Ozark FC is excited to announce Simmons Foods as the Title Sponsor for the 2018 season. The partnership between Simmons and Ozark FC will assist in providing Northwest Arkansas communities the opportunity to enjoy high-level, fast-paced, semi-professional soccer in a family-friendly environment.
“Simmons Foods is a company with a rich history of community involvement, and we are thrilled to have them as our 2018 Title Sponsor and our exclusive poultry industry partner. We are grateful Simmons sees Ozark FC as an opportunity to make Northwest Arkansas an even better place for families to enjoy sporting events,” said Scott Marksberry, Ozark FC coach and Director of Athletics at Providence Academy in Rogers.
Todd Simmons, Chief Executive Officer of Simmons Foods, notes the value of the organization, “Many of our team members and their families love soccer and are actively involved with the sport. We want to support the interests of our team members and are thrilled to participate in the local football community. Ozark FC will provide local families an enjoyable experience watching semi-pro teams compete. It’s a fantastic addition to our region with tremendous potential.”
Ozark FC kicked off the season on Saturday, May 5 against conference rivals FC Wichita in Wichita, KS. The action comes home to Northwest Arkansas on Saturday, May 26 for the team’s home opener at Veteran’s Park in Rogers, AR.
The Ozark Football Club crest features icons representing the Northwest Arkansas region including the Ozark landscape, Walmart’s 5 and Dime, the areas transportation industry and the poultry industry. Learn more at www.ozarkfc.com/club
About Ozark FC: Ozark FC is an amateur soccer team competing in the Heartland Conference of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL). The NPSL is the largest league in the US soccer development pyramid with over 80 teams nationwide. In 2018, Ozark FC became locally owned, operated and coached. Learn more at ozarkfc.com or the @OzarkFC Facebook page.
About Simmons Foods: Simmons Foods and its Affiliates are leading suppliers of poultry, pet and animal nutrition products based in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Simmons works with farmers, communities, and employees to apply 60+ years of experience to serving customers. Simmons Prepared Foods ranks in the top 20 poultry producers in the United States, Simmons Pet Food is the largest supplier of store brand wet pet food in North America, and Simmons Feed Ingredients boasts an innovative line of proprietary animal nutrition products. With over 6,000 team members, Simmons Foods and its Affiliates serve customers in all 50 states and more than 40 countries around the world. Learn more about Simmons Foods at simmonsfoods.com.
