Recovery technology brand Therabody has partnered with North America’s top-tier National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).
The deal makes Therabody the NWSL's official wellness technology partner and will see the brand's recovery devices be made available to players at all league matches.
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The partnership also sees the NWSL's chief medical officer Cindy Chang become one of Therabody's medical advisors, while NWSL fans will receive information about and special offers for Therabody products.
NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman said: "The NWSL is excited to partner with Therabody with the shared goal of advancing player health and safety and providing athletes with the optimal tools to succeed on and off the pitch.
"This partnership will not only provide our players with access to the cutting-edge wellness and recovery technology they deserve as world-class athletes but will also help to support our mission to conduct the crucially important research needed to better address our approaches to player healthcare needs, including injury prevention and recovery.”
Julie Uhrman, co-founder and president of the NWSL's Angel City Football Club, commented: "Therabody came on board with Angel City very early on in our journey, and has been an incredible, active partner to us from day one.
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By GlobalData“To see them continue to grow their support in women's soccer now at a league level is a testament to the commitment Therabody has to women's football and the incredible athletes we cheer on daily on-field.
“To now have access to some of the best recovery products available is something our players and all NWSL players and staff are excited about and grateful for as it will help them be the best they can be every day.”
Jason Werlsand, Therabody's founder and chief wellness officer, added: "Our goal is to support women athletes on and off the field and to be a voice for equality around sports recovery.
"Women's soccer is as big a world stage as there is. We are proud to be an official partner of the NWSL to help bolster the players' self-care.”
Therabody is partnered with a host of major soccer clubs, including Manchester United, Manchester City, and Real Madrid among others.
The 2023 NWSL began on March 25 and concludes on November 11.
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