Capelli Sport
Capelli Sport is an American sportswear and footwear company based in New York, United States, subsidiary of the GMA Accessories Inc.[1] Founded in 2011 by Lebanese-American George Altirs,[2] Capelli Sport also has locations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa under Capelli Europe GmbH, and in China under GMA Shanghai.[1][3]
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Textile, footwear |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Founder | George Altirs |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Area served | Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa |
Key people | George Altirs (CEO) |
| Products | Apparel, footwear, sportswear, sports equipment |
| Parent | GMA Accessories Inc. |
| Subsidiaries | Capelli New York (USA) GMA Shanghai (China) Capelli Europe (Europe) |
| Website | capellisport.com |
Capelli Sport has focused on the soccer market,[4] producing kits, goalkeeper gloves, and balls, as well as casual wear – such as t-shirts, hoodies, jackets and leggings – and accessories, such as bags and hats.[5] Capelli's footwear products include sneakers and football boots.[5]
History edit
On January 24, 2017, Capelli Sport signed a corporate partnership with the Rochester Rhinos, a United Soccer League team, and their stadium was renamed Capelli Sport Stadium.[6] Since January 20, 2021, Capelli Sport has held 40.1% of the shares of German soccer club MSV Duisburg.[7] In June, Capelli Sport became the official uniform and equipment provider of Heartland Soccer Association, starting in the Fall.[8]
Capelli Sport has equipped various soccer teams, most notably AEK Athens, MSV Duisburg, SV Austria Salzburg and the Lebanon national team.[1]
On March 15, 2023, Capelli partnered with US-based Legends FC for their 2023 season.[9] Capelli Sport will be in charge of the uniform, apparel, and the equipment. Players will also have access to Capelli Sport's European clubs, events, coaching, education, and a players pathways club.[9]
Sponsorships edit
The following is a list of professional football teams sponsored by Capelli Sport:[10]
Men edit
National teams edit
- American Samoa (from September 2023)
- Barbados
- Guyana
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Trinidad and Tobago (from June 2023)
Clubs edit
- Austria Klagenfurt
- Austria Salzburg
- Gabala (from 2023–24)
- Terrassa
- Barnechea
- Palestino
- Universidad de Concepción
- Coquimbo Unido
- Ñublense
- Šibenik
- Varaždin
- Jablonec
- HB Køge
- Herfølge Boldklub
- Viborg FF
- Sheffield F.C. (from 2023–24)
- Bray Wanderers (from 2024)
- Alemannia Aachen
- SpVgg Bayreuth
- BSG Wismut Gera[11]
- MSV Duisburg
- 1. FC Düren
- VfL Osnabrück (from 2023–24)
- Türkgücü München
- Viktoria Berlin
- Viktoria Köln
- Waldhof Mannheim
- Wehen Wiesbaden
- Inter Allies
- Kotoku Royals F.C.
- Atromitos
- Ergotelis
- Paide Linnameeskond
- Wing Yee (academy)
- Utenis Utena
- F91 Dudelange[12]
- St. Lucia
- Los Cabos
- FC Dordrecht
- Górnik Zabrze (from 2023–24)
- Pogoń Szczecin
- TSC Bačka Topola
- Grasshopper (from 2023–24)
- Brežice 1919
- Altınordu
- Amarillo Bombers
- Central Valley Fuego FC[13]
- Charlotte Independence
- Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
- Duluth
- Florida Tropics SC
- Kansas City Comets
- Legends FC
- Loudoun United FC
- Rhode Island FC
- Spokane Velocity FC
- Utica City FC
Women edit
National teams edit
- American Samoa (from June 2023)
- Guyana
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Trinidad and Tobago
Clubs edit
References edit
- ^ a b c "Capelli Sport - Teams, Kit Designs, Teamwear & History | Small Brands Case Study". Footy Headlines. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ Pearce, James. "Daniel Agger: Hurt by Rodgers, learning from Liverpool lessons and back in football after '100 per cent' leaving it". The Athletic. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ "Phoenix Arizona: La Major League Futsal anuncia la asociación con Capelli Sport". mlsfutsal.org (in Spanish). Retrieved April 3, 2021.[dead link]
- ^ "CAPELLI SPORT". capellinewyork.com. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
- ^ a b "SOCCER EQUIPMENT". CapelliSport.com. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
- ^ Rhinos, Rochester (January 24, 2017). "Rochester Rhinos, Capelli Sport Announce Major Partnership". Rochester Rhinos. Retrieved April 3, 2021.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Presseabteilung, MSV Duisburg-. "Kapitalerhöhung: Capelli Sport und MSV bauen Vertrauensverhältnis weiter aus". MSV Duisburg. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ Association, Heartland Soccer. "Capelli Sport Becomes the Official and Exclusive Uniform and Equipment Provider of Heartland Soccer". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- ^ a b "A New Era with Capelli Sport". Legends FC. March 15, 2023. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- ^ "PRO TEAMS". Capelli Sport. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- ^ "Capelli Sport X BSG Wismut Gera". BSG Wismut Gera. July 11, 2022. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
- ^ "Capelli Sport X F91 Düdelingen". Capelli Sport Europe. March 14, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
- ^ "Central Valley Fuego FC". Capelli Sport. May 21, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
External links edit
- Official website