Guatemala

Guatemala

Club History

Does your country have a saying/slogan?
“El Corazon del mundo Maya” or “The soul of the Earth” (The heart of the Mayan world).

Can you tell us about your team’s make-up? How did your team come together?
In our three years of the Unity Cup, we are still made up of mostly family.

How do you think soccer in general (and the Unity Cup in particular) promotes inclusivity?
The Unity Cup promotes inclusivity by welcoming all and helping all who ask for it.

What places (such as restaurants or cultural centers) or groups in Philadelphia would you recommend to someone if they wanted to learn more about the culture of the country your team represents?
Guatemalan Consulate (MD or NY), Guate Gualan (Restaurant), Antojitos Yaris (Food Truck), and Pollo Campero (Trenton) Restaurant.

What’s one thing you wish more people knew about your team’s country?
The richness of the culture.