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Yurick Seinpaal
Yurick Seinpaal (born 12 November 1995) is a Bonairean footballer who plays for SV Atlétiko Flamingo of the Bonaire League, and the Bonaire national team. With six international goals, Seinpaal is Bonaire's all-time top goal scorer since joining CONCACAF in 2013. Club career Seinpaal signed for S.V. Uruguay of the Bonaire League in 2013. At the midway point of his first season with the club, Seinpaal had scored three goals in Uruguay's first eight matches. In December 2014, Seinpaal was signed by Real Rincon who were reigning champions of the Bonaire League for the 2014 season at the time. During his first season with the club, Real Rincon won the Kopa MCB. In December 2015, Seinpaal traveled to Curaçao as Bonaire's selection to participate in the 2016 MLS Caribbean Combine, a joint venture between Major League Soccer and the Caribbean Football Union which aims to provide opportunities for players from all CFU member nations to be observed by MLS and United Soccer League ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forward (association Football)
Forwards (also known as attackers) are outfield positions in an association football team who play the furthest up the pitch and are therefore most responsible for scoring goals as well as assisting them. As with any attacking player, the role of the forward relies heavily on being able to create space for attack. Attacking positions generally favour irrational players who ask questions to the defensive side of the opponent in order to create scoring chances, where they benefit from a lack of predictability in attacking play. Team formations normally include one to three forwards. For example, the common 4–2–3–1 includes one forward. Less conventional formations may include more than three forwards, or none. Striker The normal role of a striker is to score the majority of goals on behalf of the team. If they are tall and physical players, with good heading ability, the player may also be used to get onto the end of crosses, win long balls, or receive passes and retain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 Caribbean Club Shield
The 2018 Caribbean Club Shield was the first edition of the Caribbean Club Shield (also known as the CFU Club Shield), the second-tier annual international club football competition in the Caribbean region, held amongst clubs whose football associations are affiliated with the Caribbean Football Union (CFU), a sub-confederation of CONCACAF. The tournament was played in the Dominican Republic between 13–21 April 2018. The winners of the 2018 CONCACAF Caribbean Club Shield, as long as they fulfill the CONCACAF Regional Club Licensing criteria, would play against the fourth place team of the 2018 CONCACAF Caribbean Club Championship in a playoff match to determine the final Caribbean spot to the 2018 CONCACAF League. Club Franciscain won the inaugural CONCACAF Caribbean Club Shield, and later defeated Central in a playoff to qualify for the CONCACAF League. Teams The CONCACAF Council, at its meeting on 25 July 2017 in San Francisco, California approved the implementation of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States Virgin Islands National Soccer Team
The U.S. Virgin Islands national soccer team, nicknamed ''The Dashing Eagle'', is the national soccer team of the U.S. Virgin Islands and is controlled by the U.S. Virgin Islands Soccer Federation. History Though FIFA did not officially recognize the USVI team as affiliated until 1992, the Virgin Islands federation was founded in the 1970s by Trinidad native Robert T. Wills who helped build the base of the USVI Soccer Federation as it is known today. The team played its first official international match on March 21, 1998, in a victory against the British Virgin Islands. In May 2011, the USVI soccer federation chief, Frederick Hillaren, began ambitious changes in the team and appointed Keith Griffith, former coach and captain of the Barbados national team and former coach of Trinidad and Tobago powerhouse club team Joe Public F.C., as technical director. Within two months of Griffith's appointment, the team shot up 51 places in the FIFA World Rankings. Soccer is the third mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 Caribbean Cup Qualification
The 2014 Caribbean Cup qualification began in May 2014 and ended in October 2014. The qualification competition determined which national teams could play in the 2014 Caribbean Cup which in turn determined which teams participated in the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup and the 2016 Copa América Centenario. In March 2014, it was announced that Jamaica would host the 'final stage' of the competition in Montego Bay. In April 2014, the Caribbean Football Union announced the group stage draw. Participants A total of 26 teams entered the competition. Preliminary round Group winners advanced to the first round. Group 1 Hosted in Montserrat ( UTC−4). On 8 May 2014, it was announced that Montserrat's Blakes Estate Stadium would be undergoing an inspection to host the group, previously it was announced that the host nation for Group 1 would be Bonaire. It is the first time Montserrat has been chosen to host any part of a Caribbean Football Union organised competition. ---- ---- Group ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABCS Tournament
The ABCS Tournament is an annual football tournament between the representative teams of Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao and Suriname. Louis Giskus, the President of the Suriname Football Federation said that the competition was formed "to strengthen the relationship between the Dutch speaking countries in the Caribbean". If the scores are level after 90 minutes plus injury time, the game proceeds straight to penalty kicks. No extra time is allocated. Venues Tournaments ;Notes Teams' achievements Medals by nations (2010–2021) Update after 2022 ABCS Tournament (7th). Tournament history ABCS Tournament 2010 Also known as the ''Pais Positivo Cup 2010''. First round Third place playoff 1 Players of Bonaire walked off the pitch after a disagreement over a penalty kick being given against them. Final ABCS Tournament 2011 First round Third place playoff Final ABCS Tournament 2012 The 2012 edition of the tournament is to be hosted in Aruba between 13 and 15 July ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suriname National Football Team
The Suriname national football team ( nl, Surinaams voetbalelftal; Sranan Tongo: ) represents Suriname in international football. The team is controlled by the Surinamese Football Association, which is a member of CONCACAF. History Although the former Dutch colony is located in South America, it competes in CONCACAF, together with Guyana and French Guiana. Suriname was one of the founding members of CONCACAF in 1961. Suriname won the CFU Championship in 1978, were runners-up in 1979 and have achieved three fourth-place finishes in the CFU Championship/Caribbean Cup. Suriname discourages dual citizenship and Surinamese-Dutch players who have picked up a Netherlands passport – which, crucially, offers legal work status in almost any European league – are barred from selection to the national team. Many Suriname-born players and Dutch-born players of Surinamese descent, like Gerald Vanenburg, Ruud Gullit, Frank Rijkaard, Edgar Davids, Clarence Seedorf, Patrick Kluiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SV Deportivo Nacional
Sport Vereniging Deportivo Nacional (''English:Sports Club''), known as Deportivo Nacional or simply Nacional is an Aruban football club based in Palm Beach, Noord, which currently play in Aruba's first division. The hardcore supporters group call themselves "Bad Boys" or “Bechi Boys”. They are not to be considered hardcore hooligans such as in Europe. But they are faithful followers cheering Dep. Nacional's games. Fanbase for Dep. Nacional is spread over the whole Noord neighborhood. These include "barionan" such as Palm Beach, Alto Vista, Boegoeroei, Montserrat, Camay, Westpunt, Kudawecha & Turibana. Achievements *Aruban Division di Honor: 6 :: 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2017, 2021 * Copa Betico Croes: 0 ** Finalist: 2 :: 2006, 2008 * Copa ABC: 1 :: 2019 Participation in CONCACAF competitions *CFU Club Championship: 1 appearance ::2007 – First Round (2nd in Group A – 1 pt), (stage 1 of 4) *Caribbean Club Shield: 2 appearance :: 2018 - Fourth place :: 2022 F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CRKSV Jong Holland
CRKSV Jong Holland is a Curaçao football team based in Willemstad and playing in the First Division of Curaçao liga MCB. Achievements *Netherlands Antilles Championship: 1 :: 1977 *Curaçao League: 9 :: 1926, 1928, 1932, 1935, 1937, 1940, 1943, 1981, 1999 Performance in CONCACAF competitions *CONCACAF Champions' Cup: 3 appearances :: CONCACAF Champions Cup 1978 – First Round – (Caribbean Zone) – Lost to SV Transvaal 4 – 2 in the global result. :: CONCACAF Champions Cup 1979 – Second Round – (Caribbean Zone) – Lost to Defence Force 2 – 0 in the global result. :: CONCACAF Champions Cup 1985 – Third Round – (Caribbean Zone) – Lost to USL Montjoly 4 – 0 in the global result. Current squad 2021-22 2022 Caribbean Club Shield International friendly matches *7 October 1941 – CRKSV Jong Holland 2 – 1 Feyenoord *24 December 1944 – CRK ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curaçao Promé Divishon
The Promé Divishon (Papiamento: "First division") also known as Liga MCB 1st Division for sponsorship reasons, is the top association football league and only semi-professional league in Curaçao, constituent country of the Netherlands. Up to 2010 the top two teams in this competition got to compete in the Kopa Antiano, the Netherlands Antilles Championship. After the dissolution of the country, Curaçao became the successor of the Netherlands Antilles in CONCACAF and the teams competing can qualify for the CONCACAF Champions League, by placing in the top final three positions of the CFU Club Championship. The teams who finish at the bottom of the league table, have to compete with the top two teams of the Curaçao Segundo Divishon, the 2nd tier of football in Curaçao for placement in Promé Divishon the following season. Promé Divishon - 2020–21 teams * Centro Dominguito (Dominguito, Willemstad) * CSD Barber (Barber) * Inter Willemstad (Willemstad) * Jong Holland (Wille ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aruban Division Di Honor
Aruban Division di Honor or Campeonato AVB Aruba Bank is the top level association football league in Aruba. It is overseen by the Arubaanse Voetbal Bond and was created in 1960. Up to and including 1985, the top clubs from Aruba also entered the Kopa Antiano for the championship of the Netherlands Antilles, RCA and Estrella were the only Aruban teams to win that championship in 1965 and 1970. The winner of the league starts the qualifications for the CONCACAF Champions Cup from the first round of the CFU Club Championship. The 10th-placed team is relegated to the Division Uno, while the 8th and the 9th-placed teams play a 4-team round-robin with the 2nd and the 3rd of the second level to decide the relegation from or the promotion to the Division di Honor. The championship is usually played between April and November. Campeonato AVB – Member clubs 2017–18 *Britannia (Piedra Plat) * Bubali (Noord) * Caiquetio (Paradera) *Dakota (Dakota) *Nacional ( Palm Beach) * Est ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avenues United FC
Avenues United is a football (soccer), football club from Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines. They currently play in the NLA Premier League. History Originally from Paul's Avenue in Kingstown, Avenues United is one of the oldest football clubs in St. Vincent having roots dating back to 1965. Avenues United won the inaugural Saint Vincent and the Grenadines National Championship now called the NLA Premier League. Having won the league, Avenues United subsequently qualified alongside System 3 FC for the 2010 CFU Club Championship. At this Championship, they reached the second round eventually losing both of their matches to Walking Boys of Suriname and Joe Public F.C. Squad Achievements *NLA Premier League **Champions (4): 2009–10, 2010–11, 2017, 2018. Performance in CFU competitions *CFU Club Championship: 1 appearance ::2010 – Second Round References External linksSt. Vincent and the Grenadines Football FederationFacebook Associat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic ( ; es, República Dominicana, ) is a country located on the island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles archipelago of the Caribbean region. It occupies the eastern five-eighths of the island, which it shares with Haiti, making Hispaniola one of only two Caribbean islands, along with Saint Martin, that is shared by two sovereign states. The Dominican Republic is the second-largest nation in the Antilles by area (after Cuba) at , and third-largest by population, with approximately 10.7 million people (2022 est.), down from 10.8 million in 2020, of whom approximately 3.3 million live in the metropolitan area of Santo Domingo, the capital city. The official language of the country is Spanish. The native Taíno people had inhabited Hispaniola before the arrival of Europeans, dividing it into five chiefdoms. They had constructed an advanced farming and hunting society, and were in the process of becoming an organized civilization. The Taínos also in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
