The Lodge Welcomes Mainz '05

Funding Ones Freedom is a social enterprise organization which partners with businesses, non-profits and individuals to help youth in need in a variety of ways, using the game of soccer as a vehicle to promote international cooperation and education through the sponsorship of youth soccer camps and international exchange programs. In 2015, Funding Ones Freedom assisted a number of exchange students, youth soccer teams and individual soccer players to help them aspire to achieve their life potential. More information on the organization is available on their website, www.fundingsonesfreedom.com. 
Also associated with this event will be a business forum, which will be held at The Club at Flying Horse on July 15, from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. This by-invitation event will include Mainz ’05 players, team management, accompanying team sponsors, representatives from the German/American Chamber of Commerce of Colorado, local media and government officials. Invitations will also be extended to all local individuals and businesses who choose to become sponsors for the event. The venue will provide a casual, unstructured venue for those wishing to dialog and learn about the business of international soccer, discuss opportunities for doing business in both the U.S. and Germany, and even get some autographs if desired.

The culmination of the week-long event will be a division 1 professional match between Mainz ’05 and the Mexican team. This will be held at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s soccer facility on Saturday, July 16. This inaugural event is anticipated to be the beginning of a long expanded association with the German soccer and the Bundesliga in the coming years.  Justin Rose, founder and principle of Funding Ones Freedom commented, “We are very excited about bringing this exciting, world class, sporting event to Colorado. The truly magnificent facilities at The Club at Flying Horse and the cooperation of Flying Horse management were big factors which allowed us to secure the participation of Mainz ’05 in this event in Colorado Springs. We see this as the inaugural event which will only continue to grow in the coming years.”
Individual and corporate sponsorship opportunities are available to support Colorado Cup 2016 and raise funds for Funding Ones Freedom charitable goals. Go to www.ColoradoCup2016.com for more information regarding the week’s events and sponsorship opportunities. You can also contact Mr. Rose directly at (720) 397-9597.