CARSON, Calif. – The LA Galaxy will honor the memory of Kyle Ornelas, one of the greats of Power Soccer, during their August 14 match against the Colorado Rapids.
The Southern California native and Power Soccer athlete passed away after battling Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy earlier this year. Despite being wheelchair-bound, Ornelas was a fierce competitor for his team and even represented the U.S. National Team’s Power Soccer squad.
“Kyle was a sports fanatic. A lot of times growing up with a disability at a young age, you’re on the outside looking in, but as far as power soccer, it brings you to the forefront,” Ornelas’ former teammate Steve Everett said.