Posted Mar 31, 2010 by Nick Murray
Updated Mar 31, 2010 at 02:34 PM
Yendry Diaz
Age: 22
Hometown: Matanzas, Cuba
Number: 13
Position: Defender
Last Club: Real Maryland Monarchs
Favorite Food: Cuban
Favorite Movie: “I have a few, Watchmen, Avatar and Step up”
Pregame Music: “I listen to reggaeton, bachata and some hip hop.”
Best Soccer Memory: The Olympic qualifying game, Cuba vs. United States, held in Tampa.
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Reader Comments
Por (Rowdy5000) on March 31, 2010 (Suggest removal)
Ha! I remember the Olympic qualifying game. I think he was giving the US crowd a few words and gestures after the final whistle. Hopefully it was playful. A few hours later he was slipping out of his hotel to freedom. It’s great to have him here now.
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