May 10, 2022 – National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) – Angel City FC News Release
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Today, Birdies, the female-founded, direct-to-consumer footwear brand out of San Francisco, has launched a new, limited edition, slip-on sneaker designed exclusively in collaboration with Angel City Football Club (ACFC), appropriately named Game Changer. As part of their ongoing partnership as a founding sponsor of the newest National Women’s Soccer League team, based in Los Angeles, CA, the two organizations joined forces to champion all women, building a community centered around inspiring, supporting, and empowering one another to live with purpose.
The Game Changer shoe reflects ACFC’s official colors – sol rosa, asphalt and armor – while the soles of the shoe feature thoughtful detail in the form of the ACFC crest. This includes the slope of the shield’s top line being 22 degrees off the horizon, representing the year of ACFC’s inaugural season (2022). The pink-to-orange color gradient symbolizes the team’s optimism, and the base of the shield pays homage to traditional soccer crests and the trailblazers who came before them. The silhouette of the Game Changer is a new colorful version of Birdies’ sought-after “Swift” style, built with cloud-like comfort and a removable cushion insole so you can power through your day.
“From the moment we welcomed Birdies to the Angel City family over a year ago, the team has been unbelievable in executing with our shared values in mind,” said Julie Uhrman, ACFC Founder and President. “First, we rolled out the SOAR Internship Program that gave young women an opportunity to intern with ACFC and Birdies and present to our collective leaders at the Birdies HQ in San Francisco. Now, they designed and produced a bespoke Angel City FC Birdies shoe that will be available for purchase. Visibility for women’s sports, with products available for our fans, is something we are passionate about, and we have found a true partner in…