“I am here to help achieve FIFA’s aims in terms of refereeing, and that’s to help the (Member Association) improve their level of referees, assistant referees and instructors,” explained John Chia Eng Wah, a FIFA Instructor from Singapore. “Another…
2016 FFAS SUMMER YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE
Teams jockey for playoff positions in Summer League
Jul 28, 2016, 12:00 AM 0
With nine teams competing in the division, only the top eight advance to the playoffs. At the moment Black Roses is a point ahead of PanSa for the eighth and final playoff seed, with a potential meeting against top-seeded…
2016 FFAS SUMMER YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE
FFAS Summer Youth Soccer League off and running
Jul 28, 2016, 12:00 AM 0
“It is amazing seeing all these young soccer players enjoying themselves,” explained FFAS President Faiivae Iuli Alex Godinet. “The very young players want to play all the time and it is also nice seeing the parents come out to…
“It was a disappointing finish for us to close out our tournament with another loss, especially in a game that we had a lot of possession in the first half with some great chances at scoring,” said American Samoa…
“It is a disappointing loss for us because this is a game I believe we could have won,” said coach Frederick Maiava. “Cook Islands took advantage of the mistakes we made and scored. We didn’t do our part in…
OFC MEN'S U-17 PRELIMINARY SAMOA 2016
American Samoa to take on hosts Samoa in OFC U-17
Jul 4, 2016, 12:00 AM 0
“The two halves of our team were finally able to get together and have a training session in Samoa in preparation for this tournament,” explained coach, Frederick Maiava. “The other half of our team was part of our U-20…
“Samoa played very well against us and deserved the win,” said the A.S. U-17 coach, Frederick Maiava. “They kept winning the ball and were able to send the ball forward to put a lot of pressure on our defenders…
It was a disappointing result for American Samoa after they walked away with many missed opportunities today, including a point-blank shot at goal by Joseph Purcell during the 51st minute.“It was disappointment for us because we know we could’ve…
Ferrin Manuleleua and Tor-Lawrence Mana’o were picked as vice-captains to assist Collins as team leaders.Collins has been a member of American Samoa’s youth national teams since 2013, appearing on the U-17 squad as a starting defender, a position he…
“You have all been training hard for several months and the executive committee and I expect that you will give it your best,” Faiivae Iuli Alex Godinet said during the team’s luncheon with their parents on Sunday, June 12.“Play…