CHARLOTTE, N.C. (August 2, 2024) – Carolina Ascent Football Club announced today a partnership with Summit Coffee fostering collaboration for in-stadium premium fan experiences and local sustainability initiatives. Summit Coffee’s flagship store, located in Davidson, North Carolina, has since expanded to more than 14 cafés throughout the Southeast region, importing, roasting, and distributing their brand nationwide.
“Summit Coffee is an amazing success story in the Carolinas,” expressed Chief Operating Officer, Tim Schuldt. “Their care for healthy lifestyles and the natural wonders of the Carolinas made this partnership a perfect fit!”
The Summit Club, occupying the peak of the stadium’s east end, will host fans who have purchased tickets in the club’s Loge Box seating. The VIP experience includes catering, as well as, access to Summit Coffee products, spirits and other beverages while enjoying the match and taking in the picturesque city skyline views.
“Summit Coffee and the Carolina Ascent share a passion for progress, community, and sustainability,” shared Brett Dioguardi, Chief Operating Officer of Summit Coffee. “We’re excited to fuel this partnership together.”
As the Official Coffee Partner of Carolina Ascent FC, Summit Coffee products will be featured at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Summit Coffee will also create a co-branded coffee product with Carolina Ascent that will be available for purchase in-stadium and in select Summit Coffee cafés starting this August.
Carolina Ascent and Summit Coffee will roll out a post game promotional offer for fans that can be redeemed at select Summit Coffee locations after a Carolina Ascent victory.
Each year, Summit Coffee will team up with Carolina Ascent as an Official Sustainability Partner activating campaigns and community service opportunities to give back to the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation who preserves, protects, and restores the waters of the Catawba-Wateree River basin through education, advocacy, and engagement.
Carolina Ascent FC hosts their Inaugural Season Home Opener on Saturday, August 17 at 7:00 pm at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Season tickets, mini plans, group experiences and single match tickets are on sale now at carolinaascent.com/tickets.
About Summit Coffee:
Through more than 25 years in business, Summit Coffee has earned its reputation as a locally loved and high-quality brand. Summit’s commitment to creating moments of joy is evident through its work serving each end consumer – from wholesale partners to the customers at their 14+ cafes. Summit also prioritizes relationship coffee, sourcing from longstanding partnerships around the world and roasting in their certified organic headquarters. Each coffee blend is roasted in small batches to ensure optimal flavor. Behind-the-scenes, Summit Coffee is a longtime member of 1% of the Planet and Certified Climate Neutral. In the cafes, guests will appreciate Summit’s joyful, colorful, and family-friendly approach to coffee that brings communities together. Currently, Summit Coffee has neighborhood cafes in Charlotte, N.C., Asheville, N.C., Atlanta, GA, and Mt. Pleasant, S.C., with additional cafes slated to open in 2024.
About Carolina Ascent FC:
Carolina Ascent FC is one of the eight initial teams of the USL Super League, a new Division One professional women’s soccer league set to kick off in August 2024. Carolina Ascent is reaching new heights for women’s soccer. Step by step the club will take strides to grow the women’s game, elevate the community and support a more sustainable future for the residents of the Carolinas. The team will play all home games at the historic American Legion Memorial Stadium. To join the climb and receive information on club news, season tickets and more, visit carolinaascent.com.
