Audi of America and Major League Soccer on Wednesday announced a league-wide, multi-year initiative to further elevate the game of soccer in North America by enhancing the on and off-field experience at MLS academies.
Launched during the festivities at the MLS All-Star Game presented by Target, the partners unveiled a brand-new youth academy support program, Audi Goals Drive Progress, to help provide funding for MLS academies. Audi will kick off the program by committing $5,000 for every goal scored during the All-Star game, $500 for every goal scored in the regular season, $2,000 for every goal during the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs from October 19 through November 10, and $10,000 for every goal scored during MLS Cup for up to a $1 million total commitment of funds in 2019.