Ten Jamaican players from Mount Pleasant have been denied US visas for Wednesday's Concacaf Champions Cup clash against LA Galaxy, jeopardizing the Caribbean club's debut in North America's premier club competition.

Mount Pleasant, Caribbean Cup champions, face a squad depleted by Haiti's inclusion in the US travel ban announced by President Trump in June 2025. The Jamaican side, featuring seven Haitian nationals, will now field academy players against Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park. Sporting director Paul Christie lamented the situation, stating the team cannot compete at full strength.

This visa crisis highlights broader complications for Haiti at the 2026 World Cup, where the team faces Morocco, Scotland and Brazil in Group F. While the US promises exemptions for players, the State Department's guidance explicitly excludes spectators. Haiti's historic World Cup qualification hangs in the balance as the tournament co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico approaches.