2023 Hometown Heroes – MLS Hometown Heroes

Presenting the 2023 MLS All-Star Hometown Heroes

Washington, D.C.

So Kids SOAR

Glenda Fu Smith, Executive Director

Rainbow Families

Dr. Ashlie Prioleau, Board of Directors

Latin American Youth Center

Lupi Quinteros-Grady, President & CEO

WETATi Academy

Dr. Margaret Dureke, Founder, President and Executive Director

Coaches Phillip Gyau, Lincoln Phillips, and Keith Tucker

Honorary Hero

Howard University Men’s Soccer Program

Howard University’s Men’s Soccer Program is being recognized as the Honorary Hero for positively impacting the local community through soccer. Coaches Phillip Gyau, Lincoln Phillips, and Keith Tucker.

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How are the MLS Hometown Heroes selected?

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

Education and Literacy

Removing Barriers to Access Youth Soccer

Wellness

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

Read about 2022 MLS All-Star Hometown Heroes

Learn more about the 2022 MLS Hometown Heroes and the positive changes they are making in their communities.

2022 MLS All-Star Hometown Heroes