Topic: Academy Sports Club
President’s Cup: Sunset FC women and Elite SC men rise to the top
On Ash Wednesday, two winners emerged from the Cayman Islands Football Association President’s Cup finals hosted at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex.
CIFA President’s Cup: 18 teams set to vie for title
The domestic football season continues to pick up with the addition of the President’s Cup draws being announced by the Cayman Island Football Association on 13 Oct.
2025/26 Premier League kicks into action
The Cayman Islands Football Association 2025/26 domestic season has officially kicked off, bringing with it the start of the men's and women's premier leagues.
Zachary Scott appointed as coach at Academy Sports Club
Academy Sports Club has named Caymanian footballer Zachary Scott, 27, as a new coach with their team.
Academy Sports Club in Portugal for IberCup 2025
Academy Sports Club's Under-13 and Under-14 boys teams are in Portugal to compete in the renowned IberCup Estoril from 30 June to 9 July.
Academy women’s team win CIFA President’s Cup
Academy Sports Club women's team won the CIFA President's Cup with an exciting 3-2 victory over Sunset FC on Wednesday, 5 March, at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex.
Academy shows their strength in USA Cup triumph
Teams within the United States won’t soon forget Cayman’s under-19 boys from Academy SC, which dominated at the Target USA Cup held in Minnesota to claim the prestigious Gold Championship.
New women’s coach to elevate Academy’s development
Fabian Sangines has joined the coaching staff at Academy SC, the club announced earlier this month.
Inter Miami youth squad take Cayman’s U14 tournament
Inter Miami – the home club of international football icon Lionel Messi – hit the pitch running at the Ed Bush Sports Complex, where their youth squad claimed the Cayman Islands Under-14 Youth Football Tournament title after an impressive showing over three days.
Academy, Scholars B end football season with hardware
Academy SC and Scholars International B won the Cayman Islands Football Association FA Cup and Men’s Vice President Cup, respectively, on Sunday night at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex.
After football stadium shooting, a new call to focus on causes of crime
Efforts to stem gang and gun crime in Cayman must focus on youth development, training and education, rather than tougher policing and longer sentences, a host of community leaders have warned.
Academy, Elite teams heal together after ‘traumatic’ shooting
In the aftermath of Sunday's shooting at Ed Bush Stadium, members of Academy SC and Elite SC gathered Monday night in support and solidarity following what has been an "incredibly traumatic experience".
Football coach: ‘I did not sign up to be shot in a public place’
After hearing “bullets whistle” by his head during Sunday night's shooting at the Ed Bush Stadium, Virgil Seymour, Academy SC's technical director, has decided to step away from the sport.
Football season in turmoil amid transfer chaos
The upcoming senior Cayman Islands Football Association season could be in jeopardy of losing players and/or entire clubs, following major complications involving recently imposed transfer regulations.
Academy brings home hardware from Target USA Cup tournament
Seven teams from the Cayman Islands from a joint group of Academy Sports Club and ESM participated in this year’s Target USA Cup, with several teams making it to the semifinals and finals, earning two major trophies in the process.
Academy best Elite in penalties for FA Cup
Academy SC won the Cayman Islands Football Association FA Cup trophy, edging past Elite SC 7-6 after a penalty shootout in the finals.
CIFA: Clubs need to pay transfer fees for players
Cayman clubs can be required to pay transfer fees for players seeking to switch allegiance, football officials have confirmed.
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Turner encourages female footballers to chase their dreams
Health and Wellness Minister Sabrina Turner took time out of her schedule recently to motivate 34 girls playing football under Academy Sports Club.
Bodden Town to face Academy in men’s FA Cup finals
Bodden Town will take on Academy in the Cayman Islands Football Association FA Cup finals.
Sunset stifles controversy with late goals
A tight and contentious affair was blown open in the final minutes Sunday, when Sunset used a pair of late goals to take a 3-1 victory over Academy.
Academy Sports Club leases Triple C field
Academy Sports Club has signed a lease with Triple C School for the use of the field where the club conducts various developmental programs for footballers from children to adults.
Academy hires full-time youth football coach
Academy Sports Club is aiming to boost its youth football program with the hiring of its first full-time professional coach.
Academy Sports Club teams find success in international tournament
Four football teams from Academy Sports Club traveled from Cayman to Orlando, Florida, to participate in the Disney International Youth Cup from July 14-22, and one of those teams returned a champion.
2018 Cayman Airways Youth Cup: All countries score wins on opening day
The 2018 Cayman Airways Youth Cup kicked off Monday at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex with a full slate of four matches. Teams from Jamaica, the United States, and the Cayman Islands all had wins on the opening day of the tournament hosted by Academy Sports Club.
Soccer star Altidore mixes with local players
Victor Thompson, 15, got perhaps the greatest thrill of his young soccer career on Saturday. Victor was one of about 30 elite Academy Sports Club players who got some training and technique tips from Major League Soccer star Jozy Altidore.
Football star Zola teaches free kicks for food bank
Former Italian national team and Chelsea FC player Gianfranco Zola was on the ball Saturday when he attended the Academy Sports Club family fun day and hosted a free kick clinic.
Academy guest players shine at Schwan’s USA Cup
In addition to the resounding success of the six Academy Sports Club teams who traveled to Minnesota last month for the 33rd annual Schwan’s USA Cup, five Academy players shone as guests on other teams.
Free youth football camps this month
George Town Sports Club, in association with the Cayman Islands Football Association, is hosting free Summer Youth Football Camps from Monday, Aug. 7 to Friday, Aug. 11 for girls and boys ages 5 to 12 at the CIFA Centre of Excellence on Poindexter Road in Prospect.
Academy excels in youth soccer tournament
Nearly 100 junior footballers with Cayman’s Academy Sports Club took America by storm with their best performance ever in the Schwan’s USA Cup.
Academy Sports Club takes 96 players to Schwan’s USA Cup
Academy Sports Club players from six teams have traveled to Blaine, Minnesota, to participate in the 33rd annual Schwan’s USA Cup youth soccer tournament from July 14-22.
Mini Slam tournament boosts youth football
Academy Sports Club organized its inaugural ASC Mini Slam 7v7 football tournament last Saturday, featuring footballers ages 8 to 12 who took to the four 7-a-side fields at the Academy pitch.
Academy Sports Club has successful week at Schwan’s USA Cup
Academy Sports Club recently entered four teams into the Schwan’s USA Cup football tournament in Minnesota and secured one quarterfinalist position, two semifinalist spots, and one champion trophy at the end of the week-long tournament.
Academy Sports Club celebrates successful 2015/16 season
Academy Sports Club had an impressive 2015/16 season, securing five championships, one-second place finish, and two third-place finishes among the eight teams.
Local teams undefeated on opening day of CAL U-14 Cup
Academy Sports Club and Sunset FC were unbeaten on the opening day of the Cayman Airways U-14 Invitational Youth Cup on Monday at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex.
Cayman’s rising soccer stars ready for Tottenham
Some of Cayman’s up and coming young soccer players get the chance to test themselves against elite international competition when the Cayman Airways Under-14 Invitational Youth Cup kicks off Monday.
International coaches boost Academy Sports Club’s youth camp
As part of the Cayman Airways U-14 Invitational Youth Cup, Academy Sports Club is hosting an International Youth Football Camp on Sunday, June 26, at the Camana Bay Sports Complex.
New chapter in rugby starts Saturday
In Cayman rugby’s book of stories, a new chapter starts at 6 p.m. Saturday at Truman Bodden Stadium when the Cayman Islands face off against the Bahamas.
Cayman youngsters get chance to impress on big stage
Cayman’s talented young footballers have the opportunity to impress scouts from one of England’s biggest clubs at the Cayman Airways Invitational Under-15 Cup this week.
