New York, N.Y (August 5, 2022) – Major League Soccer in collaboration with ge3, a division of Get Engaged, announced today that the League has signed Striker, a Bored Ape, to a professional contract. The deal marks the first digital athlete to sign with a professional sports organization.
“I’m extremely excited to join Major League Soccer, the fastest growing sports league in North America,” Striker said. “In a League with players from more than 82 countries, it is an honor to be the first digital athlete. I can’t wait to get on the virtual pitch.”
Striker has been tapped as a rising star on the virtual pitch. He joins the League in advance of next week’s highly anticipated MLS All-Star Game presented by Target on Aug. 10 and is the latest member of the League’s All-Star roster – having a special position on the virtual pitch.
Fast Facts
- Position: Striker
- Social Media: @striker6045
- Height: 6’5”’
- Weight: 250 lbs.
- Birthplace: The Blockchain
- Hometown: The Otherside
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ABOUT MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER:
Headquartered in New York City, Major League Soccer -- celebrating its 27th season in 2022 -- features 29 clubs throughout the United States and Canada, including 2022 expansion team Charlotte FC and St. Louis CITY SC, which debuts in 2023. Starting in 2023, the Apple TV app will be the exclusive destination to watch every single live MLS match. For more information about MLS, visit www.MLSsoccer.com.
GET ENGAGED BOILERPLATE:
Get Engaged is one of the biggest agencies in branding and entertainment. Established in 2016 with nationwide offices, this organization strikes partnerships with some of today's most relevant brands, platforms, and global superstars. Get Engaged specializes in campaign ideation, project management, content creation, digital brand management, influencer marketing, and web3 strategy. For more information about Get Engaged, visit www.getengagedmedia.com
MEDIA CONTACTS:
For MLS
Angela Alfano
Angela.Alfano@MLSsoccer.com
FOR GET ENGAGED
press@getengagedmedia.com
