BRINE PROVIDES OFFICAL MATCH BALL OF XSL
Xtreme Soccer League to use Triumph X 600 for all matches

CHICAGO (Dec. 3, 2008) — The Xtreme Soccer League and Brine are pleased to announce a multi-year partnership that makes Brine the Official Match Ball Provider of the XSL.

The XSL Match Ball is the Triumph X 600, featuring the league logo, green-and-white color scheme and signature of Commissioner Brian Loftin. It will be used in all matches of the Xtreme Soccer League, which debuts Dec. 13 when the Milwaukee Wave host the Detroit Ignition. Replica and mini balls also will be available.

“Brine is a leading manufacturer of high-end soccer balls, and we are pleased to join their ranks,” said Brian Loftin, commissioner of the XSL.

John Macik, vice president of business development of the XSL, said: “This agreement provides us with a great opportunity to brand both Brine and the XSL in arena, online and in stores.”

Look for the Triumph X 600, along with replicas and mini balls, in specialty soccer shops nationwide in the coming months.

"We are very excited about the opportunity to be part of the XSL,” said Sean Kelly, soccer brand manager for Brine. “While we have built our reputation with our unique formula on our hand-stitched ball, the XSL will be the first professional league to use Brine’s new Hy-brid technology that thermally molds the ball at the seams to give a more responsive feel.”

Brine, established in 1922, believes that inside every player is a better player. Brine's motto “Find Your Game,” speaks to their almost century long support of players in their athletic pursuit of game improvement products and programs. Innovators of the Offset™ lacrosse stick and the original round bladder soccer ball (the Official ball of the NCAA Soccer Championships since 1987).  Acquired by New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. in August 2006, Brine is a recognized industry leader in lacrosse, soccer, field hockey and volleyball. Headquartered in Milford, Mass., Brine asks you to Find Your Game™ at Brine.com.

Founded this summer by the Milwaukee Wave, Detroit Ignition, New Jersey Ironmen and Chicago Storm, the Xtreme Soccer League is more than an indoor soccer league.  The Xtreme Soccer Xperience is an energetic and innovative 12-month sports lifestyle brand built around skilled soccer professionals, entertainment and fan participation — both live and online. For more information, visit XtremeSL.net.