Black Players For Change

Black Players For Change Independent organization bringing inclusion across all of Sport. Here to ELEVATE and AMPLIFY

Black Players for Change (BPC) is an independent organization consisting of over 170+ players, coaches and staff of MLS, working to bridge the racial equality gap that exists in society. BPC is committed to tackling the racial injustices that have limited Black people from having an equitable stake in the game of soccer and society. Among the many goals the organization strives to advance the atte

ntion on human right inequalities from protest to programs, partnerships and policies that address systemic discrimination. For more information visit www.BlackPlayersForChange.org or follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Black Americans make up about 14% of the country, and America’s African diaspora is larger than ever. According to a Pew...
06/10/2026

Black Americans make up about 14% of the country, and America’s African diaspora is larger than ever. According to a Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census data, the number of African-born immigrants in the United States has grown from roughly 600,000 in 2000 to more than 2 million today, creating deep ties to World Cup countries like Ghana, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in cities across the country. This summer, those connections are going to be on full display as Black people across the diaspora rally behind their countries in the same spaces together.

Excerpt from “How Black Communities Across America are Celebrating the World Cup” by and

LINK IN THE BIO

⚽️VOYCENOW have launched their latest limited-edition collection ahead of the World Cup. 🇺🇸 Inspired by a season of pass...
06/05/2026

⚽️VOYCENOW have launched their latest limited-edition collection ahead of the World Cup.

🇺🇸 Inspired by a season of passion, pride, and possibility, this special release represents more than just apparel, it’s a way to make an impact.

’s mission is to provide equal access to resources and opportunities for at-risk youth across the United States. Every purchase from this collection helps support that work and empowers the next generation to pursue their potential - and goes straight into the foundation. The foundation was set up by co-founders and !

➡️ This collection is available for a limited time only via voycenow.com/shop today!

⚽️ FREE YOUTH SOCCER CLINIC ⚽️🎊 The hype around the World Cup here! Join us in Seattle, Washington for this free clinic....
05/29/2026

⚽️ FREE YOUTH SOCCER CLINIC ⚽️

🎊 The hype around the World Cup here! Join us in Seattle, Washington for this free clinic.

🗓️ Saturday, June 13th from 10AM-12PM
📍Judkins Park, (2150 S Norman St, Seattle WA 98144)

💥 This clinic is for players 7–14 years old. This clinic is FREE and each player receives a soccer ball and t-shirt.

➡️ First come, first serve - sign up today!
Link in bio bit.ly/bpc-seattle-clinic

⚽ Before Portland became “Soccer City USA,” Clyde Best helped build the culture that shaped the city’s game. As a star o...
05/22/2026

⚽ Before Portland became “Soccer City USA,” Clyde Best helped build the culture that shaped the city’s game. As a star of the original Portland Timbers in the NASL era, Best inspired a generation of players.

Now his story returns to Portland.

Join us for a special screening of “Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story”

📍 Portland, Oregon — June 4 & 5 at the Aladdin Theater

🎟️ Tickets available now at clydebest.com

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and talk to about ’s influence on them.Thank you Shawn Medow for including in his piece “Cobi Jones’ Legacy Endures ...
04/25/2026

and talk to about ’s influence on them.

Thank you Shawn Medow for including in his piece “Cobi Jones’ Legacy Endures as Statue Unveil Approaches”

🔊 LAFC Striker Jeremy Ebobisse shares his “Soundtrack of the Pitch” in collaboration between the National Museum of Afr...
03/07/2026

🔊 LAFC Striker Jeremy Ebobisse shares his “Soundtrack of the Pitch” in collaboration between the National Museum of African American Music () and Black Players for Change (). His song of choice is “Ti Ti Ti” by , x .

Jeremy has over 200 appearances in MLS and joined at the beginning of 2025. After his Sophomore season at , he pursued his professional career and was drafted fourth overall by the Portland Timbers in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft.

BPC x NMAAM Partnership
In February, the organizations linked up for a new cultural partnership. “The Soundtrack of the Pitch” is the first collaboration that reframes Black History Month by exploring powerful connection between Black musical traditions and the creativity, rhythm, and expression of Black soccer players on the field.

Link in BPC Bio.
➡️ nmaam.org/exhibit/the-soundtrack-of-the-pitch/

🔊 Defender Nkosi Tafari of LAFC shares his “Soundtrack of the Pitch” in collaboration between the National Museum of Af...
03/06/2026

🔊 Defender Nkosi Tafari of LAFC shares his “Soundtrack of the Pitch” in collaboration between the National Museum of African American Music () and Black Players for Change ().

BPC x NMAAM Partnership
In February, the organizations linked up for a new cultural partnership. “The Soundtrack of the Pitch” is the first collaboration that reframes Black History Month by exploring powerful connection between Black musical traditions and the creativity, rhythm, and expression of Black soccer players on the field.

Link in BPC Bio.
➡️ nmaam.org/exhibit/the-soundtrack-of-the-pitch/

🔊 Miles Robinson () of MLS’s FC Cincinnati shares his “Soundtrack of the Pitch” in collaboration between the National Mu...
03/05/2026

🔊 Miles Robinson () of MLS’s FC Cincinnati shares his “Soundtrack of the Pitch” in collaboration between the National Museum of African American Music () and Black Players for Change ().

BPC x NMAAM Partnership
In February of 2026, the organizations announced a new cultural partnership. “The Soundtrack of the Pitch” is the first collaboration and that reframes Black History Month. We explore the powerful connection between Black musical traditions and the creativity, rhythm, and expression of Black soccer players on the field.

Explore the playlists. Link in BPC Bio.
➡️ nmaam.org/exhibit/the-soundtrack-of-the-pitch/

🔊 Emeka Eneli () of MLS’s Real Salt Lake shares his “Soundtrack of the Pitch” in collaboration between the National Mus...
03/05/2026

🔊 Emeka Eneli () of MLS’s Real Salt Lake shares his “Soundtrack of the Pitch” in collaboration between the National Museum of African American Music () and Black Players for Change ().

BPC x NMAAM Partnership
In February of 2026, the organizations announced a new cultural partnership. “The Soundtrack of the Pitch” is the first collaboration and that reframes Black History Month. We explore the powerful connection between Black musical traditions and the creativity, rhythm, and expression of Black soccer players on the field.

Explore the playlists. Link in BPC Bio.
➡️ nmaam.org/exhibit/the-soundtrack-of-the-pitch/

Black Players for Change announced a new cultural partnership with the National Museum of African American Music () that...
02/19/2026

Black Players for Change announced a new cultural partnership with the National Museum of African American Music () that reframes Black History Month through an innovative digital exhibit entitled “The Soundtrack of the Pitch.” The collaboration explores the powerful connection between Black musical traditions and the creativity, rhythm, and expression of Black soccer players on the field.

Launching February 2026, The Soundtrack of the Pitch positions the soccer pitch as another stage in the Black creative canon: where movement, tempo, and style echo the influence of jazz, soul, hip-hop, and gospel. Through a series of digital activations, the partnership spotlights how Black athletes carry cultural expression beyond music and into sport.

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