ORLANDO – November 13, 2014 – Orlando City Soccer Club today announced the newest member of its partner family – Great Clips. The world’s largest salon brand has signed a multi-year partnership to serve as the Club’s Official Hair Salon beginning with the Lions’ inaugural season in Major League Soccer (MLS). Per Club policy, financial terms were not disclosed.

Through this partnership, Orlando City fans will have the opportunity to capitalize on the “Three Goals = Free Haircuts” Great Clips promotion starting with the Club’s 2015 MLS season. Fans will be encouraged to redeem their game ticket stub for one free haircut within a week of any home match when the Lions score three goals or more. In addition, Great Clips will be permitted the use of Orlando City’s marks and logo in promotions and marketing campaigns.

“Great Clips welcomes the chance to join the enthusiastic support for MLS soccer in Orlando. We’re attracted to the growing loyal fan base and the team’s 2016 new stadium initiative,” said Josh Grove, marketing manager of Great Clips, Inc. “Our local salon owners and staff are thrilled to be designated as Official Hair Salon Partner of Orlando City.”

“We’re proud to partner with Great Clips on this unique promotion as a way to celebrate our performance on the pitch with our fans,” said Orlando City Founder and President Phil Rawlins. “When we score three goals in a match, our fans win with a free haircut! This is a fantastic campaign and we look forward to giving away a lot of free haircuts next year!”

For the ultimate in convenience, Great Clips launched the industry’s first Online Check-In service, allowing customers to add their name to the wait list of a Great Clips salon – before they arrive.

With more than 3,500 salons throughout the United States and Canada, Great Clips salons employ nearly 350,000 stylists who receive ongoing training to learn advanced skills and the latest trends. For more information or to find the nearest Great Clips, visit www.greatclips.com.