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Major League Soccer Names Chime Official Retail Banking, Credit Card, and Debit Card Partner
NEW YORK, February 18, 2026--Major League Soccer (MLS) today announced a new multi-year partnership with Chime, #1 Most Loved Banking App1, naming the company the Official Retail Banking, Credit Card, and Debit Card Partner of MLS in the United States. The partnership marks Chime’s first major investment in professional soccer, aligning with a period of unprecedented momentum for the league as MLS continues to grow its cultural footprint across North America and on the global stage.
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