July 5th, 2023
SeatGeek will also ticket Oakland Soul Sports Club of USL W as it continues to expand its presence in soccer domestically and abroad
SeatGeek, the high-growth technology platform that is transforming the live event experience for fans, teams and venues, today announced new partnerships with Rhode Island FC and Oakland Roots of the United Soccer League (USL), as well as Oakland Soul Sports Club of the USL W. The deals bring SeatGeek’s USL partnership roster to 12 clubs and USL W roster to four teams. The ticketing integrations will kick off with each club’s 2024 season ticket onsales.
SeatGeek signed a league partnership deal with the USL last year while adding five new clubs as clients. Rhode Island FC and Roots/Soul SC joined these clubs as SeatGeek partners to take advantage of the platform's fan-friendly features and backend business insights.
“When we were searching for the right ticket platform to kick off our inaugural season, we wanted a company with a track record of innovation,” said Vicky Lynch, Rhode Island FC’s Chief Revenue Officer. “We are optimistic that SeatGeek will make it easy for us to give fans a seamless matchday experience while also helping us target new customers and grow the beautiful game in our community.”
SeatGeek builds technology that goes above and beyond traditional ticket platforms. Its in-app Rally platform lets clients build fan-friendly features into their tickets, like seat upgrades, food and merchandise promotions and more. And clients use its backend technology, Unify, to manage fan-specific data to enhance the matchday experience.
“We are really looking forward to our partnership with SeatGeek. This platform focuses on putting the fans first, which aligns with our vision at Oakland Roots & Soul,” said Senior Director of Ticket Sales Ted Lopez. "This is going to be a great addition to the 2024 Season and beyond.”
SeatGeek continues to grow its presence in soccer across the globe. In addition to these new USL and USL W clients, SeatGeek tickets eight Major League Soccer clubs, three National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) clubs, and several English Premier League teams, including Manchester City F.C., Liverpool F.C. and Newcastle United.
ABOUT SEATGEEK
SeatGeek is on a mission to transform the live event experience for fans, teams and venues. By combining a consumer marketplace with innovative primary ticketing box office technology, SeatGeek has become a high-growth global ticketing leader. SeatGeek delights fans through industry-first features, including Deal Score, its proprietary ticket rating technology; Rally, its event-day operating system; and SeatGeek Swaps, the first return policy offered by a major ticketer. In parallel, the platform's open-ecosystem enterprise ticketing software empowers teams, venues and promoters to efficiently grow their businesses while delivering the superior experience that all fans deserve.
SeatGeek is proud to partner with some of the most recognized names in sports and live entertainment across the globe, including the Dallas Cowboys, Utah Jazz, Florida Panthers, and Liverpool F.C., as well as NASCAR, the National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB), several English Premier League (EPL) clubs, and multiple theaters across NYC’s Broadway. Curious? Visit www.seatgeek.com.
ABOUT RHODE ISLAND FC
Rhode Island FC, a club for all Rhode Island, is independently owned and operated and is the only homegrown men’s professional team in the state. It is led by co-founders Brett Johnson and former MLS and USMNT player Michael Parkhurst, a Rhode Island native. The club will begin play in March 2024 in its temporary venue, Beirne Stadium on the campus of Bryant University, while its permanent home stadium is completed for the 2025 season. The Stadium at Tidewater Landing in downtown Pawtucket will be a state-of-the-art stadium with a 10,000+ capacity.
To learn more, visit rhodeislandfc.com.
ABOUT OAKLAND ROOTS AND SOUL
Oakland Roots is a purpose-driven men’s soccer team that seeks to harness the magic of Oakland and the power of sports as a social force for good.
Premiering in spring 2023, the Oakland Soul women’s soccer team will serve as an elite pathway to pro soccer, providing a high-quality training environment while empowering players. One day at a time…one game at a time.