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In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the MLS to Queens Street Team spent their weekend volunteering to clean-up Flushing Meadows Corona Park in conjunction with the local Parks Department’s clean-up efforts.
On Saturday, 12 people dedicated their weekend to volunteer and clean up over 250 bags of debris, primarily near the youth playground on the west end of the Park. On Sunday, 15 people volunteered and cleaned up over 300 bags of debris near The Olmsted Center.
Julissa Ferreras, Democratic member of the New York City Council residing in and representing the 21st district of Queens, showed up on Sunday to help and bought pizza for the MLS Street Team to show her thanks for helping the community.
This is one example of how the MLS League office staff and the entire League is stepping up to help the Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. Join MLS W.O.R.K.S. as we support Red Cross relief efforts for Hurricane Sandy. Donations help the Red Cross provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance to those affected by disasters like Hurricane Sandy. To donate, people can visit www.redcross.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS, or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
Learn more about how you can get involved in the recovery efforts here.
The clubs have finished the regular season, yet they continue to make a difference and recognize their season-long efforts off the field. Here's a recap from this week:
Columbus Crew midfielder Bernardo Anor was honored with the Donate Life Champion Award. Anor received the Award for advocating organ and tissue donation and supporting Crew partner Lifeline of Ohio. Read more.
The Montreal Impact announced on Wednesday that Quebec-native Patrice Bernier was selected by members of the media and team supporters as the 2012 Communitarian Award winner, presented to the player most involved with the community. Read more.
Long reach of Hurricane Sandy affects Sounders
Philadelphia Union supports Hurricane Sandy relief efforts
New England Revolution supports Hurricane Sandy relief efforts
D.C. United supports Hurricane Sandy relief efforts
United Reads makes one final stop
Montreal's Patrice Bernier receives 2012 Communitarian of the Year Award
Rapids join MLS W.O.R.K.S. to support Hurricane Sandy relief efforts
Rapids staff join efforts to support Movember
MLS supports Hurricane Sandy relief efforts
New York Red Bulls support Hurricane Sandy relief efforts
Toronto FC players visit Sick Kids Hospital
LA Galaxy's Buddle thinking about friends impacted by Hurricane Sandy
Crew in the Community: Bernardo Anor receives Donate Life Champion Award
San Jose Earthquakes Goals for Education
Dynamo Charities receives award
For more community news from around the League, visit the MLS W.O.R.K.S. news section.
There is still time to join the MLS Network on Movember.com. MLS staff, players, clubs, supporters and partners have already joined to raise funds and awareness for men's health.
MLS W.O.R.K.S. will match funds raised by the highest individual fundraiser in the MLS Network (individual person, not team). The highest fundraiser will also receive the Soccer Kicks Cancer Prize Pack, which includes:
- One (1) $500 VISA Gift Card
- One (1) Panasonic Shave Kit (includes 5-cutting blade system shaver, Body Shaver, Beard & Hair Trimmer and Nose & Ear Trimmer – a $785 value)
- One (1) copy of FIFA Soccer 13
So what are you waiting for? Join us and help kick cancer! 'Mo growin' officially begins tomorrow.
Join MLS W.O.R.K.S. as we support the American Red Cross Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts. A financial donation or blood donation can make the biggest and most immediate impact. Learn what you can do to help.
The time has come - the regular season ends this weekend. While the clubs continue to stay focused on the pitch, there's still time for some quality fun with Movember kicking off next week. Prepare to see some of your favorite MLS players growing a 'Mo (or moustache) to support men's health awareness month in November. Stay tuned for more details and, if you haven't already, join us on the MLS Network on Movember.com.
The Chicago Fire continue to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a video that was created in partnership with UIH.
FC Dallas goalkeeper Chris Seitz had the save of his life - he recently donated bone marrow to a person he's never met. Read how Seitz is working back from bone marrow donation. Full story.
Fire Foundation auction pink Breast Cancer Awareness jerseys
Join Red Bulls Movember team and help kick cancer
Crew submit Gaven as MLS W.O.R.K.S. Humanitarian of the Year Nominee
FC Dallas Breast Cancer Awareness Night
Galaxy fans mix and mingle for a great cause
Sounders FC name Estrada Humanitarian
Chris Seitz featured on ESPN.com for bone marrow donation
FC Dallas goalkeeper Seitz becomes bone marrow donor
Fire and UIH partner against Breast Cancer
Whitecaps support Bell Employee Giving Campaign Kickoff
Chicago Fire Kicks Cancer and Goes Pink
Whitecaps participate in Bell employee giving campaign
San Jose Earthquakes set Guinness World Record with Groundbreaking Day
For more community news from around the League, visit the MLS W.O.R.K.S. news section.
Major League Soccer has partnered with Movember to raise awareness and funds for prostate and testicular cancer and we are only one week away from the official launch!
Interested in joining the MLS Network? Click here to join Major League Soccer players, supporters, staff and partners around the League.
Just to get you thinking about which 'Mo you might grow, check out some of these all time favorites...
Stay tuned! MLS team signed jerseys from all 19 clubs will be available on our online auction starting November 16 and will benefit Movember.
Learn how you can get involved and help kick cancer.
Be sure to join the conversation by using #SoccerKicksCancer and #Movember.
Chris Seitz is an amazing goalkeeper. The FC Dallas goalkeeper has represented the United States internationally at youth levels, and has the potential to be a starting goalkeeper in MLS for many years.
But regardless of how the 25-year-old's career turns out, he will live in the memories of one family forever — because he recently chose to put his career on hold to donate bone marrow to a Leukemia patient.
It's an incredible story. And all of us at Major League Soccer and MLS W.O.R.K.S. we are incredibly proud of Chris. We hope you enjoy his story as much as we did.
READ Chris's complete story on ESPNFC.com: Goalkeeper Chris Seitz's biggest save: FC Dallas goalkeeper interrupted season to donate bone marrow
The countdown to playoffs is in full force, but clubs aren't letting up on efforts to make a difference in their community off the field. Here's your chance to catch up on an action packed week.
Close to 1,000 community volunteers, including 80 members of the Portland Timbers staff, coaches and players came together for Stand Together Week last week, donating over 1,400 hours of service to the Portland community. Stand Together Week is the first of its kind, not only in Portland, but nationwide. Read more.
On Wednesday, Brian Ching and Kroger honored the eight members of the Houston community who were chosen as Ching's Champions. The Ching's Champions initiative was started by Ching and Kroger as a way to pay tribute to those members of the Houston community who are performing selfless acts and asking for little in return. Read more.
Rapids stepping out to stop diabetes
Crew in the Community October 17-27
Dynamo's Brian Ching honors champions in Houston community
LA Galaxy Foundation to Host Halloween at The Home Depot Center
Chivas USA urges fans to bid pink
Stand Together Week has far reaching impact across Portland
Galaxy host After School All-Stars
Chivas USA Year in Review: Black Army
Houston Dynamo host Calen's Big Play bowling event
Revolution host Breast Cancer Awareness match
Houston Dynamo host Soccer Night Out
Rapids host fan appreciation night with jersey-off-our-backs
Vancouver players return home from 2012 Homeless World Cup in Mexico
New York Red Bulls honor youth coach Mike Jones
D.C. United players visit Walter Reed Medical Center
United Reads returns for fall 2012
D.C. United Academy participates in Race for a Cause
Crew Cat participates in fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio
Video: Stand Together Week Day 7
Stand Together Week Journal Day 7
Video: Stand Together Week Day 6
Stand Together Week Journal Day 6
Video: Stand Together Week Day 5
Stand Together Week Journal Day 5
For more community news from around the League, visit the MLS W.O.R.K.S. news section.
For the last two years, millions of Americans have displayed the color purple on Spirit Day, which is today, in order to speak out against bullying. Spirit Day was started in 2010 by teenager Brittany McMillan as a response to the buillied young people who had taken their own lives.
Spirit Day is observed by people from all walks of life, with a wide variety of political and religious backgrounds. Learn more about Spirit Day.
Join Major League Soccer and Take the Pledge not to tolerate discrimination of any kind. DON'T CROSS THE LINE!
Houston Dynamo forward Macoumba "Mac" Kandji, 27, is excited to be part of Nothing But Nets night at this Saturday's Major League Soccer game between the Dynamo and the Philadelphia Union. The United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign has joined forces with athletes from the very beginning, partnering with MLS W.O.R.K.S. to reach new audiences in the fight against malaria.
Born in Senegal and raised in Gambia, Mac understands better than most the effect malaria can have on families: Mac was hospitalized with the disease when he was fourteen.
"In my case I was very lucky," he said. "I thought I was going to die."
Story by Susannah Rosenblatt. Read the full story here.
You can join the fight against, too. It just takes $10 to send a net and save a life. Visit NothingButNets.net to learn more and www.HoustonDynamo.com/nbn to see Mac in action!