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Business Upturn
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- Business Upturn
CarMax, Gotham FC Extend Mission-Driven Partnership, Driving Growth and Impact
JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gotham FC, the preeminent top-tier professional women's soccer club in the New York region, announced on Tuesday the multi-year extension of its marquee partnership with CarMax (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars. The renewed partnership continues the dynamic relationship between the two brands, deepening their shared commitment to community and the growth of women's sports. As part of this renewed collaboration, CarMax will remain the front-of-kit sponsor of Gotham FC, with prominent logo placement on the club's kits. CarMax is also the presenting partner of the Gotham FC regular season and Fan Fest at Sports Illustrated Stadium in addition to regional game broadcasts on MSG Networks, the Gotham FC player of the match award, the CarMax Kids program and an original content series set to be released later this season. 'CarMax and Gotham have a shared goal of creating opportunities that drive value and positive impact for women's sports, fans and the community,' said Sarah Lane, SVP, chief marketing officer at CarMax. 'Gotham FC was our first club partner in the NWSL, and we are proud to further our commitment to the team, its players and the league. Over the years, we've collaborated on numerous initiatives to enhance the visibility of the team and the game, and we're excited about what we'll continue to accomplish together in the future.' 'What started as a shared vision three years ago has grown into a powerful partnership, and we're proud to be continuing that journey with CarMax,' said Ryan Dillon, Chief Business Officer at Gotham FC. 'We couldn't think of better partners than CarMax. Their commitment to creating real impact for our fans, players and community is truly remarkable. Together, we share a common goal of elevating the sport, and we're paving the way for what a modern-day partnership should look like.' CarMax and Gotham FC first partnered in 2022, with the CarMax logo featured on Gotham FC's kit sleeve and CarMax becoming the club's exclusive used auto retailer. The relationship blossomed from there, with CarMax investing year over year in supporting the club's growth and fan experiences. Over the last few years, CarMax has partnered with Gotham FC on cross collaborations with the New York Liberty on merchandise, ticket offerings and community sports clinics; invested in a dedicated spend for marketing and ticket campaigns; and provided enhanced game day experiences for fans at Fan Fest. As part of the continued partnership in 2026, CarMax will invest in fan experiences through new digital content to bring the stadium atmosphere to fans at home, additional parking offers and incentives for game days and a community program providing free-to-play clinics for youth soccer players. As the presenting partner of CarMax Kids, CarMax works with Gotham to help enable youth attendance at home games by providing local nonprofits with a limited number of free tickets, transportation to and from Sports Illustrated Stadium and – new this season – complimentary meal vouchers for in-stadium use. The program has served more than 530 young people to date. The continued partnership between CarMax and Gotham FC is a testament to the success the brands have shared year-over-year and a genuine commitment to growing the sport and creating access for underserved communities. Queen Kriegs Night, presented by CarMax, will celebrate the career of U.S. Women's National Team and Gotham FC legend Ali Krieger at the club's Oct. 19 home finale. CarMax was also the presenting partner of Gotham FC's 2025 home opening 'Blue Out,' distributing 5,000 Gotham FC kit replica rally towels and kicking off an evolved version to its 2024 parking program, offering 100 fans the 'perfect parking package' complete with tickets to CarMax title nights, free parking and discounted merchandise at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The 'perfect parking program' nearly sold out in a day. CarMax's annual dedicated investment to amplify Gotham FC marketing initiatives has helped support a 27% rise in Gotham's social media following, a 67% increase in average home game attendance, and doubling of Gotham FC's season tickets holders since 2023. These efforts, combined with innovative activations, also resulted in an unaided partnership awareness growth of 36pp for CarMax among Gotham FC fans between 2023 and 2024, surpassing the industry benchmark by 56% based on fan data collected by Gotham FC. Considered one of the top women's soccer clubs in the world, Gotham FC started the 2025 NWSL season in March, loaded with U.S. Women's National Team stars, World Cup winners, Olympic medalists and European and South American champions. Gotham, which won the 2023 NWSL championship and finished third in 2024, will play 13 regular season home games this year at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Tickets to Gotham FC matches are available at For more information on Gotham FC's 2025 season and the CarMax partnership, please visit ABOUT CARMAX CarMax, 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 28, 2025, CarMax sold approximately 790,000 used vehicles and 540,000 wholesale vehicles at its auctions. In addition, CarMax Auto Finance originated more than $8 billion in receivables during fiscal 2025, adding to its nearly $18 billion portfolio. CarMax has 250 store locations, over 30,000 associates, and is proud to have been recognized for 21 consecutive years as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®. CarMax is committed to helping its communities thrive and reducing the environmental footprint of its operations. Learn more in the 2024 Responsibility Report. For more information, visit ABOUT GOTHAM FC Representing New Jersey and New York with top global players, Gotham FC is one of 14 teams in the National Women's Soccer League. In 2023, Gotham FC won the NWSL championship, clinching the club's first NWSL title after previously advancing to its first NWSL final appearance in the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup Final. Rebranded as Gotham FC in 2021, the club plays its home matches at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J. Founded in 2007, the club won the inaugural Women's Professional Soccer championship in 2009 and was a founding member of the NWSL when the league was established in 2013. Attachment Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Yahoo
‘It was terrifying;' Group of people open fire to protect themselves from dog attack
A dog involved in a series of attacks in Springfield is dead. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7′s Mike Campbell tracks down the latest information on the investigation LIVE on News Center 7 at 6:00. TRENDING STORIES: Man accused of shooting man, moving body behind Popeye's restaurant formally charged Toy guns confiscated at local school, student facing disciplinary action Multiple probationary staff fired from Dayton VA Medical Center Two people were attacked by dogs on Saturday. The first attack happened on West Liberty Street and the second occurred about 15 minutes later on a bike path near Noel Drive. The dogs charged at least three people after the attacks. Sarah Lane was one of them. 'It was terrifying, my son was crying, he's never seen a dog like that,' Lane said. Moments later, someone from the group fired shots at the dogs. A News Center 7 videographer spotted a dead Pitbull mix dog near the bike path Tuesday night. News Center 7 will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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@
