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The MLS movement Black Players for Change has already created a lasting legacy
The newly constructed mini-pitches at West Side High School in Newark unveiled in October literally began cementing this legacy. In this construction program, mini-pitches began opening in 2018 to ensure safe places for children to play soccer in Newark.
The program was initially sponsored by Red Bulls New York (RBNY) with the U.S. Soccer Foundation and Newark Board of Education. Now Black Players for Change has joined the effort to increase mini-pitch openings.
Toronto FC defender Justin Morrow said these first mini-pitches in Newark are just the beginning.