SACRAMENTO, Calif. (October 16, 2017) – Sacramento Republic FC (Republic FC) and UC Davis Health have formalized a partnership establishing UC Davis Health as the founding jersey or “kit” sponsor for Republic FC’s Major League Soccer (MLS) club. The agreement is believed to be the first-ever binding jersey sponsorship secured prior to a team earning formal entry to MLS.

The agreement formalizes the partnership between Republic FC and UC Davis Health first announced in July 2016. The five-year deal would run from Republic FC’s inaugural season at the MLS level (expected to be 2020) through the 2024 season.

“As I’ve said before, actions speak louder than words,” said Republic FC Chairman and CEO Kevin Nagle. “UC Davis Health has been a vital ally to Republic FC from day one, and its willingness to formalize our partnership sends a powerful message to MLS about how strong our market support is here in Sacramento.”