Bundesliga: FC Schalke 04 launch partnership with Kick It (soccer tournament, USA)

FC Schalke 04 (Bundesliga) have signed a three year partnership with Kick It, a US "3v3" soccer tournament, announced the club on 16/05/2018. "FC Schalke 04 will be the official soccer club of 'Kick It 3v3', the largest and longest running grassroots soccer tournament tour in the United States. With this partnership Schalke will reach over 30,000 youth players across the country this year through more than 65 Kick It events," said the Gelsenkirchen club.

"To make a lasting impact with young soccer players throughout America, Schalke will put significant resources behind the cooperation. In addition to providing each participant with a special Schalke inspired jersey, the club will have a strong presence at every Kick It event. The Royalblues will also look for opportunities to bring their 'Knappenschmiede' youth coaches to top tournaments to provide fun and informative soccer clinics," added the Bundesliga club.

• FC Schalke 04 Activity: German professional football club Major partners: • Veltins (beer): stadium naming partner, 2005-203 (€6.5m per year over the 2021-2026…