American Samoa national under-20 football team
The American Samoa national under-20 football team is the national U-20 team of American Samoa and is controlled by Football Federation American Samoa.
| Nickname(s) | The Boys from the territory | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Association | Football Federation American Samoa (FFAS) | ||
| Confederation | OFC (Oceania) | ||
| Head coach |  | ||
| Captain | Gabriel Taumua | ||
| Most caps | Paul Collins (8) | ||
| Top scorer | Roy Ledoux, Taalenuu Faavi, Ismael Herrera, Sinisa Tua & Steven Fiso (1) | ||
| FIFA code | ASA | ||
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| First international | |||
 (Apia, Samoa; August 15, 1998) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
(Apia, Samoa; August 15, 1998) | |||
| World Cup | |||
| Appearances | 0 | ||
| OFC U-20 Championship | |||
| Appearances | 5 (1998, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2018) | ||
| Best result | Sixth place (2014) | ||
History
The American Samoa national under-20 football team took part in the OFC U-20 Championship tournament 4 times (1998, 2011, 2014 and 2016). The team has never won a game yet. A 1-1 draw against Papua New Guinea in 2014 has been their best result so far. In 2011, the team scored 2 goals, the highest scoring at a tournament so far.
OFC
The OFC Under 20 Qualifying Tournament is a tournament held once every two years to decide the qualification spots for Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and representatives at the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
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| Group Stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 17 | -15 | 0 |
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| 6th Place | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 23 | -22 | 1 |
 | Preliminary Round | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 | -10 | 1 |
| Preliminary Round | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 0 |
| Total | 17 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 104 | -99 | 2 | |
Current squad
The following players were called up for the 2018 OFC U-19 Championship from 26 May to 2 June 2018. Names in italics denote players who have been capped for the Senior team.
- Caps and goals as of 2 June 2018 after the game against the Cook Islands.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | MJ Faoa-Danielson | 13 April 2001 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2 | DF | Joseph Peni Collins | 20 February 2002 | 3 | 0 | |
| 3 | DF | New Year Villar | 1 January 2001 | 2 | 0 | |
| 9 | DF | Gabriel Taumua | 13 April 2002 | 6 | 0 | |
| 11 | DF | Joseph Choi | 19 February 2000 | 4 | 0 | |
| 14 | DF | Misi Musu | 16 December 2001 | 1 | 0 | |
| 17 | DF | Matthew Taga'i | 28 March 2002 | 2 | 0 | |
| 18 | DF | Tuaki Latu | 15 July 2000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | MF | Walter Pati | 31 March 2002 | 6 | 0 | |
| 6 | MF | Milo Tiatia | 18 February 2002 | 5 | 0 | |
| 7 | MF | Kuresa Taga'i | 4 August 2000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 8 | MF | Michael Settle | 3 December 2001 | 4 | 0 |  |
| 10 | MF | Darryl Ulufale | 29 April 2000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 12 | MF | Roy Ledoux | 26 June 2000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 16 | MF | Mark Taga'i | 28 March 2002 | 3 | 0 | |
| 5 | FW | Chris Faamoana | 2 August 2001 | 3 | 0 | |
| 13 | FW | Kato Lasalo | 16 June 1999 | 1 | 0 | |
| 15 | FW | Vaha Tua | 6 November 2002 | 1 | 0 | |
Squad for the 2016 OFC U-20 Championship
Caps and goals updated as of 28 June 2016 after the game against the Cook Islands.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Kinikinilau Pouli | 13 May 1999 | 3 | 0 | |
| 23 | GK | Hinckley Tufa | September 24, 1997 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | DF | Sione Moeaki | 2 June 1998 | 4 | 0 | |
| 3 | DF | Willie Malele | 13 March 1999 | 3 | 0 | |
| 4 | DF | Frank Hunt | March 11, 1998 | 1 | 0 | |
| 5 | DF | Paul Collins | 31 May 1997 | 8 | 0 | |
| 14 | DF | Joseph Choi | February 18, 2000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 15 | DF | Tala Auva'a | July 14, 2000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 6 | MF | Michael Settle | 3 December 2001 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | MF | Ferrin Manuleleua | 20 August 1998 | 3 | 0 | |
| 11 | MF | Gabriel Taumua | 13 April 2002 | 3 | 0 | |
| 12 | MF | Tor-Lawrence Manao | 27 May 1999 | 3 | 0 | |
| 13 | MF | Takai Pouli | July 18, 2000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 16 | MF | Simi Moeateau | July 4, 1997 | 1 | 0 | |
| 18 | MF | Masila Siua | April 2, 2003 | 1 | 0 | |
| 7 | FW | Tauamo Fe'a | 23 June 1998 | 2 | 0 | |
| 8 | FW | Joseph Purcell | 20 March 2000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 9 | FW | Steven Fiso | January 19, 2001 | 3 | 1 | |
| 17 | FW | Aliva Nautu | 16 June 1998 | 3 | 0 | |
Squad for the 2014 OFC U-20 Championship
- Caps and goals as of 1 June 2014.
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Frederick Maiava | 15 March 1996 | 5 | 0 | |
| 23 | GK | Sione Moeaki | February 6, 1998 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2 | DF | Johnny Sione | 4 January 1996 | 5 | 0 | |
| 3 | DF | Ne'emia Kaleopa | 9 May 1996 | 4 | 0 | |
| 4 | DF | Paul Collins | 31 May 1997 | 5 | 0 | |
| 5 | DF | Paia Ipiniu | 21 June 1996 | 5 | 0 | |
| 7 | DF | Rueben Luvu (c) | 12 December 1996 | 3 | 0 | |
| 11 | DF | Faiaai Kerisiano | March 1, 1995 | 1 | 0 | |
| 13 | DF | Fala Levaula | March 30, 1995 | 3 | 0 | |
| 16 | DF | Lotupo Lameta | 6 August 1998 | 2 | 0 | |
| 18 | DF | Tokoita Vaieli | June 30, 1995 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | MF | Sam Kome | 5 June 1996 | 5 | 0 | |
| 12 | MF | Kaleopa Siligi | March 26, 1996 | 5 | 0 | |
| 14 | MF | Tokilupelekina Afu | April 20, 1998 | 4 | 0 | |
| 15 | MF | David Alo | December 30, 1995 | 4 | 0 | |
| 17 | MF | Henry Lameta | 27 August 1996 | 3 | 0 | |
| 8 | FW | Rafael Rocha | February 12, 1995 | 3 | 0 | |
| 9 | FW | Ryan Paaga | December 17, 1995 | 5 | 0 | |
| 10 | FW | Sinisa Tua | September 28, 1996 | 5 | 1 | |
Fixtures and Results
2016
| 21 June 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | American Samoa | 0-5 | | |
| 15:00 | Report | Mariner  Malo Hunt Tunupopo |
Stadium: Loto-Tonga Soka Centre Attendance: 250[1] Referee: |
| 24 June 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | Tonga | 1-1 | | |
| 12:00 | Likiliki |
Report | Fiso |
Stadium: Loto-Tonga Soka Centre Attendance: 200[2] Referee: |
| 27 June 2016 2016 OFC U-20 Championship | Cook Islands | 5-0 | | |
| 12:00 | Wood Samuela D. Tiputoa |
Report | Stadium: Loto-Tonga Soka Centre Attendance: 200[3] Referee: |
2018
| 26 May 2018 2018 OFC U-19 Championship Preliminary stage | American Samoa | 0-3 | | |
| 13:30 | Report |
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Stadium: CIFA Academy Field Attendance: 100 Referee: |
| 29 May 2018 2018 OFC U-19 Championship Preliminary stage | Tonga | 2-0 | | |
| 13:30 |
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Report | Stadium: CIFA Academy Field Attendance: 250 Referee: |
| 1 June 2018 2018 OFC U-19 Championship Preliminary stage | Cook Islands | 2-1 | | |
| 16:30 |
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Report |
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Stadium: CIFA Academy Field Attendance: 250 Referee: |
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See also
References
- "2016 OFC U-20 Championship Preliminary Match Summary: American Samoa - Samoa" (PDF). Oceania Football Confederation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-08-05.
- "2016 OFC U-20 Championship Preliminary Match Summary: Tonga - American Samoa" (PDF). Oceania Football Confederation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-08-06.
- "2016 OFC U-20 Championship Preliminary Match Summary: Cook Islands - American Samoa" (PDF). Oceania Football Confederation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-08-07.
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