R.W.Knudsen

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (April 25, 2008) -The United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA), the governing body of amateur adult soccer in the U.S., entered into a multi-year agreement with Recharge®, the first all-natural sports drink introduced in 1985, made by R.W. Knudsen Family®.

The USASA named Recharge its official sports drink and plans to unveil a new program called "Recharge Team of the Year." The program will annually reward teams for outstanding community service off the field. This award is strictly for teams who actively volunteer or promote the game of soccer in their community.

"We are extremely excited about this new partnership with Recharge and R.W. Knudsen Family," said Stephanie Walker, national administrator for USASA. "We have been patiently waiting for this particular partnership opportunity to present itself, one that we feel would not only give us national prominence but provide a health-conscious, quality product."

Parent company, R.W. Knudsen Family will supply USASA players with Recharge throughout National Tournaments to help them score beyond the 18-yard box. The drink replenishes the fluids and electrolytes the body needs after working out without any artificial ingredients or added sugar.

"We're proud to partner with the USASA and to support athletes on and off the field. Sponsoring Adult Soccer on a national level really means a lot to R.W. Knudsen Family," said Jasen Cusick, Group Marketing Manager, Smucker Quality Beverages.

Recharge is the top-selling natural sports drink in the nation. It is available at both natural and conventional supermarkets throughout the U.S.

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R.W. Knudsen Family® has produced quality, all-natural juice products since 1961. Its offerings include Recharge® all-natural sports drinks, more than 125 types of natural and organic fruit and vegetable juices, carbonated fruit beverages, and specialty items. All R.W. Knudsen Family products are made from 100 percent natural ingredients, without artificial flavors, and never contain added sugar.

For more information visit www.knudsenjuices.com

About the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA)

USASA is a National Organization member of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), and is currently the only adult soccer member organization of USSF. USASA operates 54 national state associations through its local members and is the USSF affiliation for the PDL and W League of the United Soccer Leagues (USL), the Women's Premier Soccer League, the Men's Premier Soccer League, as well as several regional interstate soccer leagues.  In addition, AYSO is an adult soccer member of USASA as AYSO continues its efforts to offer adult play among its parents, volunteers, and youth players who have advanced to adult age.

USASA stages national competitions for club teams, veteran's teams, and coed teams annually, as well as staging a national player development program. In addition, USASA fields men's amateur teams participating in the Lamar Hunt US Soccer Open Cup competition annually, both through its own member state associations and through the PDL teams from USL.

For more information visit our website www.USASA.com

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