Tukwila, WA – The Seattle Sounders Women announced today a partnership with Ostrom Mushroom Farms in Olympia, Washington. The family owned farm will serve as a presenting sponsor for the Sounders Women in 2013. Ostrom's presence will be visible on Sounders Women social media, video, radio, special events, and stadium branding.

"The Sounders Women are thrilled to announce Ostrom's Mushroom Farms as a lead sponsor for the 2013 season," Sounders Women Co-Owner & CEO, Lane Smith, said. "The Ostrom brand is local, family owned, and is committed to environmentally friendly business practices. With their focus on health, it's a perfect fit for our product."

The Ostrom's Mushrooms partnership is highlighted by official naming rights for the bleacher section of the Starfire Sports Stadium. The south bleachers are now known as the Ostrom's 'Shroom Zone, and will be branded-so online and in the stadium. The Ostrom's 'Shroom Zone is uncovered and bathed in sunlight during afternoon matches, since mushrooms grown at Ostrom's Farms are enhanced by Vitamin D, a key benefit of sunlight, the motto for the 'Shroom Zone is: "Fans enhanced by Vitamin D."

"It's a wonderful opportunity to sponsor the Sounders Women," says David Knudsen, President of Ostrom's. "Our primary customers are women and families so being able to support female athletes in an organization that is local, and promotes an active lifestyle for families' is really exciting and aligns with our values and mission!"

With the Sounders Women heading into its 13th season of existence, an enduring heritage of success is a trait shared by Ostrom's. 2013 marks Ostrom's 85th year as the Northwest's choice for fresh mushrooms.

Lane Smith added, "Stability and elite quality are two attributes we strive for with the Sounders Women. Ostrom's has manifested those qualities for 85 years, so our core values and business practices are in total alignment."

In addition to game-day exposure, Ostrom's will display prominently on the Sounders Women website, media backdrop, radio and video spots, community events, and social media interaction.

"We intend to make our 85th anniversary a year-long community celebration, honoring the customers who have supported us for all these years. We hope to see many of our South Sound fans throughout the spring and summer at Starfire, where there is a spirit of celebration before every Sounders Women's match." said Fletcher Street, Ostrom's Director of Marketing and Sales.



Vitamin D Mushrooms!

Mushrooms in the 'Pink'

Vitamin D Mushrooms!

ENOKI Mushrooms
  • Excellent source of Niacin, an essential nutrient
  • Good source of Riboflavin and Pantothenic Acid, which aid metabolism

Enokis are perfect served raw in salads and sandwiches, or to add last-minute flair to stir-fries and soups. Before using, trim the roots off at the cluster base.