Bandai Namco Toy Team’s Senior Director Inspires Interns at Angel City Football Club’s SOAR Internship Program
June 27, 2025 - Tara Badie, a seasoned toy marketer at Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America spoke to the interns of Angel City Football Club’s SOAR internship program.
Earlier this year, in March, Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America (BNTCA) announced a four-year partnership with Angel City Football Club (ACFC), marking Bandai Namco as the first toy brand to sponsor a major U.S. professional women's sports team.
ACFC competes in the National Women’s Soccer League, the premier women's professional soccer league globally, and has recently been recognized as the most valuable women's sports team worldwide. This Founding Level partnership transcends the goal posts, aligning two organizations driven by creativity, community, and a shared vision for excellence.
Under ACFC’s signature Angel City Sponsorship Model—where 10% of each sponsorship’s value is reinvested back into the community—Bandai Namco and ACFC collaborate to support the SOAR internship program. This initiative provides
