{"id":26046,"date":"2026-06-25T09:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T07:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=b366d7d028b9e94e935d51353e85cd7d"},"modified":"2026-06-25T09:01:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T07:01:00","slug":"e-l-f-celebrates-fandom-during-the-summer-of-soccer-at-the-2026-nwsl-challenge-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=26046","title":{"rendered":"e.l.f. Celebrates Fandom During the Summer of Soccer at the 2026 NWSL Challenge Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<i>e.l.f. shows up at the most immersive global soccer fan experience in New York: House of GOAL<\/i><\/p><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260624888086\/en\/2839339\/5\/HERO.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260624888086\/en\/2839339\/22\/HERO.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260624888086\/en\/2839339\/5\/HERO.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260624888086\/en\/2839339\/21\/HERO.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260624888086\/en\/2839338\/5\/e.l.f._Beauty_Logo_Large.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260624888086\/en\/2839338\/22\/e.l.f._Beauty_Logo_Large.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260624888086\/en\/2839338\/5\/e.l.f._Beauty_Logo_Large.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260624888086\/en\/2839338\/21\/e.l.f._Beauty_Logo_Large.jpg\" \/><\/a><p>OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--e.l.f. Cosmetics and e.l.f. SKIN, brands from e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF), today announced the kickoff to the 2026 summer of soccer, cementing the brands\u2019 position at the intersection of sport, culture and community. From presenting the 2026 NWSL Challenge Cup to House of GOAL, the most immersive global fan experience in New York during the men\u2019s global soccer tournament, e.l.f. is showing up where the community lives, on the field, in the crowd and in the moments that turn fans into believers.<\/p><p>\ne.l.f., which stands for every eye, lip and face, believes that the future of soccer belongs to Empowered.Legendary.Females. As a partner of the NWSL, e.l.f. is expanding visibility for women\u2019s soccer, elevating the players shaping its future and opening pathways for the next generation. In the past, women\u2019s soccer was underserved and overlooked by brands, by the media and by culture at large. Today, fandom is stronger than ever and the momentum around women\u2019s soccer is building:<\/p><ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nMore than half of the U.S. female population over 13 consider themselves sports fans.<\/li>\n<li>\nNearly two-thirds (63%) of U.S. soccer fans watch women's soccer \u2013 with 1 in 4 watching the women's game exclusively.<\/li>\n<li>\n65% of women\u2019s soccer fans say they are proud to support brands based on their investment in women\u2019s sports.<\/li>\n<li>\n78% of women\u2019s soccer fans trust women athletes.<\/li>\n<li>\n55% of U.S. adults view in-person events as a key expression of fandom, meaning the experience around the event is becoming just as important as the game itself.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>\nThese signals are exactly why e.l.f. is in the game \u2013 to connect with passionate sports fans and create an immersive experience where sports, culture, music and beauty seamlessly converge and reflect who they are and what they stand for.<\/p><p>\n\u201cSoccer is a cultural force and e.l.f. has always been at the intersection of what our community lives and breathes,\u201d said Patrick O\u2019Keefe, Chief Integrated Marketing Officer, e.l.f. Brands. \u201cWe are building fandom, telling the stories of extraordinary women who are shaping the future of this game, and creating experiences that prove beauty and sport have always belonged together. This summer is all about fandom and with a majority of U.S. soccer fans watching the women's game - we're meeting them where they are.\"<\/p><p>\n<b>The 2026 NWSL Challenge Cup presented by e.l.f.<\/b><\/p><p>\nOn Friday, June 26, 2026, e.l.f. transforms the 2026 NWSL Challenge Cup into a full cultural event, putting fans at the center of every moment. The high-stakes match pits the 2025 NWSL Champions, Gotham FC, against the 2025 NWSL Shield winners, Kansas City Current in Columbus, Ohio. Three athletes from e.l.f.'s Empowering.Legendary.Females. roster will be on the field: Lo\u2019eau LaBonta for Kansas City Current, and Jaedyn Shaw and Jess Carter representing Gotham FC, making this a true e.l.f. affair.<\/p><p>\ne.l.f.'s presence extends beyond the field with the debut of the e.l.f. Match Day Carpet, an integrated runway where players and fans alike can walk the carpet, turning VIP moments into a shared celebration of confidence, creativity and game-day glow for every eye, lip and face to enjoy. In the FanZone, e.l.f. is creating a moment for fandom and community to come together. Fans can write personalized notes to their favorite players across the league that e.l.f. will send to them after the game. The IDL (International Dance League), a partner of e.l.f. Cosmetics, make their NWSL debut with IDL pro dancers leading a live fan dance-along and the Match Day Dance Cam, while e.l.f. UP! on Roblox brings an immersive soccer minigame to its growing gaming community.<\/p><p>\ne.l.f. is also presenting the Halftime Show with singer-songwriter, Amber Mark, and welcoming Latin GRAMMY Award-winning artist, Joaquina, to perform the National Anthem and later a meet-and-greet with fans. With e.l.f.\u2019s meaningful connection to the Hispanic community \u2013 Hispanic households represent 18% of e.l.f. buying households, 29% higher than the cosmetics category average \u2013 and nearly 32% of all women's soccer fans in the country identify as Hispanic or Latino, Joaquina will be a surprise and delight moment for the fans.<\/p><p>\nAt the 2026 NWSL Challenge Cup, e.l.f. is proud to reignite Glow For Glory, a program created with the NWSL and designed to keep girls in sports and light a path to their futures. Through Glow For Glory, rising soccer stars have the opportunity of a lifetime: showcase their best soccer skills for the chance to be selected as \u201cPro for the Day\u201d and earn a dedicated experience with an NWSL club: training and living like one of their soccer heroes. Glow For Glory is rooted in e.l.f.\u2019s broader mission to drive meaningful change by opening pathways for the next generation.<\/p><p>\n<b>House of GOAL<\/b><\/p><p>\nFrom July 17\u201319, aligning with this summer\u2019s men\u2019s global soccer tournament, e.l.f. will expand its soccer presence to the global stage, showing up in New York at FootballCo\u2019s <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goal.com%2Fhouseofgoal%2Fschedule&amp;esheet=54559917&amp;newsitemid=20260624888086&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=House+of+GOAL&amp;index=1&amp;md5=fa332c7493981c4ffd5e4214c441a114\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">House of GOAL<\/a>, the ultimate soccer fan fest. Set against the backdrop of what is expected to be the most-watched sporting event in history, e.l.f. will be at the cultural hub of the celebration, bringing its bold vision for soccer, beauty, culture and community to fans from around the world.<\/p><p>\n<b>Sources<\/b><\/p><p>\nFandom (SiriusXM <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.edisonresearch.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2FSports-Audio-Report-Presentation.pdf%3Futm_source%3Dadweek%26utm_medium%3Dpaid%26utm_campaign%3Dsports-immersive-story&amp;esheet=54559917&amp;newsitemid=20260624888086&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=%26%238220%3BThe+Sports+Audio+Report%26%238221%3B&amp;index=2&amp;md5=549c6b3174e563daf7f0d41aeed2aba4\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">\u201cThe Sports Audio Report\u201d<\/a>), March 2025<\/p><p>\n<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Femail.paritynow.co%2Fhubfs%2FWhat%2520Every%2520Marketer%2520Needs%2520To%2520Know_US%2520Womens%2520Soccer%2520Fans.pdf%3Futm_campaign%3D19007838-25Q3%2520Soccer%2520Fan%2520Report%26utm_medium%3Demail%26_hsenc%3Dp2ANqtz-8c28ZGu0eciz0y0M_yGnUO7eHlIXshKNKxX-ZwmBhmP4YwweYUgLgrKOOnZtshsJ9WAD-AG0awiZeUEyV9CTf6OAglQQ%26_hsmi%3D376602880%26utm_content%3D376602880%26utm_source%3Dhs_automation&amp;esheet=54559917&amp;newsitemid=20260624888086&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=WHAT+EVERY+MARKETER+NEEDS+TO+KNOW%3A+U.S.+WOMEN%26%238217%3BS+SOCCER+FANS%2C&amp;index=3&amp;md5=9a08741521392addc38b34fb32e3ac7a\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">WHAT EVERY MARKETER NEEDS TO KNOW: U.S. WOMEN\u2019S SOCCER FANS,<\/a> August 2025<\/p><p>\n<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Felfcosmetics.box.com%2Fs%2F3d3fvwyjvkf1zlm4nyrobsc6vu5yclpb&amp;esheet=54559917&amp;newsitemid=20260624888086&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=EY+TREND+2027%3A+SPORTS+TOURISM+%26%238212%3B+WGSN%2C&amp;index=4&amp;md5=228163d935c2ff8750aeb2b2e27f29a1\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">EY TREND 2027: SPORTS TOURISM \u2014 WGSN,<\/a> May 2026<\/p><p>\nCircana Receipt Panel Complete Consumer \u2013 All Venues 52W Ending 12\/29\/2024<\/p><p>\n<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forsoccer.com%2Fresearch%2Funited-states-of-soccer-womens-fandom%2F&amp;esheet=54559917&amp;newsitemid=20260624888086&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=ForSoccer+Insights+into+Female+Soccer+Fans%2C&amp;index=5&amp;md5=a2e5d8232536d8f039cf2144899a04c2\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">ForSoccer Insights into Female Soccer Fans,<\/a> March 2025<\/p><p>\n<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportsbusinessjournal.com%2FArticles%2F2026%2F04%2F19%2Findustry-leaders-prepare-for-expected-huge-world-cup-viewership%2F%3Futm_source%3Dchatgpt.com&amp;esheet=54559917&amp;newsitemid=20260624888086&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Sports+Business+Journal%2C&amp;index=6&amp;md5=75403b300c45c54ab49eda9090ace77a\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Sports Business Journal,<\/a> April 2026<\/p><p>\n<b>About e.l.f. Brands\n<br\/><\/b>e.l.f. Brands includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN and e.l.f. Hair, all part of e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF). e.l.f. is on a mission to make the best of beauty accessible to every eye, lip and face through positivity, inclusivity and accessibility. e.l.f.'s superpowers are creating premium-quality, vegan and e.l.f. clean products that are universally appealing at affordable prices. All products are double-certified by Leaping Bunny and PETA as cruelty-free. e.l.f. is proud to have products made in Fair Trade Certified\u2122 facilities. Learn more at <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elfcosmetics.com%2F&amp;esheet=54559917&amp;newsitemid=20260624888086&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.elfcosmetics.com%2C&amp;index=7&amp;md5=175bb11cbf5aadd16961aa34f87eaa16\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">www.elfcosmetics.com,<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elfskin.com%2F&amp;esheet=54559917&amp;newsitemid=20260624888086&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.elfskin.com&amp;index=8&amp;md5=368653fcf2613804f41ad620b6360c1f\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">www.elfskin.com<\/a> and <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elfhaircare.com%2F&amp;esheet=54559917&amp;newsitemid=20260624888086&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.elfhaircare.com.&amp;index=9&amp;md5=76d66595bbb9dbb752e3df51840a2e49\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">www.elfhaircare.com.<\/a><\/p><br\/> <b>Contacts<\/b> <br\/><p>\n<b>Media Contact<\/b><br\/>Hannah Rubin\n<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:Hrubin@elfbeauty.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Hrubin@elfbeauty.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>e.l.f. shows up at the most immersive global soccer fan experience in New York: House of GOALOAKLAND, Calif.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;e.l.f. 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