Fast food franchise Chick-fil-A is launching a partnership with five-time MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy, to coincide with the start of the 2016 MLS season, reports, www.sportspromedia.com/.

The chain's LA-based restaurants will be official partners of the soccer team going in to the new season, and will benefit from in-stadium advertising as well as fan engagement opportunities.

Fans will also be privy to exclusive promotions at the fast food restaurants.

Ashley Derby, a Los Angeles Chick-fil-A franchise owner, said: "The Galaxy is a huge source of pride in our region, and the restaurants in the Los Angeles market are excited to be part of the momentum.

"We look forward to the opportunities this partnership will bring for us to serve our communities together."

LA Galaxy president Chris Klein added: "We are excited top debut the innovative programming and promotions we have developed for the 2016 season.

"Chick-fil-A and the LA Galaxy have a mutual, vested interest in engaging soccer fans and enhancing their game-day experience."