FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — (Washington, DC – March 4, 2021) – Ascend Integrated, a custom Atlassian Solutions and Agile Management consultant, joins the Old Glory DC team as a premier partner for the 2021 MLR season. Both Ascend Integrated and Old Glory work diligently within their distinct fields to implement solutions to create fast and efficient teams, fortifying the relationship.

“Ascend Integrated is proud to partner with Old Glory DC,” said Shaun Jones, Chief Operational Officer at Ascend Integrated. “We’re committed to continuing our involvement within the local community through our partnership with Old Glory DC.

As a Premier Partner, Ascend Integrated will enjoy promotional opportunities focused on team training throughout the 2021 MLR season, such as hospitality accommodations at game day events and visibility through the team’s broadcast, print, and social media outreach.

“Ascend Integrated is exactly the kind of partner we look to include in the growing Old Glory family,” said Old Glory DC Chairman Chris Dunlavey.  “As thought leaders in the technology, software and training & development spaces, Ascend reflects the best of Greater Washington’s cutting-edge economy of today and tomorrow.  We look forward to partnering together and growing alongside one another into the future.”

Old Glory DC is slated to play two preseason matches at The St. James on February 26 and March 5 and eight home regular-season matches at Segra Field beginning the weekend of March 27. The season will culminate with the MLR Championship match on August 1.

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About Old Glory DC

Old Glory is the first and only professional rugby team in the nation’s capital, Washington, DC. Established in 2018, Old Glory DC competes in Major League Rugby (MLR), a North American league that includes teams in New York, Boston, Atlanta, Toronto, Houston, New Orleans, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Austin, Seattle and Los Angeles. The team was founded by life-long DC area residents, business leaders, and rugby players Chris Dunlavey and Paul Sheehy.  In 2019, the Scottish Rugby Union joined the partnership, committing both financial investment and operational support to the organization.  The 2021 Major League Rugby season kicks off on March 20^th, 2021. For more, visit www.oldglorydc.com.

About Ascend Integrated

We are an IT company providing Atlassian and GitLab based solutions. Ascend Integrated specializes in DevSecOps and Agile frameworks that improve the processes which allow organizations to scale their operational abilities. Ascend Integrated has become synonymous with achieving success in both the federal and commercial sectors through the implementation of scaling more sustainable IT solutions. Constant integration and constant deployment of our customizable training solutions has built a strong reputation of trust allowing Ascend Integrated to work effectively alongside the Department of Defense and our nation’s Armed Forces. By utilizing the best tools available, we deliver the best results possible. For more visit: www.ascendintegrated.com

Contacts

For Old Glory DC

Hope Allen

hopeallen@oldglorydc.com | 703-626-7023

For Ascend Integrated

Evan Reeves

ereeves@ascendintegrated.com | 301-964-0468