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Most Top Young MLS Standouts are Black. Here’s why that matters.
10 youngest to debut in MLS, six are Black, including four in the top 5. Hall is third on that list, accompanied by Adu, Alphonso Davies, Axel Kei, Matai Akinmboni and Nimfasha Berchimas.
How Coastal Outreach Soccer, Atlanta United FC created unprecedented access for Black youth with Opportunity Cup
COS founder and program director Shawn Williams collaborated with his four-person staff to create the Opportunity Cup — a five-day Black soccer festival to build opportunity equity for Black boys and girls.
BPC and BWPC Awarded 2024 Brianna Scurry Award by U.S. Soccer Federation
Black Players for Change, Black Women’s Player Collective, and Mikyle Covington received the 2024 Briana Scurry Ally Award which is presented each year to an athlete or ally who helps drive positive social change by leveraging their platform as a force for good in support of under-resourced and marginalized communities.
'The headwinds are real' - BPC Featured on goal.com
'The headwinds are real' - Black Players for Change has made a tangible impact on Major League Soccer, and the non-profit intends to keep fighting for equality through sports
Hometown Heroes: Celebrating Austin's Changemakers
Black Players for Change is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 MLS Hometown Heroes Showcase presented by RBC Wealth Management, a celebration of the unsung heroes making a real difference in the Austin community.
Leveling the Playing Field: BPC and the San Jose Earthquakes Team Up for Coaching Diversity
BPC and the San Jose Earthquakes focuses on leveling the playing field for aspiring Black coaches to create a more inclusive and equitable coaching landscape.
Rising coaching star Hervé Diese spends offseason with Brentford FC’s Thomas Frank
Tacoma Defiance head coach Hervé Diese sees Wilfried Nancy as the standard for coaching success in MLS — winning MLS Cup, Coach of the Year and on the trajectory to reach higher heights.
National Coalition of Black Professional Soccer Players Forms Partnership to Support the Next Generation of Athletes
Black Players for Change and Black Star have joined forces to leverage their collective strength and resources to focus on removing barriers to entry for young Black players.
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Executive Director Allen Hopkins Jr. joins Morning Footy to discuss BPC, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., which players come to mind when thinking of his values, and discussing the importance of his teachings as we look forward towards the future.
A Year of Triumphs and a Vision for the Future
2024 has been a testament to the power of collective action and the unwavering commitment of our players, coaches, and advocates to drive positive change in the world of soccer.