Support Alex, our DU Athletic Trainer

Support Alex, our DU Athletic Trainer

Alex Nuttall-Smith is not only an amazing mother of two, super responsible and supportive daughter of Isolde, and wife to a surfing pilot, she is also Darfur United’s Athletic Trainer. In her blog during the 2012 VIVA World Cup, Alex said this about her...
Spirit of Darfur United

Spirit of Darfur United

I first met Alex through an email request. A Manhattan Beach Sand & Surf soccer coach emailed me asking if we had a need for used soccer gear. We had already been collecting balls and jerseys from the soccer team that Gabriel’s son is on, so it was only natural to...
Mubarak Haggar Is My Hero

Mubarak Haggar Is My Hero

Darfur United’s Athletic Trainer, Alex, has two beautiful daughters who have supported the team and her efforts since the beginning. It was actually Ella, her youngest, who began collecting soccer balls, jerseys, goalie gloves, pop-up goals and more before...
A View From “the Hospital”

A View From “the Hospital”

The first Viva World Cup match for Darfur United is tomorrow. I can sense the mounting excitement among the Darfur United players and coaches. We have settled quickly, after only two days, into a routine of practices, team meals, and medical treatments. The tournament...