When the Black players of Major League Soccer walked out onto that field for the start of the MLS is Back tournament in June 2020, everyone knew that a seismic shift was occurring. Through their actions and words, they showed the world that they were banding together to bring systemic change by calling for more opportunities for Black players, coaches, referees, and executives to become involved in the league.
Forming the Black Players for Change, they organized to bring more to the table, seeking to improve the access of Black children to the game. That was not only through programs that allowed for Black youth to attend matches where they could see their heroes play, but also by providing more places for them to safely play the game.