Charlotte's proposed Major League Soccer expansion club has landed a lead sponsorship deal with financial-services company Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY). It marks a major step forward in the ramp up of the campaign — led by David Tepper, owner of the NFL Carolina Panthers, and his top lieutenant, Tom Glick — to bring an MLS franchise here.
Ally confirmed the sponsorship Friday afternoon. Sister publication Sports Business Daily first reported the deal. Ally has agreed to pay for advertising…
