PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer (MLS) has embarked on a pioneering partnership with BrainLit, a leader in Biocentric lighting technology. This collaboration aims to improve the well-being and performance of players, coaches, and staff by integrating BrainLit’s ground-breaking lighting technology at Subaru Park.
BrainLit’s innovative Biocentric lighting platform mimics the natural spectrum of sunlight, promoting alignment with circadian rhythms, and optimizing the biological rhythms of players. This forward-thinking move by the Philadelphia Union underscores the club’s dedication to innovation and wellness.
Kyle Harris, CEO of BrainLit, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, stating, “We are honored to partner with the Philadelphia Union, a club recognized for its commitment to innovation and excellence both on and off the field. We look forward to contributing to the future success of the club.”
Ernst Tanner, Sporting Director of the Philadelphia Union, also shared his enthusiasm about the potential impact of BrainLit’s biocentric lighting on the club’s operations. “At the Philadelphia Union, we are constantly seeking ways to innovate. BrainLit’s technology aligns perfectly with our commitment to performance optimization and creates an environment where our players can thrive physically and mentally,” Tanner said.
This partnership further cements the Union’s position as an innovative force in MLS. The Philadelphia Union and BrainLit will work closely together to optimize the Biocentric lighting platform, ensuring that players and staff experience the full benefits of this best-in-class technology.
The Philadelphia Union is a forward-thinking professional soccer club competing in Major League Soccer (MLS). Since its inaugural season in 2010, the club has made several appearances in the MLS Cup Playoffs and reached the finals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup three times. In 2020, the Union clinched the club’s first Supporters’ Shield after finishing with the best regular season record in MLS, and in 2022, the Union reached the MLS Cup Final for the first time in club history.
The Union is part of parent company Union Sports and Entertainment LLC, which also operates Philadelphia Union II, the Philadelphia Union Academy, Philadelphia Union Foundation, and Philadelphia Union Youth Programs. The Union’s commitment to youth development has led to the signing of 20 academy prospects to homegrown player contracts. The Union plays at Subaru Park in Chester, PA, on the banks of the Delaware River, as part of its unique waterfront campus.
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