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American Samoa women's national football team

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American Samoa
Shirt badge/Association crest
AssociationFootball Federation American Samoa (FFAS)
ConfederationOFC (Oceania)
Head coachTunoa Lui
CaptainLela Waetin
Most capsLela Waetin (8)
Top scorerJasmine Makiasi (1)
Home stadiumVeterans Memorial Stadium
FIFA codeASA
First colors
Second colors
FIFA ranking
Current 149 Steady (August 16, 2024)[1]
Highest103 (September 2008)
Lowest149 (March – August 2024)
First international
 Australia 21–0 American Samoa 
(Auckland, New Zealand; 9 October 1998)
Biggest win
None
Biggest defeat
 Australia 21–0 American Samoa 
(Auckland, New Zealand; 9 October 1998)
OFC Women's Nations Cup
Appearances1 (first in 1998)
Best resultGroup Stage, 1998

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 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

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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

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Legend

  Win   Draw   Lose   Fixture

1998

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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

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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)

2011

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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 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

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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

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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)
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)

2023

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17 November 2023 (2023-11-17) 2023 Pacific Games GS Papua New Guinea  9–0  American Samoa Honiara, Solomon Islands
19:00
Report Stadium: SIFF Academy fields 1 & 2
Referee: Ben Ariel Aukwai (Solomon Islands)
20 November 2023 (2023-11-20) 2023 Pacific Games GS New Caledonia  4–0  American Samoa Honiara, Solomon Islands
19:00
Report Stadium: SIFF Academy fields 1 & 2
Referee: Calvin-Kei Berg (New Zealand)
23 November 2023 (2023-11-23) 2023 Pacific Games GS Cook Islands  3–0  American Samoa Honiara, Solomon Islands
16:00 Report Stadium: SIFF Academy fields 1 & 2
Referee: Kavitesh Behari (Fiji)
28 November 2023 (2023-11-28) 2023 Pacific Games 9th placement Cook Islands  0–3 (w/o)  American Samoa Honiara, Solomon Islands
16:00 Report Stadium: SIFF Academy fields 1 & 2
Referee: Kavitesh Behari (Fiji)

2024

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7 February 2024 (2024-02-07) 2024 Summer Olympic Qualification Fiji  10–0  American Samoa Apia, Samoa
12:00
Report Stadium: FFS Football Stadium (Field 2)
Attendance: 250
Referee: Teremoana Roihau (Tahiti)
10 February 2024 (2024-02-10) 2024 Summer Olympic Qualification American Samoa  1–7  Solomon Islands Apia, Samoa
12:00 UTC+13
Report
Stadium: FFS Football Stadium (Field 2)
Attendance: 100
Referee: Mederic Lacour (New Caledonia)

Head-to-head record

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As of 13 February 2024
Against Played Won Drawn Lost GF GA GD % Won
 Australia 1 0 0 1 0 21 −21 0%
 Cook Islands 2 0 1 1 1 4 −4 0%
 Fiji 4 0 0 4 0 26 −26 0%
 New Caledonia 3 0 0 3 0 20 −20 0%
 Papua New Guinea 5 0 0 5 0 41 −41 0%
 Samoa 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0%
 Solomon Islands 4 0 0 4 1 16 −15 0%
 Tahiti 1 0 0 1 0 4 −4 0%
 Tonga 1 0 0 1 0 12 −12 0%
 Vanuatu 1 0 0 1 0 1 −1 0%
Total 23 0 2 18 2 145 −143 0%

Coaching staff

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As of 1 January 2024
Position Name
Head coach American Samoa *Ruepeni Luvu
Assistant coach American Samoa Siulepa GREY

Managerial history

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  • American Samoa Tunoa Lui (20??–2011)
  • American Samoa Uinifareti Aliva (2011)
  • American Samoa Beulah Oney (20??–20??)
  • American Samoa Larry Mana'o (2018–20??)
  • American Samoa Tunoa Lui (20??-2023)
  • Ruepeni Luvu( 2023–present)

Players

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Current squad

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

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Destiny Kapisi

14 2DF Veronica Iupati (2003-08-25) August 25, 2003 (age 21) 1 0 American Samoa Ilaoa and To'omata

10 3MF Elcy Lui (2002-06-19) June 19, 2002 (age 22) 7 0 American Samoa Lion Heart
3MF Alma Mana’o United States Queens College, City University of New York

7 4FW Lela Waetin (2003-11-28) November 28, 2003 (age 20) 4 0 American Samoa Ilaoa and To'omata

Angela Ah Fook
Nette Liu
Severina Mana’o
Topelei Matoka
Aggie Pati
Gracious Toilolo
Precious Toilolo
Mckayla Tua
Ariana Vaeao
Olivia Vaiomoungaa
Tehea Lealofi
Morgan Patea
Susan Godinet
Meleane Ioapo
Aaliyah Tu’ua
Lillian Felise

Recent call-ups

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

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Maria Iolama 2023 Pacific Games GS

DF Olivia Vaiomounga (2001-02-12) February 12, 2001 (age 23) 4 0 American Samoa Pago Youth 2023 Pacific Games GS
DF Pisita Lui (2004-09-29) September 29, 2004 (age 20) 0 0 American Samoa Lion Heart 2023 Pacific Games GS

MF Ama Faleao (2003-02-28) February 28, 2003 (age 21) 1 0 American Samoa Ilaoa and To'omata 2023 Pacific Games GS
MF Oloa Tofaeono (2002-11-17) November 17, 2002 (age 21) 1 0 American Samoa Vaiala Tongan 2023 Pacific Games GS

FW Ama Faleao 2023 Pacific Games GS

Zeporah Talo 2023 Pacific Games GS
Ashley Fonoti 2023 Pacific Games GS
Olita Ara 2023 Pacific Games GS
Selita Woo Chinhg 2023 Pacific Games GS
Heavenly Faoa-Danielson 2023 Pacific Games GS
Tia Nash-Cummings 2023 Pacific Games GS

Records

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Most appearances

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Currently[when?], 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

Top goalscorers

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Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Jasmine Makiasi 1 Unknown Unknown 2007–20??
1 Lela Waetin 1 7 0.14 201?–present

Competitive record

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FIFA Women's World Cup

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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
Brazil 2027 To be determined To be determined
Total 5 0 0 5 0 35

Olympic Games

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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

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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 2018 Did not qualify 3 0 0 3 0 5
Fiji 2022 Withdrew No qualification
Total Group stage 1/10 2 0 0 2 0 30 3 0 0 3 0 5

Pacific Games

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. August 16, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  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".
  7. ^ womens-olympic-football-tournament-preview-american-samoa