ENCE announces partnership with Finnish Football Association

The Finnish esports organization ENCE has announced a partnership agreement with the Football Association of Finland. As part of the deal, the governing body will support the ENCE academy by leveraging its expertise in youth, education and coaching.

Mika Kuusisto, CEO of ENCE: "We are delighted that we will be able to use Suomen Palloliitto's many years of experience in youth and educational work, as well as in coaching. Our academy program is just at the beginning, and we are actively trying to develop and expand it. For our part, we can naturally offer to help develop esports activities. Collaborations like this bring sports closer together and make it easier for both."

The ENCE organization will also reportedly help the association develop its esports endeavors, including organizing football matches that will be streamed live from the club's headquarters in Helsinki. The parties will also exchange information on marketing, player development and event organization.

Taneli Sopanen, Manager of the Finnish Football Association: "ENCE is a world-renowned esports organization that, through its professionalism, is able to support us in achieving our esports goals. In addition to improving the conditions for the national team, we are particularly interested in seeing which new opportunities cooperation can offer our member clubs in the future."

Note that ENCE is currently partnering with many well-known brands such as Logitech, Jing Ji Bao, Cavea, Red Bull, Wolt, and noblechairs, among others. The club is active in key disciplines such as CS:GO, StarCraft II and PUBG.