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MLS WORKS accepting nominations for 2015 Community MVP Contest

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Major League Soccer and Wells Fargo are looking for individuals who promote goodwill, demonstrate leadership qualities and help to improve lives within their community.  
Now through July 5, MLS fans will have the opportunity to nominate themselves or another individual who sets an example as a leader in the community and uses soccer as a tool to help make a positive impact in one of the following areas:

  • Social issues focusing on acceptance, inclusion, diversity and equality
  • Health Issues affecting men, women or children
  • Community Service for a local, national or international charity or community organization


One (1) Community MVP will be selected to represent each of the 20 MLS clubs.  Winners will be recognized, both nationally and locally. Each Community MVP will receive:
Local Prize Package
Two (2) tickets to a D.C. United home game 
Local Recognition
Club Merchandise 

A trip to the 2015 AT&T MLS All-Star Game in Denver, CO.  Trip for winner and one (1) guest to include:


  • Accommodations for two (2) nights
  • Roundtrip coach airfare
  • Two (2) tickets to the 2015 AT&T MLS All-Star Game at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on July 29, 2015
  • Recognition during the 2015 AT&T MLS All-Star Game 
  • 19 Finalists to each receive $1,000 to their selected charity
  • Stagecoach Model


One (1) Grand Prize winner will receive a $10,000 donation to their selected charity.


Grand Prize winner will be determined based on the voting results during a three-week period following the June 15 -July 5 contest window.  Grand Prize voting to take place July 10 – July 29. In addition to voting at MLSsoccer.com/communitymvp,  fans will have the opportunity to vote once in a 24-hour period beginning Monday, July 27, 2015 at 12:01 pm EDT until 11:59 am on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 via Twitter by tweeting: 

“I voted for the @MLSWORKS @WellsFargo #CommunityMVP Grand Prize winner. VOTE NOW bit.ly/1FpGUnY #DCU”


For more information and to nominate your Community MVP, click over to: www.mlssoccer.com/communitymvp.