Manchester City and England captain Steph Houghton revealed she would be joining in with the social media boycott this weekend along with stars from the Premier League and EFL.
English football announced a four-day online blackout between April 30 and May 3 involving all teams and players from England's top-four men's leagues and the Women's Super League - as well as the Football Association and the Kick It Out charity.
Houghton admitted that some of her England team-mates have received racial abuse online which emphasises the need to raise awareness and make a difference in today's society.