Meet Xochitl: The newest addition to DU!

Meet Xochitl: The newest addition to DU!

This week I have the pleasure of introducing another wonderful addition to our team! Meet Xochitl, our newest Darfur United Coach Ambassador and Darfur United champion in Austin, Texas! Here is a brief introduction that Xochitl wrote: My name is Miriam Xochitl...
“I believe that soccer can change the world”

“I believe that soccer can change the world”

Someone asked me today how I came to work with Darfur United. My answer was simple, “I believe that soccer can change the world.” My name is Margo Baker and currently, I reside in Chicago, IL, and serve as the Operations Manager for the women’s professional soccer...
The Coaches Report on the Academy’s Schedule

The Coaches Report on the Academy’s Schedule

This morning we received another message from our Darfur United Soccer Coaches in Camp Djabal! This time they’ve reported the Academy’s weekly schedule. I’m happy to say that the organization and schedule is as we planned and designed with the coaches...
Update from Coaches : 515 players signed up!

Update from Coaches : 515 players signed up!

We’ve received an update from our four Darfur United Soccer Academy coaches. As of the beginning of this week, they’ve signed up 515 children for the Academy! So far, the gender break down is 385 boys and 130 girls, and the coaches reported, “we are still continuing...
Motivation Monday: Thank You Portland

Motivation Monday: Thank You Portland

I’m back from a week in Portland where I teamed up with Rachael Rapinoe to present on the Darfur United Soccer Academy. This last week in Portland is truly my motivation for today and the week ahead. Rachael and I had the opportunity to present to High Schools,...