SHAVONE. Teams Up With MLS And San Diego FC For Historic Women’s Anthem ‘SDFSHE’

There’s a new play happening among music, sports, and SHAVONE. is right in the middle of it. Major League Soccer and San Diego FC have tapped the artist, executive, and cultural strategist to write and executive-produce “SDFSHE,” a women’s anthem that is also the first original song ever commissioned through MLS’s Playmakers initiative and the official launch of the Playmakers Music Collective. The track drops April 10 on streaming platforms, but it won’t just live online. It’s set to debut live in front of more than 30,000 fans at San Diego FC’s April 11 match, bringing the music straight onto the field. The official music video for “SDFSHE” was shot and directed by San Diego FC at Snapdragon Stadium, the team’s home in San Diego, California. Starring SHAVONE. and featured artists, the video was produced entirely by the club and brings the song to life on the grounds where San Diego FC is making history in Major League Soccer. MLS has been steadily pushing deeper into culture, and this move feels like part of a larger play, especially with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon. Music is becoming a bigger part of how leagues show up, not just as entertainment but as a way to connect with fans beyond the game. SHAVONE., born Shavone Charles, is using the moment to do something intentional. “‘SDFSHE’ is about building real opportunities for artists in San Diego, especially women,” she said. “T…