New Jersey
Phoenix Mercury unveil new multiyear jersey-patch sponsor with Partake
The new Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury business headquarters
Josh Bartelstein (CEO) and owner Mat Ishbia talk about the Phoenix Suns and Mercury new business headquarters, April 4, 2024, at 475 E Lincoln Street, Phoenix, Arizona.
The Phoenix Mercury announced a new multiyear jersey patch deal with venture capital firm Cleveland Avenue on Wednesday.
The unique partnership introduces the first rotating patch in the league’s history as a new partner will be on the jersey each year. Partake Foods, a women-led natural food company headed by CEO Denise Woodard, is the first brand to be featured on the jersey’s left shoulder badge starting this season.
“The rotating badge is to keep promoting women entrepreneurs and do things the right way. Partake is year one of that,” Mercury and Suns CEO Josh Bartelstein said. “If we win a championship, we may have to keep Partake after another year.”
The sponsorship is an extension of the global partnership announced last week with the Mercury, Suns, and Cleveland Avenue. Cleveland Avenue specializes in lifestyle brands and tech companies, listing 70 in its portfolio. It’s a principal owner of sustainable packaging company Footprint, which is the official sustainability partner of the Suns and Mercury. Footprint eco-friendly packaging solutions will also be part of this year’s enhancements.
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The Mercury was the first WNBA franchise to secure a branded jersey deal in 2009 when the league first allowed teams to sell front-of-jersey advertising. Now the team will be the first to partner with a Black-owned company (Partake Foods) for a patch deal.
Woodard started the company in 2016 after her daughter was diagnosed with multiple food allergies. It offers allergy-friendly snacks, including cookies, graham crackers and vanilla wafers.
“I never in my wildest dreams expected to see a company that I started to solve a problem for my daughter on a jersey of a successful WNBA franchise,” Woodard said. “It’s a dream come true.”
The Mercury patch is the latest in a string of news for owner Mat Ishbia, who has been busy since he bought the Suns and Mercury for a record $4 billion in 2022. The Mercury will host the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game in July while the team continues to build a new training facility.
“There’s many amazing brands, we care about the purpose of it. What Denise is, who she stands for, and her story, once we talked through it, it was a no-brainer,” Bartelstein said. “All credit to her because that’s where this lies is in the relationship.”
New Jersey
Spring’s coming; Sunny, warm Saturday and significant warm-up ahead NJ
A brief respite from cold weather is ahead of New Jersey this weekend, before temperatures continue to rise late next week, according to the National Weather Service.
Saturday, Feb. 28 will be sunny across the Garden State, and temperatures will be comfortable, reaching the high 40s and low 50s.
Then, a brief artic cold front is expected to move into the region late on Saturday night, bringing temps to low 30’s and some scattered snow showers on Sunday, especially in North Jersey.
During the week, a couple low pressure systems are in the NWS forecast. Little snow if any is expected from these systems, especially in the late week, when a significant warm-up is expected.
Asbury Park and Monmouth County weekend weather forecast
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday: Partly sunny and a chance of snow before 1 p.m. The high should be near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wildwoods and Atlantic County weather forecast
Saturday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday: Partly sunny and a slight chance of rain before 1 p.m. The high should be near 44. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Newark and Essex County weather forecast
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 32.
Sunday: Cloudy and scattered snow showers before 1 p.m. Then gradual clearing of skies, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Juan Carlos Castillo is a New Jersey-based trending reporter for the USA Today Network. Find him on Twitter at _JCCastillo.
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New Jersey
San Diego Wave FC Unveils “Balboa Park Kit”: New Community Jersey for 2026 Season – San Diego Wave Fútbol Club
Wave FC introduce all-new community kit inspired by San Diego’s Historic Balboa Park
Since 1868, Balboa Park has served as the city’s creative commons. Spanning 1,200 acres, the park is home to world-class museums, performing arts institutions, community gathering spaces, and everyday moments that define life in San Diego, from pickup soccer games to family picnics and cultural celebrations. Larger than New York’s Central Park and Chicago’s Millennium Park combined, Balboa Park represents the depth, diversity, and creative energy of the region.
Designed in collaboration with Nike, the bespoke kit draws the park’s historic architecture and vibrant tilework. The sleeve cuffs and collar feature the vibrant colors of pink, orange and blue, and patterns from Balboa Park’s tilework, translating architectural detail into wearable design.
Kaiser Permanente, who continues to serve as the official team physicians of Wave FC, is proudly featured on the front of the Balboa Park Kit for the fifth consecutive season. Additionally, San Diego based global leader in glucose management, Dexcom, the Club’s official glucose biosensing partner, is returning for the third year and will be featured on the right sleeve. The Club’s pride mark, a compass symbolizing direction, unity and purpose, is displayed on the lower left corner of the new jersey.
To celebrate the launch, San Diego Wave FC will host its 2026 Jersey Launch Event, presented by Jameson Irish Whiskey, tonight, February 26, at Plaza de Panama in Balboa Park, from 4-8 p.m. PT. The free, public event, will feature live entertainment, exclusive access to the Balboa Kit, giveaways, a Fifth Season museum experience, and community activations spotlighting leaders and organizations from across Balboa Park cultural community.
As part of the event, a portion of proceeds from the Balboa Park Kit will be donated to Forever Balboa Park, supporting the preservation, accessibility, and future of the park for generations to come. Fans can donate directly to Forever Balboa Park here. The San Diego Museum of Art will provide a complimentary gift to all Season Ticket Members at gift pickup for fans to use throughout the museum’s Centennial Celebration. Wave FC players will be in attendance throughout the evening, connecting the fans and celebrating the launch alongside the community.
Fans who purchase a Balboa Park Kit at the event or online on the day of launch will receive an exclusive Fifth Anniversary patch, commemorating the Club’s fifth season.
The Balboa Park Kit joins the Altamar Kit as part of San Diego’s full 2026 jersey collection and is now available here. Fans can select “pick up at event” for an expedited entry line at the Balboa Park event.
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