The Montego Bay United (MBU) football club is navigating a challenging period following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. With crucial matches postponed and their home pitch at Catherine Hall Stadium rendered unusable due to mud and damage, the team is prioritizing the mental and physical well-being of its members. Head Coach Xavier Gilbert emphasized that reconnecting with players who returned to their families and are now cut off due to communication issues is the immediate focus. ‘We’re still trying to get in touch with players who would have gone home to be with their families and have now been cut off because of communication challenges,’ Gilbert told the Jamaica Observer. The team hopes to resume training soon but is currently focused on cleaning up and supporting families affected by the storm. Gilbert expressed optimism that this adversity will strengthen the team, making them ‘ready and unbeatable’ when the league resumes. Meanwhile, Professional Football Jamaica CEO Owen Hill confirmed that 14 games have been postponed, with more delays likely as the league’s restart is not the top priority. Support for affected clubs remains the focus. Alwayne Wright, a field technician for MBU, shared the harrowing experience of being housed at a property near Dead End Beach during the storm. ‘When the entire top floor of the building came off and the wind started howling, it was scary,’ he recounted. Wright and several others are still stranded, lacking funds to return home and in urgent need of basic supplies like food and water. The Montego Bay Sports Complex, now covered in mud, stands as a stark reminder of the storm’s impact. Despite the challenges, the MBU team remains determined to overcome this crisis together.