by Amy Gilmore | Nov 5, 2018
The launch of the first-ever Darfur United Women’s Team has been years in the making. It required a global community committed to equality, opportunity, and hope. This week, the dream of a Darfuri women’s team became a reality for the 20 players who officially earned...
by Amy Gilmore | Nov 2, 2018
Today I asked Fiza, a 23 year old defender from refugee camp Mile, why she hoped to play for Darfur United. Her eyes shimmered as she said with confidence, “We want to be equal with men, there are many men’s teams but not the same amount for women.” Then, she paused...
by Amy Gilmore | Nov 1, 2018
The first day of training camp with the Darfur United Women’s Team felt peacefully familiar. We arrived early in the morning to see the players already at the field eager to begin their sessions, smiling ear-to-ear when checking out their new cleats and jerseys—for...
by Amy Gilmore | Jul 23, 2018
The World Cup may have ended, but this summer’s soccer festivities aren’t over yet! The Darfur United Men’s Team (DU) is less than one week away from the first-ever USA-based tryouts. Tryouts are open to experienced and skilled players 18 and older,...
by Felicia Lee | May 31, 2018
The Darfur United Men’s Soccer Team will be holding tryouts in Los Angeles on July 28-29, 2018. Experienced and skilled Darfuri soccer players, born in Darfur, Sudan, or elsewhere to Darfuri parents, are welcome to participate. The two-day tryouts will be...
by Gabriel | May 17, 2014
Darfur United 2014, in Between Trainings from i-ACT on Vimeo. What do the Darfur United players do during their time off? There are no TV’s or wifi at their compound. But they still have great fun and games, and some of them display their talents to the delight...