Sporting Kansas City Academy coach Rumba Munthali is at the center of a new committee designed to combat racism, hate and discrimination in MLS NEXT, the youth development platform featuring elite academy clubs from across the country.
MLS NEXT announced today the launch of the Equity Action Committee, a new diversity, equity and inclusion initiative that advocates for social equality in the sport of soccer.
Munthali is one of nine members on the committee, which will guide MLS NEXT to facilitate positive change for a more aware, equitable, just and responsible soccer community.
“Of all of the MLS NEXT academy coaches, there are only 12 Black academy coaches,” Munthali said.