Major League Soccer announced on Tuesday a set of player engagement initiatives to help players as they progress through their playing careers.
The program arises in partnership with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), the official education partner of MLS, AthLife and Headspace. It’s designed to provide mental health services, educational resources and career development opportunities – all to change how MLS players approach life before, during and after the game.
“Major League Soccer has developed a stronger pathway to prepare players for success long after they have left the playing field, and we are deepening the connections that players have with MLS, with their clubs, and with each other for years to come,” said MLS President and Chief Administrative Officer JoAnn Neale in a statement.