American Samoa national under-23 football team

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American Samoa U23
Nickname(s) The boys from the territory
Association Football Federation American Samoa (FFAS)
Confederation OFC (Oceania)
Head coach Flag of the United States.svg Stephen Settle
Captain Ueli Tualaulelei
Top scorer Duane Atuelevao (2)
FIFA code ASA
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First colors
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First international
Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 3–0 American Samoa  Flag of American Samoa.svg
(Auckland, New Zealand; 14 January 2004)
Biggest win
None
Biggest defeat
Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa 1–16 Solomon Islands  Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg
(Taupō, New Zealand; 21 March 2012)
OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Appearances3 (first in 2004)
Best resultGroup stage (2004, 2012, 2019)

The American Samoa national under-23 football team, also known as American Samoa U23, represents American Samoa at U23 tournaments. The team is considered to be the feeder team for the American Samoa national football team. They are controlled by the FFAS

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History

American Samoa U23 made three appearances so far at the OFC U23 Championship. They never reached any further than the Group Stage. So far they also never won a game. They managed to score a total of four goals. Duane Atuelevao is with two goals the top scorer. He scored them in a 3-2 loss against the Cook Islands in 2004.

OFC

The OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament is a tournament held once every four years to decide the only qualification spot for Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and representatives at the Olympic Games.

OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
YearRound Pld W D L GF GA
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg 1988 Did not enter
Flag of Fiji.svg 1991
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1996
Flag of New Zealand.svg 1999
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg 2004 Group stage4004225
Flag of Fiji.svg 2008 Did not enter
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2012 Group stage3003231
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 2015 Did not enter
Flag of Fiji.svg 2019 Group stage3003023
Flag of New Zealand.svg 2023 Withdrew
TotalGroup stage100010479

Fixtures & Results

2019

21 September 2019 (2019-09-21) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage Solomon Islands  Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg6–0Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa Suva, Fiji
12:00
  • Waita Soccerball shade.svg3', 55'
  • Kakasi Soccerball shade.svg10'
  • Taroga Soccerball shade.svg33'
  • Mara Soccerball shade.svg41', 47'
Report Stadium: ANZ National Stadium
Attendance: 150
Referee: Mederic Lacour (New Caledonia)
24 September 2019 (2019-09-24) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg12–0Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa Suva, Fiji
15:00
Report Stadium: ANZ National Stadium
Attendance: 200
Referee: David Yareboinen (Papua New Guinea)
27 September 2019 (2019-09-27) 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament Group Stage American Samoa  Flag of American Samoa.svg0–5Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa Suva, Fiji
15:00 Report
Stadium: ANZ National Stadium
Attendance: 100
Referee: David Yareboinen (Papua New Guinea)

Current squad

The following players were called to the squad for the 2019 OFC Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament from 21 September - 5 October 2019.
Caps and goals updated as of 27 September 2019 after the match against the Samoa.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Hengihengi Ikuvalu (2002-12-02) 2 December 2002 (age 22)30 Flag of American Samoa.svg Vaiala Tongan
231 GK Ken Uti (2000-11-10) 10 November 2000 (age 24)10 Flag of American Samoa.svg PanSa East

22 DF Milo Tiatia (2002-02-18) 18 February 2002 (age 23)30 Flag of American Samoa.svg Royal Puma
32 DF Mark Taga'i (2002-03-28) 28 March 2002 (age 23)30 Flag of American Samoa.svg Ilaoa and To'omata
42 DF Gabriel Taumua (2002-04-13) 13 April 2002 (age 23)30 Flag of American Samoa.svg Pago Youth
52 DF Walter Pati (2002-03-31) 31 March 2002 (age 23)20 Flag of American Samoa.svg Royal Puma
132 DF Joseph Peni Collins (2002-02-20) 20 February 2002 (age 23)30 Flag of American Samoa.svg Pago Youth
152 DF Afa Sione (2003-06-22) 22 June 2003 (age 22)10 Flag of American Samoa.svg Pago Youth
172 DF Gogo Poasa (2002-12-07) 7 December 2002 (age 22)10 Flag of American Samoa.svg Vaiala Tongan

63 MF Takai Pouli (2000-07-19) 19 July 2000 (age 24)30 Flag of American Samoa.svg Vaiala Tongan
73 MF Austin Kaleopa (2001-08-14) 14 August 2001 (age 23)30 Flag of American Samoa.svg Utulei Youth
83 MF Ueli Tualaulelei (1999-08-27) 27 August 1999 (age 25)30 Flag of American Samoa.svg Pago Youth
103 MF Michael Settle (2001-12-03) 3 December 2001 (age 23)30 Flag of the United States.svg Coronado Athletic Club
113 MF Matthew Taga'i (2002-03-28) 28 March 2002 (age 23)10 Flag of American Samoa.svg Ilaoa and To'omata
123 MF Roy Ledoux (2000-06-26) 26 June 2000 (age 25)30 Flag of American Samoa.svg Pago Youth
163 MF Xavior Leatualevao (2004-01-29) 29 January 2004 (age 21)00 Flag of American Samoa.svg Ilaoa and To'omata

94 FW Chris Faamoana (2001-08-02) 2 August 2001 (age 23)30 Flag of American Samoa.svg Vaiala Tongan
144 FW James Settle (2003-07-15) 15 July 2003 (age 21)30 Flag of the United States.svg Coronado Athletic Club
184 FW Mark Ashley Faulkner (2000-02-02) 2 February 2000 (age 25)00 Flag of American Samoa.svg Ilaoa and To'omata

List of coaches

See also

References