Texaco Havoline motor oils and Texaco Inc. have been named an ‘Official Sponsor’ of the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) and the U.S. Soccer National Teams. USSF is the National Governing Body (NGB) for soccer in the United States. The partnership represents a four-year relationship for Texaco Havoline, Texaco Xpress Lube and Texaco Inc. as the ‘Official Motor Oil, Express Lube Retailer and Fuel of the U.S. Soccer Teams.’

As part of the partnership, Texaco Havoline, Texaco Xpress Lube and Texaco Inc. have exclusive category representation at all U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Team matches in the U.S., the Nike U.S. Cup, the U.S. Open Cup Final and the Nike Road to Glory Tour.

‘Texaco is proud to be a sponsor of the U.S. Soccer Federation and its teams,’ said Polly Rua, Senior Manager of Sponsorships for Texaco. ‘It is a pleasure to be associated with an organisation that exemplifies the hard work and dedication to excellence that Texaco and our employees strive for every day.’

‘Soccer is a sport that is rapidly growing in popularity, attracting millions of players and viewers, and is especially appealing to children,’ said Louise Nemanich, President of the Lubricants Division of Equilon Enterprises LLC, which manufactures and markets Texaco Havoline motor oils and other Texaco lubricants products across the U.S. ‘As the governing body that provides soccer athletes who will represent the U.S.A. at the Olympic Games and World Cup, the USSF and its athletes represent the most outstanding values in sports and athletics, values that can serve as real-life examples to fans around the world. For this reason, we are especially proud to be a sponsor of the USSF and the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Teams.’

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