A new agreement with an American sports company comes from the city of Connecticut, where Macron This year it has opened its American headquarters: Bridgeport. The Macron Hero will therefore stand out on the jerseys of Connecticut United FC (CT United FC), The first professional team in the Major League Soccer (MLS) ecosystem to wear the Italian brand of sports apparel, which will supply game kits and technical apparel from the professional team to the Academy. The items will be available in the CT United FC online shop and at selected retail partners across the state.

Founded in 2004, CT United is Connecticut's first professional team and is owned by the Connecticut Sports Group. It is the fifth independent professional men's football club in the United States. MLS NEXT Pro, The club is part of the US and Canadian club league, which since 2022 has been the third division of North American football. The club will make its league debut in 2025, playing soon in the new stadium under construction on the waterfront in Bridgeport.

The importance of the community that the club represents, the attention to young people with a free academy for boys in Connecticut, the fundamental values of the sports philosophy and attention to the environment These are the pillars shared by the club and the brand, and therefore represent the basis of the partnership. For Macron, it is also an important step in growth in the North American market, which represents an important expansion target for a brand that embodies Italian tradition and design, offering quality and technology of absolute value.

“This partnership marks an important step in our expansion into North America, an increasingly strategic market for Macron. – he declared Gianluca Pavanello, CEO of Macron – As an Italian brand known for style and performance, we are proud to share our sporting experience and support teams from grassroots to professional levels. We are convinced that CT United FC will become one of the most important clubs in North America and we are proud to accompany the players, staff and fans of the club on this journey with first-class apparel.”.

“We are excited to collaborate with a clothing brand whose values are so close to ours.”– he declared Michelle Swanston, co-owner of CT United FC. – “Their commitment to quality and sustainability ensures that our players are equipped with apparel that is not only highly performance-driven but also environmentally friendly. Macron has also supported our mission to make football accessible throughout Connecticut in the years to come.”.