Bahamas women's national football team

Bahamas
Association	Bahamas Football Association
Confederation	CONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederation	CFU (Caribbean)
Head coach	Cherlindria Thompson
Top scorer	Janeka Edey (2 Goals)
Home stadium	Thomas Robinson Stadium
FIFA code	BAH
First colours	Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current	190 1 (15 March 2024)
Highest	96 (July 2003)
Lowest	190 (March 2024)
First international
	Bermuda 3–0 Bahamas ; (Hamilton, Bermuda; 23 April 2000)
Biggest win
	Turks and Caicos Islands 2–5 Bahamas ; (Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands; 1 August 2021)
Biggest defeat
	Bahamas 0–9 Haiti ; (Nassau, Bahamas; 10 July 2002)
World Cup
Appearances	0
CONCACAF Women's Championship
Appearances	0

The Bahamas women's national football team is the national women's football team of the Bahamas and is overseen by the Bahamas Football Association. the team played its first game in 2000. the team registered one victory from nine matches they played. they are yet to qualify for a CONCACAF W Championship or any other major tournament.

History[edit]

Early years[edit]

The inception of the Bahamas women's national football team dates back to the early 2000s. when they participated in the inaugural Caribbean Football Union Women's Championship qualification preliminary round where they were drawn against Bermuda women's national football team losing both matches with an aggregate score of 9–0.

the Bahamian team's first attempt to qualify for a CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup was in 2002 when they participated in the 2002 CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup qualification. Placed in Group 2, their opponents included national teams from the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Saint Lucia. Losing all matches the Bahamas scored one consolation goal against St Lucia and conceded 19.

After this unsuccessful campaign, the Bahamas women's national team went on a long break, staying out of the action for 19 years.

Back To the International Stage[edit]

in 2021, the Bahamas Football Association announced the team's return to competitive action. as they would participate in a friendly tournament hosted in the Turks and Caicos Islands, alongside the host team, the Cayman Islands, and the United States Virgin Islands also participated, Although they faced an initial setback, losing their opening match against the Cayman Islands by a margin of 4-0, the Bahamas bounced back with a resounding victory over the host team, Turks and Caicos, prevailing with a score of five to two. to register their first win in 21 years. This triumph secured their spot in the tournament's final, where they faced the Cayman Islands once again, ultimately finishing as runners-up after a 4-0 loss.

Having missed out on major tournaments in recent years, including the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship qualification. The Bahamas entered the newly established 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification. They were placed in League C, Group C alongside Grenada and U.S. Virgin Islands.

Results and fixtures[edit]

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

Win Draw Lose Fixture

2023[edit]

14 September 2023 (2023-09-14) Friendly	Bahamas	3–1	Turks and Caicos Islands	Nassau, Bahamas
--:-- UTC−4				Stadium: Thomas Robinson Stadium

15 September 2023 (2023-09-15) Friendly	Bahamas	1–1	Turks and Caicos Islands	Nassau, Bahamas
--:-- UTC−4				Stadium: Thomas Robinson Stadium

20 September 2023 (2023-09-20) CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification League C	Bahamas	1–6	Grenada	Nassau, Bahamas
19:00 UTC−4	Mcclure 44' Capron 76'	Report (CONCACAF)	Thompson 12', 74' Frank 36' Ramdhanny 79' Bubb 83' Williams 90+2'	Stadium: Thomas Robinson Stadium Referee: Marianela Araya (Costa Rica)

24 September 2023 (2023-09-24) CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification League C	Grenada	4–1	Bahamas	St. George's, Grenada
16:00 UTC−4	Thompson 11', 55', 72' Fullerton 47'	Report (CONCACAF)	Edey 42'	Stadium: Kirani James Athletic Stadium Referee: Kedeen Foster (Cayman Islands)

29 October 2023 (2023-10-29) CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification League C	U.S. Virgin Islands	0–0	Bahamas	Saint Croix, United States Virgin Islands
--:-- UTC−4		Report (CONCACAF)		Stadium: Bethlehem Soccer Stadium Referee: Carly Shaw-MacLaren (Canada)

29 November 2023 (2023-11-29) CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification League C	Bahamas	1–2	U.S. Virgin Islands	Nassau, Bahamas
19:00 UTC−4				Stadium: Thomas Robinson Stadium

Coaching staff[edit]

Current coaching staff[edit]

As of 19 August 2022

Position	Name
Head coach	Cherlindria Thompson^[3]
Technical Director
Assistant coach	Ricqea Bain
Assistant coach	Gina Stubbs
Goalkeeping coach	Vacant
Fitness coach	Vacant
Delegation Leader	Vacant

Manager history[edit]

Name	Period	Tournament
Kevin Davies	2012–2021
Cherlindria Thompson	2021–???
Ricqea Bain	??–Present

Players[edit]

Current squad[edit]

The following players were named to the squad to play the 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification games against U.S. Virgin Islands and on 29 November 2023, respectively.^[4]

last update to caps and goals on september 2023

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
–	1GK	Raynia Russel		0	0	Western Warriors SC
–	1GK	Kendi Outten

14	2DF	Jada Thelamour		+1	0	United FC
–	2DF	Dalexis Huyler		0	0	United FC

8	3MF	Janeka Edey		5	3	Cavalier FC
13	3MF	Hadassah Knowles		+2	0	United FC
10	3MF	Giselle Laing		+1	0	Louisiana Christian Wildcats
15	3MF	Karen Wert (captain)	(1994-04-12) 12 April 1994 (age 29)	2	0	United FC
11	3MF	Rachel Rolle		2	0

7	4FW	Demitra McClure		2	1	Pride SC
9	4FW	Diane Maillis		2	0	United FC
2	4FW	Samina Moss		2	0	United FC
19	4FW	Valtinique Simmons		2	0	United FC
20	4FW	Kyrah Miller		0	0	Cavalier FC

		Rokesia Sands
		Samantha Ramirez
		Kenyonique Thompson
		Ashya Butler
		Jade Thelamour
		Meaghan Smith

Recent call-ups[edit]

The following players have also been called up to the Turks and Caicos Islands squad within the last 12 months.

Pos.	Player	Caps	Goals	Club	Latest call-up
GK	Melina McClure	2	0	UCCS Mountain Lions	v. Grenada, 24 September 2023

DF	Angel Williams	+1	0	United FC	v. Grenada, 24 September 2023
DF	Taleah Thompson	0	0	Cavalier FC	v. Grenada, 24 September 2023
DF	Megan Wood	0	0	Cavalier FC	v. Grenada, 24 September 2023
DF	Brianna Capron	+1	0	United FC	v. U.S. Virgin Islands, 29 October 2023
DF	Edissa Bain	2	0	Grand Bahama SC	v. U.S. Virgin Islands, 29 October 2023
DF	Tyra McKenzie	2	0	Dynamos FC	v. U.S. Virgin Islands, 29 October 2023

MF	Jodei Clarke	2	0	United FC	v. Grenada, 24 September 2023
MF	Kaitlyn Rolle	0	0	Cavalier FC	v. Grenada, 24 September 2023

FW	Liah Rae Tucker	0	0	Dynamos FC	v. Grenada, 24 September 2023

	Gabrielle Murphy				v. U.S. Virgin Islands, 29 October 2023
	Asia Williams				v. U.S. Virgin Islands, 29 October 2023

Records[edit]

As of 20 September 2023

*Players in bold are still active, at least at club level.

Most capped players[edit]

#	Player	Year(s)	Caps	Goals

Top goalscorers[edit]

#	Player	Year(s)	Goals	Caps
1	Janeka Edey	2021–present	2	4
2	Asia Williams	2021–present	1	3
	Keyonique Thompson	2021–present	1	3
	Alexis Williamson	2021–present	1	3
	Demitra McClure	2023–present	1	1

Competitive record[edit]

FIFA Women's World Cup[edit]

FIFA Women's World Cup record
Year	Result	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA
1991 to 1999	Did not exist
2003	Did not qualify
2007	Did not enter
2011
2015
2019
2023
Total	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Olympic Games[edit]

Summer Olympics record									Qualifying record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA
1996 to 2000	Did not exist								Did not exist
2004	Did not enter								Did not enter
2008
2012
2016
2020
2024
Total	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

CONCACAF W Championship[edit]

Year	Result	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA
CONCACAF W Championship record								Qualification record
1991	Did not enter							Did not enter
1993
1994
1998
2000
2002	Did not qualify							3	0	0	3	1	19
2006	Did not enter							Did not enter
2010								Did not enter
2014								2014 Caribbean Cup
2018								Did not enter
2022								Did not enter
Total	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	3	0	0	3	1	19

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

CFU Women's Caribbean Cup[edit]

CFU Women's Caribbean Cup record
Year	Result	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA
2000	Preliminary round	2	0	0	2	0	9
2014	Did not enter
Total	First round	2	0	0	2	0	9

*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

FIFA world rankings[edit]

The Bahamas women's national football team has never been ranked by FIFA.

References[edit]

^ "Bahamas Football Association". FIFA. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
^ "Recent Appointment: Cherlindria Thompson, Veteran Women's Soccer Coach for The Bahamas Football Association". facebook.com. Bahamas Football Association. 19 July 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
^ Meet the force behind the game! 🌟 Presenting the Bahamas Women's National Team, a blend of sheer talent and determination. Led by Coach Ricqea Bain and supported by Assistant Coach Codisha Brown, Team Manager Charmaine Smith, and Equipment Manager Courtnee Stevens, this roster exemplifies our nation's excellence, passion, and spirit in football.

[fifa-1] "Bahamas Football Association". FIFA. Retrieved 6 August 2021.

[FIFA_Women's_World_Rankings-2] "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.

[3] "Recent Appointment: Cherlindria Thompson, Veteran Women's Soccer Coach for The Bahamas Football Association". facebook.com. Bahamas Football Association. 19 July 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2023.

[4] Meet the force behind the game! 🌟 Presenting the Bahamas Women's National Team, a blend of sheer talent and determination. Led by Coach Ricqea Bain and supported by Assistant Coach Codisha Brown, Team Manager Charmaine Smith, and Equipment Manager Courtnee Stevens, this roster exemplifies our nation's excellence, passion, and spirit in football.

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