Bernard Kamungo | Source | Athlete Ambassador at Betterguards
Bernard Kamungo
Bernard Kamungo is a professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Major League Soccer club FC Dallas. Born in Kasulu, Tanzania, Kamungo moved to Abilene, Texas as a 14-year-old and competed for Abilene High School’s varsity soccer team. He attended the North Texas SC’s 2021 open tryout in January and was one of four players invited to participate in the team’s preseason training camp. Bernard is currently an athlete ambassador for Betterguards, a next-generation sports tech company, pioneering advancements in injury prevention, recovery, and athlete performance.
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Athleisure Magazine: FOR THE LOVE OF SOCCER | BERNARD KAMUNGO
When we watch our favorite sports or athletes, each person comes with a backstory, dreams, aspirations, and inspirations that come together through their love of the game and what it means to them. We sat down with Bernard Kamungo who plays for FC Dallas as well as joined the USMNT team earlier this year.
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The Washington Post: He grew up in a refugee camp. Now he’s on the rise with the USMNT.
With the ability to facilitate and finish scoring opportunities, Bernard Kamungo owns a skill set that, with more polish and experience, could someday benefit Gregg Berhalter’s national team.
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“I didn’t come this far to get injured…”
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“Being able to get out of a refugee camp and come to the U.S. is something that I wanted for so long. So when I heard of us coming to the U.S., it was unbelievable. It’s a good feeling I’ll take with me my whole life.”
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“On the field, I rely on kinesiology tape to keep my wrist stabilized and The BetterGuard ankle brace to keep my ankle protected from serious injury. I went down during the end of the first game of the playoffs last season against Seattle. All I want to do is play soccer and compete and, when injury gets in the way, it is the most frustrating thing.”
