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Founding BPC MLS members Earl Edwards Jr and Sean Johnson share the evolution of the organization and highlight their goal to create a sustainable and accessible future for soccer alongside Audi.

Earl Edwards Jr., Sean Johnson
Presented by Audi

I was asleep when the phone rang. It was my mother. I looked at the clock. It was 3:30 a.m.  When your mum calls you at that time it’s never good news, right? I

Andriy Shevchenko

Armando Broja on what it means to represent Albania: “Every time I travel for international duty and pull on the red and black I feel this incredible pride and excitement.”

Armando Broja

These photos, annotated with Steph’s own words, show what rehab from a serious injury looks like, as well as the pressure, disappointment and hope that run through the mind of an elite athlete.

Steph Houghton

Jill Scott announces her retirement: “If you don’t love it, you don’t last. You can’t. The dream is what sustains you.”

Jill Scott

Retired soccer star Jermain Defoe reflects on his career and the people who have shaped his life: “I feel so lucky, and I’ve never taken anything for granted.”

Jermain Defoe

Debinha on why she plays the game: “When I wear the Brazilian team shirt, I feel that I’m representing not only my dream, but that of all girls and women who dream of seeing our sport at the top.”

Debinha

My heart jumps every time I hear my name read out on the team sheet with all those big names.

Cole Palmer

Sara Gama pens a letter to her younger self: “I am writing to let you know that you are going to become someone that you never thought you could be.”

Sara Gama

Jacob Ramsey on playing for Aston Villa: “I’m so lucky to wake up every morning and go train and play for Aston Villa.”

Jacob Ramsey

Antontion Rüdiger pens a goodbye to Chelsea.

Antonio Rüdiger

Chioma Ubogagu on her doping ban: “The law is black and white, but the reality is far more complex.”

Chioma Ubogagu

Lotte Wubben-Moy strives for equal access to the sport she loves: “Equal opportunity to play football at youth level is something that I will continue to fight for as my career as a professional footballer progresses.”

Lotte Wubben-Moy

Allow Granit Xhaka to set the record straight: “I lived through that nightmare once. I don’t ever want to do it again.” 

Granit Xhaka

Arsenal and Scotland player Jen Beattie details her battle with cancer: “There’s no reset button quite like cancer.”

Jen Beattie

Molly Bartrip opens up about her battle with anorexia nervosa, depression and anxiety: “I wasn’t just ruining my mind, I was ruining my body.” 

Molly Bartrip

Growing up, it was Alexia Putellas’ dream to play for Barcelona. Now, she’s a Barça midfielder and a Ballon d’Or winner.

Alexia Putellas

Growing up, it was Alexia Putellas’ dream to play for Barcelona. Now, she’s a Barça midfielder and a Ballon d’Or winner.

Alexia Putellas