Manchester United’s Commercial Director, commented: “We already have a fantastic relationship with DHL, so we are delighted that they have decided to specifically target this important market and create a unique marketing platform by becoming the title sponsor of our summer tour. Respected and trusted around the world, DHL shares our commitment to delivering excellence and I’m certain that having them on board will help make this tour a great success”.
As the world’s leading logistics company, and Manchester United’s Official Logistics Partner, DHL will be on hand with its unrivalled expertise to ensure the delivery of team and essential equipment to each game.
“We are delighted to come on board as the title sponsor of Manchester United’s 2011 USA tour. DHL’s Next Day transatlantic delivery service brings the UK and US together as express speed. Through our sponsorship, we can the team on the same journey,” said Phil Couchman, Chief Executive Officer and DHL Express.