The United States Indoor Soccer Association announced an alliance with national retailer Sporting Essentials for athletic apparel and equipment. Under the arrangement, USIndoor members without an existing retail store can easily have one, and those having a store already can supplement their existing one.

At no cost to participating members, Sporting Essentials handles virtually all of the setup, customer service, delivery, and back-end administration. Customers simply visit their facility’s or league’s website, click on a link to the virtual pro shop, and order from over 2,000 products.

Brett Russell, vice president of Sporting Essentials, explained, “Having a pro shop demonstrates a facility’s commitment to sports; having an online pro shop shows its commitment to success.” The Sporting Essentials online pro shop is ideal for facilities interested in generating incremental revenue, as well as fully serving their customers. Even facilities without a website can participate via a link from USIndoor.com.

Said USIndoor president Don Shapero, “There’s no longer a reason for any facility or league not to have a retail presence. The additional asset will better serve customers and enhance our members’ image.”