Cavalier F.C.
Cavalier Football Club is a Jamaican football club based in Kingston, which currently plays in the Jamaica Premier League.
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| Full name | Cavalier Football Club | |
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| Founded | 1 August 1962 | |
| Ground | Stadium East Field Kingston, Jamaica | |
| Capacity | 3,000 | |
| Chairman | Rudolph Speid | |
| Manager | Rudolph Speid[1] | |
| League | Jamaica Premier League | |
| 2022–23 | Regular season: 2nd Playoffs: Runners-up Lynk Cup: Runners-up | |
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The team is based in Kingston, Jamaica, with their home ground at the Stadium East Field.
History
Cavalier were founded on August 1, 1962, by the late Leighton Duncan and were then also known as the Duncan Destroyers. They won the Jamaica Premier League title twice, in 1981 and 2021.[2] They were relegated in 1995. This club is known for producing top quality youth teams and has won over 40 domestic titles.
Recent seasons
The club returned to the Jamaica Premier League in 2012, after a 17-year hiatus[3] and ended the season in mid-table.[4]
Players
Current squad
- As of 16 August 2022[5]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Other players under contract
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Notable former players
Honors
Senior Team
Domestic
- Jamaica Premier League:
- Champions (2): 1980–81, 2021
Youth Team
International
2019-Cayman U15 Invitational Champion
2019-Sweden-World Youth Cup-Gothia Cup-2nd round qualifier
2018-Sweden-World Youth Cup – Gothia Cup Tipselit – B Final - 2nd Place
2018-Cayman U13 Invitational - 2nd Place
2017-Cayman U15 Invitational - 3rd Place
2016-Cayman U15 Invitational - Champion
2019-Mexico U15 Copa Celta – beat top Mexican club Atlas in prelims
Domestic
KSAFA Under 13
2018-KSAFA KO Champ
2015-KSAFA Champion
2014-KSAFA Champion
2013-KSAFA Champion
2012-KSAFA Champion
2011-KSAFA Champion
2010-KSAFA Runner-Up
2009-KS AFA Champion
Under 15
2019-KSAFA Champion
2018-KSAFA Champion
2015 - KSAFA Champion
2013-KSAFA 2nd Place
2010-KSAFA Champion
2009-KSAFA Champion
2008-KSAFA Champion
Under 17
2019-KSAFA U17 Runner-Up
2018-KSAFA-U17 Runner-Up
2017-KSAFA Champion
2015-KSAFA Champion
2013-KSAFA Champion
2011-KSAFA Champion
2010-KSAFA – Champion
KSAFA Under 20
2015-KSAFA-3rd Place
Players on the Jamaica Teams
The Jamaica U17 team that qualified for the 2011 world had 8 players from the Cavalier Soccer Club in the squad. All 8 players played against France in a 1–1 tie at the World Cup which is a record achievement from any club in the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf__y5Mo0sQ
Jamaica U17-2011-Jason Wright, Patrick Palmer, Romario Williams, Romario Jones, Oshane Jenkins, Nico Campbell, Zhelano Barnes, Andre Lewis
Jamaica U 17-2012-Ryan Miller, Jahmarley Thomas, Alando Brown, Courtney Dowdie
Jamaica U20-2013-Romario Jones, Mark Brown, Nico Campbell, David Mitchell, Tavares Thompson, Zhelano Barnes
Jamaica U15-2013-Krishna Clarke, Jevaughn McKellar, Justin McMaster
Jamaica U17-2014-Alex Marshall, Hakim Williams, Ajeanie Talbott, Jahwanni Hinds
Jamaica U21-2014-Chevonne Marsh, Oshane Jenkins, David Mitchell
Jamaica U17-2016-Kaheem Parris, Jahmoi Topey, Nickache Murray, Omar Thompson, Jeadine White, Javon Francis, Nicque Daley
Jamaica U15-2017-Dwayne Atkinson, Isaac Scott, Dwayne Allen, Khalifah Richards, Okeefe Cunningham, Tyrese Durrant
Jamaica u20-2019-Kaheem Parris, Nicque Daley, Tevin Rochester, Jamoi Topey, Jeadine White, Clifton Woodbine
Jamaica u17-2019-Dwayne Atkinson, Isaac Scott, Hassani Barnes, Rajay Wright, Dandre Miller
Jamaica-U23-Alex Marshall, Nicque Daley, Jamoi Topey, Sheldon Mckoy
Jamaica Senior Team-Chevonne Marsh, Alex Marshall, Kaheem Parris, Jamoi Topey, Jeadine White
Individual Achievements
2019-Kaheem Parris signed to NK Domzale-Europe Slovenia – Priva Liga
2019-Jamoi Topey signed to Philadelphia Union=USA-USL League
2019-Nicque Daley signed to Charleston Battery-USA-USL League
2019-Rojay Nelson-invited to Philadelphia Union Academy USA
2019-Jhamar Brown-leadintg goalscorer Cayman U15 Invitational
2019-Xavier Codlin-MVP Cayman U15 invitational
2018-Christopher Ainsworth and Nathaniel Brooks sent to Barcelona Spain to train
2018-Christopher Ainsworth-MVP KSAFA U13 KO
2018-Jhamar Brown-leading goalscorer Cayman U13 invitational
2016-Chevonne Marsh-Kokkolan Palloveik – Finland Div 2
2016-Cavalier becomes the only KSAFA team to win the U13, U15, U17 titles in the same year
2015-Chevonne Marsh-Ventura Fusion-USA-USL league 2
2017-Kaheem Parris became the youngest ever senior international for Jamaica.
2017-Chevonne Marsh and Alex Marshall made their debut as Senior Jamaica team players.
2017-Jeadine White goalkeeper at 16 led Cavalier to Premier league promotion
2017-Dwayne Atkinson was named to the Concacaf All Star U15 team
2016-Kemali Green recruited to Philadelphis Union Academy USA
2016-Cavalier beat Totenham Hotspur(UK) in the finals of the Cayman U14 Invitational
2015-KSAFA U 20 leading goalscorer-Nicholas Hamilton
2015-KSAFA U17 leading goalscorer Alex Marshall
2015-KSAFA U17 MVP-Alex Marshall
2015-KSAFA U15 leading goalscorer-Michael Allen
2015-KSAFA U15 MVP-Jeadine White
2015-KSAFA U13 leading goalscorer-Revaldo Mitchell
2015-KSAFA U13 MVP –Dwayne Atkinson
2014-Caribbean Football Union U17 MVP-Alex Marshall Cavalier
2014-Philadelphia Union MLS recruited Ryan Miller Cavalier into their academy
2014-JFF appoints Cavalier coaches-Lamar Morgan &Toni Cowan to the Jamaica U15
2014-KSAFA U13 MVP-Michael Allen
2014-KSAFA U13 leading goalscorer-Michael Allen
2014-Digicel Kick start player-Alex Marshall
2014-Cavalier became the 2nd team to win the KSAFA U13, U15 and U17 in the same year
2013-KSAFA U13 leading goalscorer-Michael Allen
2013-KSAFA U15 leading goalscorer-Tevin Rochester
2013-KSAFA U17 leading goalscorer-Sheldon Mckoy
2012 -Digicel Kick Start selectees-Chevon Crooks & Kevon Deacon
2012-KSAFA U13 leading goalscorer-Tevin Rochester
2012-KSAFA U 13 MVP Matthew Wilson
2011–Digicel Kick start selectee- Kendon Anderson
2011-KSAFA U17 leading goalscorer Chevonne Marsh
2011-KSAFA U17 MVP Chevonne Marsh
2011-KSAFA U13 leading goalscorer Krishna Clarke
2011-KSAFA U13 MVP Clyde Ottey
2010-KSAFA U13 leading goalscorer –Sheldon Mckoy
2010-KSAFA U17 MVP Conroy Johnson
2010-KSAFA U17 leading goalscorer-Michaelous Martin
2009-Real MADRID Academy had Jason Wright and Patrick Palmer
2009-KSAFA U15 MVP Patrick Palmer
2009-KSAFA U13 MVP Jordan James
2008-KSAFA U15 MVP Conroy Johnson
Cavalier Achievements Senior
2011-2012 -Qualified for the National Premier League
2010 - Won KSAFA Super League; Won Under 17 Confederation (KSAFA); Finalist- Jackie Bell Knockout Competition
2009 - Won Under 15 Confederation League ( KSAFA); Won Under 13 Confederation League (KSAFA); Super League Runner-up; Winner of Fair Play Award
2008 - Won Under 15 Confederation League ( KSAFA)
2006 - Promoted to Super League Runner-up Major League
2001 - Finalist in Syd Bartlett League Promoted to Major League
1994 - Semi-finalist in National Premier League
1993 - Published “Call of the Ball’” as part of 30th anniversary celebrations
1992 - Third in National Premier League
1989 - Third in President’s Cup Finalist in Parish Knockout Competition – Umoja
1988 - Fourth in National Premier League
1986 - Finalist in Parish League
1985 - Third in National Premier League Fourth in President’s Cup
1984 - Third in National Premier League
1983 - Finalist in Parish League Cavalier Top Goal Scorer of Competition
1980 - Finalist in Parish League – Major League (competition abandoned) Won National Club League
1979 - Second in National Club League Finalist in Parish League – Major League Finalist in Parish Knockout Competition – Umoja Founder of Cavalier awarded National Honour – Order of Distinction
1978 - Won Parish League – Major League Joint Winners JFF Knockout Competition – President’s Cup
1977 - Won Parish Knockout Competition – Umoja Cup
1976 - Second in National Club League
1975 - Second in National Club League
1974 - Won Parish League – Major League
1973 - Did not participate in Parish League
1972 - Won National Knockout Competition – Ovaltine Did not participate in Parish League
1971 - Host to Santos of Brazil and Chelsea of England Cavalier International XI commemoration of Santos-Chelsea Tournament Won Parish Division I Championship – Arthur McKenzie Cup. Won Juvenile All-Island Knockout Championship – Alcan Trophy
1969 - Track and Field athletic section of Club established. Promoted initial Annual Athletic Meet for schoolgirls
1968 - Hosts of Detroit Cougars Soccer Club of the North American League. Cavalier squad toured Haiti.
1967 - Won Juvenile All-Island Knockout Championship – Alcan Trophy Won Homelectrix Knockout Championship Cavalier player voted “Most Outstanding Player” in Homelectrix Tournament
1966 - Won Booker Challenge Trophy Cavalier Squad toured Bermuda Cavalier Coaching School established. In conjunction with JFF, conducted Coaching Clinic for coaches.
1965 - Won Division I Championship – Arthur McKenzie Cup Cavalier Player awarded “Player of the Year” award – Diamond Soccer Awards Cavalier Player awarded “Most Improved Player” award.
1964- Won All-Island Knockout Championship – Ovaltine Trophy Cavalier Coach awarded “Coach of the Year” award – Diamond Soccer Award
1963 - Won “Most Sparkling Team” award – Diamond Soccer Awards
1962 - Won Division II and Junior Knockout Championships – unbeaten
References
- "Jamaica - R. Speid – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". Us.soccerway.com. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
- Jamaica – List of Champions – RSSSF
- Cavalier prepare for life at the top – Jamaica Observer
- National Premier League – RSSSF
- "Cavalier FC – Squad".
External links
- Club profile – KSAFA
- Cavalier celebrating 50 years of football – Jamaica Gleaner