Earthquakes Announce BMW as Presenting Sponsor of Inaugural Game at Levi's Stadium on Aug. 2

The San Jose Earthquakes and Pivot Marketing Agency announced that BMW Northern California will be the official automobile partner of the Earthquakes and BMW will serve as the presenting sponsor of the inaugural match at Levi's Stadium between the Earthquakes and Seattle Sounders FC on Aug. 2.

"We couldn't be happier to announce our partnership with BMW," said Earthquakes President Dave Kaval. "They are an industry leader and we have built out a great fan-friendly partnership with them. We are proud to have them as the presenting sponsor of the historic first official event at Levi's Stadium on Aug. 2. We are looking forward to a memorable event."

In addition to serving as presenting sponsor of the match on Aug. 2, BMW will also have vehicle displays at Earthquakes home games throughout the season. BMW dealerships around the Bay Area will host 10 Ticket Test-Drive events during the 2014 season. Fans who test drive a BMW during those 10 events will receive two free tickets to a future Earthquakes home game. An Earthquakes player will be present at all 10 events.

The first dealership event took place July 12 at BMW Fremont and featured U.S. national team star Chris Wondolowski, who recently returned home from the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and midfielder Khari Stephenson.

"BMW of Northern California is thrilled to partner with the Earthquakes for the inaugural event at Levi's Stadium," said Donna Gebers, Chair of the Bay Area BMW Coop. "In light of the 2014 World Cup, it's a very exciting time for soccer in the United States, and we're proud to be a part of it."

The partnership will also include significant signage and media rights for BMW.

About San Jose Earthquakes

The San Jose Earthquakes are one of 21 teams in Major League Soccer. The club won MLS Cups in 2001 and 2003 and took home Supporters' Shields in 2005 and 2012. They are led by 2012 Volkswagen MLS Most Valuable Player Chris Wondolowski, one of the most prolific goal scorers in league history. The club is currently constructing a new 18,000-seat stadium on Coleman Avenue, adjacent to the San Jose International Airport. The organization was one of 10 charter members of Major League Soccer when the league began in 1996. The club's non-profit arm, the San Jose Earthquakes Community Fund, focuses on health and fitness initiatives for underserved youth in the Bay Area. For more information about the Earthquakes, log on to www.sjearthquakes.com.

About PIVOT Marketing Agency

PIVOT Marketing Agency is a sports marketing agency servicing an ecosystem comprised of brands, sports properties, and emerging technology companies. Headquartered in San Francisco with a satellite office in New York City, PIVOT identifies and evaluates sports marketing opportunities, connects sports properties with potential partners, uncovers promising business opportunities and facilitates partnerships between innovative technology companies and professional sports organizations. PIVOT's comprehensive services include sponsorship sales, sponsorship buying services, and development and implementation of integrated media placement across all forms of media. For more information on PIVOT Marketing Agency, visit www.pivotmarketingagency.com.

About BMW

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975.  Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003.  The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor Cars; DesignworksUSA, a strategic design consultancy in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country.  BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group's global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all X5 and X3 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 and X4 Sports Activity Coupes.  The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 339 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 139 BMW motorcycle retailers, 120 MINI passenger car dealers, and 35 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers.  BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.