USL Naples Officially Signs Apparel Deal with Danish Sportswear Brand hummel

(Collier County, FL – April 30, 2024) USL Naples is pleased to announce its newly signed deal with Danish apparel company hummel to become the club’s inaugural, official on- and off-field kit partner. hummel will provide USL Naples inaugural home, away, and alternate kits, as well as training gear, travel wear, and select retail options.

“We are proud to partner with a global brand with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in the soccer industry as we begin our team’s journey. As we finalize our official crest and colors, with feedback from local fans, it is only right to partner with the best in the industry to showcase our community,” said Roberto Moreno, CEO of USL Naples. “We are excited to hear our fans’ reaction when they see the kits and gear first-hand.”

Naples was awarded one of four expansion franchises by the United Soccer League (USL) in January of 2024, bringing the first professional soccer team to the city. Since the launch announcement, USL Naples’ leadership team has been connecting with local fans, non-profit organizations, and businesses. With a countdown of 10 more months until the USL Naples season kick-off at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex, the team’s leadership is expected to announce a new head coach, sporting director, and team tryouts this summer.

Founded in 1923, hummel, an internationally renowned sportswear brand, is known for its iconic bumblebee logo and chevrons featured on a number of globally recognized teams. hummel’s iconic look can be found on the jerseys of the Danish national team, the Premier League’s Everton FC, Bundesliga clubs FC Cologne and Werder Bremen, Real Betis of La Liga as well as multiple clubs playing in the USL Championship and USL League One.

"We are thrilled to be adding USL Naples to our hummel family in the United States with our new partnership. The inaugural year of a club is extremely special, and it's a privilege for us to help define the on-field visual identity that Naples supporters will be able to be proud of for many years to come,” said hummel Pro North America Vice President Chase Eagan. “USL Naples' vision of building community through sport, aligns perfectly with what we aim to do each day at hummel. We can't wait to build in Naples together."

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