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OleOle Named Exclusive Travel Partner For U.S. Men's National Soccer Team

Wednesday, 27 June 07, 04:31 AM

OleOle and U.S. Soccer Team up to Offer Fans the Opportunity to Support American Soccer Around the World

LOS ANGELES, 26 June 2007 -- OleOle, the ultimate online community destination for soccer fans and a leading provider of travel packages for major soccer competitions around the world, today announced it has partnered with U.S. Soccer to become the official travel partner for the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team. OleOle.com will provide exclusive travel packages to both corporate buyers and individuals, offering fans easy access to a U.S. squad proving itself a rising star among soccer's international champions.

"OleOle is committed to making it easy for fans to take pride in U.S. Soccer. Our partnership with the U.S. Soccer Federation encourages people to support the U.S. Men's National Team in person as they travel the globe," said Doug Knittle, founder of OleOle. "This is just one of an assortment of offerings from OleOle that gives people access to premier soccer events worldwide, whether they are actually on location at the matches or connecting with other fans on the site."

Today's announcement comes on the heels of OleOle's recent agreement with Copa America 2007 to provide exclusive hospitality packages to one of the world's most prestigious soccer events. The South American national team championship will be played in Venezuela from June 26 to July 15, 2007.

"Our partnership with OleOle provides fans an easy and efficient gateway to cheering for the U.S. Men's National team throughout the world," said U.S. Soccer's Director of Communications Jim Moorhouse. "OleOle is making it possible for fans from across the United States to support the team and the players they love."

The OleOle travel packages includes hotel, event tickets, transportation to and from the matches and a courteous staff available to answer questions. Current packages available include the U.S. Men's match-up with Sweden at Goteborg Ullevi Stadium on August 22, and upcoming competitions in Switzerland and in Spain (against Catalonia) in October. For more information on the top- quality packages or to make a purchase, please visit: http://www.oleole.com/ticketpackages/.

The U.S. Soccer Federation is the governing body for soccer in the Untied States. Established in 1916, it is one of the world's first organizations to be affiliated with FIFA, the Federation Internationale de Football Association, soccer's world governing body. The U.S. Men's National Team recently won their fourth CONCACAF Gold Cup crown with a 2-1 victory over Mexico on June 24, 2007. Under new head coach Bob Bradley, the team has integrated a number of new players and stars as they begin to target a berth in their sixth straight FIFA World Cup in 2010 in South Africa.

In addition to offering premium travel packages, OleOle.com provides a thriving online community for soccer fans all over the globe, enabling them to connect with like-minded devotees who share their enthusiasm for the world's best loved sport.

About OleOle
OleOle is the ultimate online destination for soccer enthusiasts worldwide, where fans kickoff. By incorporating the newest Web 2.0 technologies, the site gives soccer aficionados the tools to spread and share their passion for the sport with others. Along with comprehensive social networking functionalities, blogs, photos, videos and other user-generated content, OleOle.com offers hospitality packages to world-class soccer events, live scores, worldwide soccer news and an upcoming comprehensive fantasy game. OleOle has offices in Spain, New Zealand and the United States. For more information, please visit http://www.oleole.com and experience soccer in a whole new way.

About U.S. Soccer Federation
\As the governing body of soccer in all its forms in the United States, U.S. Soccer has helped chart the course for the sport in the USA for close to 95 years. In that time, the Federation's mission statement has been very simple and very clear: to make soccer, in all its forms, a preeminent sport in the United States and to continue the development of soccer at all recreational and competitive levels. To that end, the sports growth in the past two decades has been nothing short of remarkable. From player and facility development to hosting World Cups, U.S. Soccer has helped to build a platform on which the future of the sport has never been more secure.

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OleOle Is Named Exclusive Provider Of Hospitality Packages For Copa America 2007

Wednesday, 23 May 07, 07:00 AM

OleOle to Offer Fans the Opportunity to Enjoy Famed South American Soccer Event in High End Setting

LOS ANGELES, 22 May, 2007 -- OleOle, the ultimate online destination for football fans and a leading provider of event packages and hospitality services for major soccer competitions around the world, today announced it is the official hospitality partner for Copa America 2007. As part of the agreement, OleOle will provide exclusive hospitality packages to both corporate buyers and individuals, offering fans unparalleled access to one of the world's most prestigious soccer events and the most impactful sports event of the year.

"OleOle is dedicated to enabling fans to experience soccer in a whole new way, and our agreement with Copa America to provide their official hospitality program for the event makes good on our promise," said Ian Chalmers, executive vice president at OleOle. "This is just one of many offerings from OleOle that allows fans access to premier soccer events worldwide, whether they are actually on location at the tournament or connecting with other fans on the site."

The OleOle Hospitality includes a three-hour, pre-match celebration in an air-conditioned setting; live entertainment; gourmet catering and open bar; VIP credentials for exclusive access and premium match tickets. While hospitality services are often reserved for exclusive use by sponsors and corporate entities, OleOle packages are available to all. For more information on the top-quality packages or to make a purchase, please visit: http://www.oleole.com/conmebol/competitions/copaamerica/2008/clc.html.

Established 1916, Copa America is the premier international soccer tournament in the Americas. It is organized by CONMEBOL, the South American Football Confederation, and will be held in Venezuela, June 26 through July 15, 2007. This is the first time Venezuela will be hosting the tournament. Argentina and Brazil, the world's second and third-ranked teams, will take part, as will Mexico and the United States.

In addition to offering premium hospitality services, OleOle.com provides a thriving online community for soccer fans all over the globe, enabling them to connect with like-minded devotees who share their enthusiasm for the world's best loved sport.

About OleOle
OleOle is the ultimate online destination for soccer enthusiasts worldwide, created by the fans for the fans. By incorporating the newest Web 2.0 technologies, the site gives soccer aficionados the tools to spread and share their passion for the sport with others. Along with comprehensive social networking functionalities, blogs, photos, videos and other user-generated content, OleOle.com offers hospitality packages to world-class soccer events, live scores, worldwide soccer news and an upcoming comprehensive fantasy game. OleOle.com has offices in Spain, New Zealand and the United States. For more information, please visit http://www.oleole.com and experience soccer in a whole new way.

About Copa America
Copa America, the South American national team championship, was founded in 1916 and is the oldest national team soccer competition in the world. The champion represents the region at the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. Copa America 2007 will be played in Venezuela on June 26 - July 15, 2007 and will be broadcast to over 180 countries. The national teams of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, United States, Uruguay and Venezuela will be playing in this year's tournament.

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