The devastation from Hurricane Harvey has been catastrophic in the Houston metro area and other parts of the Gulf Coast. And it won't be over for a while.
Rain is expected through the middle of this week, and flooding continues to be the major issue, especially throughout the Houston area. Help is direly needed.
Major League Soccer is partnering with the American Red Cross to help those affected by the hurricane and its aftermath. The Houston Dynamo are in touch with the local Red Cross to support efforts in their community. But no matter where you are, you can help. Here are ways to help:
- Text HARVEY to 90999 to donate $10 to the Red Cross.
Across the MLS community, people are support relief efforts. The three major supporter groups in Texas -- the Texian Army (Houston Dynamo), the Dallas Beer Guardians (FC Dallas), and the 210 Alliance (San Antonio FC) -- have started an effort called "Enemies for 90...Texans for life," which sees the groups collaborating to raise funds and collect supplies.
Father afield, New England Revolution owner Robert Kraft and his family are offering to match funds donated to the American Red Cross in support of Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief Fund up to $1 million.
“Houston is a city the New England Revolution and our fans have shared many competitive moments with – most notably the 2006 and 2007 MLS Cups against the Houston Dynamo," Kraft said in a statement. "We are eager to provide our support and hope by matching donations we will encourage more people to give to help ease the recovery of our displaced neighbors. And we wish all of our friends at the Houston Dynamo and their fans the best during this time of need.”
