2023 Hometown Heroes – MLS Hometown Heroes

Presenting the 2023 MLS All-Star Hometown Heroes

Washington, D.C.

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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.

Learn more about Howard University

What Makes a Hometown Hero?

Together, we’re celebrating non-profit organizations and exceptional leaders who demonstrate innovative approaches to serving individuals and communities with the greatest need.

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

Previous MLS Hometown Heroes

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

2022 – Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN

2023 – Washington, D.C.

2024 – Columbus, OH

2025 – Austin, TX

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