ChampionsGate, Fla., June 17, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lennar Homes , Central Florida's largest homebuilder, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Orlando City Soccer Club , Florida's only Major League Soccer (MLS) team.
Through the partnership, Lennar will support community outreach programs at Orlando City home games as well as throughout the region. Lennar will host a youth soccer clinic with Orlando City players later this summer and the homebuilder will offer fun promotions at the Mane Street Fan Zone held before each home game at the Orlando Citrus Bowl.
"As the largest builder of family-friendly communities in Central Florida, Lennar will connect Orlando City Soccer Club to current fans and introduce the club to new fans that will enjoy the thrill of Major League Soccer and the numerous team-related activities planned throughout the region," said Rob Parker, VP of Corporate Partnerships.
"Lennar is pleased to partner with a dynamic organization that not only provides exciting sports entertainment but contributes to what makes Central Florida a desirable place to live," said Brock Nicholas, Lennar division president in Orlando. "We look forward to collaborating with the club on innovative programs and promotions for the remainder of the season and beyond."
Lennar is the leading builder of new quality homes in more than 40 Central Florida communities. Offering a wide variety of award-winning traditional home designs in family-focused, active adult and vacation resort communities, Lennar's exclusive Everything's Included® approach to building a home filled with luxury add-ons and extras provides the best possible home value to each customer.
About Lennar
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is headquartered in Miami, Florida and is one of the nation's leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar builds affordable, move-up, and retirement homes in communities that cater to almost any lifestyle - such as urban, golf course, and active adult or suburban communities. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, the homebuilder has built over 800,000 homes in more than 50 cities coast to coast. Lennar's famed "Everything's Included®Home" approach is both radical and simple--all the add-ons, efficiencies and extras a homebuyer could want included at no additional charge. For more info, visit www.LennarOrlando.com .
About Orlando City Soccer Club
One of the leading teams in Major League Soccer (MLS), and the only MLS team in Florida, Orlando City Soccer Club has developed a rich history and passionate following in its short existence since starting in the USL in 2011. The Lions' first team set the U.S. record for best start of any professional soccer club in its first 100 USL matches (66-12-22). During that time, the Lions won three regular season titles and two postseason championships.
In MLS, the team draws an average of over 35,770 fans per home game - including 62,500 for its home opener - a record for an expansion team in its first eight stand-alone home games. In addition, the team is currently near the top of the league in social media followers. Orlando City has not only captured the passion of soccer fans in the City Beautiful, it continues to build its brand overseas as its matches are broadcast in 100 countries and in 30 languages.
Outside of the first squad, OCSC also has a youth club, Orlando City Youth Soccer (OCYS) and a U-23 team that participates in the PDL. Lastly, the Orlando City Foundation is active in the community year round, promoting health and wellness in children throughout the region, and raising funds for and volunteering time for various local organizations.
For more information, visit www.OrlandoCitySC.com , www.OrlandoCityYouth.org and www.OrlandoCitySC.com/Foundation.com .
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