RICHMOND, VA – (Friday, July 3, 2015) – The Richmond Kickers announced today that Chicken Fiesta has been named the Presenting Sponsor of the English Premier League game at City Stadium featuring West Bromwich Albion on Sunday, July 19.
“The Kickers and Chicken Fiesta have established a successful and lasting partnership over the past three years and we are thrilled to expand the relationship to include the prestigious Premier League game this month,” commented Santiago Lucio, Richmond Kickers Corporate Sales Manager. “Chicken Fiesta is the perfect partner for an event of this magnitude and I am confident that by working together we will further enhance the electric atmosphere at City Stadium.”
Building upon a long-term partnership that has served as a catalyst for growth for both the Kickers and Chicken Fiesta, the Presenting Sponsor will be featured prominently on all pre-game media and will benefit from in stadium branding and interactive activation during the historic event. Additionally, Chicken Fiesta’s authentic and savory Latin American flavors and Tex-Mex menu will be available for purchase at City Stadium.
“Chicken Fiesta is truly proud to be giving back to the community through our love and passion for the sport of soccer,” said Harold Vega, Chicken Fiesta CEO. “We fully support the sport that teaches teamwork, discipline and living a healthy lifestyle. We are very excited that such a great team will be visiting Richmond and exposing our city to the world famous European soccer league.”
Locally owned and operated, Chicken Fiesta is a proud partner of the RVA community, supporting soccer and outreach initiatives including the Hispanic league AISL and all levels of the Richmond Kickers organization from recreational to the professional team. Established in 2006 in Midlothian, Chicken Fiesta has since opened two additional locations in the West End and the Fan.
The world’s greatest football league returns to City Stadium on Sunday, July 19 when the Kickers host the English Premier League’s West Bromwich Albion at 5:30 p.m. The match marks the second time a team from England’s top flight will appear in Virginia following a sold-out event featuring Crystal Palace at City Stadium last summer. Tickets are on sale now at www.richmondkickers.com.
