On Jan. 15, San Jose midfielder Matheus Silva participated in an emotional charity match on the campus of the University of Central Florida to honor the victims of the Chapecoense plane crash this past November.
Silva, a native of Sao Paulo, Brazil, was closely affected by the tragedy. He played alongside Gabriel and Matheus Saroli at Monteverde Academy, who both lost their father, Chapecoense head coach Caio Junior, in the crash.
“I was honored to be a part of such a meaningful game,” Silva said, “Before the game, we payed tribute to the Chapecoense team and their families.