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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.
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.
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.
Zero MLS On-Field Racial and Discriminatory Incidents
Through the 2024 season, there were ZERO on-field player-on-player discriminatory incidents at the MLS first-team level.
Human Rights Day: Water Equity and Affordability Campaign
In support of Human Rights Day, Black Players for Change member Miles Robinson and Executive Director Emeritus Justin Morrow teamed up with Sport for Impact and The Water Hub to shed light on the important message about water equity and affordability.
Goals with Reach 2024
We’re thrilled to launch our Goals with Reach Campaign! Black Players for Change (BPC) is aiming to raise $25,000 to expand programs that champion equity, representation, and opportunity in soccer.
Black Players for Change Host First “Empowerment Series” Event in NYC
Black Players for Change hosted an inspiring evening of community, conversation, and change-making on Tuesday, Oct. 8 with “Empowerment of the East River” in New York City. The event kicked off the first engagement of the BPC Empowerment Series.