QUOTE SHEET | NASL Players Discuss AS.Com Partnership

The NASL and AS.com announced today a Spanish-language content partnership. AS is a renowned Spanish publication and will provide digital content for NASL.com. Several Spanish-speaking players gave their thoughts on the new relationship between the league and its new Spanish content provider.

Marvin Chavez, Rayo OKC

“I’m glad to know that AS.com will be involved because many people will realize that the league is growing every year.  Personally I think it’s good to provide this much coverage to the league as it is important worldwide.”

“It’s also nice because of all the Hispanic people that follow this league and we are opening many doors to others who dream of being professional.”

“Let’s wish all the best success to AS.com in giving coverage to this league.”

Juanan, Rayo OKC

“It is a very important media outlet for the sport worldwide and I personally see it every day online. I see AS.com page every day to keep up to date with all the soccer in Spain’s first and second divisions.”

Miguel Gallardo, Jacksonville Armada FC

“It’s a big step for the league to be covered by such an important publication. For me, it’s another window for people to follow my career and hopefully I give them good things to talk about this year.”

“It’s a very prestigious media outlet. Obviously it’s a publication that is read all over the world. For us to be featured on the same page as Barcelona is only going to be a positive thing.”

Lucas Scaglia, Jacksonville Armada FC

“First, I want to congratulate the NASL for working together with a very important media outlet such as Diario AS of Spain.  I think this partnership will benefit the league a lot as it will be seen much more in Spain.  For me personally I am very happy for this league to continue to grow so that it can become a very important league.”

Beto Navarro, Jacksonville Armada FC

“I have the app downloaded. I like keeping up with one of the best things in the world: La Liga. For us to be right there with those leagues and be covered by Diario AS is important. I think it’s going to give the league a lot more exposure to people outside [the U.S.]. It’s a very competitive league and people are becoming aware of it. Congratulations to our league and it’s a big step. Hopefully things keep coming our way and the league keeps growing.”

Aly Alberto Hassan, Carolina RailHawks

“The new agreement with Diario AS is very important for the NASL. Having this kind of partnership with such important media outlet give us the opportunity to reach new audiences and to publicize not only the level of football played in the United States but also the number of international players that the league has.”

Alex Perez, Carolina RailHawks

“As a Spaniard, I am very proud that such an important sports newspaper in my country is taking an interest in the NASL. This league is growing rapidly and for it to arouse the interest of Diario AS is a clear sign of our growth and future projects."

Marvin Ceballos, Carolina RailHawks

“The agreement that has been reached by the NASL and Diario AS is an excellent decision that will benefit both parties. The NASL has great potential and has an excellent base of domestic and international players. The agreement with such a prestigious media outlet such as Diario AS is a firm step to consolidate the Latin American market in the U.S.”

Junior Burgos, Tampa Bay Rowdies

“I am very happy with the new partnership agreement between the NASL and Diario AS. As a player in the NASL, this will increase the visibility of the league internationally and that is very positive.”

Darwin Espinal, Tampa Bay Rowdies

“There is a very good level of competition in the NASL and an agreement with Diario AS will help expose it to a new audience. AS is recognized worldwide and to have them covering the NASL daily will be very good.”

Gerardo Bruna, Ottawa Fury FC

“I think it is a wonderful idea to have this partnership as it shows how well the NASL is growing.  I am very impressed and happy with the news so that all the Latin Americans and Spaniards around the world will get a chance to know more about this league.”

Rafael Alves, Ottawa Fury FC

“It is an incredible initiative because there are a lot of Hispanics living in the United States and also here in Canada. It is also wonderful for us as many more folks will follow the NASL.  I think it is great step in the growth of the sport in the U.S. and in Canada.”

Gorka Larrea, Indy Eleven

“It is good that Diario AS is taking interest on what is happening here in the United States.  This is a league that is growing and that the people in Spain are taking interest in it.  It [Diario AS] has a very strong following and many good editors.  I personally read it to know what is happening in Spain and I support it doing its part for this sport to continue to grow in this U.S. market.”