MLS NEXT today announced a series of initiatives aimed at combating racism, hate and discrimination while advocating for social justice in the sport of soccer. With a mission of ensuring an inclusive player development environment, MLS NEXT has established the Equity Action Committee, adding this new diversity, equity, and inclusion arm of the player development platform to the overall MLS NEXT governance structure.
Sporting KC Academy coach Rumba Munthali is one of nine members of the 2021-22 MLS NEXT Equity Action Committee, which will guide MLS NEXT to facilitate positive change for an aware, equitable, just and responsible soccer community.