The Message They Carry

The Message They Carry

This blog was written by Rudy Sanchez, Darfur United Assistant Coach.  During our stay, one of my tasks was to conduct a short interview where one of the questions asked the refugees what they missed most about their home in Darfur. Little to my surprise, the answer...
Insights from DU Athletic Trainer

Insights from DU Athletic Trainer

During the training camp here in Ostersund, Sweden, as in many football training camps around the world, one objective is to provide the highest standard of medical care.  Each player comes to see me–between on-field, snowy training sessions and team...
Darfur United Joy

Darfur United Joy

We walk off of the plane and a nice, sharp cold hits us. This is not southern California, and it’s definitely not eastern Chad. Östersund, Sweden might be an odd place for an all-refugee team from Darfur to meet up with its coaching and management team from the...
Statement on the World Unity Cup

Statement on the World Unity Cup

Thank you so much for your support of the participation of the Darfur United Men’s Team in the World Unity Cup, which will be held in London. We just found out that the players were not granted visas to enter the United Kingdom, and so, unfortunately, we have...
Take Part in Darfur United’s Story

Take Part in Darfur United’s Story

It did not start as a happy story. On the contrary, Ismail’s refugee story begins as most refugee stories do: with violence, loss, and heartbreak. Young Ismail used soccer to renew his heart, and he grew up to be one of the most positive, joyful people...