Funds collected in an auction will be donated to the Red Cross
NEW YORK (Tuesday, March 15, 2011) MLS WORKS, the Community aid initiative of Major League Soccer today announced a national campaign for the League to support the relief efforts of American and Canadian Red Cross after the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last week.
"On behalf of Major League Soccer and all our clubs, I would like to express our deepest sympathy and extend our thoughts and prayers to all those affected by the terrible earthquake and tsunami in Japan," said MLS Commissioner Don Garber. "The MLS has the pleasure of working with the Red Cross to provide the family with the MLS opportunity to make a donation to the needy."
Major League Soccer and its clubs will be raising awareness, raising funds and encouraging fans to support the Red Cross and its efforts, when the MLS season begins today with his 16th MLS First Kick presented by Dick's Sporting Goods.
Donations can be made in the United States by sending a text message with the word RedCross to 90999 or donate online at RedCross.org Canada or sending a text message with the word ASIA to 30333 or donate online at RedCross.ca .
MLS fans will also have the opportunity to bid on autographed items www.MLSsoccer.com / works . Proceeds from the auction Internet will be donated to the relief effort of the Red Cross.
The 2011 season of the MLS will start tomorrow when the LA Galaxy travel to face the Seattle Sounders FC at 9:30 pm ET (ESPN Deportes, ESPN, ESPN3.com, ESPN Deportes Radio.) All 18 clubs will be starting their seasons this week during the "MLS First Kick" presented by Dick's Sporting Goods. For a complete schedule of the MLS, click here . About MLS WORKS
MLS WORKS is an initiative to help community-based Major League Soccer devoted to addressing important social issues affecting young people and serves as a platform for philanthropic programs League and clubs. MLS WORKS is to establish the Major League Soccer as a leader in improving the lives of people through sport. For more information visit the official website www.MLSsoccer.com / works
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Major League Soccer Headquartered in New York City, Major League Soccer's professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. The MLS has American football stars, Canadian and global. The league will begin its 16th season on Tuesday, March 15, 2011. The league features 18 teams each playing 34 regular season games by 2010. The 18 teams in MLS are: Chicago Fire, Chivas USA, winner of the Cup 2010 MLS Colorado Rapids, Columbus Crew, DC United, FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo, LA Galaxy, New York Red Bulls, New England Revolution, Philadelphia Union, Real Salt Lake, San Jose Earthquakes, Seattle Sounders FC, Sporting Kansas City, Toronto FC and in its inaugural season Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The Montreal club debut in 2012. For more information about MLS, visit the official website of the League www.FutbolMLS.com
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