Unable to practice in Port-au-Prince since the January 12th earthquake that killed as many as 250,000 people, the Haitian National Soccer Team is in the United States until its May 5th friendly against Argentina.
The U.S. trip was organized by the nonprofit group San Antonio Sports, which is providing the training getaway for the devastated Haitian Football Federation.
32 bodies were pulled from the federation's three-story headquarters, including coaches and top officials. Yves Jean-Bart, president of the federation, was among only a few who escaped alive.
Players said facing Argentina next month will be as important to Haiti as a World Cup match- an event the FHF didn't qualify for...
"In Haiti, people say ask when we're going to play Argentina. People think you're going to do something good for the country," said defender Peter Germain. "If we win against Argentina, the people are finally going to be happy. We can do something positive for this country."
Here's the highlights of their first game back...
((HT: WOAI-TV San Antonio))
The HQ hopes they do well against the Argentines and "represent" as the kids say...
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
The Reason For The Banner Up Top...
((HT: CP))
Okay, you're all probably wondering what the deal is with the Haitian support... up top and off to the right in the margin...
Yes, our approach is a little different. But we get that sports is escapist behavior. We always have. So we thought our tack should be different in helping the same cause. Our plans were already being thought out before the story below hit the wires. It just solidifies the idea that we were on the right track the whole time.
Caribbean football officials say at least 30 members of Haiti's football federation, including an undetermined number of players, have died in the country's earthquake.
In a report to FIFA the Caribbean Football Union said the dead included players, referees, coaches, and administrative and medical officials of the federation. The federation's headquarters collapsed during last week's earthquake.
The report said federation president Yves Jean Bart survived the quake.
Horace Burrell of Jamaica, vice-president of the Caribbean Football Union, visited Haiti over the weekend. He said Bart told him that at least 30 federation members had died. Bart said 20 more were still buried in the rubble or unaccounted for.
It was not clear how many players were in the building when it collapsed.
Burrell's report said federation officials were holding a meeting when the quake struck. He met Bart at the airport.
"His injuries and bandages remain stark reminders of his narrow escape from the crumbling building," Burrell said.
FIFA is donating $250,000 to relief efforts.
In times of emotional turmoil, sports has always been an outlet...
We think it should always be, and what's going on in Haiti screams out for that ideal to continue...
Thanks for reading...
As a reminder of what can be done, here's highlights from the 2-2 draw the Haitians had with the Stars and Bars during the 2009 Gold Cup...
((HT: Telehaiti/CONCACAF))
Okay, you're all probably wondering what the deal is with the Haitian support... up top and off to the right in the margin...
Yes, our approach is a little different. But we get that sports is escapist behavior. We always have. So we thought our tack should be different in helping the same cause. Our plans were already being thought out before the story below hit the wires. It just solidifies the idea that we were on the right track the whole time.
Caribbean football officials say at least 30 members of Haiti's football federation, including an undetermined number of players, have died in the country's earthquake.
In a report to FIFA the Caribbean Football Union said the dead included players, referees, coaches, and administrative and medical officials of the federation. The federation's headquarters collapsed during last week's earthquake.
The report said federation president Yves Jean Bart survived the quake.
Horace Burrell of Jamaica, vice-president of the Caribbean Football Union, visited Haiti over the weekend. He said Bart told him that at least 30 federation members had died. Bart said 20 more were still buried in the rubble or unaccounted for.
It was not clear how many players were in the building when it collapsed.
Burrell's report said federation officials were holding a meeting when the quake struck. He met Bart at the airport.
"His injuries and bandages remain stark reminders of his narrow escape from the crumbling building," Burrell said.
FIFA is donating $250,000 to relief efforts.
In times of emotional turmoil, sports has always been an outlet...
We think it should always be, and what's going on in Haiti screams out for that ideal to continue...
Thanks for reading...
As a reminder of what can be done, here's highlights from the 2-2 draw the Haitians had with the Stars and Bars during the 2009 Gold Cup...
((HT: Telehaiti/CONCACAF))
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