Honored to have @cobijones13 hang out before the @lagalaxy honor him at his statue unveiling this weekend.
The @mls and @usmnt legend walks us through his emotions when his former club brought him in for a surprise announcement last year. He immediately thought of his family, his late mom in particular, and the sacrifices that allowed him to become who is today.
Listen to this special conversation on @siriusxmfc app and everywhere you listen to podcasts.
🎥: footage from @lagalaxy
🔊 LAFC Striker Jeremy Ebobisse shares his “Soundtrack of the Pitch” in collaboration between the National Museum of African American Music (@thenmaam ) and Black Players for Change (@bpcmls ). His song of choice is “Ti Ti Ti” by @gradurofficiel243 , @sdm__92 x @rsko_ganng .
Jeremy has over 200 appearances in MLS and joined @lafc at the beginning of 2025. After his Sophomore season at @dukemsoc , he pursued his professional career and was drafted fourth overall by the Portland Timbers in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft.
Jeremy is also one of the founding member of Black Players for Change and is the current Vice President of the organization.
BPC x NMAAM Partnership
In February, the organizations linked up for a new cultural partnership. “The Soundtrack of the Pitch” is the first collaboration that reframes Black History Month by exploring powerful connection between Black musical traditions and the creativity, rhythm, and expression of Black soccer players on the field.
Link in BPC Bio.
➡️ nmaam.org/exhibit/the-soundtrack-of-the-pitch/
🔊 Defender Nkosi Tafari of LAFC shares his “Soundtrack of the Pitch” in collaboration between the National Museum of African American Music (@thenmaam ) and Black Players for Change (@bpcmls ). His song of choice is “Wetin Man Go Do” by @burnaboygram .
Nkosi has over 100 appearances in MLS and joined @lafc at the beginning of 2025. He scored his first goal with the club during the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Feb 24, 2026 and was named Superior Player of the Match.
BPC x NMAAM Partnership
In February, the organizations linked up for a new cultural partnership. “The Soundtrack of the Pitch” is the first collaboration that reframes Black History Month by exploring powerful connection between Black musical traditions and the creativity, rhythm, and expression of Black soccer players on the field.
Link in BPC Bio.
➡️ nmaam.org/exhibit/the-soundtrack-of-the-pitch/
🔊 Standout Defender Miles Robinson (@_milesrobinson_ ) of MLS’s FC Cincinnati and a USMNT player shares his “Soundtrack of the Pitch” in collaboration between the National Museum of African American Music (@thenmaam ) and Black Players for Change (@bpcmls ). Miles’ song of choice is “Old Dog” by @realcoleworld .
Miles Robinson is a dominant Centerback who currently represents both @fccincinnati and the @usmnt with over 30 caps. He has won the 2018 MLS cup and 2019 US Open Cup final as a member of Atlanta United.
BPC x NMAAM Partnership
In February of 2026, the organizations announced a new cultural partnership. “The Soundtrack of the Pitch” is the first collaboration that reframes BHM. We explore the powerful connection between Black musical traditions and the creativity, rhythm, and expression of Black soccer players on the field.
Link in BPC Bio.
➡️ nmaam.org/exhibit/the-soundtrack-of-the-pitch/
🔊 Rising Star and Midfielder Emeka Eneli (@emeka_eneli ) of Real Salt Lake shares his “Soundtrack of the Pitch” in collaboration between the National Museum of African American Music (@thenmaam ) and Black Players for Change (@bpcmls ). His song of choice is “Break My Soul” by @beyonce .
Chukwuemeka Somto Eneli is of Nigerian descent and played his college ball at @cornellmsoccer and graduating with a major in Biological Engineering and a minor in business. Emeka was drafted in 2023 by @realsaltlake and has over 60 appearances in the MLS and had 2 caps for the @usmnt last year.
BPC x NMAAM Partnership
In February of 2026, the organizations announced a new cultural partnership. “The Soundtrack of the Pitch” is the first collaboration and that reframes Black History Month. We explore the powerful connection between Black musical traditions and the creativity, rhythm, and expression of Black soccer players on the field.
Explore the playlists. Link in BPC Bio.
➡️ nmaam.org/exhibit/the-soundtrack-of-the-pitch/
Black history is being written every single day. We celebrate the impact. We celebrate the excellence. We celebrate the legacy.
We’re spotlighting Grant Leveille, a 17 year old from Brooklyn, a fierce competitor, a trusted teammate, and our newly signed goalkeeper. Join us as we celebrate Grant and the legacy that continues to make the game stronger ⚽
February is #BlackHistoryMonth! We honor and uplift the impact and accomplishments of Black leaders, past and present, and their contributions to our city, state, nation, & world.
ICYMI, the @usmnt is playing in Seattle on Juneteenth. We are working with Black Players for Change (@bpcmls ) to make the most of this opportunity and help advance equity in soccer. Learn more about Black Players for Change (@bpcmls ) and be on the lookout for more #Juneteenth content! 👀
#WeAre26 #WeAreSeattle #FIFAWorldCup
Closing out Black History Month by highlighting the Black talent shaping the @mls . These are the players I’ve had the honor to capture through my lens. 🖤⚽️
Thankful for @wavyfooty for sharing this mission and pushing the culture forward. 📸✊🏾
Black Players for Change announced a new cultural partnership with the National Museum of African American Music (@thenmaam ) that reframes Black History Month through an innovative digital exhibit entitled “The Soundtrack of the Pitch.” The collaboration explores the powerful connection between Black musical traditions and the creativity, rhythm, and expression of Black soccer players on the field.
Launching February 2026, The Soundtrack of the Pitch positions the soccer pitch as another stage in the Black creative canon: where movement, tempo, and style echo the influence of jazz, soul, hip-hop, and gospel. Through a series of digital activations, the partnership spotlights how Black athletes carry cultural expression beyond music and into sport.
