Powerade, Official Sports Drink of MLS and U.S. Soccer, Announces Partnership with NY Empire FC

NY Empire Football Club today announced a landmark partnership with Powerade, the global leader in sports hydration and the official sports drink of Major League Soccer (MLS) and U.S. Soccer. As part of the agreement, Powerade will serve as the official sponsor for NY Empire FC’s men’s first team and youth academy, with branding featured on team jerseys and across sideline equipment including coolers, cups, squirt bottles, and towels.

The collaboration will extend worldwide in 2026, when the Empire Academy travels to Spain to compete in the prestigious Donosti Cup in San Sebastián—one of the largest and most competitive youth tournaments on the planet. The event will showcase NY Empire FC’s next generation of players on the international stage, carrying the Powerade brand alongside them.

“Powerade’s support elevates NY Empire FC to an entirely new level,” said Club President Rob Mannino of NY Empire FC. “Their brand represents performance, energy, and ambition—values that define both our players and our city. To partner with Powerade, and to carry their name with us to the Donosti Cup, is a tremendous honor for our club and our academy.”

Powerade already holds a commanding role in American soccer as the official sports drink of MLS and U.S. Soccer, fueling top professionals across the country. Globally, the brand partners with world-class talent like Lamine Yamal, FC Barcelona’s teenage sensation and Spanish international, who embodies the next generation of football excellence.

“This partnership is about more than putting a logo on a jersey—it’s about building culture and connection,” said Powerade Marketing Leader Kendyl Enligsh. “From powering the sidelines with coolers and gear, to creating exclusive content and experiences with Empire’s players and fans, Powerade is proud to be part of the journey as NY Empire FC represents New York at home and abroad.”

In addition to jerseys and equipment, Powerade and NY Empire FC will collaborate on exclusive custom content and key media integrations featuring Empire’s top players designed to engage fans across New York City and beyond.

The first NY Empire FC x Powerade jerseys will be unveiled in the upcoming weeks.

About NY Empire Football Club

NY Empire FC is a professional soccer club based in New York competing in the UPSL (United Premier Soccer League), the nation’s largest pro-development men’s soccer league. With a commitment to player development and international competition, NY Empire FC is building a platform for athletes to showcase their talent locally, nationally, and worldwide.

About Powerade

Powerade is the official sports drink of MLS and U.S. Soccer, trusted by athletes around the world to fuel performance and recovery. With ambassadors such as FC Barcelona and Spain’s Lamine Yamal, Powerade continues to connect with the next generation of athletes. Available in more than 80 countries, Powerade combines cutting-edge hydration science with a global sports presence to empower athletes at every level.