FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn.–SPIRE Credit Union has announced two new sports-related partnerships, including entering into multi-year partnership to become the official credit union of the Major League Soccer’s Minnesota United.
The credit union said as part of its commitment to giving back, its supports organizations that improve the culture and well-being of our communities. The credit union said Minnesota United is the first top division professional soccer team in Minnesota in 40 years with a stated purpose of inspiring and uniting the community through the world’s game.
“Having worked in the Twin Cities business community for decades, I’ve long admired and respected the way SPIRE gives back to the community,” said MNUFC CEO Chris Wright. “As we seek to take our place not only in the Twin Cities but in the world’s game with the construction of Allianz Field, we’ve looked for partners and leaders who share our own vision and commitment to elevating the community through teamwork, respect and inclusiveness. For this, SPIRE and its leader Dan Stoltz was a natural fit.”
Now in its third season in Major League Soccer (MLS), MNUFC opened its new home, Allianz Field, earlier this month in Saint Paul, Minn. A permanent SPIRE sign will be featured on the west side of the stadium above the Premium Stack.
The SPIRE Sun Deck
Separately, the SPIRE Sun Deck is set to open on the roof of the recently constructed City of Baseball Museum, located at the home of minor league baseball’s St. Paul Saints.
“With a combination of amazing views, great food and drink, fun with family and friends, and a beautiful Minnesota summer evening, nothing can beat the new rooftop experience at CHS Field,” SPIRE said.
The SPIRE Sun Deck will open May 16 and offer views of the action on the field, the state capitol to the north, and the downtown skyline to the west. The area will feature high- and low-top tables, exclusive menus, and a full bar, and can accommodates up to 250 people, with a minimum of 150 for one group or two groups between 80-125 people.
“As a founding partner of CHS Field, we are so excited to expand our long-term partnership with the Saints and put SPIRE’s brand on the new Sun Deck,” said SPIRE President/CEO Dan Stoltz. “We know many people will enjoy watching baseball with families and friends from the SPIRE Sun Deck.”
Tire Race Still Rolling
SPIRE said it is extending its partnership with the Saints, which began more than 20 years ago at Midway Stadium and as a founding partner at CHS Field in Lowertown with the SPIRE Home Run Porch in right field. Fans will continue to enjoy the interactive area along the 360-degree concourse. The distinctive area allows fans to mingle atop the home run fence while taking in all the action, SPIRE said.
The credit union noted the SPIRE Tire Race continues to be a key element in providing fans between-inning entertainment at CHS Field. Three contestants begin at the left field foul line and must roll a tire around the outer edge of the infield with the winner being the first to cross the right field foul line. “The promotion has become one of the more entertaining events over the years as contestants stumble over tires, fall into each other or watch as a wayward tire travels toward an outfielder,” SPIRE said.
In addition to the SPIRE Sun Deck and the SPIRE Home Run Porch, SPIRE is the official checking account of the Saints and will continue providing ATMs around the ballpark.