PHOENIX–Arizona Federal Credit Union said it has joined Phoenix Rising Football Club as its exclusive financial partner. The Phoenix Rising Football Club plays in the United Soccer League,
“Besides increasing awareness of the credit union among the team’s passionate fan base, Arizona Federal will be working with Phoenix Rising FC to expand the reach of the credit union’s financial education initiatives – with the goal of helping younger consumers build better financial habits that they can carry with them through the rest of their lives,” the credit union said.
The sponsorship includes participation in youth soccer camps and other charity events.
“Partnering with Phoenix Rising offers us the chance to became more involved in the community, and we’re excited to offer our support to a local team that shares many of the same values we honor as a cooperative,” said Jason Paprocki, chief operating officer and executive vice president at Arizona Federal Credit Union. “Their current fan base is mainly comprised of younger, tech-savvy consumers. These are members of our community who are graduating with record-breaking student loan balances and are missing important money management skills. We can help them learn those skills.”
The three-year partnership will kick off at the Phoenix Rising FC home game on June 10, against the Whitecaps FC 2, and will last through the 2019 soccer season. The partnership will include discounted game tickets for Arizona Federal Credit Union members, giveaways, home game theme nights, and exclusive branded financial products to be announced at a later date.