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Here is a picture of the new Community Centre in Canapé Vert.

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Ernst "ZeNono' Jean-Baptiste (59), a soccer legend who has coached and represented Haitian national football, a former player of the Fort Lauderdale Strikers believes that the way the world soccer governing body 'FIFA' is conducting its business is not fair; most of the things are done behind the close door; it is needed to be cleansed. On September 29, at the Central Broward Stadium in the presence of several Haitian dignitaries, including former Prime Minister Gerard Latortue while launching his campaign "For the Purity of the Game'' to oust the FIFA President Sepp Blatter and replace himself in his seat, he has announced his agenda to the press. If he wins the February 26 election, he would ensure a fairer distribution of funds, more diversity in the leadership, bring transparency in the game, there will be more involvement of former players, and less bureaucracy in the management.

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Here is a picture of Red Bulls central defender Andrew Jean-Baptiste.

Soccer Player Andrew Jean-Baptiste gets call from Haiti National Team

Haitian-American Andrew Jean-Baptiste has yet to play a single game as central defender for the Red Bulls in New York. In his fourth year in Major League Soccer (MLS), he hasn't been a starter. Standing in his way are two seasoned central defenders, Damien Perrinelle and Ronald Zubar. But a big break is coming his way. Haiti National Team (HNT) is competing for the CONCACAF Gold Cup, and they have called Jean-Baptiste to be on the provisional roster.

At age 22, he can still play on youth national teams, but the camps haven't called him up. They showed interest in the young player, but because he lacked a passport he lost out on that opportunity. HNT has been patient in waiting for his birth certificate, finally found eight months ago in Haiti. But there is still the issue of his passport, yet to be processed. He says it is not problem, the national team will accept him. Once that happens, the passport will be on a fast track to get to him as soon as possible.

Jean-Baptiste is excited about joining the HNT. Ever since the end of his rookie year he has wanted to be with HNT. He understands that "Haiti would be a good opportunity for me, it'd open up a lot more doors . . ." He is talking about getting on the playing field and clocking more minutes. He says it will bring him international opportunities.

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Here is a picture of midfielder Zachary Herivaux, signed recently by New England Revolution

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Here is a picture of Haitian Soccer pl;ayer Derrick Etienne, member of the New York Red Bull Academy team

Derrick Etienne is an 18-year old footballer, a member of the New York Red Bull Academy team. He has represented Haiti under-20 CONCACAF tournament earlier this season. Derrick is a recipient of a scholarship to the University of Virginia, which has a storied soccer program. If his name sounds familiar to you, it is because his family has a strong background in sports. Football runs in the blood of Derrick Etienne. His father Derrick Etienne (1974) and his twin brother Darrell Etienne (1974) were members of the Haitian national team, and they both represented FC Richmond. This year is certainly a memorable year for Derrick Etienne. On Saturday, March 27, 2015, Derrick donned the uniform of Red Bulls II in the team's USL debut against Seton Hall under-23 standout.

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Here is a picture of Soni Mustivar who just signed with Sporting Kansas City. Mustivar had played for the Haiti men's national team six times in the past.

Soni Mustivar, a midfielder from Haiti, will be joining Sporting Kansas City as it leaves for the second half of the training camp that takes place in Tucson, Arizona before the start of the season. The football player was signed pending his receiving a P-1 Visa and an international transfer certificate in order to participate. His performance in six Haiti men's national team appearances has made his recruitment possible, and the coach of Sporting KC, Peter Vermes, has said he is sure to be an asset to them once he's learned their mode of playing.

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Here is a picture of the Haitian midfielder that plays for the Haitian Men's National Team. James Marcelin was signed by Sporting Kansas City

The Sporting Kansas City, is a Kansas City based American professional soccer club, founded in 1995. The club has signed James Marcelin who is a Haitian midfielder player, plays for Haitian Men's National Team. Marcelin (born June 13, 1986 in Saint-Marc, Haiti) began his soccer career with Roulado (2002-2006), and that was followed by Racing Club Haïtien (2007), Puerto Rico Islanders (2008-2009), Portland Timbers USL (2010), Portland Timbers (2011-2012), FC Dallas (2012), Antigua Barracuda FC (2013) and Fort Lauderdale Strikers (2014). The Sporting Kansas City is a member of the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer that won the championship in 2013. For the first 15 years of its existence, the club was also known as the Kansas City Wizards.

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Henri Françillon was born on May 26, 1946. He was a soccer player who was part of the Haitian team at the World Cup in Germany in 1974. Henri Françillon played as a goalkeeper. He played for the Haitian Victory Sportif Club and was the only player from the team who came from Victory club the other players came mainly from Racing Club, Aigle Noir and Violette Athletic Club.

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This is something we all can learn from. A great act of charity by Haiti women's national soccer team not is rewarded big time.

Trinidad and Tobago women's national soccer team who is in competition with Haiti women's national soccer team found themselves in a hard financial position. According to a message sent on social media, they had reached the point where the team was even unable to afford lunch.

Upon receiving information that the Trinidad and Tobago women's team might not even have enough money for lunch, with their very limited resources, the Haiti's team dig into their pocket to pull their last penny to help. They realized that they only had a total around $1,300. At that point, The Haiti Women Soccer Tean made the decision to turn it over to Trinidad and Tobago team.

Upon hearing of the story, the the Clintons Foundation got involved. The Clinton Foundation makes commitment to support Haiti women's national soccer team not just one time, but long term

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Here is a picture of the Haitian-American Jozy Altidore at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. He was forced out a Match between United States and Ghana very early due tho an injury where he pulled his hamstring.

The expectations for him were high in this World Cup in Brazil. With this great player in the team, many people were expecting that the United States will make a better presentation this year.

So what do you think with the injury of Jozy Altidore. Do you think it's still possible for the U.S. to make a good presentation in the 2014 World Cup?

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