Meriwest Credit Union Becomes Official Credit Union Partner of Bay FC
March 28 2024 - 12:41PM
Meriwest Credit Union is proud to announce its exciting new
partnership with the first National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL)
franchise in the Bay Area, Bay FC. This collaboration marks a
significant milestone for both organizations as they join hands to
help empower women in sports and support our local communities.
Meriwest Credit Union has always been committed to supporting
initiatives that promote diversity, inclusivity, and local
engagement. By partnering with Bay FC, the credit union aims to
promote gender equality in sports and create opportunities for
aspiring women athletes in the Bay Area.
With this partnership, Meriwest becomes the official Credit
Union Partner of Bay FC, and looks forward to providing custom
financial solutions to fans, staff and players alike. Lisa Pesta,
CEO of Meriwest Credit Union, expressed her excitement about the
partnership, "We are thrilled to partner with Bay FC, the team is
well aligned with our values, making it a natural decision to step
up and take part in their inaugural season, in support of the
incredible talent and dedication of women athletes in soccer. We
believe together we can create a positive impact through teamwork
and inspire the next generation of athletes to reach their highest
potential."
“Continuing to add to our partnership portfolio with a
community-focused organization like Meriwest Credit Union
exemplifies our commitment to our local communities and building a
team for the entire Bay Area,” said Bay FC Chief Executive Officer
Brady Stewart. “We are thrilled to welcome Meriwest Credit Union to
the Bay FC family and cannot wait to see the progress we make for
our communities, our players and for women’s sports.”
The partnership between Meriwest Credit Union and Bay FC sets an
example for other organizations by demonstrating the value of
investing in sports, empowering women, and strengthening local
communities. By combining their resources, expertise, and shared
values, Meriwest and Bay FC will work together to create a lasting
impact beyond the soccer field.
About Meriwest Credit
UnionFounded in San Jose, California in 1961, Meriwest
Credit Union, one of Silicon Valley’s largest and most established
financial institutions, provides proactive, personal, convenient,
and innovative financial services to over 80,000 families and
businesses throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Pima County,
Arizona. Meriwest, with assets in excess of $2.3 billion, offers a
wide array of personal banking, business banking, and wealth
advisory products and services to members. The credit union was
voted a ‘Best Credit Union in Silicon Valley’ in the Mercury News’
Annual ‘Readers’ Choice Awards’, ‘America’s Best Small Employers’
by Forbes Magazine in 2023, and a “Best Place to Work” by the
Silicon Valley Business Journal 2020 through 2023. More information
can be found at www.meriwest.com.
About Bay Football ClubBay
Football Club (Bay FC) is the new women’s professional soccer
franchise representing the Bay Area and the 14th team to join the
National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Bay FC was established in
April 2023 and co-founded by USWNT legends Brandi Chastain, Leslie
Osborne, Danielle Slaton, and Aly Wagner in partnership with global
investment firm Sixth Street and an investor group of leading tech,
business and sports executives. Sixth Street’s investment is the
largest institutional investment to date in a women’s professional
sports franchise. Bay FC is changing the face of women’s soccer as
we know it. Beginning play in the 2024 season, we are building a
squad that will play the beautiful game with power, passion,
energy, and creativity. Ticket deposits are now open for Bay FC at
https://bayfc.com and fans can follow Bay FC’s social channels
(@wearebayfc) for the latest news, merchandise, and events.
Contacts: Helen
Grays-JonesMeriwest Credit UnionCommunity Relations
Manager408-365-6328 hgrays@meriwest.com
Lisa Goodwin-ScharffBay FCExecutive Vice
President, Communications408-663-0335Lscharff@bayfc.com
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