VANCOUVER, BC – It’s hard to fathom that Deybi Flores is only 19 years old, because he’s already been through more than many people do in a lifetime.
Murders and gang activity, a devastating hurricane, and the deaths of close friends and family; growing up in San Pedro Sula, one of the most violent cities in the world, the Honduran midfielder has seen it all.
Then there’s the fact that he left home at the age of 12 to pursue his dream of becoming a professional soccer player.
Just let that sink in for a second, as he makes his return to his home country this week when Vancouver Whitecaps FC take on Honduran club C.