An extension of 2016’s “Soccer Is Here” campaign, the video features International Spanish star and New York City Football Club (NYC FC) captain, David Villa, sporting a green shirt with the word “champion” emblazoned across the front.
Elsewhere this season, fans of all levels at Major League Soccer games wore shirts with similar words written on them, which could be seen at various league matches and on live television. For the first time, soccer fans can now view the full message in a video, which states, “There is an invisible thread that links us all. No matter if you are red or blue, American or Americano, champion or fan, young or..uhm.. experienced, our love for this game unites us. And together we chant as one: Soccer is here.”
“For decades Heineken has been one of the world’s biggest fans of soccer, and our ultimate goal is to help fans get closer to the game than ever before,” said Rob Ryder, Brand Manager at Heineken USA. “We live in very interesting times, so we wanted to bring fans together regardless of who you support and raise a glass to the dedicated soccer fans who have helped lift the beautiful game here in America, and worldwide. A huge thanks to our partners at MLS and ESPN for their help and dedication to the cause and the fans.”