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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!
Major League Soccer is proud to support the FARE Network Action Weeks, which unites supporters, clubs, ethnic minorities and communities affected by other forms of discrimination across the continent in a concerted effort to make discrimination a thing of the past.
From October 16-31, FARE Network will host 500 activities in 40 countries, which will take place across all levels of the game from grassroots and fan initiatives to major professional leagues and FA's. The idea behind the Action Weeks is that a wide range of initiatives and activities that address local problems within their club or community and join groups across the continent to present a unified stand against discrimination in the game. All 32 teams of the UEFA Champions League participate in the campaign, reaching more than 600,000 fans directly at the matches and millions more via live broadcasts through television. The number of participating professional leagues has increased to 14. Follow FARE on Twitter (@farenet) and use the hashtag #footballpeople to tweet about Action Weeks.
Major League Soccer is committed to supporting the communities where we live and play our games, and to providing an environment in which our staff, clubs, players, partners and supporters are treated with dignity and respect. We will not tolerate discrimination, bias, prejudice or harassment of any kind.
Join Major League Soccer and Take the Pledge...DON'T CROSS THE LINE!
Learn more about FARE Action Weeks
FARE Action Weeks 2012: List of activities
As part of Soccer Kicks Cancer, Major League Soccer and clubs throughout the League have been doing their part to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research and treatment during the month of October.
Today kicks off the MLS W.O.R.K.S. Breast Cancer Awareness online auction and your chance to bid on commemorative memorabilia from some of your favorite MLS players and teams. Some of the items featured are:
Sporting Kansas City 2012 Breast Cancer Awareness jersey signed by Graham Zusi
Various team signed photos from clubs wearing limited edition Breast Cancer Awareness t-shirts (limited edition Breast Cancer Awareness t-shirts also available for bids as part of the auction)
Game-used pink soccer balls from teams
Partial proceeds from the online auction will benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation and Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Interested in making a donation? Click HERE to donate in the U.S. and HERE to donate in Canada.
Don't forget to purchase your limited edition Breast Cancer Awareness adidas products including scarves, sweat bands, hats, t-shirts and replica balls at select retailers throughout North America, including MLS stadium shops and MLSGear.com. When you shop on MLSGear.com, you can donate $1 in support of MLS W.O.R.K.S. Soccer Kicks Cancer.