Usa - Walia [2025]

For the fans in attendance, the Walia Ibex —a mystical creature in Ethiopian legend said to have guided Saint Yared —represented more than just a team; it was a symbol of resilience and national pride . Beyond the Pitch

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. USA - Walia

In the heart of the U.S. capital, which boasts a significant Ethiopian diaspora, the Ethiopian national team brought their highland resilience to to face Major League Soccer's D.C. United . For the fans in attendance, the Walia Ibex

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. Goals were netted by Kenean Markneh , Dawa

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