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562-713-4375
SPONSORSHIP
PROSPECTUS PROFESSIONAL PLATFORM AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
ABOUT US
WE ARE WINDS FOOTBALL CLUB Santa Ana Winds FC™ are a Pro Soccer Club based in Santa Ana, Ca. Currently, the Winds are a current member of the UPSL (www.upslsoccer.com) and compete in the Southeast Conference. The club strives to give players the opportunity to showcase their skills to play at the highest competitive levels locally, nationally and internationally. Currently Winds FC have a first team, a second team, and a reserve side that compete. In 2016 we will be participating in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open which is know to be one of the biggest and most prestigious amateur tournaments in US soccer. AGE DEMOGRAPHICS The average age of our players is 17-30 years old. Most of our players are Orange County based. We also have a wide array of overseas talent from countries such as Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Mali and the United Kingdom.
OUR HISTORY
OUR MISSION
• National Premier Soccer League 2011
• United Premier Soccer League 2016
• UPSL Champion 2013
• Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup 2016
• Admiral Cup Champion 2014
• Expand to North American Soccer League 2017
WINDS FC INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING VENUES:
SANTA ANA STADIUM
North Flower Street Santa Ana, CA 92703 Capacity 9000
LAKE FOREST SPORTS COMPLEX
28000 Rancho Pkwy Lake Forest, CA 92630 Capacity 1000
STUBHUB STADIUM 2
18400 Avalon Boulevard Carson, CA 90746 Capacity 5000
SANTA ANA COLLEGE
1530 W 17 St Santa Ana, CA 92706 Capacity 1000
Winds FC, 2015 - United Premier Soccer League
Leonel Lopez President of Winds FC and Current President of UPSL (United Preimier Soccer League)
FROM THE DESK OF FOUNDER
Winds FC would like to personally thank you for considering supporting the Orange County soccer community most of all, the Winds Football Club. We are excited to provide high quality professional and amatuer soccer throughout the United States, to the large number of sports fans and soccer supporters. Corporate Sponsorship and fan support are truely the heartbeat of any sports team in many ways, along with improving the quality and level of play. We look forward to working with you and your organization in forming a long term partnership that can benefit both sides while promoting professional and amateure outdoor soccer to our players, fans and team supporters! We Are Winds FC. Leonel Lopez
THE TEAM
Winds FC, 2011 - National Premier Soccer League
Cesar Reyes General Manager/Head Coach General Manger Mr. Reyes was born and raised in La Habra, California and attended Mt. San Antonia College were he studied Internationl Business and Marketing.
Jonathyn Lomeli Goalkeeper Coach Lomeli played four years at the University of La Verne from 20092013 where he holds record for most minutes played in career as a goalkeeper and is top 5 in school’s shutout history.
Oscar Reyes Digital Marketing Oscar Reyes has been heavily involved in our illustration and photoshop marketing department. He directs the social media presence as well as the community out reach for the Club.
THE PROJECT “ Expand to NASL “ Winds FC is a soccer team founded in Santa Ana, California. The team was established in 2011 and played in the National Premier Soccer League West-Southern Conference. We are looking to launch our professional platform as well as our youth development program to set a real foundation for soccer culture in Orange County. Our Semi-Professional Team, Winds FC is the only team in the Orange County area to participate at any semi-professional or professional club level in 2011-12(National Premier Soccer League, 2nd Divison). We have two basic goals for our Soccer Club: First: To launch a real semi-professional Soccer team representing all of Orange County this coming year 20142015 to participate in the UPSL* United Premier Soccer League(4th Division), within two years be able to play in the USL* United Soccer League(3rd Division) and with in 5 year emerg to the NASL. Second: To develop our youth Soccer Developmental Program, which will be our source of local farming for our pro teams in the future. We know and understand the value of working with the youth of our community. We know how important is to be able to utilize the best Techniques, Coaches, Facilities, Uniforms and Gear for our Semi-Pro team as well as the Soccer Academy Program. We would love the opportunity to be associated with you, as we think there is no better Brand to represent for Winds FC.
UNITED SOCCER LEAGUE
NORTH AMERICAN SOCCER LEAGUE
The United Soccer League (USL), formerly known as USL Pro, is a
The North American Soccer League (NASL) is a professional
professional men’s soccer league in the United States and Canada
men’s soccer league with 11 teams—nine in the United States
that began its inaugural season in 2011. USL is sanctioned as a Di-
and two in Canada. It is sanctioned by the United States Soccer
vision III Professional League by United States Soccer Federation
Federation (U.S. Soccer) as the Division II league in the American
(U.S. Soccer), placing it under Major League Soccer (Division I) and
league system, under Major League Soccer (MLS) and above the
the North American Soccer League (Division II) in the hierarchy.
USL (formerly, USL Pro). It is headquartered in New York City.
Youth Development Academy Winds FC, promotes awareness to the issues of sustaining a healthy diet, managing controllable diseases and fostering the next generation of leaders. In 2015-2016 Winds FC, is committed to taking this message throughout Orange County and Southern California. Winds FC, Youth Soccer Program is designed to aid youth skills and proficiency in soccer, to highlight how sports assist in the development of social skills, and to address the childhood illnesses that result from a lack of physical activity. Specifically, the Winds FC, Youth program will focus on: • Building our communities one child at a time through inspiration, education and nutrition. Childhood obesity is growing at an alarming rate, and soccer promotes a healthy Lifestyle • Promoting soccer, the world’s most popular sport-and one of North America’s fastest growing youth sports- as a solid foundation for all sports, teaching the fundamentals of balance and precision both on and off the field • Promoting the ideals of Long Term Player Development; emphasizing that making it fun first makes us all winners • Encouraging parents to participate as well; spend time, connect, take part and get in shape! • Illustrating that through youth sports anyone can touch the world in a small way that will have a big impact
Academy Coaches
Julien Sperling Head Coach I am a hard workier, who is presistent, thorough, concise, stuctured, self-motivated, well organized, and driven to complete all my tasks on a timely manner. I am an open-minded, multi-cultural bing with an appreciation for all cultures.
Jenifer Llanos Head Coach Llanos attended Mt. Sac in 2011 and played her 2 seasons while studying to transfer to Cal Poly. In 2012 she volunteered as assistant coach at Los Altos High School. Her experiance in the sport is essential to youth academys.
PROJECT TIMELINE
09 JAN
START OF SEASON The UPSL is in its fourth season as a Men’s Pro Develop league. The UPSL currently sits at 36 teams in Southern Ca with 50 + teams targeted in 2016. Winds FC plays in the Southeaster Confrence which is more souther Orange County. In the bracket their are teams like San Nicolas and OC Crew;
VS CERRITOS COLLEGE Winds FC will be playing Cerritos College Men's Soccer team in scrimmage in Lake Forest, CA.
2AUG
01 year 27 MARCH
VS U-20 MORELIA Winds FC will be Hosting Morelia from mexico here at the Santa Ana College newly built field. Morelia is currently in 6th place in the Liga de MX. Expected 1000 tickets sold this night.
US OPEN The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, commonly known as the U.S. Open Cup, is a knock-out cup competition in American soccer. It is the oldest ongoing national soccer competition in the U.S. and the world’s third-longest-running open soccer tournament.
12 SEPT
H OW D O W E P RO M O T E YO U R B R A N D ? BUSINESS AD CENTER MARKETING AND SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES. Advertise your business on the Winds FC Ad Center! Per season you can advertise your business to thousands of families throughout Orange County California and most important the City Of Santa Ana community. WHY SPORTS MARKETING? With sports marketing you have the ability to leave fans with a lasting memory of their experience at a match and your part in that experience. With our custom designed we can provide your company with a package that meets all your needs including lead generation, branding, and specialized events that cater to you. Our unique brand of family entertainment in a competitive soccer environment is the perfect solution to your marketing needs. Our team will carry your company name and logos beyond the Orange County area as we get to travel to over 10 cities throughout Southern California. WINDS FC is seeks to provide maximum exposure for each of our corporate partners through a combination of marketing elements unique to sports marketing. From signage to print to promotions, we offer the most effective ways to reach a target audience while building an identity as one of the only United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) Premier Development Team in Orange County. SIGNAGE: For branding and image building, companies can take advantage of the most visible signs in the field or stadium, dasher boards. Dasher Boards are located right next to the action. These signs are always in high demand and provide value and prestige for the company using them. GAME SPONSORSHIPS: A game sponsorship with the Winds FC will give a company maximum exposure to a captive audience while building positive memories for fans and good will throughout the area. Winds FC can tailor an event to fit any company’s marketing objectives through giveaway items, product sampling, and on-field activities.
JERSEY: Companies will have the opportunity to be displayed prominently on the front of Winds FC home and away jerseys as well as their warm up shirts and equipment. (Platinum package) IN-GAME PROMOTIONS:This is a marketing tool that cannot be attained through any other form of media! Ingame promotions with the Winds FC provide a unique and fun way for companies to associate their name with activities that involve fan interaction. In-game promotions are remembered and spoken about long after fans leave the game that provides good will and word-of-mouth advertising for a business. WEBSITE: The Winds FC professionally designed website provides the latest information and offers on-line merchandise shopping for the Winds FC fans. Marketing opportunities are available on the website’s homepage and its sub pages. Click-through links to businesses website will also be offered. Social Media Marketing will bring even more potential customers to your door steps. Our website is www.windsfc.com
SOME OTHER SPONSORS We have arranged to play at Santa Ana College in the Eddie West Field Stadium, which is highly visible and is the perfect venue as we look at the marketing and publicity angle. We know that the opportunity to showcase your brand with Winds FC, as the only Orange County (Semi-professional Soccer Club) for 2015-2016 will be a huge success for both your company and our Club. We would love to hear from your perspective how you can be part of the Sponsorship opportunities for Winds FC, and definitely want to be able to grow and bring the team to the USL hand-in-hand with the best sponsors in the industry. Please feel free to contact us. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
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The Year 2015 was an acomplished time when Winds FC landed top three in the United Premier Soccer League.
SOCIAL-MEDIA PLATFORM
INSIDE THE UNITED PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE: This show is all about the best amateur soccer in the United Premier Soccer League. TVEMAX has a segment on Thursdays called “Inside the UPSL” that broadcast matches and postgame interviews with coaches,trainiers, and players.
FACEBOOK LIKES: FACEBOOK.COM/WINDSFC The Official Winds FC Facebook Page. Keeping you up to date with the latest news and content, engage with the club and fellow supporters.
TWITTER: @FC_WINDS Tweeting formation, starting 11, match information as well as the live scores.
INTAGRAM: @SAWINDSFC Uploading all the behind the scene soccer picture before, during and after matches.
VIMEO: VIMEO.COM/WINDSTV Uploading all video media files which include training and matches.
WE ARE WINDS F.C. FACEBOOK: 263+
INSTAGRAM: 851+
WINDS FC SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS 2015-2016
562-713-4375 714-631-5431
www.windsfc.com
info@windsfc.com leonel@windsfc.com