2022 Hometown Heroes – MLS Hometown Heroes

Presenting the 2022 MLS All-Star Hometown Heroes

Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN

T.O.U.C.H Outreach

Muhammad Abdul-Ahad, Founder and CEO

Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center

Marisa Miakonda Cummings, President and CEO

Walker West Music Academy

Braxton Haulcy, Executive Director

CAPI

Ekta Prakash, CEO

Honorary Hero

The Sanneh Foundation

MLS great Tony Sanneh is being recognized as an Honorary Hero for his integral support of the inaugural Hometown Hero program and commitment to positively impacting the local community through soccer.

Read about the Sanneh Foundation

What Makes a Hometown Hero?

The 2025 selection committee, comprised of stakeholders from Major League Soccer, Austin FC, RBC Wealth Management and Black Players for Change, will identify four (4) Hometown Heroes based on the contributions in one or more of the following areas:

Removing Barriers to Access Youth Soccer

Empowering Youth to be Future Leaders

Protecting Green Spaces & Being Environmentally Responsible

Organizations must be a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization and demonstrate a minimum of one (1) year business operation.

Read about past MLS Hometown Heroes

Learn more about past MLS Hometown Heroes and the positive changes they are making in their local communities.

2022 MLS Hometown Heroes – Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN

2023 MLS Hometown Heroes – Washington, D.C.

2024 MLS Hometown Heroes – Columbus, OH