FC Monmouth and Hospital for Special Surgery announced a new partnership Monday. The agreement establishes HSS as the official jersey sponsor of the semi-professional soccer club.

Under the terms of the multiyear deal, the HSS logo will feature on the front of both FC Monmouth‘s home and away kits.

The deal builds on the existing partnership between the two organizations. HSS has served as official hospital of FC Monmouth since 2019. Additionally, FC Monmouth’s home grounds at Count Basie Park in Red Bank displays HSS signage throughout.

HSS also plans to further integrate the hospital within the Monmouth community. To that end, a planned health and wellness night will take place June 22, when FC Monmouth hosts Atlantic City FC.

Deep ties

“This has been a fantastic partnership for over five years now, and HSS is thrilled to have the opportunity of being the official front-of-shirt sponsor for FC Monmouth,” said Dr. Danyal Nawabi, FC Monmouth head team physician and sports medicine surgeon at HSS. “We will continue to provide world-class injury prevention and recovery support to all the club’s athletes – and we look forward to continuing to connect with the local Monmouth community.”

“HSS has supported our mission of growing local soccer in Monmouth County over the past two years and we’re delighted to expand upon this partnership,” said FC Monmouth General Manager James Davis. “HSS’ goals of promoting health and wellness amongst athletes young and old is essential work in our country and we hope that this extended partnership can help Monmouth County further utilize the amazing resources that they provide.”

The ties between the organizations run through the club’s ownership. The two co-owners and co-founders are both HSS employees: Dr. Federico Girardi, spine surgeon, and Dr. Stavros Memtsoudis, chief of anesthesiology, critical care and pain management.

In a press release, Memtsoudis said that being part of such an amazing team is inspiring and truly rewarding.

“HSS is the premier provider in musculoskeletal care in the world. Athletes from around the globe come to us for treatment,” said Memtsoudis. “This relationship is hugely important to me personally as it combines my love for soccer, community, and my profession. Having a brand like HSS support FC Monmouth inspires us to do more and do it better.”

Speaking of jerseys:

The New Jersey Devils and RWJBarnabas Health announced a multiyear extension of their partnership earlier this year, making the health care network the club’s first-ever patch partner. Team captain Nico Hischier models the new look here.