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. 

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.

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.

Through the 2024 season, there were ZERO on-field player-on-player discriminatory incidents at the MLS first-team level.