Car manufacturer, Chevrolet, has been announced as a founding partner of Angel City FC (ACFC) for the team’s first season in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).

As part of the deal, 10% of the partnership will be reallocated to the Los Angeles community through the club’s sponsorship model, including funding for up to 100 fans to attend every home game.

Additionally, Chevrolet will provide new vehicles for ACFC’s  content, community, and street teams.

Commenting on the sponsorship, Angel City FC head of community, Catherine Davilla, said; “Together with Chevy, we are ensuring that the youth and families of our impact partners in some of the most traditionally undeserved areas of the city get to take part in all aspects of the ACFC experience.”

“A minimum of 100 community members will attend each home match, free of charge, with full transportation to and from the stadium provided by Chevy.

“We are grateful to Chevy and the GM family for their support of ACFC on so many levels and reall look forward to bringing the partnership to life,” she said.

The deal follows the announcement of ACFC’s partnership with safety tech company, GoBubble, to end online abuse.