ORLANDO – October 27, 2014 – Orlando City Soccer Club and FAIRWINDS Credit Union announced a multi-year partnership today whereby the largest Central Florida-based financial institution was named City’s Official Credit Union and Founding Partner. Per Club policy, financial terms were not disclosed.
As part of the partnership, FAIRWINDS Credit Union will launch the Official Orlando City Soccer Visa® Debit Card. The card design depicts a purple brick wall with the Orlando City logo emblazoned over it. Visually the card represents painting the town purple with Orlando City pride.
The Official Orlando City Visa® debit card will be available exclusively at FAIRWINDS Credit Union beginning in December with a new or existing checking account. Pre-orders for the card will be available soon. Stay tuned to www.fairwinds.org for updates.
In addition to launching the debit card, FAIRWINDS Credit Union will receive branding and on-site activation beginning with the 2015 Major League Soccer season and into 2016 when the Lions move into their new Downtown soccer stadium. FAIRWINDS Credit Union will also be permitted the use of Orlando City’s marks and logo in promotions and marketing campaigns.
“This partnership joins two popular Orlando brands for the benefit of our fans and customers,” said Orlando City Founder and President Phil Rawlins. “We’re thrilled to welcome FAIRWINDS Credit Union to the Orlando City family and look forward to working together for many years to come.”
“Orlando City is more than a new sports franchise entering the market. We share the same spirit of community and desire to get Central Floridians even more excited about their hometown,” said FAIRWINDS Credit Union President and CEO Larry Tobin. “It only made sense for us to combine our efforts, allowing Central Floridians an opportunity to be a part of something big – right in their own backyard.”
