Major League Soccer and Black Players for Change invite you to join us for the 2024 MLS All-Star Hometown Heroes Showcase presented by RBC Wealth Management and Black Players for Change. This is a celebration of innovative non-profit organizations and leaders committed to serving the Columbus community.

Black Players for Change is thrilled to announce the launch of Hometown Heroes 2024, an annual event celebrating local community leaders, activists, and changemakers. This year coincides with the 2024 MLS All-Star game, on July 23, 2024.

Black Players for Change (BPC), Major League Soccer (MLS), and adidas have teamed up to commemorate Juneteenth with a powerful collaboration that honors the holiday's significance, celebrates players as agents of change, and unites the soccer community around the ongoing pursuit of equality.

MLS, Black Players for Change, and adidas unveil special initiatives to commemorate Juneteenth. New pre-match ‘I AM #19’ shirt & campaign honors and celebrates Juneteenth and invites all to participate regardless of race, background or ethnicity.

Black Players for Change is thrilled to announce the launch of Hometown Heroes 2024, an annual event celebrating local community leaders, activists, and changemakers. This year coincides with the 2024 MLS All-Star game, on July 23, 2024.

BPC and Intentionalist are joining forces to collaborate beyond the soccer field. They aim to leverage BPC's influence within select markets to actively support Black-owned small businesses.

New policy, jointly agreed upon by MLS and its players, to put restorative practices at the heart of efforts to eradicate racial and discriminatory incidents from the game – a first in sports.

Celebrate Black History Month with U.S. Soccer! A portion of proceeds from the purchases of Black History Month product will be donated to Black Players For Change and Black Women’s Player Collective, both initiatives supported by U.S. Soccer.

The Black Talent Fund is not just a fund; it’s an embodiment of our commitment to creating a soccer community that reflects the diversity and richness of the world we live in.

2023 All-Star Hometown Heroes were announced. This honor recognizes the work of impactful organizations and leaders who are making positive change in the communities of the District of Columbia and that embody D.C. United’s community values of Empowerment, Opportunity, and Service.