On Thursday, November 19, MLS W.O.R.K.S. will join forces with MLS corporate partner The Home Depot and their associates, organizers from KaBOOM! and local volunteers to build a new playground for the more than 600 children who attend Van Asselt Elementary School. MLS players and MLS Commissioner Don Garber will be participating in the event. The playground build is part of The Home Depot's ongoing commitment to give back to the communities it serves and is funded through a grant from The Home Depot, along with a contribution from Seattle Public Schools.

On Saturday, November 21, MLS W.O.R.K.S. and the City of Seattle will host "Clean and Green Seattle" to promote the importance of environmental sustainability. MLS players and executives, Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels and other Seattle government officials will team up with volunteers from Washington Youth Soccer, members of the local community and Seattle Sounders FC players, executives and fans to plant trees, pick up litter and restore green spaces near Qwest Field.

"Clean and Green Seattle" will highlight MLS W.O.R.K.S. GREENER GOALS, the League's environmental platform that identifies ways to reduce our carbon footprint and raise awareness about environmental issues throughout the soccer community. Additional MLS W.O.R.K.S. GREENER GOALS elements will include reduction of the game day carbon use during MLS Cup by offsetting energy in partnership with Bonneville Environmental Foundation, distributing reusable bags and eco-tip wallet guides to fans and partnering with the Pepsi Recycling Program in-stadium to maximize recycling efforts.

"MLS W.O.R.K.S. is proud to give back to the Seattle community," said JoAnn Neale, executive vice president of Major League Soccer. "The success that the Sounders FC franchise has experienced in its inaugural year has been nothing short of spectacular. We are happy to leave behind a lasting legacy in a community that has really embraced Major League Soccer."

MLS W.O.R.K.S.is committed to creating sustainable projects that will leave a lasting legacy. The playground build and "Clean and Green Seattle" are a part of the MLS W.O.R.K.S. Community Service Program. MLS W.O.R.K.S. GREENER GOALS serves to encourage MLS clubs, players, corporate partners and fans to support and build a cleaner, healthier environment.

ABOUT MLS CUP MLS Cup is the pinnacle of professional soccer in the United States, as a nearly eight-month long journey ends with one team being crowned the champions of Major League Soccer. Seattle Sounders FC and the passionate soccer fans in the Pacific Northwest will host the 14th MLS Cup at Qwest Field on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 8:30 p.m. ET (live on ESPN). Qwest field will become the eighth stadium to host Major League Soccer's Championship game.

ABOUT MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Headquartered in New York City, Major League Soccer is the top-flight professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. MLS features many stars from the U.S., Canada, and around the world. MLS kicked off its 14th season on March 19, and will feature 15 teams each playing 30 regular season matches. They include Chicago Fire, Colorado Rapids, Chivas USA, Columbus Crew, D.C. United, FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo, Kansas City Wizards, Los Angeles Galaxy, New York Red Bulls, New England Revolution, Real Salt Lake, San Jose Earthquakes, Toronto FC and, in its inaugural season, Seattle Sounders FC. The Philadelphia Union will debut in 2010, while expansion teams in Vancouver and Portland will debut in 2011. For more information about MLS, log on to the League's official website at www.MLSnet.com.

ABOUT MLS W.O.R.K.S. MLS W.O.R.K.S. is Major League Soccer's community outreach initiative dedicated to addressing important social issues affecting young people and serves as a platform for both League and club philanthropic programs. MLS W.O.R.K.S. seeks to establish Major League Soccer as a leader for improving the lives of people through sport. For more information visit the website at www.MLSnet.com/works.