Ebobisse content to debut across _The Players’ Tribune_ channels on Oct. 11
SAN JOSE, Calif. // NEW YORK (Oct. 11, 2023) – Audi of America, Major League Soccer and The Players’ Tribune today announced that San Jose Earthquakes forward Jeremy Ebobisse will be featured in the “Celebrating Impact” content series for his demonstration of excellence in driving progress in his community.
Working directly with Ebobisse to spotlight causes that are important to him, content will be unveiled through written, video, and social across The Players’ Tribune’s channels, amplifying the power of Ebobisse’s voice and raising awareness for charities close to his heart.
Through his professional career, Ebobisse has shown a longstanding history of positively impacting the community and using his platform to fight racial injustice. He is the co-founder and vice president for Black Players for Change, an independent organization consisting of over 170+ players, coaches, and staff from MLS, working to bridge the racial equality gap that exists in society.
Ebobisse is actively involved with Oakland Genesis, an organization providing free transportation, academic support and professional soccer coaching to socially and economically disadvantaged youth. For over the past year and a half, he has committed to mentoring and supporting middle-school aged kids on the field through coaching and in their academic pursuits with tutoring.
“It’s an honor to be working with Audi, The Players’ Tribune and MLS to highlight and amplify the incredible work being done by Oakland Genesis,” said Ebobisse. “This money will make a tangible difference in providing Oakland youth with access to competitive soccer programming, while also supporting their academic and wellness goals. I’m excited to be working with Matt, Cody and the rest of the team at OG as we continue to grow the organization in a way that is both sustainable and true to our mission.”
In honor of Ebobisse’s incredible work driving progress off the field, Audi will be making a $20,000 contribution through the Audi Goals Drive Progress fund to Oakland Genesis.
Audi’s immense commitment to community projects will also be highlighted as part of the end of year player recognitions with the new Audi Goals Drive Progress Impact Award presented by MLS WORKS (formerly MLS WORKS Humanitarian of the Year). A selection committee – comprised of current players, technical staff, front office staff and media members – will consider current MLS players whose dedication to charitable efforts and social impact work creates sustainable communities, fosters equity and inclusion, and enriches the lives of those in need across the U.S. and Canada. During MLS Cup presented by Audi, the League and Audi will present the winner of the Audi Goals Drive Progress Impact Award with a $100,000 contribution to the player’s select nonprofit organization.
As a longstanding partner, Audi has made an immeasurable impact on the lives and playing careers of young soccer players as the force behind the Audi “Goals Drive Progress” program. Launched in 2019, the Audi Goals Drive Progress initiative provides funding to further enhance the experience of young players on and off the field at MLS academies, which play an essential role in developing talented players in the U.S. and Canada. With a new program development starting in 2023, the Audi Goals Drive Progress initiative has evolved to not only support player development on the pitch but also bring an impact off the pitch by financially supporting and spotlighting MLS players’ community initiatives.
Audi has been a champion of MLS during a period of tremendous momentum behind the sport of soccer in North America, as Major League Soccer is in the midst of its 28th season and as the 2026 World Cup hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico approaches. The Audi Goals Drive Progress initiative has funded $4 million to support MLS academies – making an immeasurable impact on the lives and playing careers of young soccer players.
For more information on Celebrating Impact, visit theplayerstribune.com and MLSsoccer.com. Join the conversation and excitement by following @Audi, @MLS, @MLSWORKS, and @ThePlayersTribune on social media.
ABOUT MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
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ABOUT OAKLAND GENESIS
Oakland Genesis is a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides socially and economically disadvantaged youth, ages 13-18, with free transportation, academic support, and professional soccer coaching. For Oakland Genesis, soccer is a tool to empower, educate, and inspire Oakland's leaders of tomorrow. The core of our mission is inclusivity. We deliver cost-free youth development programming to Oakland youth from underserved communities, channeling their passion for soccer into personal growth, educational achievement and life success. For more information visit www.oaklandgenesis.org.
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For Audi
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For The Players’ Tribune
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