Minnesota United today announced NutriSource as the club’s Official Partner. Located in Perham, Minnesota, NutriSource has been producing healthy pet food since 1964.
“As a Minnesota-based company, NutriSource is extremely proud to partner with Minnesota United FC. This partnership is very special to us because it gives us the opportunity to shine a light on a cause we are both passionate about, the bond between people and dogs,” said KLN Family Brands President Chase Rasmussen . “We’re thrilled to share Game Dog Service, featuring some of our veteran and first responder teams who have trained at NutriSource’s The Spot.”
Starting with the upcoming 2024 season, fans can expect to see NutriSource’s presence at home games inside Allianz Field in a number of ways, first with the Open Training session, presented by NutriSource, on Tuesday, February 27. At open training session at Allianz Field, fans can watch first-team players train as they prepare to host the Columbus Crew for the Home Opener on Saturday, March 2.
Along with the Open Training session, NutriSource will activate the entire gameday experience, including:
- Service Dog Game Video Board Features: Minnesota United and NutriSource will recognize a distinguished service dog at each MNUFC home game, partnering with The Spot, a local non-profit organization that supports first responders, veterans and others in training service dogs
- Puppies on the Pitch at Allianz Field: This summer, MNUFC and NutriSource will host Pups on the Pitch at Allianz Field, bringing together Loons fans and local adoption agencies…and of course adorable (adoptable) pups puppies. A date in the middle of the summer months for Pups on the Pitch will be determined at a later date
“Pets have a unique ability to bring a smile to anyone’s face and have always had a special connection with our MNUFC team. Partnering with a historic, Minnesota company in NutriSource while working at a local pet training facility , The Spot, to train service dogs for their next journey in life is an important part for our partnership,” said Minnesota United EVP, Chief Revenue Officer, Bryant Pfeiffer. “These trained dogs from The Spot will provide companionship and service to hospitalized children, including veterans and first responders in need. We are pleased to honor an individual service dog at each game. at the home of MNUFC in the 2024 season and allow their story to be told to our fans.”
As a perk, Minnesota United Season Ticket Members can expect to be invited to a pet-friendly event during the 2024 season at a date yet to be determined, another bonus from the club’s new partnership with NutriSource.
Professional soccer has been a part of Minnesota for over four decades and Minnesota United has been at the forefront of growing the game at all levels. From the first team to the front office to the Development Academy to our work throughout the Twin Cities, the club’s purpose remains the same: to promote soccer, the world’s game, and thereby inspire and unite the our community. We can do this through a culture based on accountability, respect, excellence and honesty and by creating a fan experience and community connection that is second to none. In 2024, MNUFC returns to the pitch for its eighth season in MLS. Follow Minnesota United’s social channels and check out our website at mnufc.com for regular club updates.
About NutriSource® Pet Foods:
NutriSource® is a line of premium pet food and treat products manufactured by Tuffy’s Pet Foods and Tuffy’s Pet Treats, subsidiaries of KLN Enterprises, Inc., a third-generation family-owned company with facilities in Perham and Delano, MN. Tuffy’s Pet Foods has been specializing in the manufacture of pet food and treats since 1964. NutriSource® has a long history of investing in the health and welfare of pets around the world. Today, NutriSource® offers a variety of dog and cat food products in their four lines of NutriSource®, NutriSource PureVita®, NutriSource® Element Series and NutriSource® Choice. NutriSource® product offerings include kibble, wet, treats and toppers. For more information, visit https://nutrisourcepetfoods.com/. Follow on Facebook and Instagram.
