Anaheim, CA (Thursday, September 26, 2024) – The California State Soccer Association – South (Cal South) is pleased to announce the signing of a multi-year partnership agreement with N.10 Sports Inc., in which the Spanish sportswear company Kelme has been named as Cal South’s “Official and Exclusive Apparel and Ball Provider”. N.10 Sports Inc. is an official, authorized distributor of Kelme within the United States, with full rights to sign the agreement with Cal South for Kelme.
During the three-year term of the agreement, Kelme will provide apparel and balls for many programs within Cal South, including (but not limited to) the Pro+ Olympic Development Program (ODP) teams and training pools, the Pro+ ODP Morning Day Camps and Residential Camps, and more.
"I am excited for our new partnership with Kelme, a premier sponsor worldwide in the soccer community. I look forward to collaborating with our new partner that shares our commitment to the principles of our Olympic Development Program, ensuring quality gear for our players that go on to compete at the highest levels."
"Cal South is one of the largest soccer associations in the United States and we are excited to begin our partnership with them. It is an honor to provide high quality apparel and balls to Cal South players and families. We are extremely happy to now be a part of their soccer journey. As a Spanish brand with more than 60 years of history, Kelme is now officially back in the U.S., and partnering with Cal South is a big step for us. We hope it is the first of many."
Other details in the agreement are the creation of an exclusive line of Cal South sportswear made available via Kelme’s online store, and also an exclusive line of Kelme-branded State Cup merchandise available for sale next year. The Cal South Referee Program and any Cal South grassroots soccer programs are not covered by the agreement.
Cal South members will have many opportunities throughout the term of the agreement to purchase Kelme gear via our website, social channels, the eventual online Cal South/Kelme online store, and at selected Cal South events.
"Our commitment to providing Cal South players, coaches, and staff with the best apparel to optimize peak performance has taken a giant step into the future with this partnership with Kelme. Cal South and Kelme will be a force to be reckoned with on and off the pitch."
About Kelme:
As a world-renowned sports apparel company, KELME was founded in 1960 in Elche, the shoe capital of Spain. Kelme International engages in the design, manufacture, and distribution of sportswear, footwear, and equipment for the sports and fashion sectors.
Kelme has accumulated more than 60 years of brand history and heritage, especially with a wealth of professional soccer DNA. The brand is currently in partnership with a number of La Liga First and Second Division clubs and has, in recent years, also provided professional soccer equipment to English Premier League clubs and other top international sports clubs.
In August 2021, Kelme joined the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) family of sponsors as the Official Global Supporter of AFC national team competitions. Kelme provided sports apparel and accessories for the AFC’s national team competitions from 2022 to 2024 and the official match ball for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™. For more information about the Kelme brand in the U.S., please visit our official Instagram page: @kelmecalifornia
About N10.Sports Inc.:
N.10 SPORTS INC. specializes in the research and development, design, manufacturing, sales, and distribution of sports apparel, organizing and hosting sports events, and sports management. The company is an authorized distributor of Kelme in the United States.
About Cal South:
The California State Soccer Association – South (Cal South) is a 501(c)(3) California public benefit corporation and is an official youth and adult state soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation, US Youth Soccer, and the United States Adult Soccer Association. The organization, with a service area that extends from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, provides rewarding recreational and competitive opportunities for players of all ages, genders, and skill levels. For more information: https://calsouth.com/.
