NORFOLK, Va. — Virginia Beach City FC and Cogans Pizza today announced a multi-year title partnership naming
Cogans Pizza as the club’s Official Family Restaurant Partner. This strategic collaboration reflects the shared
commitment of the club and Cogans to strengthening the community through sports and strengthening overall
supporter experience through community-focused engagement across Norfolk and Hampton Roads.”
The partnership highlights Virginia Beach City FC’s continued focus on building authentic, locally rooted
relationships that deepen the club’s connection to its supporters and members while creating meaningful value for
partners who invest in the community.
“Cogans Pizza is a true community staple in Hampton Roads, and this partnership reflects exactly what Virginia
Beach City FC stands for — local pride, family, and showing up for the people who support us.” Steven Wagoner,
President of Virginia Beach City FC
Beginning this season, Cogans Pizza will be featured prominently on the front of all senior men’s and youth boys’
match jerseys, as well as training apparel across every program in the club. The branding will appear across men’s,
women’s, boys’, and girls’ teams, creating unmatched visibility throughout Virginia Beach City FC’s full competitive
pathway.
“Cogans Pizza has always been about more than pizza. We’re about community,” said Rich Katz, Owner/Operator
of Cogans Pizza. We’re incredibly proud to be the title partner of Virginia Beach City FC, an organization that shares
our belief in showing up, supporting local, and building real connections through quality citizens. This partnership
is a natural fit, and we’re excited to grow together for years to come.” Rich Katz, Owner/Operator of Cogans Pizza
The partnership is designed to deliver meaningful value to supporters and families. As part of the agreement,
Cogans Pizza will offer exclusive promotions and experiences for Virginia Beach City FC and Virginia Atlantic FC
match ticket holders and youth academy families, strengthening the connection between matchday, player
development, and the broader community.
Cogans Pizza, led by Director of Operations, Holly Pim, is a brand under the Ghent Eats LLC umbrella, a locally
owned hospitality group behind neighborhood staples including Cogans Pizza North, Cogans Pizza Ghent, Craft on
Colley, and Hank’s Filling Station – longstanding fixtures in the Norfolk and Hampton Roads community.
Virginia Beach City FC kicks off its 2025 season this May. Season Ticket Memberships are on sale now and include a
FREE authentic, custom Adidas jersey for a limited time. Fans interested in securing Season Ticket Memberships
are encouraged to visit the club’s official channels for more information. Limited single-match ticket options will be
released closer to the start of the season.
About Virginia Beach City FC
Based in Norfolk within the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, Virginia Beach City FC is a premier men’s, women’s,
and pre-professional soccer club delivering an affordable, family-friendly matchday experience and accessible,
ticketed premier soccer events for the community.
The club operates a comprehensive academy pathway that develops players from grassroots and recreational
levels through elite competition across both boys’ and girls’ programs.
Virginia Beach City FC competes on top national and regional platforms, including the National Premier Soccer
League (NPSL), USL W League, USL Academy, and the USYS National League.
About Cogans Pizza
About Cogans Pizza
Cogans Pizza was founded in 2001 and has been continuously serving Hampton Roads in the Ghent and North
Colley communities in Norfolk. Cogans Pizza is a family pizza restaurant and sports bar, the perfect neighborhood
hangout for friends and family.
