TOCA Social Dallas is scheduled to open in 2025 ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Costa Mesa, California, July 18, 2024 LONDON, Dec. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — TOCA Football (TOCA), the world's first tech-enabled soccer experience company, today announced plans to partner with Major League Soccer (MLS) to bring TOCA Social to the U.S. ahead of the World Cup. TOCA Social Dallas is set to open at Grandscape at The Colony in Dallas. Dallas-Fort Worth Area Summer of 2025.
TOCA Social Experience
TOCA Social combines the best elements of soccer, entertainment and world-class dining to create a unique, immersive experience for players of all ages and skill levels. With a state-of-the-art venue and innovative soccer gameplay, TOCA Social aims to revolutionize the way fans engage with sports. TOCA Social Dallas will be the first venue in the United States and will serve as the foundation for a national expansion.
“Partnering with TOCA to create TOCA Social united states of america,” Said Chris Schlosser“This innovative concept will provide fans with a unique, interactive experience, further strengthening their connection to the sport we all love,” said Jonathan McClellan, MLS SVP of Emerging Ventures. “Our goal is to innovate soccer in the U.S. in the lead-up to the upcoming World Cup.”
The first TOCA social venue was London It's been so successful it was recently awarded a 2024 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award, and a second location opened in 2019. Birmingham, United Kingdom Additionally, TOCA announced a joint venture with Univers-Rodamco-Westfield to expand TOCA Social venues across the United States. Europe Franchise agreement with Ventura Entertainment opens TOCA Social venues nationwide Mexico.
TOCA Social Dallas marks the start of TOCA's expansion plans into other major U.S. cities as it looks to bring its unique blend of soccer and entertainment to a wider audience. TOCA already operates five TOCA Soccer Centers in Dallas. Dallas-Fort Worth Area The company has a strategic partnership with MLS club FC Dallas.
“America's first TOCA Social in Dallas,” Said Yoshi MaruyamaCEO of TOCA.Dallas “Dallas is an incredible market with a deep passion for soccer and entertainment. With the World Cup coming up, it's the perfect place to introduce TOCA Social, building on TOCA's existing presence and partnership with FC Dallas. Our goal is to create unforgettable experiences that blend soccer, technology and social entertainment.”
The TOCA Social announcement comes at a key time for MLS. North America As a centre for sport, it hosts major events such as the CONMEBOL Copa America. united states of america The FIFA World Cup will be held in 2024, the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025 and finally the FIFA World Cup in 2026.
About TOCA Football:
TOCA Football is the world's leading technology-enabled football experience company, dedicated to transforming the way players and fans engage with football. TOCA operates two distinct businesses: TOCA Soccer is the largest operator of indoor soccer training centers. North America A football club for players of all levels and the world's first football-themed entertainment and dining venue, TOCA Social, is now open at The O2 in London. London And the bullring Birmingham.
The company is led by two-time U.S. World Cup player and former MLS and English Premier League midfielder Eddie Lewis Led by CEO Yoshi MaruyamaHe is a veteran of the leisure industry. The board of directors includes sports industry transformation leaders, Eric AndersonFormer Chairman and CEO of Topgolf Abby WambachU.S. Women's National Champion, Celeste BurgoynePresident of Lululemon Americas, and Julie HaddonCMO of the NWSL. For more information, visit TOCAfootball.com or follow @tocafootball on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. For more information on TOCA Social, visit toca.social or follow @tocasocial on Instagram.
About Major League Soccer
Head Office Location New York CityMajor League Soccer, which will enter its 29th season in 2024, features 30 clubs from across the country. united states of america and Canadaincluding the new expansion team San Diego It is scheduled to debut in 2025. MLS, League Cup and select MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT matches will be available through the MLS Season Pass, which is available on the Apple TV app on Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, set-top boxes, game consoles and on the web. tv setThe MLS Season Pass features the most extensive and accessible programming lineup ever for MLS fans. For more information about MLS, visit SourceFor more information about the Apple TV app, apple.com/apple-tv-app.
contact address:
TOCA Football
Melissa Herman
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Major League Soccer
Peter O'Brien
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SOURCE TOCA Football, Inc.
