Philadelphia Union is teaming up with Evolv Technologies Holdings in a multi-year partnership as the club’s official Subaru Park fan screening partner.
Philadelphia Union said Evolv is the leading security technology company pioneering AI-based solutions designed to create safer experiences.
Their Evolv Express uses advanced sensor technology and AI to detect concealed threats and identify the person and location of the potential threat, while allowing people to move through checkpoints at their natural walking pace.
The club said the system is designed to screen visitors effectively while helping minimize congestion and disruptions to traffic flow at entry points.
The Philadelphia Union are an American professional soccer club based in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Eastern Conference.
The club’s home stadium is Subaru Park, a soccer-specific stadium located in Chester, Pennsylvania, on the banks of the Delaware River.
Subaru Park, which is located just outside Philadelphia in Chester, Pennsylvania, has been the team’s home since 2010. In addition to Union matches, the 18,500-seat venue hosts collegiate soccer matches and tournaments, other sporting events, and concerts.
The partnership begins with the Union entering a multi-year subscription agreement for Evolv Express hardware and software.
It also designates Evolv as the team’s “Official Fan Screening Partner” in charge of Subaru Park fan screening and gives the company a media presence inside Subaru Park and throughout the surrounding campus, including the Union Yards tailgate zone and the WSFS Bank Sportsplex training center.
In addition, the two organizations plan to collaborate on other marketing and community initiatives.
Brian Haggerty, Subaru Park Vice President and General Manager, said, “Partnering with Evolv Technology is an important step in our ongoing commitment to providing a safe, seamless, and welcoming environment for every fan who enters Subaru Park.
“Their advanced screening technology further strengthens our security measures while keeping entry quick and convenient, allowing the club to continue enhancing the overall matchday and event experience.”
John Baier, Evolv’s Vice President of Sports & Entertainment, added, “We are proud to welcome Philadelphia Union and Subaru Park to our customer roster.
“Additionally, being of service to half the pro soccer teams in North America is a major accomplishment for us as a company and speaks volumes for the league’s commitment to a world-class fan experience.
“We are also proud to have a strong presence in Philadelphia, which is one of strongest and most passionate sports markets in the country.”
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