Target time for all upgrades to be completed is January 2011.EARTHWORKS & SECURITY FENCEThe security fence was the first to be completed, providing a measure of relief to the association, especially the FFAS staff that spent a large quantity…
This is in preparation for a new playing field to replace the one that was damaged by the earthquake and tsunami of Sept. 29, 2010. In 2007 the new and improved soccer field opened and last only two years….
During the Christmas and New Year holidays, it was under guard. So too on every weekend with FFAS CEO Tavita Taumua and Field Maintenance Manager Paepae Soia Su spending their Sundays away from their families to guard the office…
The second follow-up to a course initially held in 2008 came to an end after six days of practical and theoretical sessions conducted by OFC Referee Development Officer Massimo Raveino, FIFA Referee Instructor Neil Poloso and FIFA Fitness Instructor…
An expected 30 participants will take part in the six-day curriculum under the guidance of OFC Referee Development Officer Massimo Raveino, FIFA Referee Instructor Neil Poloso and FIFA Fitness Instructor Kader Touati.The three were greeted by FFAS President Iuli…
With that the MA Follow-Up Referee Course got underway with 30 participants beginning the first of a six-day course on practical and theoretical sessions on the FIFA Laws of the Game.“When we came we did not ask what FFAS…
The website, www.ffas.as, went live on July 28, 2010 and it includes the latest news, photos and information about Football Federation American Samoa and the sport of soccer.“I like the look of the new website, it has a very…
“This final match was the 64th match of a FIFA World Cup shown in American Samoa and that is the first time that has ever happened.“And that would not have happened if not for the efforts by a number…
The PMG consists of FFAS President Iuli Alex Godinet, CEO Tavita Taumua, Vuksich & Borich Ltd New Zealand President Ray Vuksich, field consultant Laurie Stubbing, Paramount Builders Inc. Project Engineer Edmund Occena and Project Site Manager Fonoti Perelini Perelini.Insurance…
The first phase of the FIFA Goal Project — an initiative by FIFA to help national associations around the world improve their facilities — was opened in 2007 but was badly damaged by a natural disaster just two years…