Cincinnati, Ohio (April 22, 2009) – Professional soccer player, Frank “Frankie” Hejduk, announces his partnership with The Locker Program, a “giving initiative” helping children-in-need. He will be joining the program as the 2009-10 celebrity spokesperson in Columbus, Ohio.

Hejduk is a veteran soccer player, having begun his professional career over ten years ago. Currently, Hejduk is a member of the Major League Soccer (MLS) team Columbus Crew and the USA Men’s National Team. He is a skillful player who exhibits his versatility with the ability to play at the position of defender or midfielder. Hejduk is an accomplished athlete and true leader, serving as a team captain for the 2008 MLS champion Columbus Crew.

Hejduk grew up playing soccer in California and attended UCLA for college. His professional career includes stints with multiple MLS teams, as well as time spent playing soccer in Europe. Hejduk’s major accomplishments include serving as a frequent starter for the USA Men’s National Team, playing in two World Cups, and being twice appointed as a member of the United States Olympic soccer team. He is the only individual to have represented the USA in the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympic Games and the 1998 and 2002 World Cup tournaments.

Hejduk is an enthusiastic individual both on and off the soccer field and certainly a crowd favorite. Propel Sports Group is proud to have Frankie Hejduk join The Locker Program as the first soccer celebrity spokesperson.