PHOENIX (Wednesday, May 25, 2022) -- RSL AZ, one of Arizona's leading youth soccer clubs, announced a new partnership with the popular Lou Malnati's Pizzeria. 

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is now RSL AZ's Official Pizza Partner and they will have a presence at every RSL AZ tournament this upcoming season.

“We’re proud to partner with RSL AZ and support one of Arizona’s leading youth soccer clubs. We’re committed to providing quality and hospitality, while making a positive impact and charitable contributions to the community,” said, owner, Marc Malnati.  “We’re happy to support the youth programs and dedicated to improving the lives of others while giving back to the local communities we serve.”

RSL AZ teams will also benefit from this partnership as teams will be able to host Giveback Nights where 20% of the sales generated come back to the team. More information about Lou Malnati's Pizzeria Community Support and Fundraising Programs can be found here.

"We saw quite the positive reaction to Lou Malnati's at our Soccer Olympics when winning teams scored free pizza coupons," said RSL AZ Director of Business Operations, Nick Markette. "RSL AZ is pleased to partner with Lou Malnati's as we know they share the same commitment to quality."

About RSL AZ
RSL AZ is the only youth soccer club in Arizona with a direct pathway to Major League Soccer. Its teams compete from the highest levels of soccer in the U.S. down to recreational leagues. Equally important to our mission of developing talent is our mission to develop compassionate and educated men and women. We will provide the necessary social experiences for them to succeed off the field. We will instill in our young men and women a "Giver" mentality that puts service, whether to your team, club, family, or community, ahead of oneself.

About Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria is a family-owned company famous for deep dish pizza and staying true to the original Chicago-style pizza recipe.  The company stresses consistency in quality, service, and food, offered in a unique environment by a staff that is committed to one another, the customer, and the community. Lou Malnati’s is passionate about pizza, people and proud to support the local communities they serve one deep dish at a time. There are over 70 locations in the Chicagoland area, Arizona, Indiana and Wisconsin. A member of the Malnati family has been running the business since it started in 1971.  The Malnati’s signature deep dish is made from a secret family recipe that has been handed down through four generations. The Passion Runs Deep. For the latest dish, visit https://loumalnatis.com.