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Sponsor & Head Coach Re-Up With Mutiny

05/03/2016, 11:45am EDT
By Admin

AAA of Pioneer Valley returns as Mutiny title sponsor for sixth season

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The New England Mutiny continue to prepare for their home opener on Saturday, May 14th against the New York Magic at East Longmeadow High School (7:00 PM) and will have support off the field and on the bench to rely upon this season. The American Automobile Association (AAA) of Pioneer Valley returns as Mutiny title sponsor for the sixth season, while Joe Abele will once again lead the team for his second season as Head Coach.

“We are excited to renew our partnership with AAA Insurance of Pioneer Valley for a sixth season,” said New England Mutiny owner Joe Ferrara, Jr. “AAA is a leader in giving back to the community and the importance of their support for women's soccer and the New England Mutiny cannot be overstated.

“Joe [Abele] did a tremendous job with the squad last season. With his return along with our core group of players coming back, I feel that consistency and familiarity with the system will take us to greater heights this year in United Women’s Soccer.”

As part of the AAA Discounts & Rewards Program, Mutiny fans can show their AAA card at the gate and receive $3 off an adult ticket, and $2 off a youth ticket this season. AAA will also be sponsor of the Halftime Penalty Kick Shoot-out. If the chosen person scores on our Mutiny goalkeeper, they win the monetary prize. If not, the prize money rolls over to the penalty kick shoot-out at the next home game.

“AAA Insurance is proud to once again sponsor the New England Mutiny as they embark on their new journey in the United Women’s Soccer League,” said Stephen Brochu, Vice President Insurance for AAA Pioneer Valley. “Joe Ferrara has been a tireless promoter and advocate for women’s soccer in Western Massachusetts and across the country. We’re hoping that our sponsorship support will bring new and old fans out to the pitch to enjoy Mutiny games.”

Abele returned to the Mutiny coaching staff in 2014 as Goalkeeper Coach, after serving as an assistant during the 2006-07 seasons. Joe has been a coach for West Hartford Premiere/FSAFC UNITED since 2007 and West Hartford Boys Travel Coach since 2008. He holds a NSCAA National Goalkeeping Diploma as well as a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) coaching license.

Coach Abele will have Rebecca Lewis as his Goalkeeper Coach this year. Lewis went to the Division III NCAA Tournament each year she played for the Ithaca College Bombers, including a Final Four appearance. Becca played her fifth year for the Northeast Conference champion Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils who also qualified for the NCAA Tournament, her fifth appearance. She won a gold medal in the European Maccabi Games in Summer 2015 for Team USA, allowing no goals.

“This is going to be an exciting year for us,” said Abele, who led New England to the Power 5 Division title last year with a 8-2 overall record. “We have a great core of veterans, an outstanding group of new players and amazing chemistry. We are looking forward to the challenges of the new league and what it has to offer.”

Season tickets are on sale and are available for $30/$20 (adult/youth) and includes a free Mutiny t-shirt. The team has also set up a “Donate a Ticket” program where folks can donate a season ticket to a local youth soccer player. Go to the team's “Schedule” page for more information.

About United Women’s Soccer (UWS): UWS is a national women’s soccer league sanctioned by U.S. Soccer through the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA). UWS is a professionally operated league created for teams that meet high minimum standards. The season runs from May until the end of July, culminating in a National Championship match. The UWS player pool is comprised of college players, aspiring & former professionals and international stars. You can follow UWS on social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Media can contact UWS Director of Communications Jorma Kansanen by e-mail at Press@UWSSoccer.com. You can visit the league’s official website at UWSSoccer.com. EDP serves as UWS administrators and will be facilitating schedules, disciplinary procedures, etc. Interested team applicants can contact League Commissioner Joe Ferrara by e-mail at Joe@UWSSoccer.com.

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