As people throughout the United States head to the polls on Election Day, MLS players have been making their voices heard like never before.
MLS Unites to Vote, a league-wide, non-partisan initiative to help players, staff and fans register to vote and participate in this year’s election, launched last month in conjunction with the Black Players for Change (BPC) and MLS Players' Association (MLSPA). As a result, 95% of all eligible players were registered to vote in time for the 2020 election.
Check out some of the ways the MLS community has been making their voices heard in the 2020 election both in the lead up to and during Election Day. And when you head to the polls, make sure you know your rights.
"Participation in local and national elections is one of the most important responsibilities we have as citizens. Major League Soccer and our players recognize the opportunity we have to leverage our platform to amplify the importance of voting. We hope to inspire MLS fans and the entire soccer community to educate themselves about the voting process, register to vote, and vote on Election Day."
— MLS Commissioner Don Garber
The Movement podcast: MLS and the election
MLS Players
Players have been using their voices encouraging teammates and fans alike to register to vote as well as casting a ballot themselves, some for the very first time.
MLS Clubs
Facilities for all U.S.-based clubs will be closed on Tuesday to ensure that everyone in the MLS community can vote and serve their community as a poll worker or nonpartisan election volunteer. Multiple MLS clubs have also opened up their stadiums to act as voting centers.
