Players Promise
Players Promise: Lawrence Olum
Sep 05, 2018After being discovered on the streets of Nairobi, Lawrence Olum is determined to give back to his home country.
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Stephen Sunday's Story of Fighting On and Giving Back
Jun 15, 2018Real Salt Lake Midfielder Stephen "Sunny" Sunday has overcome great challenges in his journey to becoming a professional player. Sunny shares his story and how it has inspired him and his wife to give back to their communities in Nigeria.
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Making an Impact On and Off the Field with Starfinder
May 18, 2018In Philadelphia, Starfinder is on a mission to use soccer as a vehicle for positive social change for the city's youth.
Our Mission
While the world’s game is as popular as ever in the United States, a lack of accessibility and opportunities are major inhibitors to development in the American youth soccer landscape. The MLSPA is committed to supporting organizations that provide access and growth opportunities for those who can benefit the most from the chance to play soccer.
Vision
Our game is a powerful tool for engaging with children from underserved communities, and it provides a safe, supportive environment to learn valuable skills while developing a healthy, active lifestyle. Acting as an ambassador of the unity and diversity in MLS, Players Promise is dedicated to empowering the people and organizations who are using soccer to impact lasting positive change.
Charitable Contributions
The primary focus of Players Promise is to support organizations that provide soccer-related outreach to low-income or otherwise underserved communities. In particular, we look for organizations in MLS markets that are willing to involve MLS players in their work and for whom our donations will make a clear and tangible impact.
The MLSPA directs half of the total player fines levied by the league throughout the course of each season to the charities of its choice, and jointly directs the other half of the fine money in collaboration with the league. This money, combined with direct contributions from the MLSPA, provides the funds we use to donate to charities that further the Association’s mission of reaching deserving children through soccer.
