SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – The University of the Incarnate Word and adidas have entered into a 7-year partnership in which the Portland, Ore., based company will be the official athletic footwear, apparel and accessory brand of the Cardinals through the 2021-22 season.

Adidas will supply the Cardinals with all game and practice uniforms, footwear, travel apparel and accessories.

"We are thankful and honored to be partnering with one the top athletic footwear and apparel companies in the world," said UIW director of athletics John Williams.  "As we continue our transition into DI, this deal allows our student-athletes to look and feel like the rest of the DI student-athletes population.  We look forward to the UIW and the Adidas brands being seen across the country."

"We're excited to outfit the Cardinals in our latest footwear, apparel and uniforms across all men's and women's athletics," said Mark Daniels, director of team sports for adidas America. "We're all about helping athletes perform better and we're looking forward to bringing this winning mentality to University of the Incarnate Word."

Adidas is a global designer, developer and marketer of athletic footwear, apparel and accessories with the mission to be the leading sports brand in the world.  Adidas is part of the adidas Group, a corporation that includes brands such as Reebok, TaylorMade and Rockport.  Adidas is the official uniform, footwear and apparel provider for more than 70 collegiate programs including: Texas A&M, Nebraska, Kansas, Louisville, UCLA and Wisconsin.  Adidas has marketing agreements with the National Basketball Association and Major League Soccer.
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