Usa - Walia Instant

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

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 . USA - Walia

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 For the fans in attendance, the Walia Ibex

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. United