Carolina Core FC Announces Multi-Year Signature Partnership with Skyla Credit Union

March 26, 2024 – MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
Carolina Core FC News Release

CAROLINA CORE, N.C. (MARCH 26, 2024) – Carolina Core FC, an independent club in MLS NEXT Pro, has signed a multi-year partnership with Skyla Credit Union, serving as Carolina Core FC’s exclusive credit union.

“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Carolina Core FC, a connection deeply rooted in local community. This collaboration symbolizes not only our commitment to supporting local sports but also our dedication to fostering growth and opportunity in the Triad region. Together, we aim to empower our community and inspire future generations through the beautiful game,” says Skyla Credit Union CEO, Eric Gelly.

The multi-year partnership designates Skyla Credit Union as the official credit union of Carolina Core FC. Skyla’s logo will be prominently displayed on the upper back of both Carolina Core FC’s MLS NEXT Pro and CCFC Academy’s MLS NEXT game jerseys. The credit union will also be presenting an “Honorary Captain of the Match” at each home game. The “Skyla Credit Union Honorary Captain” and their family will be presented with a Skyla Credit Union Captain Top while being honored at the game.

“It was incredibly important to partner with a financial institution that could not only handle our operational needs but could also help us plan for the future. Skyla checks every box for us, and we are excited to partner with an organization that is as community minded as we are,” says Andy Smith, Carolina Core FC President.

In line with Carolina Core FC’s mission to develop players on and off the pitch, Skyla Credit Union will be providing a series of financial literacy courses to the CCFC professional players and Core communities. These courses will cover how to be financially independent and successful throughout their soccer career and beyond.

“We are thrilled to partner with Skyla Credit Union. Our community-centric vision of helping youth through financial literacy aligns perfectly with Skyla’s mission of helping make your possibilities a reality and vision of building financial freedom for all. We cannot wait to launch our community financial literacy courses for our professional players and Core families,” states Chris Baretta, Chief Revenue Officer of Carolina Core FC.

Skyla Credit Union was founded in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1962 under the name Charlotte City Employee’s Credit Union. After 21 years of excellent service, the company began to expand to include Charlotte…