Topic: Cayman Islands Football Association
Elite SC men defend Premier League title
Elite Sports Club reclaims the Cayman Premier League trophy for the second consecutive year after defeating Bodden Town Football Club.
Martha Godet continues to prove her passion for football at age 62
At 62 years old, Martha Godet continues to showcase her love for football with hopes of inspiring young girls, women and future generations.
Elite Sports Club crowned CIFA Boys U15 FA Cup Champions
Elite Sports Club captures the Cayman Islands Football Association Boys Under-15 FA Cup Championship title.
Lauren Scott’s rise from player to manager in Miami’s sports scene
Former national football player Lauren Scott transitions from playing on the pitch to planning major international events in Miami.
Cayman concludes CONCACAF W Qualifiers with resilient effort
Cayman's women’s national football team fall short of a win against Grenada in their final group play match of the CONCACAF W Qualifiers.
Cayman women endure 21-0 loss against Costa Rica in CONCACAF W Qualifiers
The Cayman Islands Women’s National Team endured 21-0 loss against Costa Rica in the final phase of group play of the CONCACAF W Qualifiers.
Women’s national squad departs for final CONCACAF W Qualifiers matches
The Cayman Islands Women’s National Team have departed to compete in their final phase of group play in the CONCACAF W Qualifiers.
FIFA Council approves regulations to reshape women’s football leadership
The FIFA Council has approved groundbreaking new regulations designed to increase the number of women in leadership roles within the sport.
Cayman to host second round of CONCACAF International Friendly Series
The Cayman Islands Football Association will once again host a round of the CONCACAF International Friendly Series.
Guatemala overpowers Cayman in CONCACAF W qualifier
The Cayman Islands Women’s National Team faced a difficult result in their most recent CONCACAF W Qualifiers match against Guatemala.
Cayman set to face Guatemala for CONCACAF W Qualifiers
The Cayman Islands Women’s National Team is set to return to the pitch at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex as they host Guatemala in a crucial CONCACAF W Qualifiers match.
Cayman’s U20 men kick-off CONCACAF Qualifiers in Curaçao
The Cayman Islands Men’s Under-20 National Team officially kicked off their campaign of the CONCACAF U-20 Qualifiers in Curaçao.
Cayman’s U17 women end CONCACAF run strong
The Cayman Islands Women’s Under-17 National Team has officially completed its run in the CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers in Curaçao.
Cayman U-17s set to launch World Cup qualifying campaign
The Cayman Islands Men’s Under-17 National Team is gearing up for a significant milestone in their footballing journey as they prepare to launch their 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifying campaign this February.
Cayman’s U-17 women depart for World Cup qualifying in Curaçao
The Cayman Islands Women’s Under-17 National Team officially departed on Friday, 23 Jan., to begin their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualification journey.
Two new officials boost Cayman’s FIFA representation
Cayman has reached a historic milestone in football officiating with the release of the FIFA 2026 International Referees List, which sees the territory’s representation grow to an all-time high of eight officials.
CIFA launches its first-ever mobile app
The Cayman Islands Football Association officially launches its first mobile app allowing fans to engage with local football in real-time.
Cayman seeks to ‘shock the region’ as CONCACAF women’s qualifiers kick off
The Cayman Islands Women's National Team is set to face Bermuda to open its campaign for a place in the 2026 Concacaf W Championship.
Life skills and laces: CIFA hosts annual Girls Football Festival
The Cayman Islands Football Association Centre for Excellence field came alive on 25 Oct. for the annual Girls Football Festival.
Cayman showcases its football vision to CONCACAF president
The Cayman Islands Football Association recently hosted Victor Montagliani, president of the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football and vice president of FIFA.
Cayman women to open CONCACAF qualifiers match at home
In less than seven weeks, Cayman will host Bermuda in its opening match of the CONCACAF W Qualifiers set to kick off at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex on 27 Nov. at 7pm.
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.
Row erupts over football association election
The Cayman Islands Football Association has rejected claims by Cayman Athletic Sports Club that the association was in breach of its constitution during the recent annual general meeting and election.
Charity Shield doubleheader set to launch new football season
On 28 Sept., the Cayman Islands Football Association’s 2025/26 domestic football season will kick off with two Charity Shield matches.
Early success not enough for U14 football team to advance
The Cayman Islands Under-14 Girls National Team recently competed in the 2025 Caribbean Football Union Under-14 Challenge Series in Trinidad and Tobago.
Cayman goalkeeper signs pro deal with Croatian club
A new chapter has opened for 19-year-old Cayman goalkeeper Lachlin Lambert as he has officially signed with Croatian professional club NK Dugopolje.
Cayman football gets boost from Belgium
The Cayman Islands Football Association has received a donation from the Royal Belgian Football Association, marking the start of an expanding relationship between the two national governing bodies.
Cayman’s U-14 girls national team to compete in Trinidad
The Cayman Islands Under-14 Girls National Team departed on 12 Aug. for Trinidad and Tobago to compete in the 2025 Caribbean Football Union Under-14 Challenge Series.
Cayman U15 team finishes CONCACAF championship group play
Cayman’s boys national football team has completed its run in the 2025 CONCACAF Boys’ Under-15 Championship in Aruba, finishing its group stage matches without a win.
Under-15 Cayman team competes in CONCACAF championship
Cayman’s boys' national football team has completed their first game in the 2025 CONCACAF Boys’ Under-15 Championship in Aruba.
Youth girls’ national football team returns from training tour
The Cayman girls under-14 national team recently completed a productive 10-day training tour in the Dominican Republic.
Tigers SC earns historic win that goes beyond the football pitch
Spectators at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex witnessed a historic moment in Cayman football on 20 July as Tigers Sports Club clinched their first-ever Cayman Islands Football Association Men’s FA Cup title.
Elite SC crowned Premier League champions
The cheers erupted at the Ed Bush Stadium on 13 July as Elite Sports Club was officially crowned the 2024/25 Cayman Islands Football Association Premier League champions.
Road to CONCACAF qualifiers: Cayman women to begin crucial training tour
The Cayman senior women's national football team will embark on a crucial training tour in the Dominican Republic to prepare for the CONCACAF qualifiers.
High expectations for girls U14 football
With high expectations, the Cayman under-14 girls' national football team has been preparing hard for the upcoming Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Challenge Series in Trinidad and Tobago.
Bodden Town FC surge to monumental President’s Cup win
Bodden Town FC is back on top after capturing the Cayman Islands Football Association President's Cup for the first time since 2014.
Cayman referees get FIFA-certified badges
The Cayman Islands football fraternity has reason to celebrate after seven local referees received FIFA badges last month.
Cayman U17 girls ready to ‘showcase their talent’ at CONCACAF qualifiers
The Cayman Islands girls’ under-17 national team is set to kick off their FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign at the upcoming 2025 CONCACAF qualifiers on Monday, 27 Jan.
Football teams reshuffled to different leagues mid-season
The Cayman Islands Football Association announced major changes to their 2024-25 season, after Alliance FC's withdrawal from the Premier League and the merger of the men’s first and second divisions.
CIFA announces draws for 2025 President’s Cup
The Cayman Islands Football Association has announced the official draws for the 2024/25 Men’s and Women’s President’s Cup tournaments, which will begin next month.
Sunset, Scholars take CIFA 2024 Charity Shield titles
The Cayman Islands Football Association's premier season is officially under way after a pair of curtain-raising Charity Shield matches kicked off at the end of last month.
Former football executive’s fraud sentence cut by appeals court
An appeal against conviction for a massive football
Cayman eyeing historic Gold Cup entry in final Nations League match
From winning their first World Cup qualifier this year, to advancing from a CONCACAF group stage for the first time, the Cayman men's national football team has written a new historic chapter as they look to add to their legacy next month.
Cayman women’s football team set for ‘new experience’ in Portugal
The Cayman Islands national women’s football team will be heading to a training camp in Portugal, with hopes of gaining valuable experience from friendly matches as well as attending a UEFA Europa League match.
Nations League: Cayman hoping to ‘return home with wins’
The Cayman Islands men’s national football team is heading to St. Kitts and Nevis to conclude their group stage of the 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League with a pair of fixtures, beginning on 12 Oct.
Cayman football joins FIFA concussion campaign
FIFA has launched a global concussion awareness campaign, encouraging all member associations to promote the initiative to help mitigate concussion risks across all levels of football.
Teammates oppose each other in historic football final
The rainy weather held off Sunday night as Scholars International Sports Club’s men’s team opposed their B squad in a historic battle of teammates in the Cayman Islands Football Association Super Champions Cup finals.
Tigers FC honours late coach with a historic return to football
Hearts were heavy this season for Tigers FC players, as they returned to the field for the first time since their late coach Gonzalo McLaughlin, passed away three years ago.
Planning board to consider new football pitches this week
The Central Planning Authority this week is set to consider planning applications for three new football pitches in Grand Cayman.
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.
Top striker wants financial guarantees to play for Cayman
As the Cayman Islands national men’s football team prepares to kick off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign next month, it will do so without top striker Leighton Thomas Jr. due to a disagreement over remuneration.
Cayman U17 girls ready to kick off friendly tournament in Puerto Rico
The Cayman Islands under-17 girls’ national team is ready to put their hard work and training to the test when they compete at the Ecedao Futbol international friendly tournament in Salinas, Puerto Rico.
Sunset women seeks title trifecta after winning premier league
Sunset women's football club secured their second Cayman Islands Football Association trophy for the 2023-24 season and, with the FA Cup tournament ongoing, they are seeking a third title.
Scholars mark historic win with 15th league title
Scholars International Sports Club's men’s team have secured the Cayman Islands Football Association Men’s Premier League title for a record 15th time.
$7 million soccer facility planned as FIFA funding floods back in to local game
Cayman football chiefs are planning a new floodlit mini-stadium, with three pitches and dormitories for visiting teams, after FIFA unfroze grant funding to the jurisdiction.
Cayman concedes 20 goals in 2 matches with Puerto Rico
The Cayman Islands had hoped their international friendly fixtures against Puerto Rico would be competitive, but instead they proved to be disastrous after conceding 20 goals over a pair of matches.
Cayman Islands set to face Moldova in away friendly
The Cayman Islands men’s national football team will travel to Europe to play their first official FIFA international friendly since 2009.
Coach Gillie: ‘There is nothing more for me to achieve’
The state of football in the Cayman Islands has taken a turn for the worse, both on the field and administratively, according to Ernie ‘Coach Gillie’ Seymour, who told the Compass that at 67 years old, it’s no longer worth the stress.
Football games suspended at Ed Bush, Haig Bodden stadiums
Acting on police advice, the Cayman Islands Football Association has suspended matches at both the Ed Bush and Haig Bodden stadiums.
Cayman U20 boys conclude CONCACAF qualifiers without a win
The Cayman Island under-20 boys football team will not advance to the CONCACAF U20 Championship after concluding their qualifying matches with two losses and a draw.
Sunset women pull off President’s Cup upset
A determined Sunset Football Club senior women's team pulled off a major upset in the CIFA President's Cup final to capture the prestigious trophy.
Elite SC dominates en route to lifting President’s Cup
Elite Sports Club men’s team have decisively won the Cayman Islands Football Association President’s Cup.
Former sports minister takes aim at football association
The evergreen criticism of the Cayman Islands Football Association continued, as former Sports Minister Bernie Bush expressed his frustration with how the association has been utilising its funds.
Cayman suffers 6-1 defeat in final Gold Cup game
The Cayman Islands national women’s football team dropped their final match of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup to Curaçao on Monday, 4 Dec. - ending the tournament without a single victory.
CIFA 2023-24 league kicks off
The Cayman Islands Football Association senior leagues kicked off 4-5 Nov., with several teams gaining momentum heading into week two.
Additional teams join CIFA leagues
Despite much speculation from the football community that clubs might withdraw from the 2023-24 season due to the recently imposed transfer regulations, the opposite...
Academy women, Scholars men open the season with wins
The Cayman Islands Football Association 2023-24 season officially kicked off on Sunday, 29 Oct., with its traditional opening women’s and men’s Charity Shield fixtures.
Coach: Cayman ‘stepped up a level’ in Curaçao loss
Despite the Cayman Islands national women’s football team being the highest ranked in their group, in the Road to W Gold Cup, they have yet to secure a victory in the 2023-24 CONCACAF tournament.
CIFA season delayed for the third time after flooding
The start of the Cayman Islands Football Association 2023-24 season has been postponed yet again, this time following a weekend of rain and thunderstorms, which left several fields flooded.
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.
Harper Nelson ‘stamps her authority’ in senior debut
At just 14 years old, Caymanian footballer Harper Nelson proved she could play at a senior level during the CONCACAF Road to W Gold Cup.
