Usa - Walia Site

The collaboration, spearheaded by D.C. United co-owner and Ethiopian native Eyob "Joe" Mamo , aims to bridge the gap between Ethiopian soccer and the international stage.

This relationship was highlighted by the second annual held on August 2, 2025, in Washington, D.C.. The Story of the "Walias" in the USA USA - Walia

Despite visa issues that prevented eight players and an assistant coach from entering the country, the remaining Walias secured a dominant 3–0 victory over D.C. United. Goals were netted by Kenean Markneh , Dawa Hotessa, and Ramadan Yusef. The collaboration, spearheaded by D