Guam national football team

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Guam
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Nickname(s) Matao (The Noblemen) [1]
Association Guam Football Association
Confederation AFC (Asia)
Sub-confederation EAFF (East Asian)
Head coach Ross Awa
Captain Jason Cunliffe
Most caps Jason Cunliffe (66)
Top scorer Jason Cunliffe (26)
Home stadium GFA National Training Center
FIFA code GUM
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First colors
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FIFA ranking
Current 205 Steady2.svg (4 April 2024) [2]
Highest146 (August–September 2015)
Lowest207 (March 2022)
First international
Flag of Guam.svg  Guam 1–5 Solomon Islands  Flag of the Solomon Islands (1956-1966).svg
(Tumon, Guam; 2 August 1975)
Biggest win
Unofficial
Flag of Guam.svg  Guam 16–1 Pohnpei  Flag of Pohnpei.svg
(Koror City, Palau; 27 July 1998)
Flag of Guam.svg  Guam 15–0 Yap  Flag of Yap.svg
(Koror City, Palau; 31 July 1998)
Official
Flag of Guam.svg  Guam 9–0 Northern Mariana Islands  Flag of the Northern Mariana Islands.svg
(Hagåtña, Guam; 1 April 2007)
Biggest defeat
Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea 21–0 Guam  Flag of Guam.svg
(Taipei, Taiwan; 11 March 2005)
AFC Challenge Cup
Appearances1 (first in 2006 )
Best resultGroup stage (2006)

The Guam national football team represents Guam, an overseas territory of the United States, in international football and is controlled by the Guam Football Association. They are affiliated with the Asian Football Confederation's East Asian Football Federation region.

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Guam reached its highest ever position in the FIFA World Ranking at 146th in 2015 after victories over Turkmenistan and India. [3] Guam's first FIFA World Cup qualification match was played against Iran national football team at Tabriz. [4]

History

Beginnings (1960s– 1990s)

Football in Guam began in the 1960s, on the initiative of two pioneers: an Irish priest, Tony Gillespie, and an owner of a construction company, Charles Whang, who settled in Guam and created the Guam Soccer Cup before becoming the first president of the Guam Football Association in 1975.

Guam played its first international match at the 1975 Pacific Games against Solomon Islands, losing 5–1. This result was followed by an 11–0 loss to Fiji, eliminating them from the competition. In the 1979 Games, Guam again lost twice to New Caledonia 11–1 and New Hebrides 5–0. Progressing to the Consolation Tournament, Guam registered their first victories, beating Western Samoa 4–2, and Tuvalu 7–2 before losing again to New Hebrides, 5–1.

AFC and FIFA Member (1991–2011)

Despite being considered part of Oceania, and having never faced an Asian team to that point, Guam became an associate member of the AFC in 1991 but continued to participate in the Pacific Games. [5] In 1996, Guam became both a full member of the AFC and of FIFA.

As a full member of the AFC and FIFA, Guam played its first matches against Asian teams as part of the 1996 AFC Asian Cup qualification losing all three matches against South Korea (9–0), Vietnam (9–0), and Chinese Taipei (9–2).

In 1998, Guam played in the Micronesian Games, though the tournament was a 9-a-side competition with 80 minute matches. Guam finished top of the group stage but lost 3–0 to Northern Mariana Islands in the final. [6] Guam entered the 2000 Asian Cup qualification but finished last in their group again, losing to Vietnam (11–0), China (19–0), and Philippines (2–0).

Guam became one of the founding members of the East Asian Football Federation in 2002 and participated in the qualifiers for the inaugural 2003 East Asian Football Championship, finishing last again without registering a goal. The same is true for the 2004 AFC Asian Cup qualification, beaten by Bhutan and Mongolia. For the 2006 World Cup qualifiers, Guam entered and was scheduled to face Nepal in the first round but both Nepal and Guam withdrew for financial reasons before their first match.

In the 2005 East Asian Football Championship qualifiers, Guam lost all four matches heavily, against Chinese Taipei (9–0), Hong Kong (15–0), Mongolia (4–1), and North Korea (21–0). Following these defeats, Guam entered the 2006 AFC Challenge Cup, a competition designed for emerging nations to help develop their football. Guam again lost all three matches to Palestine (11–0), Bangladesh (3–0), and Cambodia (3–0).

Guam advanced to the second stage of qualifying in the 2008 East Asian Football Championship by beating Northern Marianas 12–2 over two legs but they were eliminated in the next round by Chinese Taipei (10–0), and Hong Kong (15–1). In the 2010 East Asian Football Championship qualifiers, Guam managed to get its first victory over a FIFA member, beating Mongolia 1–0. They would go on to top the group before being eliminated at the next stage. Guam returned to the 2011 Pacific Games after a sixteen-year absence, but only managed to beat American Samoa 2–0, finishing second last and failing to advance to the knock-out stages.

Building the football structure (2012–present)

Gary White became Guam's manager in 2012 and called-up players of Guamanian origin based in the United States like Ryan Guy and A. J. DeLaGarza to improve the level of his team. In the 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup, Matao managed to advance past the first round by beating Northern Marianas (3–1) and Macao (3–0). Guam then participated in the 2012 Philippine Peace Cup, replacing Hong Kong, losing against Philippines (1–0) and Chinese Taipei (2–0) but beat Macao (3–0) in its final group game to finish third. Guam advanced to the second qualifying stage of both the 2015 and 2017 EAFF Championship finishing third and fourth respectively and failing to advance the final competition.

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In 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification, Guam beat Turkmenistan (1–0) and India (2–1), finishing fourth in their group and qualifying for the 2019 Asian Cup third round qualifiers, although Guam withdrew before the draw took place. Guam then failed to progress past the first qualifying round for the 2019 EAFF Championship.

During the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, Guam beat Bhutan 5–1 over two legs but lost all eight of their second round matches and finished bottom of their group, scoring two goals and conceding 32.

After nearly not playing an international match for a year, Guam participated in the first round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification against Singapore, where they would ultimately lose 3–1 on aggregate.

Nickname

Until 2011, the nickname of the Guamanian selection was Chamorros, in reference to the local population of Guam. When Gary White took charge of Guam, the team has changed their nickname to Matao, referring to highest social class in ancient Chamorro society in the Chamorro language. White also promoted the use of the Guam pledge before each match of the selection, referred to as the Inifresi. [7] [8]

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.

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2023

October 12, 2023 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC first round Singapore  Flag of Singapore.svg2–1Flag of Guam.svg  Guam Kallang, Singapore
19:30  UTC+8
Report Cunliffe Soccerball shade.svg90'Stadium: National Stadium
Attendance: 10,355
Referee: Mohammad Mofeed Naser Ghabayen (Jordan)
October 17, 2023 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC first round Guam  Flag of Guam.svg0–1
(1–3 agg.)
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore Dededo, Guam
14:45  UTC+10 Report Anuar Soccerball shade.svg82'Stadium: GFA National Training Center
Attendance: 1,012
Referee: Chen Hsin-chuan (Chinese Taipei)

2024

Current coaching staff

PositionName
Head coach Flag of Guam.svg Ross Awa
Assistant coach Flag of the United States.svg Chris Malenab
Assistant coach Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Matt Holland
Goalkeeper coach Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jeroen Bos
Video Analyst Flag of the United States.svg Chris Malenab
Team Doctor Flag of Guam.svg Dr. Luis Cruz
Physiotherapist Flag of the United States.svg J.P. Thompson
Physiotherapist Flag of the Philippines.svg Walfred Javier
Team Manager Flag of Guam.svg Vance Manibusan
High Performance Manager Flag of Russia.svg Pavel Gubenko
Media Officer Flag of Guam.svg Jill Espiritu
Equipment Director Flag of Guam.svg Thomas Castro

Coaching history

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up against Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore on October 12 & 17, 2023 respectively. [9]

Caps and goals correct as of October 17, 2023, after the match against Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore .

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Dallas Jaye (1993-06-19) June 19, 1993 (age 30)220 free agent
181 GK John-Michael Guidroz (2004-01-01) January 1, 2004 (age 20)00 Flag of the United States.svg University of West Florida
211 GK Zaine Rocca (2007-06-28) June 28, 2007 (age 16)00 Flag of the United States.svg Total Futbol Academy

22 DF Isiah Lagutang (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 (age 26)131 Flag of Guam.svg Bank of Guam Strykers FC
32 DF Jonahan Romero (1988-03-17) March 17, 1988 (age 36)340 Flag of the United States.svg SYC United
52 DF Leon Morimoto (2001-12-18) December 18, 2001 (age 22)40 Flag of Argentina.svg Temperley
62 DF Nate Lee (1994-05-06) May 6, 1994 (age 30)110 Flag of the United States.svg FC Frederick
122 DF Anthony Quidachay (2002-06-11) June 11, 2002 (age 21)10 Flag of the United States.svg Chatham Cougars
132 DF Takumi Ito (2000-02-03) February 3, 2000 (age 24)30 Flag of Laos.svg Ezra
152 DF Shane Healy (1998-07-03) July 3, 1998 (age 25)30 Flag of Guam.svg Bank of Guam Strykers FC
202 DF Dane Agustin (2006-01-23) January 23, 2006 (age 18)20 Flag of the United States.svg San Antonio FC Academy

43 MF Kyle Halehale (2002-06-03) June 3, 2002 (age 21)100 Flag of the United States.svg Hartford City FC
73 MF John Matkin (1986-04-20) April 20, 1986 (age 38)302 Free agent
83 MF Alec Taitague (2000-05-09) May 9, 2000 (age 24)302 Flag of the United States.svg Roanoke Maroons
103 MF Jason Cunliffe (captain) (1983-10-23) October 23, 1983 (age 40)6626 Flag of Guam.svg Bank of Guam Strykers FC
143 MF Jude Bischoff (1992-04-26) April 26, 1992 (age 32)10 Flag of Guam.svg Guam Shipyard
173 MF Levi Berg (2008-04-15) April 15, 2008 (age 16)10 Flag of Guam.svg Guam Shipyard
223 MF Travis Nicklaw (1993-12-21) December 21, 1993 (age 30)361 Free agent
233 MF Jason Castro (2007-07-06) July 6, 2007 (age 16)00 Flag of Guam.svg

94 FW Marcus López (1992-02-09) February 9, 1992 (age 32)376 Flag of Guam.svg Bank of Guam Strykers FC
114 FW Eddie Na (1996-02-12) February 12, 1996 (age 28)80 Flag of the United States.svg Tacoma Stars
164 FW Ka'eo Gonsalves (2005-01-06) January 6, 2005 (age 19)20 Flag of the United States.svg Richmond Kickers
194 FW Oz Rocca (2004-08-10) August 10, 2004 (age 19)20 Flag of the United States.svg Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up to the Guam squad within last 12 months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Sena Morimoto (2000-06-08) June 8, 2000 (age 23)00 Flag of Guam.svg Bank of Guam Strykers FC v. Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia , 12 October 2021
GK Alexander Stenson (2003-02-09) February 9, 2003 (age 21)00 Flag of Guam.svg Manhoben Lalåhi 2021 Training Camp

DF Morgan McKenna (2003-01-16) January 16, 2003 (age 21)00 Flag of Guam.svg Manhoben Lalåhi v. Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines , 11 June 2021
DF Shawn Nicklaw (1989-04-15) April 15, 1989 (age 35)352Retired2021 Training Camp
DF Kai Niland (2003-01-16) January 16, 2003 (age 21)00 Flag of the United States.svg Fort Worth Vaqueros 2023 Training Camp
DF Robert Niu (2002-06-08) June 8, 2002 (age 21)00 Flag of Guam.svg Manhoben Lalåhi 2021 Training Camp

MF Michael Crowley (1995-01-01) January 1, 1995 (age 29)00v. Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia , 12 October 2021
MF Marlon Evans (1997-08-03) August 3, 1997 (age 26)80 Free agent v. Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines , 11 June 2021
MF Mark Chargualaf (1991-01-03) January 3, 1991 (age 33)360 Flag of Guam.svg Rovers FC v. Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines , 11 June 2021
MF Anthony Moon (2001-10-14) October 14, 2001 (age 22)10 Flag of Guam.svg Red Wings v. Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines , 11 June 2021
MF Ian Mariano (1990-10-07) October 7, 1990 (age 33)423 Flag of Guam.svg Isla de los Ladrones 2021 Training Camp
MF Shane Malcolm (1991-10-13) October 13, 1991 (age 32)294 Free agent 2021 Training Camp
MF Joey Ciochetto (1996-10-22) October 22, 1996 (age 27)30 Flag of the United States.svg Temecula FC 2021 Training Camp

FW James Gomez (2004-09-15) September 15, 2004 (age 19)00v. Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia , 12 October 2021
FW Clayton Sato (1999-07-20) July 20, 1999 (age 24)30 Free agent v. Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines , 11 June 2021
FW Shawn Aguigui (1996-08-13) August 13, 1996 (age 27)10 Flag of the United States.svg Vallejo Omega v. Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines , 11 June 2021
FW Jacob McDonald (2001-01-31) January 31, 2001 (age 23)00 Free agent v. Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines , 11 June 2021
FW Dominic Perez (1996-10-14) October 14, 1996 (age 27)00 Flag of the United States.svg Contra Costa FC 2021 Training Camp

INJ Withdrew due to injury
PRE Preliminary squad
RET Retired from the national team
SUS Serving suspension

Player records

As of October 17, 2023
Players in bold are still active with Guam.

Most appearances

Jason Cunliffe is Guam's top goalscorer and their most capped player. Jason Cunliffe.JPG
Jason Cunliffe is Guam's top goalscorer and their most capped player.
RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer
1 Jason Cunliffe 66262006–present
2 Ian Mariano 4232007–present
3 Dylan Naputi 4032011–present
4 Dominic Gadia 3602003–present
Marcus Lopez 3662012–present
Mark Chargualaf 3602007–present
7 Shawn Nicklaw 3522012–2019
Travis Nicklaw 3512012–present
9 Ryan Guy 3342012–2016
Micah Paulino 3302008–2016

Top goalscorers

RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1 Jason Cunliffe 26660.392006–present
2 Matthew Naputi 131998–2005
3 Zachary Pangelinan 8120.672005–2008
4 Marcus Lopez 6360.172012–present
5 Joshua Borja 5150.332009–2013
6 Christopher Mendiola 4110.362007–2009
Shane Malcolm 4290.142014–present
Ryan Guy 4330.122012–2016
9 Elias Merfalen 3190.162005–2012
Dylan Naputi 3400.082011–present
Ian Mariano 3420.072007–present

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup Qualification
YearRoundPositionPldWDLFAPldWDLFA
1930 to 1998 Not a FIFA memberNot a FIFA member
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg Flag of Japan.svg 2002 Did not qualify2002035
Flag of Germany.svg 2006 WithdrewWithdrew
Flag of South Africa.svg 2010
Flag of Brazil.svg 2014
Flag of Russia.svg 2018 Did not qualify8215316
Flag of Qatar.svg 2022 10109733
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2026 200213
Flag of Morocco.svg Flag of Portugal.svg Flag of Spain.svg 2030 To be determinedTo be determined
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2034
Total0/72231181187

AFC Asian Cup

AFC Asian Cup AFC Asian Cup qualification
YearResultPositionPldWD*LGSGAPldWD*LGFGA
Flag of Hong Kong 1955.svg 1956 Not a member of the AFCNot a member of the AFC
Flag of South Korea (1949-1984).svg 1960
Flag of Israel.svg 1964
State Flag of Iran (1964).svg 1968
Flag of Thailand.svg 1972
State Flag of Iran (1964).svg 1976
Flag of Kuwait.svg 1980
Flag of Singapore.svg 1984
Flag of Qatar.svg 1988
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg 1992 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 1996 Did not qualify3003227
Flag of Lebanon.svg 2000 3003032
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2004 2002011
Flag of Indonesia.svg Flag of Malaysia.svg Flag of Thailand.svg Flag of Vietnam.svg 2007 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Qatar.svg 2011 Did not qualify AFC Challenge Cup
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2015
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 2019 Withdrew during qualification8215316
Flag of Qatar.svg 2023 Did not qualify121011836
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2027 Excluded during qualification200213
Total0/1830312514125

East Asian Football Championship

East Asian Football Championship recordPreliminary competition
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGAPldWDLGFGA
East Asian Football Championship
Flag of Japan.svg 2003 Did not qualify4004022
Flag of South Korea.svg 2005 4004149
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2008 42021327
Flag of Japan.svg 2010 6213928
EAFF East Asian Cup
Flag of South Korea.svg 2013 Did not qualify6213818
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2015 6321106
EAFF E-1 Football Championship
Flag of Japan.svg 2017 Did not qualify300327
Flag of South Korea.svg 2019 311153
Flag of Japan.svg 2022 Did not participateNot held
Flag of South Korea.svg 2024To be determinedTo be determined
Total-0/9000000361052148160

AFC Challenge Cup

AFC Challenge Cup recordQualification record
YearResultPositionPldWD*LGFGAPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Bangladesh.svg 2006 Group stage16th3003017No qualification
Flag of India.svg 2008 Did not qualify3003418
Flag of Sri Lanka.svg 2010 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Nepal.svg 2012
Flag of Maldives.svg 2014 Did not qualify310239
TotalGroup stage1/530030176105727

Pacific Games

Micronesian Games

Micronesian Games record
YearResultPositionPldWD*LGSGA
Flag of Palau.svg 1998 Runners-up2nd6501527
Flag of Pohnpei.svg 2014 Did not enter
Flag of Yap.svg 2018
Flag of the Marshall Islands.svg 2022 To be determined
TotalRunners-up1/36501435

Head-to-head record

As of 12 September 2023

OpponentFirstLastPlayedWDLGFGAGDConfederation
Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa 201120111100200 OFC
Flag of Aruba.svg  Aruba 20142014201124–2 CONCACAF
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 20122012100109–9 AFC
Flag of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh 20062006100103–3 AFC
Flag of Bhutan.svg  Bhutan 20032019310257–2 AFC
Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia 20062021410336–3 AFC
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 200020213003033–33 AFC
Flag of Chinese Taipei (Olympics; 1986-2010).svg  Chinese Taipei 19962016122151352–39 AFC
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 197519962002119–18 OFC
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 200320168017459–55 AFC
Flag of India.svg  India 20132015310226–4 AFC
Flag of Iran.svg  Iran 200020153003031–31 AFC
Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea 200520165005342–39 AFC
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 19961996100109–9 AFC
Flag of Laos.svg  Laos 201320131010110 AFC
Flag of Macau.svg  Macau 200320186222862 AFC
Flag of Maldives.svg  Maldives 20192019200214–3 AFC
Flag of Mongolia.svg  Mongolia 200320187214717–17 AFC
Flag of Myanmar.svg  Myanmar 20132013100105–5 AFC
New Caledonia flags merged (2017).svg  New Caledonia 197920112002120–19 OFC
Flag of the Northern Mariana Islands.svg  Northern Mariana Islands 20072018660026422 AFC
Flag of Oman.svg  Oman 20152016201101–1 AFC
Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan 20082008100129–7 AFC
Flag of Palestine.svg  Palestine 200620061001011–11 AFC
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 19951995100109–9 OFC
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 200020215005113–12 AFC
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 201520151010220 AFC
Flag of the Solomon Islands.svg  Solomon Islands 197520113003224–22 OFC
Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka 20082008100115–4 AFC
Flag of Syria.svg  Syria 20192021200207–7 AFC
Flag of French Polynesia.svg  Tahiti 199319931001011–11 OFC
Flag of Tajikistan.svg  Tajikistan 200020001001016–16 AFC
Flag of Turkmenistan.svg  Turkmenistan 201520152101110 AFC
Flag of Vanuatu.svg  Vanuatu 19952011200202–2 OFC
Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam 19962000200202–20 AFC

Honors

Mariana Cup

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Ka’eo Kainoa Carino Gonsalves is a Guamanian footballer who currently plays for the Hampden–Sydney Tigers and the Guam national team.

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