(Greenville, SC) April 27, 2022 – Greenville Liberty, the USL W League pre-professional team of Greenville Triumph SC, introduced Prisma Health, a nonprofit health company and the largest healthcare system in South Carolina, as the team’s official medical partner. The two have teamed up in advance of the Liberty’s inaugural season.
“The continued growth and evolution of our partnership with Prisma Health marks an exciting chapter for the Liberty soccer club,” said Senior Vice President, Megan Kolak. “We look forward to working hand in hand with our friends at Prisma Health to maximize our relationship – from the world-class care the Prisma Health medical team provides to our players to amplifying our integrated marketing and community programs – We could not be more thrilled to call Prisma Health members of the Liberty family.”
As the official medical partner, Prisma Health doctors and trainers will attend training sessionsand matches, and players will have access to Prisma Health’s experienced team of specialists, surgeons, therapists, and athletic trainers to keep them healthy and on the field. Furthermore, the Prisma Health logo will appear on the front of the Greenville Liberty jersey’s, which will be revealed in May.
“As the team’s official medical partner, Prisma Health is honored to extend the same high level of care we provide to the Greenville Drive, Clemson Tigers, University of South Carolina Gamecocks, and other local teams,” said Dr. Scott A. Annett, MD, sport medicine physician, Prisma Health Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas.
Greenville Triumph SC President Chris Lewis said that like many of the club’s partnerships, this one is rooted in strong relationships, built on meaningful conversations with the Prisma Health team during the past year.
“This partnership provides Greenville Liberty with top-notch medical coverage and our club with another partner that is aligned with our mission and values to positively impact the Upstate community,” said Lewis.
Deborah Fullerton, Prisma Health’s senior vice president of marketing, communications and consumerism, said, “Partnerships like today’s allow us to support our community outside the walls of our facilities and to support healthy lifestyles such as exercise. With this sponsorship, we support our purpose to inspire health, serve with compassion, and be the difference.”
About Greenville Liberty
The Greenville Liberty is a member of the USL W League, which kicks of its inaugural season in May of 2022. Head Coach and Technical Director Julie Carlson, former director of operations for women’s soccer at Clemson University, is leading the Greenville Liberty. Most recently, Greenville Liberty unveiled their team name, crest, and colors at an event in March. The roster is highlighted by 30 players with Upstate ties. Tickets for the Greenville Liberty’s 2022 season and merchandise can be purchased by visiting greenvilletriumph.com/wleague.
About Prisma Health
Prisma Health is a nonprofit health company and the largest healthcare system in South Carolina. With nearly 30,000 team members, 18 acute and specialty hospitals, 2,947 beds and more than 300 outpatient sites with nearly 2,000 physicians, Prisma Health serves more than 1.52 million unique patients annually in its 21-county market area that covers 50% of South Carolina. Prisma Health’s goal is to improve the health of all South Carolinians by enhancing clinical quality, the patient experience and access to affordable care, as well as conducting clinical research and training the next generation of medical professionals. Visit PrismaHealth.org/Liberty for more information.
