[March 2023 CNL] HON @ CAN - Part 2

Rounding out the HON @ CAN trilogy, this episode focuses on the unique history of Honduras, and its unique relationship with Canada. 

- The origin of the nickname "catracho" - Honduran Civil War hero Florencio Xatruch

- The shared British colonial encounter for Canada and Honduras

- Honduras' Miskito people, a group comprised of indigenous peoples and African peoples seeking freedom from enslavement in Caribbean colonies

- Canada's role in Honduras' 2009 military golpe de estado (coup d'etat)

 

This wraps our March Nations League coverage, looking forward to serving you with more juicy footy history in the future! We'll focus on the Women's World Cup, Nations League Finals, and release another in-person episode 6/30 when Costa Rica faces off against El Salvador in Harrison, NJ, home of the NY Red Bulls!