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Federated States of Micronesia national futsal team

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Federated States of Micronesia
AssociationFSMFA
Top scorerZack Henly (3)
Home stadiumPohnpei State Gymnasium
First international
 Kiribati 15–2 Micronesia 
(Majuro, Marshall Islands; 23 July 2024)
Biggest win
None
Biggest defeat
Unofficial
 Kiribati "B" 15–1 Micronesia 
(Majuro, Marshall Islands; 24 July 2024)
Official
 Kiribati 15–2 Micronesia 
(Majuro, Marshall Islands; 23 July 2024)

The Federated States of Micronesia national futsal team represents the Federated States of Micronesia in international futsal. It was formed in 2024 under the auspices of the Federated States of Micronesia Football Association.

History

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In 2023, local officials organized the 2023 Micronesian Futsal Cup as the country's first-ever futsal championship. Organizers hoped that introducing the sport to the nation would help reignite its quest for FIFA recognition. Each of the nation's states, Yap, Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Chuuk, sent a representative team to the tournament. Futsal was seen as a good introduction to the sport in FSM because it requires fewer players and is played indoors which makes fields flooded by the nation's heavy rains a non-issue.[1][2] To fund the tournament, Stingz Sportswear produced replica jersey's for each state team. Because of the success of the fundraiser, the manufacturer announced a replica national team jersey in December 2023.[3]

In June 2024, it was announced that Micronesia would travel to Majuro for a match against the Marshall Islands the following month. It would be the first-ever match for the Micronesia national futsal team and the first-ever match for a Marshall Islands national team in any football code.[4] Shortly thereafter, it was announced that Kiribati would also be participating, forming a triangular tournament called the 2024 Outrigger Challenge Cup.[5]

All-time fixtures and results

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23 July 2024 2024 Outrigger Challenge Cup Kiribati  15–2  Micronesia Majuro, Marshall Islands
  • Bangao Bakabane , , , , , , ,
  • Bitamatang Keakea ,
  • Kaibu Tetabo ,
  • Longona Selevale ,
  • Riuteri Eeri
Report
  • Zack Henly
  • Yopi Laurdine
Stadium: SDA Sports Hall
23 July 2024 2024 Outrigger Challenge Cup Marshall Islands  8–2  Micronesia Majuro, Marshall Islands
  • Folliet Schutz ,
  • Cullen Turanga ,
  • Kairos Zinihite
  • Gabino Peter
  • Pat Phelon
  • Ming-Che Tsai
Report
  • Maphrick Ruweday
  • Own goal
Stadium: SDA Sports Hall
24 July 2024 2024 Outrigger Challenge Cup SF Marshall Islands  8–3  Micronesia Majuro, Marshall Islands
  • Cullen Turange ,
  • Kairos Zinihite ,
  • Ming-Che Tsai
  • Folliet Schutz
  • Baaro Tekarawa
  • Pat Phelon
Report
  • Zack Henly ,
  • Maphrick Ruweday
Stadium: MIHS Sports Hall
24 July 2024 2024 Outrigger Challenge Cup 3rd Kiribati “B”  15–1  Micronesia Majuro, Marshall Islands
  • Eriati Reebo , ,
  • Toom Kiteon ,
  • Bauro Martin Jr , , , ,
  • Tetaua Beeni , , , ,
Report
  • Jerold Pluhs
Stadium: MIHS Sports Hall

All-time record

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Key
As of match played 24 July 2024
Team Pld W D L GF GA GD WPCT
 Kiribati 1 0 0 1 2 15 −13 0.00
 Kiribati "B" 1 0 0 1 1 15 −14 0.00
 Marshall Islands 2 0 0 2 5 16 −11 0.00
Total 4 0 0 4 8 46 −38 0.00
Source: Results

References

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  1. ^ Jaynes, Bill. "Yap team takes first place at historic first ever FSM National Futsal Championship". The Kaselehlie Press. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  2. ^ Victor, Tom. "Inside tiny islands clinging to World Cup dreams despite FIFA not recognising them". The Mirror. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  3. ^ "The Journey Continues-The Federated States of Micronesia". Stingz Sportswear. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  4. ^ Bjerkevoll, Ola. "Marshalls reveal first opponent – second team may join". Football in Oceania. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  5. ^ Ewart, Richard. "Marshall Islands soccer dream a step closer to reality as the country's first ever futsal team prepares to take to the court against FSM and Kiribati". Australian Broadcasting Corportation. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
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See also

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