MLS community pays tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The MLS community joined people around the country on Monday in recognizing the life and legacy of one of history's most consequential civil rights icons on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

As the fight for equality and justice continues into 2021, players and clubs throughout the league shared tributes, thoughts and reflections on Dr. King's legacy throughout the day. Read some of them below.

There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must take it because conscience tells him it is right.
— Jozy Altidore (@JozyAltidore) January 18, 2021

Today, we honor the life of a man whose words & actions fought for the rights of millions.

Today, we remember Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mural: Staircases & Mountaintops | 2101 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA | #MLKDay2021 pic.twitter.com/8MiwWoPprM
— PhilaUnion🛡 (@PhilaUnion) January 18, 2021

Happy MLK Day! #keepmovingforward ✊🏾🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/CrpEHq9k4a
— Fafa Picault (@Fafagoal23) January 18, 2021

Today, we recognize and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.#MLKDay pic.twitter.com/Tu3KSelNc5
— New England Revolution (@NERevolution) January 18, 2021

Never be afraid to share your dreams.#MartinLutherKingDay pic.twitter.com/zyaBfYdvDK
— Juan Sebastian Agudelo (@JuanAgudelo) January 18, 2021

On this MLK Day, I’m excited to partner with @officialmlk3 to launch the #KellynAcostaSweepstakes in benefit of the @DrumMajorInst to promote social justice. I'm giving away AMAZING prizes and all proceeds go to the Drum Major Inst. Entries @Lets_Engage https://t.co/cRCjN4Ozx5 pic.twitter.com/jDgVa2Bga5
— Kellyn Acosta (@KellynAcosta) January 18, 2021

From Atlanta to the world.

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/7wtbdTwzPc
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) January 18, 2021

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that."

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.#MLKDay pic.twitter.com/ymQlicPsPq
— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) January 18, 2021

Together with @citc_nyc, we encourage you to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by finding ways to serve your community this #MLKDay and all year long. pic.twitter.com/DzD9KWx89O
— New York City FC (@NYCFC) January 18, 2021

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #MLKDAY pic.twitter.com/b2E46D94bk
— Red Bull New York (@NewYorkRedBulls) January 18, 2021

Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King today and every day.

We are proud to carry on his fight for justice, equality and a commitment to service.#MLKDay pic.twitter.com/J3pi4Rcorw
— Nashville SC (@NashvilleSC) January 18, 2021

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