US EditionVisa issues may leave Jamaican club short-handed against LA Galaxy in Champions Cup
Jamaican club Mount Pleasant traveled with 18 players, including academy call-ups, after 10 were denied U.S. visas due to travel policy impacting Haitian nationals.
- On Wednesday, Mount Pleasant may be without as many as 10 players when it faces LA Galaxy in Carson, Calif., after the United States refused visas to ten of their players.
- With several players holding Haitian citizenship, Mount Pleasant has seven Haitian players, including six denied visas due to the executive order issued by President Donald Trump.
- With only 18 players, including five academy players, the Jamaican club traveled light on Sunday, officials said Monday they will add reinforcements if needed while CONCACAF seeks a solution.
- Paul Christie, Mount Pleasant sporting director, said visa obstacles put the team at a disadvantage as the club has dealt with the issue since last week while CONCACAF seeks a solution.
- The tie continues with the second leg set for Kingston, Jamaica on March 19, following last year's Cruz Azul 5-0 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps in the final.
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