Rofaiel "Rafa" Dawood's passion for soccer comes from his drive for improving himself and helping others enjoy the game he's loved all his life. Rafa came to the United States several years ago to pursue his dream of playing college soccer. Joining the Special Olympics USA delegation for Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 is his his first experience participating in Special Olympics Unified Sports. His passion for soccer has been a game changer for his teammates, who are drawn to his zeal and love of the game.