Audi of America, Major League Soccer (MLS) and The Players’ Tribune today announced that Kellyn Acosta of Chicago Fire FC is featured in the Celebrating Impact content series for his demonstration of excellence in driving progress in his community.
Working directly with Acosta to spotlight causes that are important to him, content will be unveiled through written, video, and social across The Players’ Tribune’s and MLS’ channels, amplifying the power of Acosta’s voice and raising awareness for charities close to his heart.
Acosta has a longstanding history of positively impacting the community through the work of his foundation, the Kellyn Acosta Foundation, to raise awareness and funds for disadvantaged youth in local communities, and empowers them through soccer, sportsmanship, education and experience. Acosta is also an Ambassador for Special Olympics, U.S. Amputee Soccer, and an advocate for Global Down Syndrome Foundation. As a member of the Fire, Acosta has been a major supporter of the Chicago Fire Foundation, working with the Club’s charitable arm on a variety of philanthropic projects, including a book drive for area youth and pitch revitalizations to increase access to soccer in underserved communities across Chicagoland.
“It’s a privilege to have the platform to help inspire and be a voice for positive change, and I’m honored to be featured in the Celebrating Impact content series from Audi,” said Acosta. “Giving back to underserved communities is such an important part of my life, and through this recognition I’m now even further committed to driving forward progress in a special place that means so much to me.”
In support of Acosta’s incredible work driving progress off the field, Audi will be making a $50,000 contribution through the Audi Goals Drive Progress fund to the nonprofit organization Acosta selected: the Kellyn Acosta Foundation.
As MLS celebrates its landmark 30th season, the Audi Goals Drive Progress Impact Award returns to recognize players making a difference beyond the pitch, highlighting Audi’s continued commitment to community impact. A selection committee – comprised of current players, technical staff, front office staff and media members – will consider current MLS players who are dedicated to enriching lives and improving communities across the league. The selected player will receive a $150,000 contribution to support their charity of choice, with the award presented during MLS Cup presented by Audi.
In their decade of partnership with MLS, Audi has played a key role in supporting the development of young soccer players, most notably as the force behind the Audi Goals Drive Progress initiative . Launched in 2019, the initiative focuses on removing financial and logistical barriers that limit access to the sport, providing funding to MLS academies for education, housing, and transportation – all critical elements in developing talented players across the league. The Audi Goals Drive Progress initiative has evolved beyond on-field player development to also support and spotlight the community initiatives led by players. Since its inception, Audi has contributed more than $5 million to support MLS academies and player selected charity organizations.
To engage with all Celebrating Impact content, visit theplayerstribune.com and MLSsoccer.com. Fans can also join the conversation and excitement surrounding each episode by following @AudiUSA, @MLS and @ThePlayersTribune on social media.
ABOUT MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
Headquartered in New York City, Major League Soccer -- celebrating its 30th season in 2025 -- features 30 clubs throughout the United States and Canada, including a new expansion team in San Diego that will debut in 2025. All MLS, Leagues Cup, and select MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT matches can be watched through MLS Season Pass, available on the Apple TV app on Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, set-top boxes, and game consoles, and the web at tv.apple.com . MLS Season Pass features the most expansive and accessible lineup of programming ever for MLS fans. For more information about MLS, visit mlssoccer.com. For more information about the Apple TV app, visit apple.com/apple-tv-app.
ABOUT AUDI OF AMERICA
At Audi of America, we are committed to responsible, sustainable growth through transformation. In 2024, Audi kicked off the largest product launch cadence in brand history, including all-new vehicle platforms – Premium Platform Electric and Premium Platform Combustion – offering the best in ICE and BEV. In 2024, Audi sold 196,576 vehicles in the U.S. Among those deliveries, Audi achieved record Audi Sport sales and had a record-breaking year in after sales. Learn more about Audi of America at audiusa.com or media.audiusa.com
ABOUT THE PLAYERS’ TRIBUNE
The Players' Tribune (TPT) is a sports content brand that created the blueprint for athlete-driven storytelling. The Players' Tribune has reimagined the world of sports and culture globally from the player's point of view, giving athletes premium tools and resources to tell their stories through impactful video, audio and written content. Co-Founded by Derek Jeter in 2014, and acquired by Minute Media in 2019, The Players' Tribune provides creative partnership and a curated experience built on trust and representing the athlete point of view above all else. For more information visit www.theplayerstribune.com and engage with TPT content @playerstribune across social channels.