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In a special agreement for FC Lorient’s 100th anniversary year, we have secured, in collaboration with The Members Agency, Joma Sport as the club’s official technical partner. The deal brings together a leading global sportswear brand and a Ligue 1 side entering a historic chapter in its journey.
Under the partnership, Joma will supply kits for every FC Lorient squad, from the professional men’s and women’s teams to the academy, delivering high-performance apparel that unites the entire club under one look.
Joma, internationally recognized for the quality of its official kits and its commitment to the clubs it partners with (including Villarreal, Anderlecht, and Brentford), made a strong impact at the Paris Olympic Games, outfitting around 15% of participating athletes and providing equipment to about ten national Olympic committees, including Spain and Portugal, as well as more than twenty national federations.
This agreement marks the beginning of a collaboration between two entities driven by the same ambitions: performance, innovation, and a deep connection to their community.
The new Joma x FC Lorient kits were unveiled this month, blending advanced performance technology with design details that celebrate the club’s heritage. The first kit made its debut on July 19 in a friendly match arranged by ISL against CA Osasuna.
We are proud to announce the renewal of our partnership with Club Esportiu Europa, continuing as the club’s Official Sponsor for the 2025/26 season through the ISL Foundation.
The agreement was officially signed at the Nou Sardenya stadium, where Hèctor Ibar, the club’s president, and Àlex Isern, ISL co-founder and CEO.
CE Europa is a historic neighborhood club in Barcelona, widely respected for its excellence in developing local talent and its unwavering commitment to diversity and community.
Beyond that, it holds deep personal meaning for us at ISL because it’s where our founders, Àlex Isern and Marc Segarra, met as children playing in the youth academy, building a friendship rooted in the game that would eventually give rise to ISL. Between 2007 and 2010, Isern proudly wore the Europa shirt in 102 official matches, earning a spot in the club’s First Team.
For ISL, it’s an honor to support an institution that truly understands the value of grassroots soccer and the power of sport to connect people.
We’re proud to be part of the Europa family once again.
As part of our ongoing collaboration with FC Barcelona, we’re proud to announce the launch of a new Barça Academy in Hoover, Alabama. This new location reinforces the club’s growing presence in the United States and reflects our joint commitment to bringing Barça’s world-class methodology and values to more young athletes across the country.
We continue to support FC Barcelona’s international expansion with the launch of a new Barça Academy in the United States, this time in Hoover, Alabama. The academy is set to open in the 2025/26 season and will be operated by our team as part of our ongoing collaboration with the club.
This marks another milestone in Barça’s long-term global expansion strategy, reflecting our shared commitment to bringing the club’s values and methodology to new communities around the world.
Following the successful management of Barça Academies in Austin, Carolinas, and Chicago, the Hoover Academy is the latest in a series of initiatives led by us to expand the Barça brand in key international markets. The new academy will operate year-round, offering a comprehensive training program rooted in the club’s world-renowned methodology and designed to develop young talent both on and off the field.
For FC Barcelona, this expansion presents a significant opportunity to strengthen its connection with the rapidly growing U.S. soccer ecosystem. By building stronger ties with American families, players, and communities, the club is not only exporting its football philosophy but also nurturing long-term brand loyalty and cultural presence.
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