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10-03-2025
- Entertainment
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TAMAGOTCHI® CREATOR BANDAI NAMCO TOYS AND COLLECTIBLES AMERICA ESTABLISHES LANDMARK PARTNERSHIP WITH LOS ANGELES' ANGEL CITY FOOTBALL CLUB
Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Becomes First Major Toy Sponsor of a Premier American Professional Women's Soccer Team Co-branded, limited-edition ACFC Tamagotchi® device available starting March 16 at ACFC's home opener at BMO Stadium and at IRVINE, Calif., March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 2024 was proven to be a banner year for Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America (BNTCA), solidifying its position as a leader in the global toy industry. Today, the company announces a groundbreaking four-year partnership with Angel City Football Club (ACFC), with an option for a fifth, which makes Bandai Namco the first toy brand to sponsor a major U.S. professional women's sports team. ACFC competes in the National Women's Soccer League, the world's premier women's professional soccer league, and has recently been recognized as the most valuable women's sports team globally. This Founding Level partnership will go beyond the goal posts and aligns two organizations driven by creativity, community, and a shared vision for excellence. Under ACFC's signature Angel City Sponsorship Model—where 10% of each sponsorship's value is reinvested back into the community—Bandai Namco and ACFC will collaborate to support the SOAR internship program. This initiative provides high school-age young women from under-resourced communities across Los Angeles with grants and mentorship opportunities, including interactions with Bandai Namco employees who will share insights about building futures in creative industries. As part of this collaboration, Bandai Namco is launching a co-branded, limited-edition Tamagotchi device featuring an ACFC-themed makeover. This exclusive collectible will be available starting March 16, coinciding with ACFC's home opener at BMO Stadium, and will also be sold on ACFC's online store at "At the Bandai Namco Group, our Mid to Long-Term Vision is to 'Connect with Fans,' and we are dedicated to building global communities with all stakeholders including fans of manga, anime, and games. ACFC's mission to create lasting communities by uniting football and service deeply resonated with us. We are thrilled and proud to support this club and work together to build meaningful connections for generations to come," said Kotaro Hama, CEO of Bandai Namco Toys and Collectibles America. "At Angel City Football Club, we've always championed creativity, community, and innovation—and this partnership with Bandai Namco Toys and Collectibles America is a perfect match for our values. Tamagotchi has been a beloved icon for generations, and now, with its ACFC twist, we're uniting fans of all ages in a truly unique way. Together, we're not just creating cool collectibles; we're building opportunities for young women to chase their dreams on and off the pitch," said Julie Uhrman, CEO and Co-Founder of Angel City Football Club. About Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. (BNTCA) is a leading innovator in toys and collectibles. Known for iconic brands like Tamagotchi®, Anime Heroes®, Gunpla and Tamashii Nations®, BNTCA offers unique toys, model kits, and premium collectibles that bring beloved franchises to life. Headquartered in Irvine, California, BNTCA inspires creativity and passion, celebrating fandom and storytelling for collectors of all ages. For more information, visit About Angel City Football ClubAngel City Football Club (ACFC) of Los Angeles, in the National Women's Soccer League, is entering its fourth season in 2025 at BMO Stadium in downtown Los Angeles. ACFC is led by controlling owners Willow Bay and Bob Iger and was co-founded by tech entrepreneur Julie Uhrman, actor and activist Natalie Portman, and venture capitalist Kara Nortman. The club has been named the world's most valuable women's sports team, with a valuation of $250 million. Mark Parsons serves as the team's Sporting Director. 2025 Season Tickets are on sale and start at $308 per ticket. They come with year-round benefits, including tickets to all regular season home games plus an international friendly. For more information, please contact tickets@ or visit ACFC has launched the "Seats of Strength" initiative, a year-long ticketing program designed to provide first responders and those impacted by recent fires across Los Angeles with the opportunity to attend ACFC games free of charge. To make a donation or purchase tickets, please click HERE Learn more about ACFC at and follow the team on social media @weareangelcity. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
ANGEL CITY FOOTBALL CLUB ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH CARMAX
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Angel City Football Club (ACFC) today announced CarMax (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, as a Founding Partner and its Official Used Auto Retailer. This partnership will focus on community impact, with a dedicated emphasis on supporting youth sports programs in the Los Angeles area, fan engagement activities, and special promotions on game days. CarMax and Angel City will support the 'Essentials' pillar of ACFC's commitment to Equity, Essentials, and Education, enabling youth to access sports. This impact will include providing monetary funds to support these efforts as the Presenting Partner of the Angel City Camps Series, featuring ten weeks of youth soccer camps serving approximately 500 kids. Angel City will select the locations of these camps, which will take place across the greater LA region. In addition to the camps, CarMax will be the Presenting Partner of the club's annual Season Ticket Member Event, Presenting Partner of one Title Night each season, and the Presenting Partner of Parking, providing select fans free parking for each match. For more than 30 years, CarMax has championed integrity and transparency — the way car buying should be. Since 2020, the brand has applied that same philosophy to its sports partnerships by increasing its investment in leagues, teams, and athlete partners in women's sports to level the playing field. 'We are so proud to further our commitment to women's sports by partnering with Angel City Football Club, an organization that's trailblazed its own path to create a new standard in women's sports,' said CarMax Chief Marketing Officer Sarah Lane. 'Angel City FC and CarMax are guided by similar values - we're both people-first organizations driven to make a positive impact and help our communities thrive. We look forward to working together over the next few years to inspire the next generation of athletes.' "CarMax and Angel City FC share a visionary approach to innovation and industry transformation,' said Julie Uhrman, Co-Founder and President of Angel City Football Club. 'Their dedication to creativity and their pioneering spirit in the automotive industry mirror Angel City FC's commitment to reshaping the landscape of women's sports. Both organizations are united in our mission to provide access to opportunities and foster growth, and we're thrilled to welcome CarMax as a partner and to the positive impact we can make together.'" CarMax is also a multi-year partner with the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and is the presenting partner of the NWSL Shield, awarded to the club with the best record at the conclusion of the regular season and committed their investment toward increasing Shield bonuses the last three years. About Angel City Football ClubAngel City Football Club (ACFC) of Los Angeles, in the National Women's Soccer League, is entering its fourth season in 2025 at BMO Stadium in downtown Los Angeles. ACFC is led by controlling owners Willow Bay and Bob Iger and was co-founded by tech entrepreneur Julie Uhrman, actor and activist Natalie Portman, and venture capitalist Kara Nortman. The club has been named the world's most valuable women's sports team, with a valuation of $250 million. Mark Parsons serves as the team's Sporting Director. 2025 Season Tickets are now on sale and start at $50 per month. They come with year-round benefits, including tickets to all regular season home games plus an international friendly. For more information, please contact tickets@ or visit Learn more about ACFC at and follow the team on social media @weareangelcity. About CarMaxCarMax, the nation's largest retailer of used autos, revolutionized the automotive retail industry by driving integrity, honesty and transparency in every interaction. The company offers a truly personalized experience with the option for customers to do as much, or as little, online and in-store as they want. During the fiscal year that ended February 29, 2024, CarMax sold approximately 770,000 used vehicles and 550,000 wholesale vehicles at its auctions. In addition, CarMax Auto Finance originated more than $8 billion in receivables during fiscal 2024, adding to its more than $17 billion portfolio. CarMax has over 245 store locations, nearly 30,000 associates, and is proud to have been recognized for 20 consecutive years as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®. CarMax is committed to making a positive impact on people, communities and the environment. Learn more in the 2024 Responsibility Report. For more information, visit CONTACT: Public Relations CarMax (855) 887-2915 PR@ Public Relations Angel City Football Club media@
