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MLS W.O.R.K.S. GREENER GOALS

Major League Soccer understands that environmental sustainability is a concern for people throughout the world. With soccer as the "world's game," and with the continued growth of Major League Soccer (MLS) as the "sport for a new America," it is important for us to take a leadership role in addressing environmental issues.

MLS W.O.R.K.S. GREENER GOALS will help to identify ways to reduce our carbon footprint and raise awareness about environmental issues throughout the soccer community. The greening of our game will encourage MLS Clubs, players, partners and fans to create a cleaner, healthier environment.

Mission

MLS W.O.R.K.S. GREENER GOALS will aim to support the environment by undertaking community initiatives in partnership with our clubs and educating the soccer community about the importance of environmental sustainability.

GREENING TIPS

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AROUND THE LEAGUE

We are excited to launch MLS W.O.R.K.S. GREENER GOALS, an environmentally-friendly philanthropic initiative. MLS W.O.R.K.S. and MLS Clubs will conduct various events throughout the season, including in-stadium promotions, community clean-ups and youth events to raise awareness about the importance of environmental sustainability. Check out how some of our Clubs honored Earth Week....




Dynamo Charities

On Sunday, April 19th, the Houston Dynamo took on the Colorado Rapids and offered their fans the chance to Grow Green with the Dynamo. The first 3,500 hundred fans in attendance at Robertson Stadium received a Dynamo recycle bin. The Dynamo also offered a Tickets for Trees promotion in which five dollars from every ticket were donated toward planting trees at an elementary school in Houston's East End.

Toronto FC will celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd during their game at BMO Field when they take on Chivas USA. In-stadium elements will include game crew and team staff wearing recycled shirts, player escorts from local Toronto Eco schools, a Public Service Announcement and the Minister of the Environment participating in the pre-game coin toss.

The Los Angeles Galaxy and the Los Angeles Galaxy Foundation will do their part when they build a "Reading Garden" at President Avenue Elementary School in Harbor City on Wednesday, April 22. MORE »


The Colorado Rapids will honor Earth Day during their April 25th game at Dick's Sporting Good Park with their 'Play Clean Night,' The company-wide program was created in 2008 and has helped to keep the stadium a leader in MLS in its environmental efforts. MORE »

On May 5th, 2009, the Chicago Fire went "Green" for their game against the New England Revolution at Toyota Park. For their Chicago Fire Foundation annual jersey auction, the team wore white jerseys with green writing and a Foundation "Go Green" patch. The jerseys were then auctioned off to the fans. In addition, the first 1,000 fans received a pack of flower seeds from America the Beautiful, the first 5,000 fans received reusable Walgreens shopping bags, a $10 off voucher if they donated a handheld electronic, and $5 off parking if they drove a hybrid car to the game. Also the game programs were made from recycled paper with eco-friendly tips." MORE »


The San Jose Earthquakes will be hosting a 'Going Green' night on Saturday, July 25th. The Quakes have teamed up with Green-E Energy and Santa Clara's Green Power to off-set stadium energy use for the game by donating a percentage of ticket revenue to the program. Additional tickets sold will also be used to off-set energy use for the remainder of the 2009 season. The first 5,000 fans through the doors will receive reusable shopping bags.

The Quakes will kick-off the Going Green efforts by participating in two events prior to the game night - a clean-up of a local park with players and staff on July 16th and a tree planting day on July 24th. Kelly Gray, Ryan Cochrane, Quincy Amarikwa and Eric Denton will team up with Our City Forest to plant trees at Meadows Park in South San Jose. More »

For more information on how to reduce your environmental footprint, please visit www.nrdc.org/greeningadvisor.

For more information about saving energy at home, visit http://www.simplesteps.org/content/view/1/5051/37/