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David Accam giving back portion of his salary to charity

Philadelphia Union midfielder David Accam is one of more than 30 soccer players around the globe who have signed on to pledge at least one percent of their salary to a charity effort started last year by Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata.

Accam announced his pledge to the charity, known as Common Goal, back in November when he was still a member of the Chicago Fire but recently spoke with the Philadelphia Union communications staff about it for a video posted on Friday.

“Common Goal offered an opportunity for players that have the same goals and same aim,” Accam said in the video.