“The Ball is Round for Everybody”

“The Ball is Round for Everybody”

by | May 9, 2014

“Oh dang Gabriel!!” was my reaction. Let me explain. At the start of the afternoon tryout session today, we had a group discussion with the players. We asked some of the guys from the 2012 team to talk about their experience in Iraq and to share with the others...
Darfur United Try-outs, Coming Soon!

Darfur United Try-outs, Coming Soon!

by | May 1, 2014

Can’t wait to get on the football (soccer) field at camp Djabal. It then becomes simple. Well, for me it does. I get to enjoy watching the game I love. I’m sure that for the up to 60 players that will be competing to be one of 15 selected for the 2014...
The 1st Academy and Preparations for Another World Cup!

The 1st Academy and Preparations for Another World Cup!

by | Jul 18, 2013

It was almost a year ago that I first spoke with Gabriel and KTJ about joining i-ACT to help develop and implement the Darfur United Soccer Academy. They enthusiastically explained to me how the idea for the Academy came to be following the success of Darfur United...
The Team Visits Citadel of Erbil

The Team Visits Citadel of Erbil

by | Jun 9, 2012

Today the team had a well deserved day of relaxation and did some site-seeing. Check out some pictures of their visit to the Citadel of Erbil.     Gabriel with Mubarak Abdelah, aka Mubarag, aka Alves   Coach with Kounoungou and Sadam    [nggallery...
Leave a Message for the Team!

Leave a Message for the Team!

by | Jun 2, 2012

The team has arrived in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, and they are practicing with Coach Mark and Coach Ben. Their first game will be on June 4 at midnight against North Cyprus. Leave a message below, and Gabriel will share your message with the team before they take the...