Ahead of the club’s inaugural 2019 USL Championship season, the expansion Hartford Athletic is unveiling its crest. The reveal of the Hartford Athletic crest comes in advance of the 2019 season for USL Championship, the Division II circuit under the USL umbrella.
The blue and green crest was revealed in a video featuring local players, fans, and coaches who are at the heart of the Club (see below).
“We are proud to unveil our crest which represents both a nod to our heritage and a symbol of our aspirations,” said Bruce Mandell, Chairman & CEO of Hartford Athletic. “As an organization, Hartford Athletic is committed to community, dedicated to excellence, and fueled by passion. We cannot wait to bring professional soccer to Hartford in 2019 and are excited to see our crest and colors proudly worn by our fans across our state and beyond.”
The Hartford Athletic online store is officially open with apparel now available for purchase.
“We take great pride and responsibility in representing this crest and our community,” said Hartford Athletic Head Coach Jimmy Nielsen. “Our roster continues to take shape with exciting talent from all over the world preparing to join us in Hartford for our inaugural season in 2019.”
In the coming weeks, Hartford Athletic will announce player signings and make season tickets available for purchase.
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