MLS honors Charlotte mentor ahead of 2026 All-Star Game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Charlotte FC will host the MLS All-Star Game next month, marking a first for the city. Major League Soccer recognized local heroes, including Janae Aiken, who directs the Emerging Leaders Program at the Two-Six Project. The organization, which focuses on mentoring youth, has received a $15,000 grant from the MLS All-Star Hometown Heroes program. Additionally, the David and Nicole Tepper Foundation plans to match this grant, indicating strong community support as the event approaches.
- •Charlotte FC will host the 2026 MLS All-Star Game next month.
- •Janae Aiken is recognized for her work with the Two-Six Project.
- •The Two-Six Project received a $15,000 grant from MLS.
- •The Tepper Foundation will match the grant to support local mentoring.
- •This is the first time Charlotte is hosting the All-Star Game.
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — MLS honors Charlotte mentor as Hometown Hero ahead of All-Star Game
"Charlotte FC is set to host the 2026 MLS All-Star Game next month, a first for the city.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLS•Sep 4, 2026, 8:53 PMCharlotte FC’s Pep Biel talks soccer, life, and art
MLS•Sep 4, 2026, 8:42 PMBreel Embolo set for Atlanta United debut vs. Inter Miami
MLS•Sep 2, 2026, 2:29 PMNo Deadline-Day Winger? Roma Can Still Shop the Free-Agent Market
MLS•Aug 31, 2026, 5:56 PMTeam of the Matchday: Messi makes magic, Cavan crafts history
MLS•Aug 30, 2026, 11:30 PMCF Montréal vs Charlotte FC
MLS•Aug 30, 2026, 2:36 AMAtlanta United vs Charlotte FC (0-0)