Mount Pleasant will be without 10 first-team players for their Champions Cup fixture against LA Galaxy. United States authorities denied visa applications for the group ahead of the match in California, according to the Jamaica Observer. The Jamaican club confirmed the situation on Tuesday, noting that the remaining members of the squad travelled for the knockout tie.
Club officials attempted to resolve the documentation issues with the embassy in Kingston, but they were unable to secure the necessary permits in time for the flight. The absences include several key starters who featured in the previous round of the competition. Mount Pleasant must now rely on academy prospects and reserve players to fill the matchday squad, per The Gleaner.
Concacaf has been notified of the selection difficulties facing the Caribbean champions. The organisation stated that the match will proceed as scheduled despite the reduced travelling party. Manager Theodore Whitmore remains with the team to oversee preparations for the game at Dignity Health Sports Park.
