American Samoa women's national football team

The American Samoa women's national football team represents American Samoa in international women's association football. The team is controlled by the Football Federation American Samoa (FFAS) and managed by Beulah Oney,[2] a former player.[3] The Veterans Memorial Stadium is their home ground and their only goalscorer is Jasmine Makiasi, with only one goal.

American Samoa
Shirt badge/Association crest
AssociationFootball Federation American Samoa (FFAS)
ConfederationOFC (Oceania)
Head coachLarry Mana'o
CaptainLela Waetin
Most capsLela Waetin (8)
Top scorerJasmine Makiasi (1)
Home stadiumVeterans Memorial Stadium
FIFA codeASA
First colors
Second colors
FIFA ranking
CurrentNR (August 25, 2023)[1]
Highest103 (September 2008)
Lowest145 (October 2022 – March 2023)
First international
 American Samoa 0–21 Australia 
(Auckland, New Zealand; 9 October 1998)
Biggest win
None
Biggest defeat
 American Samoa 0–21 Australia 
(Auckland, New Zealand; 9 October 1998)
OFC Women's Nations Cup
Appearances1 (first in 1998)
Best resultGroup Stage, 1998

American Samoa never qualified for a FIFA Women's World Cup, but entered the OFC Women's Nations Cup once, in the 1998 edition. The country also participated twice in the Pacific Games women's football tournament.

Overview

American Samoa's first international occurred in October 1998, when they faced Australia, for the 1998 OFC Women's Championship.[4] The team was defeated 21–0 (with 7–0 in the half-time). Papua New Guinea, its second rival, also thrashed them, with a 9–0.

The team remained inactive until 2007, when they entered the Pacific Games football tournament, held in Samoa during August–September 2007. American Samoa finished last on the Group A, and scored its first (and only) goal, against the Cook Islands.[5]

They didn't saw any improvement for the 2011 Pacific Games, where the team lost by thrashing defeats, like 8–0 with the Papuan team and 7–0 with the hosts. This was American Samoa's last participation in an international competition to the date.

As of September 1, 2017, American Samoa is on the 119th position (unranked) of the FIFA Women's World Ranking.

Results and fixtures

Legend

  Win   Draw   Lose   Fixture

1998

October 9, 1998 1998 OFC WC Australia  21–0  American Samoa Auckland, New Zealand
Thomas 4', 35', 55'
Casagrande 19', 59'
Tann-Darby 28'
Salisbury 29', 58', 72', 81'
Black 37', 68', 88', 90+5'
Ferguson 44', 79'
Taylor 50'
Forman 66'
Peters 78'
Boyd 90+6'
Report Stadium: Mt Smart Stadium

2007

August 25, 2007 2007 SPG Papua New Guinea  6–0  American Samoa Apia, Samoa
12:30 (UTC–11) Konalalai 41', 45+1'
Siniu 44'
Banabas 55'
Midi 68'
Alau 89'
Report Stadium: Toleafoa J.S. Blatter Complex
Referee: Lencie Fred (Vanuatu)
August 28, 2007 2007 SPG American Samoa  1–1  Cook Islands Apia, Samoa
15:00 (UTC-11) Makiasi 63' Report Urirau 24' Stadium: Toleafoa J.S. Blatter Complex
Referee: Job Ponis Minan (Papua New Guinea)
August 30, 2007 2007 SPG American Samoa  0–3  Fiji Apia, Samoa
12:30 (UTC-11) Report Kurikaba 45+3'
Moce 55', 72'
Stadium: Toleafoa J.S. Blatter Complex
Referee: Fiti Aimaasu (Samoa)
September 1, 2007 2007 SPG Solomon Islands  3–0  American Samoa Apia, Samoa
10:00 (UTC-11) Annie 13'
Daudau 39'
Jusuts 58'
Report Stadium: Toleafoa J.S. Blatter Complex
Referee: Fiti Aimaasu (Samoa)

2011

August 29, 2011 2011 SPG Papua New Guinea  8–0  American Samoa Nouméa, New Caledonia
10:00 (UTC+11) Birum 1', 29'
Morris 29'
Letoi 45' (o.g.)
Lanta 46'
Siniu 49'
Nori 77'
Midi 90+4'
Report Stadium: Stade PLGC
August 31, 2011 2011 SPG New Caledonia  7–0  American Samoa Nouméa, New Caledonia
11:00 (UTC+11) Wahnawe 12', 13', 32', 43', 56'
Maguire 19'
Pouye 78'
Report Stadium: Stade PLGC
Referee: Tupou Patia (Cook Islands)
September 2, 2011 2011 SPG American Samoa  0–4  Solomon Islands Nouméa, New Caledonia
09:00 (UTC+11) Report Samani 2', 4', 25'
Maenu'u 65'
Stadium: Stade PLGC
Referee: George Bruce (Vanuatu)
September 5, 2011 2011 SPG American Samoa  0–4  Tahiti Nouméa, New Caledonia
09:00 (UTC+11) Report Frelin 20'
Alvarez 57'
Tokoragi 66'
Apo 72'
Stadium: Stade PLGC
Referee: Tupou Patia (Cook Islands)

2018

August 27, 2018 2018 OFC Women's Nations Cup qualification Vanuatu  1–0  American Samoa Lautoka, Fiji
12:00 UTC+12 Wakeret 44' Report Stadium: Churchill Park, Lautoka
Attendance: 100
Referee: Roger Adams (Papua New Guinea)
August 30, 2018 2018 OFC Women's Nations Cup qualification Fiji  2–0  American Samoa Lautoka, Fiji
15:00 UTC+12
Report Stadium: Churchill Park, Lautoka
Attendance: 500
Referee: Beth Rattray (New Zealand)

2019

8 July 2019 2019 Pacific Games – Group Stage Fiji  11–0  American Samoa Apia, Samoa
12:00 Tamanitoakula 10', 64'
Nasau 24', 33'
Bakaniceva 39', 67'
Riwai 50'
Senisea 62', 86'
Vaiomounga 82' (o.g.)
Tabua 87'
Report Stadium: J.S. Blatter Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 200
Referee: Thein Thein Aye (Myanmar)
10 July 2019 2019 Pacific Games – Group Stage American Samoa  0–0  Samoa Apia, Samoa
15:00 Report Stadium: J.S. Blatter Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 400
Referee: Pansa Chaisanit (Thailand)
12 July 2019 2019 Pacific Games – Group Stage New Caledonia  9–0  American Samoa Apia, Samoa
13:30 Cawa 13', 38', 40'
Haocas 19', 27', 76'
Ajapuhnya 45'
Pahoa 82'
Ihmeling 85'
Report Stadium: J.S. Blatter Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 100
Referee: David Yareboinen (Papua New Guinea)
15 July 2019 2019 Pacific Games – Group Stage American Samoa  0–12  Tonga Apia, Samoa
15:30 Funaki 1'
Hakalo 3', 62'
Kofutu'a 34'
Siale 45', 47', 53', 72'
Soakai 65'
Kafa 70', 76', 90'
Stadium: J.S. Blatter Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 100
Referee: Nick Waldron (New Zealand)

Head-to-head record

As of 7 October 2021
Against Played Won Drawn Lost GF GA GD % Won
 Australia1001021−210%
 Cook Islands10101100%
 Fiji200205−50%
 New Caledonia100107−70%
 Papua New Guinea3003023−230%
 Solomon Islands300309−90%
 Tahiti100104−40%
 Vanuatu100101−10%
Total130112171−700.5%

Coaching staff

Managerial history

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2019 Pacific Games from 7–20 July in Apia, Samoa.

Caps and goals updated as of 15 July 2019, after the game against Tonga.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Rayxena Foma'i (2002-03-08) March 8, 2002 4 0 American Samoa Green Bay
23 1GK Zeporah Talo (2003-11-28) November 28, 2003 1 0 American Samoa Lion Heart

2 2DF Olivia Vaiomounga (2001-02-12) February 12, 2001 4 0 American Samoa Pago Youth
3 2DF Saono Enesi (1999-06-16) June 16, 1999 7 0 American Samoa Pago Youth
4 2DF Pule Sagote (2003-08-20) August 20, 2003 3 0 American Samoa Ilaoa and To'omata
5 2DF Susanna Lutali (2003-08-17) August 17, 2003 4 0 American Samoa Pago Youth
6 2DF Princess Fegaula'i (2001-02-19) February 19, 2001 2 0 American Samoa
8 2DF Reinnette Noa (2004-05-12) May 12, 2004 2 0 American Samoa Pago Youth
14 2DF Veronica Iupati (2003-08-25) August 25, 2003 1 0 American Samoa Ilaoa and To'omata
17 2DF Tatiana Jackson (2002-07-13) July 13, 2002 0 0 American Samoa Lion Heart
20 2DF Pisita Lui (2004-09-29) September 29, 2004 0 0 American Samoa Lion Heart

9 3MF Eseta Enesi (2002-10-26) October 26, 2002 4 0 American Samoa Pago Youth
10 3MF Elcy Lui (2002-06-19) June 19, 2002 7 0 American Samoa Lion Heart
12 3MF Precious Ieremia (2003-09-11) September 11, 2003 4 0 American Samoa Green Bay
13 3MF Ama Faleao (2003-02-28) February 28, 2003 1 0 American Samoa Ilaoa and To'omata
15 3MF Agnes Siaosi (2002-11-27) November 27, 2002 1 0 American Samoa Lion Heart
16 3MF Eliza Berondo (2002-04-18) April 18, 2002 4 0 American Samoa PanSa East
18 3MF Chamera Pereira (2004-04-29) April 29, 2004 0 0 American Samoa Green Bay
19 3MF Beulah Oney (2002-11-28) November 28, 2002 4 0

7 4FW Lela Waetin (2003-11-28) November 28, 2003 4 0 American Samoa Ilaoa and To'omata
11 4FW Aggie Pati (2003-11-19) November 19, 2003 5 0 American Samoa Black Roses

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for the team in the last 12 months.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Manaia Siania-Unutoa (1995-01-19) January 19, 1995 3 0 American Samoa Black Roses

2DF Haleigh Mana'o (1996-08-31) August 31, 1996 3 0 American Samoa PanSa East
2DF Gizel Pene (2003-06-25) June 25, 2003 3 0 American Samoa PanSa East
2DF Ashley Hall (1998-06-01) June 1, 1998 3 0 American Samoa Black Roses
2DF Vaigalepa Tu (1991-08-12) August 12, 1991 0 0 American Samoa PanSa East

3MF Alma Mana'o (1994-07-22) July 22, 1994 7 0 United States Queens College
3MF Ava Mana'o (1995-12-27) December 27, 1995 6 0 United States Everett Community College
3MF Malia Ili (2004-02-04) February 4, 2004 3 0 American Samoa PanSa East
3MF Severina Mana'o (2001-02-07) February 7, 2001 3 0 American Samoa PanSa East
3MF Tasha Inong (1996-12-19) December 19, 1996 3 0 American Samoa Black Roses
3MF Tulima Mauga (2001-01-02) January 2, 2001 3 0 American Samoa Green Bay
3MF Oloa Tofaeono (2002-11-17) November 17, 2002 1 0 American Samoa Vaiala Tongan
3MF Lei-Pualani Amisone (1999-07-22) July 22, 1999 0 0 American Samoa Pago Youth

4FW Louisa Mavaega (1998-03-15) March 15, 1998 1 0 American Samoa Lion Heart

Records

Most appearances

Currently, 19 players hold the record of the most caps:

  • Alma Manao
  • Angela Sao
  • Fetu Lakisa
  • Filiga Ioapo
  • Filiga Kerisiano
  • Fiso Letoi
  • Fuataina Siatu'u
  • Jasmine Makiasi
  • Lela Waetin
  • Lelamay Kerisiano
  • Meleane Ioapo
  • Meleane Kerisiano
  • Moaga Siaulaiga
  • Momi Ene
  • Nikki Tolmie
  • Sandra Herrera
  • Tofaagaolii Oloaluga
  • Trixie Mavaega
  • Tuiemanu Ripley

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup Qualification record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
China 1991 Not member of FIFA Not member of FIFA
Sweden 1995
United States 1999 did not qualify 2 0 0 2 0 30
United States 2003 Withdrew Withdrew
China 2007 did not enter Declined participation
Germany 2011
Canada 2015
France 2019 did not qualify 3 0 0 3 0 5
AustraliaNew Zealand 2023 Withdrew Withdrew
Total 5 0 0 5 0 35

Olympic Games

Summer Olympics Qualification record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
United States 1996 Ineligible No qualifying process
Australia 2000
Greece 2004 did not enter Declined participation
China 2008 did not qualify 4 0 1 3 1 13
United Kingdom 2012 did not enter Declined participation
Brazil 2016
Japan 2020 did not qualify 3 0 0 3 0 5
Total 7 0 1 6 1 18

OFC Women's Nations Cup

OFC Women's Nations Cup Qualification record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
New Caledonia 1983 Did not enter No qualification
New Zealand 1986
Australia 1989
Australia 1991
Papua New Guinea 1994
New Zealand 1998 Group stage 6th 2 0 0 2 0 30
Australia 2003 Withdrew
Papua New Guinea 2007 Did not enter
New Zealand 2010
Papua New Guinea 2014
New Caledonia 2018Did not qualify300305
Fiji 2022 Withdrew No qualification
Total Group stage 1/10 2 0 0 2 0 30300305

Pacific Games

Pacific Games
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA
Fiji 2003 did not enter
Samoa 2007 Group stage 8th 4 0 1 3 1 13
New Caledonia 2011 Group stage 9th 4 0 0 4 0 23
Papua New Guinea 2015 did not enter
Samoa 2019 Group stage 10th 4 0 1 3 0 32
Total Group Stage 3/5 12 0 2 10 1 68

See also

References

  1. "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. August 25, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  2. "Member Association – American Samoa". FIFA.com. Archived from the original on July 23, 2014. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  3. "Player profile: Beulah Oney (American Samoa) | Oceania Football Confederation". Oceania Football Confederation. September 3, 2009. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  4. "Matildas 1998 Matches". www.ozfootball.net. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  5. "American Samoa Womens Football Made History – 2007 South Pacific Games – Soccer – SportsTG". SportsTG. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  6. "11/10/98".
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