McLean Youth Soccer announces sponsorship with Leidos Incorporated
(Via McLean Youth Soccer) – McLean Youth Soccer has announced a sponsorship with Leidos Incorporated, a leading technology company headquartered in Reston, Virginia. Founded in 1969, Leidos landed their first long term client the following year, the Defense Nuclear Agency, and has since worked with several government and civil agencies. Since coming under the leadership of Robert Krone in 2014, Leidos has expanded to more than 32,000 employees worldwide.
One of their most recent awards was being ranked the No. 1 government contracting business in 2017 by washingtontechnology.com.
As a science and technology solutions company, Leidos looks to provide answers to some of the biggest problems in the world pertaining to national security, health and engineering. Leidos mission is to, “make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through information technology, engineering, and science.” Leidos also has a proud history of helping to support veterans and their families as over 21% of Leidos employees are veterans.
Those familiar with the Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. sports scene may recognize the Leidos name. They have been partners with D.C. United since 2014. Leidos also has sponsorship ties with The Wizards, The Capitals, The Mystics and Leidos Field in Aberdeen, Maryland.
Leidos commitment to the sports world has extended beyond the realm of professional sports. McLean Youth Soccer is proud to announce that Leidos will now be the official jersey front sponsor of our Recreation program for the next two years! We know that our coaches and players will thrive with help from Leidos.
“We love supporting organizations in the communities where we live and work – especially those geared toward helping position future generations for success and healthy lifestyles,” said Roger Krone, Leidos Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “This sponsorship will help us inspire local youth who may one day help us solve the tough challenges of tomorrow.”
“McLean Youth Soccer is grateful to have been given the opportunity to partner with Leidos joining other prestigious sports organizations in the metropolitan D.C. area. We look forward to being associated with a great company that recognizes the value of our brand and to bring the Leidos story to the MYS membership,” said Louise Waxler, MYS Executive Director.
