![BLACKSTARLOOPEFACxNYCTAKEOVER2-ezgif.com-video-to-gif-converter (1).gif](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_594fa7f734194725b2ba6172a0919d8f~mv2.gif)
THIS THING OF OURS.
Black celebrities are investing in soccer as its stock continues to rise. We review those investing, from LeBron, to Serena, and beyond.
Black Stars of Soccer highlights the most influential Black players who have impacted soccer's global growth. Up first: the legendary Pelé.
Black Star recently played in the BODYARMOR Creators Cup, a 3v3 tournament featuring Tim Howard, Landon Donovan, Chad Ochocinco, and more.
LATEST STORIES
OUR PROGRAMS
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_e7af6c40fd304ed380ff0f68177705ce~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/3%20(1).png)
YOUTH CLINIC
Free event for boys and girls 7-12 who want to improve their skills and strengthen their love for the game.
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_9897afbb8fc04d7a8c137fb6e744caca~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_490,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Untitled%20design%20(24).png)
ID SHOWCASE
Free talent ID program for boys and girls ages 13-18 with scouts from colleges, youth club teams, and pro teams.
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_cd5695e239cd42238d5d9022f0e42e5a~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/5%20(2).png)
COMMUNITY GAMES
Community-based, small-sided pick up where soccer-obsessed players can put their most creative moves on display.
FOLLOW US
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_b2f5d179f62d41db9b7bffc37be711e0~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_606,h_596,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/af6377_b2f5d179f62d41db9b7bffc37be711e0~mv2.png)
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_85f151ba1bc9425e80a25761328cb749~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_606,h_608,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/af6377_85f151ba1bc9425e80a25761328cb749~mv2.png)
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_b2f5d179f62d41db9b7bffc37be711e0~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_606,h_596,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/af6377_b2f5d179f62d41db9b7bffc37be711e0~mv2.png)
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_732ce9d5821c44d2b24ee1a5df4e5c33~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_602,h_604,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/Screen%20Shot%202024-05-23%20at%201_30_33%20PM.png)
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_b2f5d179f62d41db9b7bffc37be711e0~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_606,h_596,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/af6377_b2f5d179f62d41db9b7bffc37be711e0~mv2.png)
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_c13015ed0ebb40ff8f1e410c7d6f706e~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_600,h_600,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/Screen%20Shot%202024-05-23%20at%201_30_20%20PM.png)
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_b2f5d179f62d41db9b7bffc37be711e0~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_606,h_596,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/af6377_b2f5d179f62d41db9b7bffc37be711e0~mv2.png)
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_bd8c4aad30ed41d88bc28df478da8ae3~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_606,h_598,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/Screen%20Shot%202024-05-23%20at%201_30_08%20PM.png)
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_b2f5d179f62d41db9b7bffc37be711e0~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_606,h_596,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/af6377_b2f5d179f62d41db9b7bffc37be711e0~mv2.png)
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_c2e74c8f12684dcb828108778e46c078~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_608,h_604,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/Screen%20Shot%202024-05-23%20at%201_30_14%20PM.png)
![Black Star Soccer](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_70558ae6d5a540558db788517fd6e3b4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_245,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/2.jpg)
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_2fff8d03f4214b0ab137079ef3401b76~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_300,h_200,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/300x200_BS_Partner_Logos-07.png)
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_77c8fbc30660489e9ba023d738e16488~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_200,h_200,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/Untitled%20design%20(17)%20(1).png)
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_1451679016964c92929d373fb02fae77~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_300,h_200,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/300x200_BS_Partner_Logos-01.png)
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_2357a8c90a4044358f4600f238c3b2e8~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_300,h_200,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/300x200_BS_Partner_Logos-05.png)
OUR PARTNERS
Black Star is a fan and player engagement brand facilitating soccer's growth in Black American communities through content, fan events, on-field experiences, and culturally inspired merch offerings.
![Person wearing a Black Star Tshirt](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_5e6e4a0c27d74658a71a2532c33204c2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1470,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/af6377_5e6e4a0c27d74658a71a2532c33204c2~mv2.jpg)
![Black Star PLayer](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_eff333e75a5543f9a29279e1e7e773c1~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_874,h_1202,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/Screen%20Shot%202023-04-20%20at%204_02_56%20PM.png)
![Female soccer player at a Black Star event](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_5b077b7b1fe549b185dc53048110cea7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1225,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/4.jpg)
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_f449625cbdc34c0f85c578faa1884d97~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1225,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/5.jpg)
![Black Star Logo](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_ad7929ae87b844ea90d747c633ac9bda~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_980,h_980,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/af6377_ad7929ae87b844ea90d747c633ac9bda~mv2.png)
About Black Star
![Person wearing a Black Star Tshirt](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_5e6e4a0c27d74658a71a2532c33204c2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1470,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/af6377_5e6e4a0c27d74658a71a2532c33204c2~mv2.jpg)
![Black Star Soccer Player](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_eff333e75a5543f9a29279e1e7e773c1~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_874,h_1202,al_c,q_90,enc_auto/Screen%20Shot%202023-04-20%20at%204_02_56%20PM.png)
![Black Star Soccer Player](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_5b077b7b1fe549b185dc53048110cea7~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_140,w_1200,h_821/fill/w_980,h_670,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/4.jpg)
![Black Star Instagram image](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/af6377_f449625cbdc34c0f85c578faa1884d97~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1225,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/5.jpg)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Our free-to-participate First Touch clinics in partnership with Detroit City FC provide a fun, engaging soccer and cultural experience for boys and girls ages 7-12. This high-energy clinic is designed to improve participant skills and strengthen players' (and parents') love of the game. The clinic will include professional player meet-and-greets, giveaways, music, and fun!
Black Star participants and families will also have the opportunity to attend Detroit City FC's Game Experience and will be provided free tickets for the Detroit City FC's home match vs Sacramento Republic FC.DETROIT, MI
Saturday, July 27, 2024
9am - 12pm (Check-in begins 8:30 am)
Players ages: 7-12
Free tryout and talent ID program for boys and girls ages 13-18 that provides participants with a platform to be scouted and recruited for college, youth club, U.S. Soccer, and professional playing opportunities.
Black Star participants and families will also have the opportunity to attend Detroit City FC's Game Experience and will be provided free tickets for the Detroit City FC's home match vs Sacramento Republic FC.
DETROIT, MI
Sunday, July 28, 2024
9am - 2pm (Check-in begins 8:30 am)
Players ages: 13-18
-
Free, open pickup games for soccer-obsessed players. Community Pickup serves as a platform for local athletes to put their most creative moves on display, competing against other teams to be crowned the Community Pickup champion. Come through for food, drinks, and a DJ providing the sounds and vibes.
DETROIT, MI
Friday, July 26, 2024
7pm - 11pm (Check-in begins 8:30 am)
Players ages: +18
In partnership with
-
Our free-to-participate First Touch clinics in partnership with D.C. Parks & Recreation and D.C. United provide a fun, engaging soccer and cultural experience for boys and girls ages 7-12. This high-energy clinic is designed to improve participant skills and strengthen players' (and parents') love of the game. The clinic will include professional player meet-and-greets, giveaways, music, and fun!
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Saturday, August 3, 2024
9am - 12pm (Check-in begins 8:30 am)
Players ages: 7-12
Free tryout and talent ID program for boys and girls ages 13-18 that provides participants with a platform to be scouted and recruited for college, youth club, U.S. Soccer, and professional playing opportunities.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Sunday, August 4, 2024
9am - 2pm (Check-in begins 8:30 am)
Players ages: 13-18
-
Free, open pickup games for soccer-obsessed players. Community Pickup serves as a platform for local athletes to put their most creative moves on display, competing against other teams to be crowned the Community Pickup champion. Come through for food, drinks, and a DJ providing the sounds and vibes.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Friday, August 2, 2024
TBD
Players ages: +18
In partnership with
-