Bahamas women's national football team

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Bahamas
Association Bahamas Football Association
Confederation CONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederation CFU (Caribbean)
Head coach Cherlindria Thompson [1]
Top scorer Janeka Edey (2 Goals)
Home stadium Thomas Robinson Stadium
FIFA code BAH
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First colours
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FIFA ranking
Current 191 Decrease2.svg 1 (16 August 2024) [2]
Highest96 (July 2003)
Lowest191 (August 2024)
First international
Flag of Bermuda.svg  Bermuda 3–0 Bahamas  Flag of the Bahamas.svg
(Hamilton, Bermuda; 23 April 2000)
Biggest win
Flag of the Turks and Caicos Islands.svg  Turks and Caicos Islands 2–5 Bahamas  Flag of the Bahamas.svg
(Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands; 1 August 2021)
Biggest defeat
Flag of the Bahamas.svg  Bahamas 0–9 Haiti  Flag of Haiti.svg
(Nassau, Bahamas; 10 July 2002)
World Cup
Appearances0
CONCACAF Women's Championship
Appearances0

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.

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History

Early years

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

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

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

14 September 2023 (2023-09-14) Friendly Bahamas  Flag of the Bahamas.svg3–1Flag of the Turks and Caicos Islands.svg  Turks and Caicos Islands Nassau, Bahamas
--:--  UTC−4 Stadium: Thomas Robinson Stadium
15 September 2023 (2023-09-15) Friendly Bahamas  Flag of the Bahamas.svg1–1Flag of the Turks and Caicos Islands.svg  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  Flag of the Bahamas.svg1–6Flag of Grenada.svg  Grenada Nassau, Bahamas
19:00  UTC−4
Report (CONCACAF)
Stadium: Thomas Robinson Stadium
Referee: Marianela Araya (Costa Rica)
24 September 2023 (2023-09-24) CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification League C Grenada  Flag of Grenada.svg4–1Flag of the Bahamas.svg  Bahamas St. George's, Grenada
16:00  UTC−4
Report (CONCACAF)
Stadium: Kirani James Athletic Stadium
Referee: Kedeen Foster (Cayman Islands)

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

As of 19 August 2022
PositionName
Head coach Flag of the Bahamas.svg Cherlindria Thompson [3]
Technical Director
Assistant coach Flag of the Bahamas.svg Ricqea Bain
Flag of the Bahamas.svg Gina Stubbs
Goalkeeping coachVacant
Fitness coachVacant
Delegation LeaderVacant

Manager history

NamePeriodTournament
Flag of the Bahamas.svg Kevin Davies 2012–2021
Flag of the Bahamas.svg Cherlindria Thompson 2021–???
Flag of the Bahamas.svg Ricqea Bain ??–Present

Players

Current squad

Last update to caps and goals in September 2023

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Raynia Russel 00 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Western Warriors SC
1 GK Kendi Outten

142 DF Jada Thelamour +10 Flag of the Bahamas.svg United FC
2 DF Dalexis Huyler 00 Flag of the Bahamas.svg United FC

83 MF Janeka Edey 53 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Cavalier FC
133 MF Hadassah Knowles +20 Flag of the Bahamas.svg United FC
103 MF Giselle Laing +10 Flag of the United States.svg Louisiana Christian Wildcats
153 MF Karen Wert (captain) (1994-04-12) 12 April 1994 (age 30)20 Flag of the Bahamas.svg United FC
113 MF Rachel Rolle 20 Flag of the Bahamas.svg

74 FW Demitra McClure 21 Flag of the United States.svg Pride SC
94 FW Diane Maillis 20 Flag of the Bahamas.svg United FC
24 FW Samina Moss 20 Flag of the Bahamas.svg United FC
194 FW Valtinique Simmons 20 Flag of the Bahamas.svg United FC
204 FW Kyrah Miller 00 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Cavalier FC

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

Recent call-ups

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

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Melina McClure 20 Flag of the United States.svg UCCS Mountain Lions v. Flag of Grenada.svg  Grenada, 24 September 2023

DF Angel Williams +10 Flag of the Bahamas.svg United FC v. Flag of Grenada.svg  Grenada, 24 September 2023
DF Taleah Thompson 00 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Cavalier FC v. Flag of Grenada.svg  Grenada, 24 September 2023
DF Megan Wood 00 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Cavalier FC v. Flag of Grenada.svg  Grenada, 24 September 2023
DF Brianna Capron +10 Flag of the Bahamas.svg United FC v. Flag of the United States Virgin Islands.svg  U.S. Virgin Islands, 29 October 2023
DF Edissa Bain 20 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Grand Bahama SC v. Flag of the United States Virgin Islands.svg  U.S. Virgin Islands, 29 October 2023
DF Tyra McKenzie 20 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Dynamos FC v. Flag of the United States Virgin Islands.svg  U.S. Virgin Islands, 29 October 2023

MF Jodei Clarke 20 Flag of the Bahamas.svg United FC v. Flag of Grenada.svg  Grenada, 24 September 2023
MF Kaitlyn Rolle 00 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Cavalier FC v. Flag of Grenada.svg  Grenada, 24 September 2023

FW Liah Rae Tucker 00 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Dynamos FC v. Flag of Grenada.svg  Grenada, 24 September 2023

Gabrielle Murphy v. Flag of the United States Virgin Islands.svg  U.S. Virgin Islands, 29 October 2023
Asia Williams v. Flag of the United States Virgin Islands.svg  U.S. Virgin Islands, 29 October 2023

Records

As of 20 September 2023

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

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup record
YearResultPldWD*LGFGA
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1991 to Flag of the United States.svg 1999 Did not exist
Flag of the United States.svg 2003 Did not qualify
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2007 Did not enter
Flag of Germany.svg 2011
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2015
Flag of France.svg 2019
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg 2023
Flag of Brazil.svg 2027 To be determined
Total
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Olympic Games

Summer Olympics record Qualifying record
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGAPldWD*LGFGA
Flag of the United States.svg 1996 to Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2000 Did not existDid not exist
Flag of Greece.svg 2004 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2008
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 2012
Flag of Brazil.svg 2016
Flag of Japan.svg 2020
Flag of France.svg 2024
Total
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

CONCACAF W Championship

CONCACAF W Championship recordQualification record
YearResultPldWD*LGFGAPldWD*LGFGA
Flag of Haiti.svg 1991 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of the United States.svg 1993
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 1994
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 1998
Flag of the United States.svg 2000
Flag of the United States.svg Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2002 Did not qualify3003119
Flag of the United States.svg 2006 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Mexico.svg 2010
Flag of the United States.svg 2014 2014 Caribbean Cup
Flag of the United States.svg 2018 Did not enter
Flag of Mexico.svg 2022
Total3003119
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

CFU Women's Caribbean Cup

CFU Women's Caribbean Cup record
YearResultPldWD*LGFGA
Flag of Haiti.svg 2000 Preliminary round200209
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 2014 Did not enter
TotalFirst round200209
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

FIFA world rankings

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

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References

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  2. "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 16 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 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.