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Sponsors & Partners of Vale
The Vale Sports Club has a strong community of sponsors and partners who are essential to our mission. We are proud to have a long-term partnership with Nike and WeGotSoccer as our exclusive uniform and apparel providers, ensuring a streamlined and high-quality experience for our members. We also collaborate with local businesses like Wood-N-Tap, Tate's, Middlesex Health, Haven Hot Chicken, and Executive Kia, who share our commitment to community well-being. These partnerships allow us to provide a premier experience for our athletes both on and off the field.
Looking to partner with Vale Sports Club? Contact COO Mike Cunningham at MC@valesc.com
VALE SC AGREES LONG TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH NIKE AND WEGOTSOCCER TO BECOME EXCLUSIVE UNIFORM APPAREL BRAND AND SUPPLIER.
Middletown, CT – Vale SC is pleased to announce that it has agreed to a multi-year agreement with Nike and WeGotSoccer. Nike will become the Official and Exclusive Uniform and Apparel brand with WeGotSoccer as the Supplier for the premier youth club based in Middletown, CT starting in the 2023-24 season.
"Each year we reflect on our strategic partnerships to make sure they align with our vision and direction in order to best serve our membership. With that, we are excited to announce we are moving forward with a multi-year deal with Nike" said Zach Eddinger, Vale SC Owner. "As many of you are aware Nike is a leading global brand that will provide ease of accessibility, a stronger local presence, and an established brand image of being best in class. This relationship and partnership with WeGotSoccer will allow Vale to continue to focus on our core competencies as a business which is teaching the game. WeGotSoccer will handle all of our customization and uniform delivery while also allowing our membership discounts and awards programs. Between these two new partners, we feel the behind-the-scenes work that goes into making our club look great will be much more streamlined and organized to get our players on the field looking professional sooner."
“This is a strongly forged partnership that matches the ambition of our soccer club" said Vale Soccer Director Lloyd Warren. "We look forward to partnering with such a recognizable and top brand that truly matches our long term goals. This partnership will help support us as we strive to deliver the best on and off field experiences for our membership.”
“We are extremely excited to partner with Vale Soccer" said Nike representative Mike Surber. "In only 4 years, Vale Soccer has demonstrated they have created a culture and a vision that will allow them to continue to be successful! This partnership with Vale Soccer demonstrates Nike’s commitment to the game of soccer. It also reinforces Nike’s leadership in grassroots soccer to help grow the game beyond where it stands today. We can’t wait to get started!"
"WeGotSoccer is excited to be the official uniform and apparel partner for Vale SC" said Ben Knight from WGS. "WeGotSoccer is your one stop shop for everything you need to be outfitted on the field. All Vale SC members will receive access to our Rewards Program providing you with discounts on all sales and cash back for future purchases online and in store at our Wrentham, MA Retail store."
We are excited to partner with Nike & WeGotSoccer for the 2023/24 season and beyond. Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to many more years developing aspiring soccer players!
Tate's
A community experience located on the bank of the Connecticut River in Middletown, CT. A family friendly restaurant within Harbor Park. Our focus is on approachable, comfort food & seafood, with vibrant innovative cocktails to compliment. Home of Tate's Restaurant & Events, Eli Cannon's Brewing Collective, The Dragon Shack, and Tate's Coffee & Creamery!
Middlesex health
The switch from Middlesex Hospital to Middlesex Health is much more than just a name change—because, today, Middlesex is much more than just a hospital. We are now a fully connected, comprehensive network of expert health care providers with convenient locations throughout Central Connecticut and the shoreline. We’re always close by to care for every family member at every age.
Our award-winning services include everything from primary care, physical rehab, and walk-in urgent care to groundbreaking surgeries, lifesaving cancer treatments, precision diagnostic imaging tools, and much, much more. Our connection to the experts at Mayo Clinic, as Connecticut’s first Mayo Clinic Care Network member, means that our team is backed by some of the most advanced medical knowledge and research in the entire world.
Even with all of the high-tech innovations and complex procedures happening at Middlesex Health, we will never forget that caring is the most important part of health care. Our history as a community hospital inspires us to treat every patient like a person, never a number. It’s that unique combination of world-class abilities and compassionate, personal attention that sets us apart from every other health system around. And it’s what makes Middlesex Health the smarter choice for care.
carlson procare
Progress lives at Carlson Procare Physical Therapy. For over 40 years, our practice has helped patients move beyond pain and limitation by delivering care that’s both personal and powerful. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all rehab. Every session is designed around your body, your goals, and your life. Your story is unique, and your recovery should be too.
Haven Hot Chicken
Haven Hot Chicken is one of the first fully dedicated Nashville Hot Chicken concepts in New England, founded by local restaurateurs Rob LaTronica, Craig Sklar, Jason Sobocinski and Etkin Tekin. Serving chicken and vegetarian options ranging from not spicy to very spicy, the menu is rounded out by traditional southern sides.
Haven’s menu lists five levels of heat so that guests can experience authentic Nashville Hot Chicken and Not Chicken flavor. After several trips to Nashville and hundreds of test recipes obsessing over every last detail, Chef Rob honed his recipe for the perfect piece of chicken, the Haven recipe.
executive kia
Executive Kia is staffed by a team of automotive enthusiasts who genuinely love what we do. Our passion for Kia vehicles drives us to provide an exceptional experience for drivers across near Wallingford, Bristol, and East Hartford, Connecticut.
If there is anything you should know about us, it’s that our mission is to meet you where you are through our services and offerings. We're excited to share our story with you and show how our commitment to excellence makes us stand out.
Since opening our doors, our Kia dealership, part of the Executive Auto Group, has been dedicated to delivering exceptional, professional experiences that build lasting relationships.
Our approach sets us apart from the typical dealership experience. By focusing on educating clients and being transparent about vehicle purchasing and maintenance, we've created a unique, positive experience for everyone—even if you choose to purchase elsewhere.
Selling cars is just one part of what we do—we also build relationships and contribute to the well-being of the community. We're proud participants in Executive Auto Group Cares, an organization dedicated to creating a brighter, more hopeful future for all our neighbors for almost fifty years.
cw contracting
CW Contracting is dedicated to providing high-quality construction services to our clients. With years of experience in the industry, we have built a reputation for excellence and reliability. Our team of skilled professionals is committed to delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
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Since our roots began in 1900, Globe Life has been committed to empowering our customers by offering products to help secure their financial future, allowing them to face the unexpected from a position of strength. The Globe Life family of companies issues more life insurance policies and has more policyholders than any other life insurance company in the country, with more than 17 million policies in force.*
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eli cannon's
Eli Cannons Tap room is Connecticut’s innovator of the modern ‘beer bar’. We insisted on only serving micro brewed beers and non-main stream imports. With over 35 rotational beers on tap from local breweries there is always something new to try. Eli Cannons is a staple in the community not only because of the vibes our tap room gives both inside and out but, we are also a large part of our towns Christmas celebration for families, we are the “Cheers” of all bars with our over 320 yearly mug club members, we work closely with neighboring businesses and use local ingredients and as much as possible. At Eli’s you will always recognize a face as our staff are “family” and take the time to get to know our customers. When you walk through those doors you become part of the family too!
liberty bank
Mutually owned and established in 1825, we're a full service financial institution that believes communities are built on kindness.
Established in 1825, Liberty Bank has more than $8.0 billion in assets, 54 retail banking offices across Connecticut and Massachusetts. As a full-service financial institution, Liberty offers consumer and commercial banking, cash management, home mortgages, business loans, insurance and investment services. Named ‘Top Workplace’ by the Hartford Courant every year since 2012; designated a 2021, 2022 and 2023 Best-In-State Bank in Connecticut by Forbes Magazine; and received J.D. Power’s award for Best Retail Banking Customer Satisfaction in the New York Tri-State Region in 2025. Liberty Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of the mutual holding company Liberty Financial Corporation.