Both health systems will provide care to FC Dallas, North Texas SC, FC Dallas Academy and youth teams
Frisco, Texas (Jan. 11, 2023) – FC Dallas, Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center announced a multi-year partnership today that will see the North Texas-based health care systems become the exclusive health care and hospital partners of FC Dallas, North Texas SC, the FC Dallas Academy and FC Dallas youth.
“This is an important moment in our club’s history as we partner with two of the leading health care providers in the country,” said FC Dallas President Dan Hunt. “We look forward to a true partnership between three organizations committed to the wellbeing and health of our North Texas community. This is something we believe will propel our entire organization both on and off the field for years to come.”
As part of their work with FC Dallas, Children’s Health, through its Children’s Health Andrews Institute and UT Southwestern, will provide FC Dallas teams, both professional and youth, access to medical care including athletic trainers, physicians, orthopedic and urgent care services.
“We are proud to provide world-class health care to athletes with an organization who has a shared commitment to provide a positive impact on the people of North Texas,” said Lindsey Tyra, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Children’s Health.
The two health systems will also partner with FC Dallas on community engagement efforts that promote physical activity and health education. FC Dallas will honor and celebrate patients, doctors, nurses and employees from both Children’s Health and UT Southwestern at home matches throughout the season. Additionally, FC Dallas and North Texas SC player ambassadors will visit Children’s Health and UT Southwestern patients at hospital locations across DFW.
“UT Southwestern appreciates the opportunity to partner with FC Dallas on several strategic health and educational opportunities to benefit the people and communities across North Texas,” said Marc A. Nivet, Ed.D., M.B.A., Executive Vice President for Institutional Advancement at UT Southwestern.
Children’s Health will be featured on FC Dallas’ primary jersey while UT Southwestern Medical Center will be showcased on FC Dallas’ secondary jersey that will be unveiled on Thursday, February 16 at the club’s annual kickoff event, Cocktails and Cleats. To reserve your tickets to Cocktails and Cleats, please click here.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FC DALLAS AND CHILDREN’S HEALTH/UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER PARTNERSHIP
- Children’s Health will provide athletic training staff for FC Dallas, North Texas SC as well as the FC Dallas MLS NEXT Academy and youth program.
- Children’s Health and UT Southwestern will be an associate partner of the FC Dallas Community Clinics, which provide opportunities for youth in underserved communities to participate in soccer clinics.
- Children’s Health and UT Southwestern will also present two $5,000 college scholarships annually to deserving FC Dallas youth senior student-athletes who demonstrate championship character.
- FC Dallas’ partnership with Children’s Health and UT Southwestern includes the health care providers’ logos on FC Dallas primary (Children’s Health) and secondary (UT Southwestern) match jerseys, team travel jackets, rain jackets and official team polo shirts.
- Children’s Health’s and UT Southwestern Medical Center’s logo will be displayed on the jerseys for North Texas SC, the FC Dallas MLS NEXT Academy, youth program and eMLS player Alan Avila.
- Children’s Health and UT Southwestern will serve as the presenting partner of FC Dallas’ home opener against Minnesota United FC on Saturday, February 25 at Toyota Stadium (7:30PM CT, Tickets, MLS Season Pass).
