Nissan: Mexican National Team U.S. Tour, sponsored by Nissan, to make first-ever visit to Nashville for October 8 match at Nissan Stadium

NEW YORK and MEXICO CITY The annual Mexican National Team U.S. Tour, sponsored by Nissan, will make its first ever visit to Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday, October 8, with “El Tricolor” taking on an opponent to be named later at Nissan Stadium, home of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans.  Ticket information for the match, as well as kickoff time, will be released at a later date.

Fans interested in registering online to be eligible for a pre-sale can visit TitansOnline.com/Mexico.

“The Titans are excited to bring the Mexican National Team to this area of the country, and we are pleased to provide soccer fans with the opportunity to see one of the top teams in the world play,” said Tennessee Titans controlling owner and co-chairman of the Board of Directors Amy Adams Strunk.

Nashville Mayor Megan Barry also said: “We are incredibly excited to welcome the Mexican National Team to Nashville later this year. As Mayor, I believe that we have a fantastic opportunity to nurture a growing soccer movement in our city, and I know that our thriving Mexican-American community and soccer fans from throughout the region will be out in force to show their support for Mexico at Nissan Stadium. I’m sure this match will help to fuel the passion and commitment of the hundreds of our youth participating in school tournaments and leagues across the city.”

Starting tomorrow, “5 de mayo,” soccer fans will also be able to visit the new U.S.-based official Mexican National Team digital store, http://store.miseleccion.us/, which will feature the latest “El Tricolor” gear such as jerseys, hats, and more.

One of the hottest teams in the world of soccer, Mexico is currently enjoying a 17-game undefeated streak – the longest such streak for a national soccer team.  The game in “Music City USA” will serve as an important tune-up for Mexico’s Head Coach Juan Carlos Osorio, who will look to fine-tune his squad for November CONCACAF World Cup qualifying contests. With the Nashville game being played during an official FIFA fixture window, the team is expected to field a top roster, including European-based players.

Now in its 14th year, the annual Mexican National Team U.S. Tour games have become one of the most popular events in the sport, with an average of more than 50,000 fans per match. The team opened the 2016 tour on February 10 with a 2-0 win at Miami’s Marlins Park against Senegal.  Additional games have also been scheduled for May 28 against Paraguay at Atlanta’s Georgia Dome, presented by ATT, and June 1 against Chile at San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium, presented by Allstate Insurance Company.

With nearly 70 games played since 2002 as part of the U.S. Tour, the Mexican National Team has been able to use the matches as a way to prepare for important competitions such as the FIFA World Cup and CONCACAF Gold Cup, and to reach their fervent fan base across North America.

The Tour, sponsored by adidas, Allstate Insurance Company, ATT, Bud Light, Cheetos, Coca-Cola, el Jimador, Makita, Nissan, POWERADE, The Home Depot, and Wells Fargo, will visit five cities across the United States in 2016, and will be broadcast nationally on the Univision family of networks, FS1, and Fútbol de Primera Radio Network.

Media Accreditation
The media accreditation application for those planning to cover the Nashville game will be released at a later time.

 

About Nissan North America
In North America, Nissan’s operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and has been recognized annually by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year since 2010. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at NissanUSA.com and InfinitiUSA.com, or visit the U.S. media sites NissanNews.com and InfinitiNews.com.

About Nissan Motor Co.
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan’s second-largest automotive company, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 247,500 employees globally, Nissan sold 5.32 million vehicles and generated revenue of 11.38 trillion yen (USD 103.6 billion) in fiscal year 2014. Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. Nissan leads the world in zero-emission mobility, dominated by sales of the LEAF, the first mass-market, pure-electric vehicle. It is the best-selling EV in history. For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at Nissan-Global.com/EN/.

About Soccer United Marketing
Soccer United Marketing (SUM), the commercial arm of Major League Soccer, has become the preeminent commercial soccer enterprise in North America, overseeing the marketing, promotion and operational execution of the region’s most successful soccer entities. SUM holds the exclusive commercial rights to Major League Soccer and the United States Soccer Federation, as well as promotional, operational and marketing rights to Mexican National Team games played in the United States, and the promotional rights to the past six (6) CONCACAF Gold Cup™. SUMworld.com

 

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Contact

Jeannie Whited
Senior Manager, Nissan Brand Communications
Office: 615-725-6461
jeannie.whited@nissan-usa.com

Darla Turner
Manager, Nissan Corporate Communications
Office: 615-725-5432
darla.turner@nissan-usa.com

Robbie Bohren
Nissan Stadium
+1-615-565-4101
rbohren@titans.nfl.com

Gabe Gabor
SUM Communications
+1-917-364-2755
gabriel.gabor@MLSsoccer.com

Nissan: Mexican National Team U.S. Tour, sponsored by Nissan, to make first-ever visit to Nashville for October 8 match at Nissan Stadium

NEW YORK and MEXICO CITY The annual Mexican National Team U.S. Tour, sponsored by Nissan, will make its first ever visit to Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday, October 8, with “El Tricolor” taking on an opponent to be named later at Nissan Stadium, home of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans.  Ticket information for the match, as well as kickoff time, will be released at a later date.

Fans interested in registering online to be eligible for a pre-sale can visit TitansOnline.com/Mexico.

“The Titans are excited to bring the Mexican National Team to this area of the country, and we are pleased to provide soccer fans with the opportunity to see one of the top teams in the world play,” said Tennessee Titans controlling owner and co-chairman of the Board of Directors Amy Adams Strunk.

Nashville Mayor Megan Barry also said: “We are incredibly excited to welcome the Mexican National Team to Nashville later this year. As Mayor, I believe that we have a fantastic opportunity to nurture a growing soccer movement in our city, and I know that our thriving Mexican-American community and soccer fans from throughout the region will be out in force to show their support for Mexico at Nissan Stadium. I’m sure this match will help to fuel the passion and commitment of the hundreds of our youth participating in school tournaments and leagues across the city.”

Starting tomorrow, “5 de mayo,” soccer fans will also be able to visit the new U.S.-based official Mexican National Team digital store, http://store.miseleccion.us/, which will feature the latest “El Tricolor” gear such as jerseys, hats, and more.

One of the hottest teams in the world of soccer, Mexico is currently enjoying a 17-game undefeated streak – the longest such streak for a national soccer team.  The game in “Music City USA” will serve as an important tune-up for Mexico’s Head Coach Juan Carlos Osorio, who will look to fine-tune his squad for November CONCACAF World Cup qualifying contests. With the Nashville game being played during an official FIFA fixture window, the team is expected to field a top roster, including European-based players.

Now in its 14th year, the annual Mexican National Team U.S. Tour games have become one of the most popular events in the sport, with an average of more than 50,000 fans per match. The team opened the 2016 tour on February 10 with a 2-0 win at Miami’s Marlins Park against Senegal.  Additional games have also been scheduled for May 28 against Paraguay at Atlanta’s Georgia Dome, presented by ATT, and June 1 against Chile at San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium, presented by Allstate Insurance Company.

With nearly 70 games played since 2002 as part of the U.S. Tour, the Mexican National Team has been able to use the matches as a way to prepare for important competitions such as the FIFA World Cup and CONCACAF Gold Cup, and to reach their fervent fan base across North America.

The Tour, sponsored by adidas, Allstate Insurance Company, ATT, Bud Light, Cheetos, Coca-Cola, el Jimador, Makita, Nissan, POWERADE, The Home Depot, and Wells Fargo, will visit five cities across the United States in 2016, and will be broadcast nationally on the Univision family of networks, FS1, and Fútbol de Primera Radio Network.

Media Accreditation
The media accreditation application for those planning to cover the Nashville game will be released at a later time.

 

About Nissan North America
In North America, Nissan’s operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and has been recognized annually by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year since 2010. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at NissanUSA.com and InfinitiUSA.com, or visit the U.S. media sites NissanNews.com and InfinitiNews.com.

About Nissan Motor Co.
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan’s second-largest automotive company, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 247,500 employees globally, Nissan sold 5.32 million vehicles and generated revenue of 11.38 trillion yen (USD 103.6 billion) in fiscal year 2014. Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. Nissan leads the world in zero-emission mobility, dominated by sales of the LEAF, the first mass-market, pure-electric vehicle. It is the best-selling EV in history. For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at Nissan-Global.com/EN/.

About Soccer United Marketing
Soccer United Marketing (SUM), the commercial arm of Major League Soccer, has become the preeminent commercial soccer enterprise in North America, overseeing the marketing, promotion and operational execution of the region’s most successful soccer entities. SUM holds the exclusive commercial rights to Major League Soccer and the United States Soccer Federation, as well as promotional, operational and marketing rights to Mexican National Team games played in the United States, and the promotional rights to the past six (6) CONCACAF Gold Cup™. SUMworld.com

 

# # #

Contact

Jeannie Whited
Senior Manager, Nissan Brand Communications
Office: 615-725-6461
jeannie.whited@nissan-usa.com

Darla Turner
Manager, Nissan Corporate Communications
Office: 615-725-5432
darla.turner@nissan-usa.com

Robbie Bohren
Nissan Stadium
+1-615-565-4101
rbohren@titans.nfl.com

Gabe Gabor
SUM Communications
+1-917-364-2755
gabriel.gabor@MLSsoccer.com