CONCACAF Blames Mount Pleasant for Visa Issues in Galaxy Clash
Caribbean football’s regional governing body, CONCACAF, has placed responsibility on Caribbean Cup champions Mount Pleasant FA for the visa difficulties that left the Jamaican side short-handed for their CONCACAF Champions Cup round-of-16 meeting with LA Galaxy in California on Wednesday evening.
A statement issued by CONCACAF indicated that the organisation had been aware of the developing situation and had remained in communication with Mount Pleasant FA while also offering assistance during the United States visa application process for several players ahead of the first-leg fixture.
According to the regional body, tournament rules stipulate that every participating club may register a squad of up to 35 players and must ensure that all necessary visa applications are submitted within the timelines required by the diplomatic missions of the countries to be visited.
Concacaf further explained that the competition’s official draw took place in December 2025, giving clubs sufficient time to complete travel documentation for potential fixtures.
Amid the controversy, suggestions have circulated that the St Ann-based club may have delayed filing visa applications until after its Caribbean Cup clash with Club Deportivo Universitario (formerly San Miguelito) on February 25, when the opponent for the next round would become clear.
Competition officials maintain that clubs are expected to prepare for all possible outcomes in earlier rounds and submit visa applications in advance so that squads are ready regardless of where the next match is scheduled.
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