The news release doesn’t indicate if the partnership will run beyond the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup. Meijer is also a midwest-based company, so it makes perfect sense as a Red Stars sponsor. Many times sponsors can ruin the front of a great jersey. Meijer will appear in white lettering on the blue shirt, and in red lettering on the white-both blending in well on the popular jerseys. We thank them and are proud to wear their brand,” club owner Arnim Whisler said in the news release announcing the deal. “Meijer has been working tirelessly serving the community as an essential business, and now they are taking a stand in supporting the future of women’s professional sports. It’s a massive get for the club, which had been struggling with little revenue coming in during the coronavirus pandemic. Meijer will appear on both the blue “Elevated Kit” and the new, white “Neighborhood Kit.” This website is not intended for use by residents of the European Union (EU).The Chicago Red Stars announced today that Meijer will be the club’s front-of-shirt sponsor for the upcoming NWSL Challenge Cup in Utah. Capital Markets products are not FDIC insured not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by, CIBC Bank USA and are subject to investment risk, including loss of principal. and CIBC Bank USA, provide different products and services. Trust services and investment products are not FDIC insured, not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by, CIBC Bank USA or CIBC National Trust Company, and are subject to investment risk, including loss of principal.Ĭommercial real estate products and services offered by CIBC Bank USA and CIBC Inc.ĬIBC Capital Markets is a trademark brand name under which CIBC and some of its subsidiaries, including CIBC World Markets Inc., CIBC World Markets Corp. (a registered investment adviser) all of which are wholly owned subsidiaries of CIBC Private Wealth Group, LLC - and the private banking division of CIBC Bank USA. CIBC Private Wealth Management includes CIBC National Trust Company, CIBC Delaware Trust Company and CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. Trust services and investment products are offered by CIBC Private Wealth Management. All loans are subject to credit approval. The Red Stars’ partnership with CIBC becomes the latest in a series of partnerships with Chicago-based organizations including United Airlines and Powering Chicago, underscoring the club’s commitment to cementing itself in the city’s sports and business landscape.Ĭonsumer and commercial banking products and services are offered through CIBC Bank USA. The partnership was negotiated on behalf of the Red Stars by Lynch, in tandem with SRS Partners. The club will debut wearing CIBC on its jersey at its regular season home opener on April 30. In addition, to expand the existing good work that CIBC does in the Chicagoland community, the Red Stars and CIBC will work closely on the development of several CRS Cares Foundation initiatives and programs. While CIBC will receive a full package of marketing assets, the focal point of the partnership will revolve around the front-of-jersey brand placement. “This partnership validates CIBC’s commitment to inclusion, gender-balance and equality within our bank and communities and supporting the ambitions of future players and fans is something we are very proud to do.”Īs part of a multi-year deal, CIBC will be the Official Bank of the Chicago Red Stars and the CRS Cares Foundation. Capatides, Senior Executive Vice President and Group Head, U.S. “CIBC is thrilled to support the growth of women’s professional soccer as one of the Chicago Red Stars’ leading sponsors,” said Michael G. "We cannot wait to see the CIBC logo on the front of the Red Stars kit." It will accelerate the already strong commercial growth of the club and allow us to lean into a best-in-class brand like CIBC, as we continue to elevate the Red Stars brand in Chicago," said Vicky Lynch, the Red Stars' Chief Business Officer. "This partnership with CIBC is truly transformational for the Red Stars organization. (April 21, 2022) – The Chicago Red Stars and CIBC today entered into an agreement that will see the premier Chicago bank become the club’s front-of-jersey partner.
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