VCCU staff members attend a VCFC game in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Credit/VCCU)
The $1.4 billion, Ventura, Calif.-based Ventura County Credit Union (VCCU) announced Wednesday it is working with the Ventura County Fútbol Club (VCFC) as the professional soccer team’s official credit union partner as well as a founding partner.
According to VCCU, the partnership speaks to its dedication to supporting local sports, promoting community engagement, and being a strong advocate for the growth and development of Ventura County, which is situated on the Southern California coast north of Los Angeles and south of Santa Barbara.
The partnership will produce benefits for VCCU members and soccer fans, including exclusive promotions, special events and unique engagement with VCFC’s matches and community initiatives, VCCU said.
“We are proud to partner with VCFC as their official credit union sponsor,” VCCU CEO Linda Rossi said. “VCFC’s dedication to excellence on and off the field mirrors our own commitment to the people of Ventura County. We look forward to fostering a long-standing relationship that supports the growth of professional soccer in our community.”
VCFC is the reserve team of the LA Galaxy and was formerly known as LA Galaxy II until March of this year, when the team, in partnership with Oak Sports Holding, was renamed VCFC and moved to Ventura County. VCFC plays at California Lutheran University’s William Rolland Stadium in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
“We are incredibly excited to partner with Ventura County Credit Union as we continue to grow the sport of soccer in Ventura County after a successful first season,” Mark Noorzai, president of Oaks Sports Holding, said. “VCCU’s strong connection to the local community aligns perfectly with our vision for VCFC, both as a professional soccer team and as a beacon of pride for Ventura County. Together, we look forward to building lasting relationships with our fans and making a positive impact on and off the field.”
The news followed several other credit unions that announced partnerships with professional soccer teams in 2024, including Meriwest Credit Union and First Tech Federal Credit Union.
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Natasha Chilingerian
Natasha Chilingerian has been immersed in the credit union industry for over a decade. She first joined CU Times in 2011 as a freelance writer, and following a two-year hiatus from 2013-2015, during which time she served as a communications specialist for Xceed Financial Credit Union (now Kinecta Federal Credit Union), she re-joined the CU Times team full-time as managing editor. She was promoted to executive editor in 2019. In the earlier days of her career, Chilingerian focused on news and lifestyle journalism, serving as a writer and editor for numerous regional publications in Oregon, Louisiana, South Carolina and the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition, she holds experience in marketing copywriting for companies in the finance and technology space. At CU Times, she covers People and Community news, cybersecurity, fintech partnerships, marketing, workplace culture, leadership, DEI, branch strategies, digital banking and more. She currently works remotely and splits her time between Southern California and Portland, Ore.
