2024 was proven to be a banner year for Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America (BNTCA), solidifying its position as a leader in the global toy industry. Today, the company announces a groundbreaking four-year partnership with Angel City Football Club (ACFC), with an option for a fifth, which makes Bandai Namco the first toy brand to sponsor a major U.S. professional women’s sports team.
ACFC competes in the National Women’s Soccer League, the world’s premier women’s professional soccer league, and has recently been recognized as the most valuable women’s sports team globally. This Founding Level partnership will go beyond the goal posts and aligns two organizations driven by creativity, community, and a shared vision for excellence.
Under ACFC’s signature Angel City Sponsorship Model—where 10% of each sponsorship’s value is reinvested back into the community—Bandai Namco and ACFC will collaborate to support the SOAR internship program. This initiative provides high school-age young women from under-resourced communities across Los Angeles with grants and mentorship opportunities, including interactions with Bandai Namco employees who will share insights about building futures in creative industries.
As part of this collaboration, Bandai Namco is launching a co-branded, limited-edition Tamagotchi device featuring an ACFC-themed makeover. This exclusive collectible will be available starting March 16, coinciding with ACFC’s home opener at BMO Stadium, and will also be sold on ACFC’s online store at www.shop.angelcity.com.
