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Herbalife Serves as Official Nutrition Partner, Offering Athletes the Same Elite Support it Provides to Pro Players
LOS ANGELES, April 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company, community and platform, today announced that it has renewed its support of the LA Galaxy Special Olympics Unified Team for the 2025 season. This partnership will offer Special Olympics athletes—ages 16 to 25—access to the same high-quality resources as the professional team including world-class nutrition education, elite training, and exclusive experiences, such as access to professional team gear, travel, scrimmages, and matches against other MLS Unified Teams.
On April 2, a signing ceremony was held at Dignity Health Sports Park, where 22 athletes officially joined the team alongside LA Galaxy President of Business Operations and COO Tom Braun, LA Galaxy Head Coach Greg Vanney, General Manager Will Kuntz, pro players, team announcer Joe Tutino, and the team’s mascot – Cozmo. The athletes and their families were also treated to a pro-team experience, which included an exclusive behind-the-scenes stadium tour, locker room access where they suited up in their personalized uniforms, and a nutrition session led by members of Herbalife’s Sports Performance team, who work with the LA Galaxy year-round to develop tailored nutrition strategies for each player.
"Building on our shared commitment to health, wellness, and personalized nutrition for peak athletic performance, we're excited to partner with the LA Galaxy to once again support the Unified Team during the 2025 season, bringing our expertise to help athletes thrive both on and off the field," said Ibi Montesino, managing director, Herbalife North America at Herbalife. "Through this initiative, we’re excited to provide the team with the same level of expertise and resources that we’ve offered the LA Galaxy pro team for the past 20 years as their Official Nutrition Sponsor."
Support for the LA Galaxy Special Olympics Unified Team is made possible thanks to the Joint Community Partnership Fund, a collaborative initiative between Herbalife and the LA Galaxy that supports various community programs and initiatives.
"The Special Olympics Southern California Unified Sports program allows athletes to break down barriers, foster lasting friendships, and showcase their talents in a truly inclusive environment," said Tom Braun, President of Business Operations and Chief Operating Officer at LA Galaxy. "Through our partnership with Herbalife, we are able to ensure that Special Olympics athletes not only have access to the best resources on and off the field but also build confidence and skills that will serve them for a lifetime."