WHP Global, owner of the LOTTO® brand, announced today the addition of Chicago Fire FC midfielder Kellyn Acosta to its roster of athletes, which includes New England Revolution defender Tim Parker, Seattle Reign FC and U.S. Women's National Team member Sofia Huerta
and over 300 professional soccer players globally. Acosta, a member of
the 2022 FIFA World Cup U.S. Men's National Team, will wear LOTTO
footwear on and off the pitch and will promote the brand through social
media and live appearances throughout the year.
"LOTTO is a storied brand with a rich soccer history. LOTTO's Stadio OG is my favorite cleat –
I
love its premium leather and the Italian craftsmanship shines through,"
said Acosta. "Fashion and streetwear are such an important aspect of
American culture and I'm excited to highlight some of the brand's
timeless lifestyle classics off the pitch like the soccer-inspired
Brasil Select shoes."
In conjunction with Acosta's signing, WHP Global also announced the
launch of LOTTO's lifestyle footwear collection – LOTTO Leggenda – with
retailer DICK'S Sporting Goods. Starting soon, U.S. consumers will be
able to purchase LOTTO Leggenda footwear at brick-and-mortar retail
stores for the first time.
LOTTO Leggenda takes the brand's iconic shoes from '70s, '80s and
'90s and turns them into fashion masterpieces honoring the legends that
made lasting impact in the history of their sport. The soccer-inspired
LOTTO Brasil Select is now available for men and women, while the
tennis-inspired LOTTO Autograph and LOTTO Signature is available
exclusively in men's and women's sizing respectively. The LOTTO Leggenda
lifestyle models pay homage to the brand's unrivaled sporting soul
while featuring the brand's latest innovations to maximize comfort
outside of sporting competition.
"Kellyn is the perfect fit as we continue to grow our soccer presence and influence in the U.S.," said Effy Zinkin,
COO at WHP Global. "His on-field performance as a player coupled with
his style off the pitch make this an ideal partnership as our lifestyle
footwear becomes available to U.S. consumers at DICKS."
Acosta
joins a stellar group of LOTTO athlete partners in the U.S. including
2013 MLS MVP Mike Magee, who is LOTTO's head of talent for its U.S.
soccer division and was responsible for bringing in Acosta, Seattle Reign FC star defender Sofia Huerta, New England Revolution star defender Tim Parker, FOX Sports host and former MLS and U.S. Men's National Team standout Stu Holden, Brooklyn Aces pickleball star Pablo Tellez, and pickleball pro Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez. Acosta is 12-year MLS veteran, playing for FC Dallas, the Colorado Rapids, LAFC and currently Chicago
Fire FC, and has made 58 appearances for the U.S. Men's National Team,
where he was a member of the 2017 and 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup winning
teams.
In July 2023, LOTTO announced
a partnership with DICK'S Sporting Goods to serve as the U.S. anchor
retail partner for LOTTO's soccer and racquet sport products. In July 2024,
LOTTO expanded its collection of soccer and tennis offerings with the
new pickleball collection including equipment, footwear and apparel for
men and women. For more information and to check out LOTTO's latest
footwear and apparel.
About LOTTO
LOTTO,
a premier Italian sports brand established in 1973, is world-renowned
for its innovative, performance-driven footwear, apparel, and
accessories, which feature its iconic logo of a tennis court over a
soccer field. Rich in soccer history, LOTTO has been worn by
professional soccer teams A.C. Milan and Juventus F.C., elite soccer
players Dino Zoff, Ruud Gullit, and Andriy Shevchenko, and top athletes
including tennis Grand Slam champions Martina Navratilova, Francesca Schiavone, Marion Bartoli and Boris Becker.
Today, LOTTO is distributed in over 100 countries and is currently worn
by more than 40 soccer teams, over 300 professional soccer players, and
more than 200 professional tennis players.
About DICK'S Sporting Goods
DICK'S
Sporting Goods creates confidence and excitement by inspiring,
supporting and personally equipping all athletes to achieve their
dreams. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, the leading
omnichannel retailer serves athletes and outdoor enthusiasts in more
than 850 DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands, Going Going
Gone! and Warehouse Sale stores, online, and through the DICK'S mobile
app. DICK'S also owns and operates DICK'S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy
Performance Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile
platform for live streaming, scheduling, communications and
scorekeeping.
Driven by its belief that sports have the power to
change lives, DICK'S has been a longtime champion for youth sports and,
together with its Foundation, has donated millions of dollars to support
under-resourced teams and athletes through the Sports Matter program
and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about
DICK'S business, corporate giving, sustainability efforts and employment
opportunities.
Source WHP Global
