“We are looking forward to another great season and the numbers of children playing and numbers of spectators at Kanana Fou is a great indication of how popular this competition has become,” explained FFAS President, Faiivae Iuli Alex Godinet.“My…
In 2011 American Samoa went up 18 spots from 204 to 186 after the OFC Stage 1, 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil qualifiers.This new leap comes on the heels of a similar tournament, this time for the 2018 FIFA…
In the only other Division 2 match, Pago Youth squeaked by Black Roses 4-3 while Vaitogi United was off with a bye. In Division 1 games, Utulei Youth retained their FFAS Cup with their first victory of the season,…
It is going to be a banner year for the program as Just Play is being held in all 22 ASDOE elementary schools, 19 on Tutuila and three in Manu’a.“Last year we had eight schools under the Just Play…
“Don’t forget you were out there representing your own country,” Faiivae added. “For some of you this is your grandfather, your grandmother, or your parents country. Remember, this is also your country because you were out there representing American…
As for the women’s contest, theirs is a 7-a-side format with seven teams competing.Utulei Youth and FC SKBC played to a 2-2 draw in the men’s Division 1 Cup challenge match on Saturday, Sept. 19, a mixed result for…
Four years ago American Samoa beat Tonga 2-1 in Samoa and four years later they won their first game of the 2015 OFC Stage 1 by the same score. In the midst of both wins is Captain Ramin Ott,…
“I think there was one half of an excellent performance from our side,” said coach Larry Mana’o. “The other half I think we gave up a little more than we intended to but I think it was all first…
And for two of its players, the two most senior veterans of the squad, they will be playing against their childhood friends and cousins.“I’ve played against some of these guys and also on the same team with them, guys…
They had just lost 1-0 on a stoppage time goal in the Oceania Football Confederation’s Stage 1 qualification tournament involving Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands and American Samoa.“I still remember that day and that game like it just happened yesterday,”…
