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.
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
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. Despite visa issues that prevented eight players and