MLS: the Japanese company Yanmar (engine manufacturer) becomes a partner of the New York Red Bulls

Yanmar, the Japanese engine manufacturer, has become a partner of the New York Red Bulls (MLS) announced the club on 16/03/2015. The contract covers at least the 2015, 2016 and 2017 seasons.

The Yanmar logo will be displayed on both sleeves of the team's training shirt and at the training center. The company will also be visible on the advertising boards at the Red Bull Arena (25,000 seats) and benefit from a private box.

The agreement was presented by the franchise as "landmark not only for us, but for the MLS." The contract reportedly exceeds $1m (€0.93m) per season. Yanmar also sponsors Manchester United FC (Barclays Premier League) in 2014-15.

• Red Bull, the Austrian energy drink brand, bought the the New York MetroStars franchise in 2006.
• It was originally founded in 1996.
• The Austrian energy drink brand Red Bull and the UAE airline Etihad Airways (New York City FC) are the only foreign shirt sponsors of MLS franchises in 2015.

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