United States: Audi agrees "multi-year extension" the official automotive partner of MLS

The German brand Audi, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, has extended as automotive partner of MLS from 2019, "for several seasons", announced the league on 31/07/2018.

Audi had previously become the automotive partner of MLS for 2015-2018, on 06/03/2015. The brand also retains the status of lead partner of the MLS Playoffs, and can activate its rights during the MLS All-Star Game presented by Target, including the 2018 edition between the MLS All-Star team and Juventus FC (1- 1, 3-5 on penalties) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (74,000 capacity, Atlanta, USA), which took place on 01/08/2018 (kick-off 19:30 local time, 01:30 CET D+1). "Audi is presenting MLS All-Stars, industry insiders and supporters with the unique opportunity of test driving Audi Sport models at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta. In addition, Audi, MLS and Univision are conducting a “Watch and Win” sweepstakes where viewers can text to win an Audi A3 sedan."

Audi will continue to provide its "Player Index" which gives access to live statistics. Launched by Audi at the start of the 2016 season of MLS, it…