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Synchronized Team Apps

The FC Cincinatti App Lets Soccer Fans Join In Synchronized Light Shows

— September 29, 2016 — Tech
FC Cincinatti, a soccer team that plays in the United Soccer League, has launched an innovative new team app that is designed to make it easier than ever for fans and avid followers of the team to engage with their team in a wide variety of ways.

What's great about this particular team app is that it allows users to enjoy such perks as seat upgrades, FC Cincinatti-branded photo frames as well as the ability to purchase team merchandise through the app without having to line up outside physical stores. What's more, the app allows users to take part in a synchronized light show wherein every user's phone flashes the team's blue and orange colors when a goal is scored by player Sean Okoli.

This team app shows that the penetration of team-focused sports apps runs very deep, seeing as how FC Cincinatti plays in the third tier of the American soccer league system.
Trend Themes
1. Sports Fan Engagement - Innovative team apps that offer personalized perks and synchronized experiences increase fan engagement opportunities.
2. Mobile Purchasing - Integration of merchandise purchasing within a team's app eliminates the need for fans to shop in brick-and-mortar stores, providing opportunities for e-commerce disruption.
3. Synchronized Technology - The use of synchronized technology in team apps creates unique and engaging experiences that have potential applications in fields beyond sports fandom.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Teams & Leagues - The trend of innovative team apps creates new opportunities for sports organizations to engage with fans and monetize mobile platforms more effectively.
2. E-commerce & Retail - The integration of merchandise purchasing within team apps highlights potential disruption opportunities for e-commerce and traditional retail sectors.
3. Entertainment & Events - Synchronized light shows and the use of technology to create engaging experiences offer potential disruption opportunities for entertainment and event industries beyond sports fandom.
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