In February, MLQ announced tentative plans for a 2021 MLQ season. With the border between Canada and the U.S. remaining closed and the vaccination rate of Canada still lagging behind that of the U.S., we will be moving into Phase Two. In the event that Phase Two becomes infeasible, we will be moving into Phase
At MLQ, we understand the value of preparing for the future, as such, we are expanding our practice squad programming. For the 2021 season, practice squads will increase from a 14-player to a 16-player max and we are seeking dedicated coaches and managers (playing and/or non-playing) to lead them. Each squad will also be invited
Black History Month is celebrated in the U.S., Canada and a few other countries around the world with the intent to respect the history and leadership of Black individuals that are rarely spoken about. Officially recognized by President Gerald Ford in 1976, February is a time for the public to “seize the opportunity to honor
The last two months have been a whirlwind in the U.S. due to the election. As a result, our team opted to combine the October and November DEI update. As always, we want to remind everyone of the seven pillars for our DEI work: equity, inclusion, leadership, learning opportunities, recruitment/retention, spotlight and safety. These pillars
MLQ has begun taking steps toward creating more diverse media content for the purpose of both retention and recruitment. To the latter, we are forming a project team to build a recruitment plan for HBCUs that includes creation of marketing materials like the reel in this piece. If you’d like to join, email us at