History
Cavalier were founded on 1 August 1962 by the late Leighton Duncan and were then also known as the ''Duncan Destroyers''. They won the Jamaica National Premier League title once, in 1981. They were relegated in 1995. This club is known for producing top quality youth teams and has won over 40 domestic titles.Recent seasons
The club returned to the Jamaica National Premier League in 2012, after a 17-year hiatus and ended the season in mid-table.Players
Current squad
Other players under contract
Notable former players
*Honors
Senior Team National Premier League 2 titles: 1980–81, 2021 Cavalier FC Achievement Youth International 2019-Cayman U15 Invitational Champion 2019-Sweden-World Youth Cup-Gothia Cup-2nd round qualifier 2018-Sweden-World Youth Cup – Gothia Cup Tipselit – B Final - 2nd Place 2018-Cayman U13 Invitational - 2nd Place 2017-Cayman U15 Invitational - 3rd Place 2016-Cayman U15 Invitational - Champion 2019-Mexico U15 Copa Celta – beat top Mexican club Atlas in prelims Local KSAFA Under 13 2018-KSAFA KO Champ 2015-KSAFA Champion 2014-KSAFA Champion 2013-KSAFA Champion 2012-KSAFA Champion 2011-KSAFA Champion 2010-KSAFA Runner-Up 2009-KS AFA Champion Under 15 2019-KSAFA Champion 2018-KSAFA Champion 2015 - KSAFA Champion 2013-KSAFA 2nd Place 2010-KSAFA Champion 2009-KSAFA Champion 2008-KSAFA Champion UNDER 17 2019-KSAFA U17 Runner-Up 2018-KSAFA-U17 Runner-Up 2017-KSAFA Champion 2015-KSAFA Champion 2013-KSAFA Champion 2011-KSAFA Champion 2010-KSAFA – Champion KSAFA Under 20 2015-KSAFA-3rd Place Players on the Jamaica Teams The Jamaica U17 team that qualified for the 2011 world had 8 players from the Cavalier Soccer Club in the squad. All 8 players played against France in a 1–1 tie at the World Cup which is a record achievement from any club in the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf__y5Mo0sQ Jamaica U17-2011-Jason Wright, Patrick Palmer, Romario Williams, Romario Jones, Oshane Jenkins, Nico Campbell, Zhelano Barnes, Andre Lewis Jamaica U 17-2012-Ryan Miller, Jahmarley Thomas, Alando Brown, Courtney Dowdie Jamaica U20-2013-Romario Jones, Mark Brown, Nico Campbell, David Mitchell, Tavares Thompson, Zhelano Barnes Jamaica U15-2013-Krishna Clarke, Jevaughn McKellar, Justin McMaster Jamaica U17-2014-Alex Marshall, Hakim Williams, Ajeanie Talbott, Jahwanni Hinds Jamaica U21-2014-Chevonne Marsh, Oshane Jenkins, David Mitchell Jamaica U17-2016-Kaheem Parris, Jahmoi Topey, Nickache Murray, Omar Thompson, Jeadine White, Javon Francis, Nicque Daley Jamaica U15-2017-Dwayne Atkinson, Isaac Scott, Dwayne Allen, Khalifah Richards, Okeefe Cunningham, Tyrese Durrant Jamaica u20-2019-Kaheem Parris, Nicque Daley, Tevin Rochester, Jamoi Topey, Jeadine White, Clifton Woodbine Jamaica u17-2019-Dwayne Atkinson, Isaac Scott, Hassani Barnes, Rajay Wright, Dandre Miller Jamaica-U23-Alex Marshall, Nicque Daley, Jamoi Topey, Sheldon Mckoy Jamaica Senior Team-Chevonne Marsh, Alex Marshall, Kaheem Parris, Jamoi Topey, Jeadine White Individual Achievements 2019-Kaheem Parris signed to NK Domzale-Europe Slovenia – Priva Liga 2019-Jamoi Topey signed to Philadelphia Union=USA-USL League 2019-Nicque Daley signed to Charleston Battery-USA-USL League 2019-Rojay Nelson-invited to Philadelphia Union Academy USA 2019-Jhamar Brown-leadintg goalscorer Cayman U15 Invitational 2019-Xavier Codlin-MVP Cayman U15 invitational 2018-Christopher Ainsworth and Nathaniel Brooks sent to Barcelona Spain to train 2018-Christopher Ainsworth-MVP KSAFA U13 KO 2018-Jhamar Brown-leading goalscorer Cayman U13 invitational 2016-Chevonne Marsh-Kokkolan Palloveik – Finland Div 2 2016-Cavalier becomes the only KSAFA team to win the U13, U15, U17 titles in the same year 2015-Chevonne Marsh-Ventura Fusion-USA-USL league 2 2017-Kaheem Parris became the youngest ever senior international for Jamaica. 2017-Chevonne Marsh and Alex Marshall made their debut as Senior Jamaica team players. 2017-Jeadine White goalkeeper at 16 led Cavalier to Premier league promotion 2017-Dwayne Atkinson was named to the Concacaf All Star U15 team 2016-Kemali Green recruited to Philadelphis Union Academy USA 2016-Cavalier beat Totenham Hotspur(UK) in the finals of the Cayman U14 Invitational 2015-KSAFA U 20 leading goalscorer-Nicholas Hamilton 2015-KSAFA U17 leading goalscorer Alex Marshall 2015-KSAFA U17 MVP-Alex Marshall 2015-KSAFA U15 leading goalscorer-Michael Allen 2015-KSAFA U15 MVP-Jeadine White 2015-KSAFA U13 leading goalscorer-Revaldo Mitchell 2015-KSAFA U13 MVP –Dwayne Atkinson 2014-Caribbean Football Union U17 MVP-Alex Marshall Cavalier 2014-Philadelphia Union MLS recruited Ryan Miller Cavalier into their academy 2014-JFF appoints Cavalier coaches-Lamar Morgan &Toni Cowan to the Jamaica U15 2014-KSAFA U13 MVP-Michael Allen 2014-KSAFA U13 leading goalscorer-Michael Allen 2014-Digicel Kick start player-Alex Marshall 2014-Cavalier became the 2nd team to win the KSAFA U13, U15 and U17 in the same year 2013-KSAFA U13 leading goalscorer-Michael Allen 2013-KSAFA U15 leading goalscorer-Tevin Rochester 2013-KSAFA U17 leading goalscorer-Sheldon Mckoy 2012 -Digicel Kick Start selectees-Chevon Crooks & Kevon Deacon 2012-KSAFA U13 leading goalscorer-Tevin Rochester 2012-KSAFA U 13 MVP Matthew Wilson 2011–Digicel Kick start selectee- Kendon Anderson 2011-KSAFA U17 leading goalscorer Chevonne Marsh 2011-KSAFA U17 MVP Chevonne Marsh 2011-KSAFA U13 leading goalscorer Krishna Clarke 2011-KSAFA U13 MVP Clyde Ottey 2010-KSAFA U13 leading goalscorer –Sheldon Mckoy 2010-KSAFA U17 MVP Conroy Johnson 2010-KSAFA U17 leading goalscorer-Michaelous Martin 2009-Real MADRID Academy had Jason Wright and Patrick Palmer 2009-KSAFA U15 MVP Patrick Palmer 2009-KSAFA U13 MVP Jordan James 2008-KSAFA U15 MVP Conroy Johnson Cavalier Achievements Senior 2011-2012 -Qualified for the National Premier League 2010 - Won KSAFA Super League; Won Under 17 Confederation (KSAFA); Finalist- Jackie Bell Knockout Competition 2009 - Won Under 15 Confederation League ( KSAFA); Won Under 13 Confederation League (KSAFA); Super League Runner-up; Winner of Fair Play Award 2008 - Won Under 15 Confederation League ( KSAFA) 2006 - Promoted to Super League Runner-up Major League 2001 - Finalist in Syd Bartlett League Promoted to Major League 1994 - Semi-finalist in National Premier League 1993 - Published “Call of the Ball’” as part of 30th anniversary celebrations 1992 - Third in National Premier League 1989 - Third in President’s Cup Finalist in Parish Knockout Competition – Umoja 1988 - Fourth in National Premier League 1986 - Finalist in Parish League 1985 - Third in National Premier League Fourth in President’s Cup 1984 - Third in National Premier League 1983 - Finalist in Parish League Cavalier Top Goal Scorer of Competition 1980 - Finalist in Parish League – Major League (competition abandoned) Won National Club League 1979 - Second in National Club League Finalist in Parish League – Major League Finalist in Parish Knockout Competition – Umoja Founder of Cavalier awarded National Honour – Order of Distinction 1978 - Won Parish League – Major League Joint Winners JFF Knockout Competition – President’s Cup 1977 - Won Parish Knockout Competition – Umoja Cup 1976 - Second in National Club League 1975 - Second in National Club League 1974 - Won Parish League – Major League 1973 - Did not participate in Parish League 1972 - Won National Knockout Competition – Ovaltine Did not participate in Parish League 1971 - Host to Santos of Brazil and Chelsea of England Cavalier International XI commemoration of Santos-Chelsea Tournament Won Parish Division I Championship – Arthur McKenzie Cup. Won Juvenile All-Island Knockout Championship – Alcan Trophy 1969 - Track and Field athletic section of Club established. Promoted initial Annual Athletic Meet for schoolgirls 1968 - Hosts of Detroit Cougars Soccer Club of the North American League. Cavalier squad toured Haiti. 1967 - Won Juvenile All-Island Knockout Championship – Alcan Trophy Won Homelectrix Knockout Championship Cavalier player voted “Most Outstanding Player” in Homelectrix Tournament 1966 - Won Booker Challenge Trophy Cavalier Squad toured Bermuda Cavalier Coaching School established. In conjunction with JFF, conducted Coaching Clinic for coaches. 1965 - Won Division I Championship – Arthur McKenzie Cup Cavalier Player awarded “Player of the Year” award – Diamond Soccer Awards Cavalier Player awarded “Most Improved Player” award. 1964- Won All-Island Knockout Championship – Ovaltine Trophy Cavalier Coach awarded “Coach of the Year” award – Diamond Soccer Award 1963 - Won “Most Sparkling Team” award – Diamond Soccer Awards 1962 - Won Division II and Junior Knockout Championships – unbeatenReferences
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