METUCHEN, NJ - United Women’s Soccer (UWS) and Mitre USA will team up for this Summer 2017 season, as the competition in the national pro-am league will feature the most advanced FIFA-approved quality match ball ever made: the Delta V12S. The top model in the Mitre soccer ball line is also the official match ball of the English Football League, AFF Suzuki Cup 2014 and the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL).

The Delta V12S features a revolutionary 12-panel design and is combined with a textured grain surface that keeps the ball stable at over 70 mph. Hand-stitched in soft-touch Calrino microfiber, it was developed and tested with professionals in mind. Extensive design, development and testing has gone into each Mitre professional level ball to make them the most technologically advanced balls you can buy.

“United Women’s Soccer is excited to partner with Mitre as the Official Ball of UWS,” said League Commissioner Joe Ferrara, Jr. “Mitre has an incredible history in the sport and it is one of the most trusted brands in soccer. The Delta V12S is truly a state-of-the-art soccer ball and it is befitting of our teams, which play and train at the highest level. This ground-breaking partnership is a testament to Mitre’s dedication to the women's game.” 

“Mitre is excited to partner with UWS!,” said Joe Brefczynski, Mitre USA National Sales Representative. “The women’s game in the US is world-renowned and we’re ecstatic about partnering with a league giving young women the opportunity to pursue their dream of playing at the next level! Our vision is to find ourselves the ball of choice at every level in the American soccer pyramid. Adding UWS to our partners brings us one step closer to that goal.”

Mitre is the world’s original sports brand. The company’s story began in a leather tannery in Huddersfield, England in 1817 and since that time has been pushing the boundaries and striving to make sports equipment better. Mitre is British, with a primary focus on the country’s most illustrious sporting export: football. For more information, visit their official website at www.mitre-usa.com.

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. Interested team applicants can contact League Director Joe Ferrara, Jr. by e-mail at Joe@UWSSoccer.com.