MLS: league partners with a university (SNHU) to promote the higher education of its players

Southern New Hampshire University has become the exclusive partner of MLS in the field of education "for several years", the league announced on 27/07/2015. "This contract is the first of its kind signed by the league in this area," stated MLS.

"Through the partnership, SNHU will empower MLS players to pursue their higher-education degrees, while MLS will provide exclusive learning opportunities and experiences to current SNHU students," stated MLS on 27/07/2015.

Southern New Hampshire University will provide 125 scholarships per year through 2018 for current and former MLS players. Members of league's administration and club staffs can also take part in the programme.

• Southern New Hampshire University has a total of about 60,000 students, including 57,000 who mainly complete programmes online.

"Find a way that young (professional) players can still get a high quality education" (Mark Abbott on 27/07/2015)

• "What we wanted to be able to do was find a way that young players who have chosen to pursue a professional career after high school can still find a way to get a…