Tag: Black Players for Change
HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR: MLS honors Toronto FC’s Morrow
Nov 30, 2021 | MLS
Major League Soccer Tuesday announced that Toronto FC defender Justin Morrow has been named the 2021 MLS WORKS Humanitarian of the Year.
Read MoreHERE’S THE PITCH: A mini one is built in Harlem
Jun 19, 2021 | New York City FC
The New York City Soccer Initiative partners Saturday announced that a new mini-soccer pitch has opened at Colonel Charles Young Playground in Harlem, a park named after a pioneering African American Army officer, cartographer, teacher, and diplomat.
Read MoreFOR CLIVE: Clive Charles Diversity Hiring Initiative is launched
Soccer Collective On Racial Equity (SCORE), supported by Black Players for Change and the USL Black Players Alliance, announced Wednesday the launch of the “Clive Charles Diversity Hiring Initiative.”
Read MorePARTNERING UP: Black Women’s Player Collective joins Black Players for Change to create new mini-pitches
Jan 12, 2021 | Teams
The Black Women’s Player Collective announced Tuesday that it has joined forces with Black Players for Change to create 12 new mini-pitches in communities nationwide.
Read MoreNATIONAL STORY NO. 10: Soccer players make their voices known for social justice
Dec 21, 2020 | Men's National Team, MLS, NWSL, Women's National Team
For many, 2020 will be remembered as the year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreHUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR: MLS honors Black Players for Change
Dec 8, 2020 | MLS
Major League Soccer Tuesday announced that the 2020 MLS WORKS Humanitarian of the Year has been awarded to Black Players for Change.
Read MoreLOOKING FORWARD: MLS announces new initiatives to combat racism, advocate social justice
Oct 19, 2020 | MLS
Major League Soccer Monday unveiled a series of initiatives to combat racism, advocate for social justice and increase representation in the sport.
Read MoreWORKING TOGETHER: Mini-pitches honoring Black Players for Change unveiled at Newark high school
Oct 5, 2020 | New York Red Bulls, Youth
The first mini-pitches honoring Black Players for Change were unveiled at West Side High School Monday.
Read MoreTRIPLE THREAT: MLS, Black Players for Change, MLSPA launch MLS Unites to Vote
Sep 17, 2020 | MLS
Major League Soccer, Black Players for Change and the MLS Players Association Thursday launched MLS Unites to Vote.
Read MoreBACK ON THE PITCH: MLS to resume tonight; NYCFC, Red Bulls on for Saturday night
Aug 28, 2020 | MLS, New York City FC, New York Red Bulls
After postponing five of six matches in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting Wednesday night, Major League Soccer teams will return to the field Friday night as the Montreal Impact hosts Toronto FC.
Read MoreMAKING A STATEMENT: MLS Black players made an emotional and powerful statement
Jul 8, 2020 | MLS
n an emotional and powerful statement, more than 100 Black players in Major League Soccer, members of the Black Players for Change took the field at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in a joint protest prior to the kickoff of the inaugural game of the MLS is Back Tournament Wednesday.
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