MASL Announce Captain's Coalition in Honor of Black History Month

The MASL is proud to announce the MASL Captain’s Coalition, a brand new endeavor that looks to connect the bridge between indoor soccer and some of the charitable causes we find most important today. The first edition of the Captain’s Coalition helps us celebrate Black History Month, a national celebration in the United States that honors the contributions and achievements of Black people.

Throughout the month of February beginning with the MASL All-Star Game on February 12th, playing captains will wear a special, limited-edition Captain’s Coalition armband, which will be signed by the team post-game, and auctioned off for charity.

The Captain’s Coalition games for Black History Month are:

February 12th - MASL All Star Game, Team Kelvin v. Team Perera

February 13th - Texas Outlaws @ Dallas Sidekicks

February 16th - Baltimore Blast @ Empire Strykers

February 16th - Harrisburg Heat @ Tacoma Stars

February 16th - St. Louis Ambush @ Kansas City Comets

February 22nd - Milwaukee Wave @ San Diego Sockers

February 22nd - Chihuahua Savage @ Utica City FC

Proceeds from this auction will be donated to Black Players For Change, a charity created by current Major League Soccer players, coaches and executives to bridge racial equity gaps across the sport of soccer, and beyond.

The auction is open now, and you can visit event.gives/MASL to bid on your favorite team’s armband. The auction will close on February 28th at 3 PM ET. 

About the Major Arena Soccer League:

The Major Arena Soccer League represents the highest level of professional indoor soccer in the world. The MASL features teams across North America, with teams playing coast-to-coast in the United States and Mexico, and players from over 50 countries. The MASL is currently incorporated as a 501(c)6 not for profit corporation formed to promote the business and sport of indoor soccer.

About Black Players For Change:

Black Players for Change (BPC) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization consisting of Black players, coaches and staff from Major League Soccer, working to bridge the racial equality gap that exists in society. BPC is committed to tackling the racial injustices that have limited Black people from having an equitable stake in the game of soccer and society. Among the many goals, the organization strives to advance the attention on human rights inequalities from protest to programs, partnerships, and policies that address systemic discrimination.