›A young refugee's path from conflict to the professional ranks inspires a community and showcases the unifying power of sports. Cincinnati TodayAyoub Lajhar, a 22-year-old Libyan refugee, was recently drafted into Major League Soccer after an inspiring journey that took him from his home country to the small town of Brattleboro, Vermont. Surrounded by loved ones, Lajhar anxiously awaited the call that would determine his professional soccer future, a dream two decades in the making. Lajhar joined the Brattleboro High School soccer team in 2019. The players Ayoub Lajhar A 22-year-old Libyan refugee who was recently drafted into Major League Soccer after an inspiring journey from his home country to Brattleboro, Vermont.

Source: Libya Today March 30, 2026 21:12 UTC