On November 15, 2020, largely unnoticed and behind closed doors in Guatemala City, Guatemala, a lanky young forward stepped foot onto the pitch with a blue and white jersey clinging to his frame, representing his home country for just the fourth time.
In the RSL organization, forward Douglas Martinez is most well-known for his offensive prowess, unrelenting speed, and headline-making goals, but on that day in an empty stadium he took another step towards becoming a full-time member of the Honduran National Team.
“Experience, mentality, the weight of your country and representing the flag is huge, it adds maturity,” Real Salt Lake Head Coach Freddy Juarez shared.