Topic: Cayman Islands Football Association
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.
No change to CIFA executives following 2023 congress
The Cayman Islands Football Association executive board will remain unchanged following the much-anticipated 57th CIFA annual general meeting.
CIFA president: Women’s football team will be ‘hard to beat’
As the Cayman Islands national women’s football team readies themselves for their opening match of the CONCACAF Road to W Gold Cup, Alfredo Whittaker,...
Cayman’s 4-year winless streak under the microscope
The Cayman Islands national men’s football team continues to fall short, even in games they are expected to win.
Cayman hopes for home crowd support against Aruba
The Cayman Islands national men’s football team will welcome Aruba to Truman Bodden Sports Complex on Monday, 11 Sept. for their scheduled fixture in the 2023-24 CONCACAF Nations League.
First vice president to be elected at CIFA congress
The 57th Cayman Islands Football Association Annual General Meeting is scheduled for 23 Sept. At the centre of attention will be candidates Antwan Seymour and Mark Beckford, who are hoping to be elected as first vice president.
Football players call for more involvement in CIFA elections
Members of the Cayman Islands Football Players Association say their members are being excluded from having a say in who leads their parent Cayman Islands Football Association because players in the local clubs are not being consulted on the election process.
Cayman’s footballers seeking first win in three years
Capturing the first win in almost three years, is the only option for Cláudio Garcia, head coach of the Cayman Islands national men's football team as his squad travels to their first match of the 2023-24 CONCACAF Nations League.
CIFA president addresses national players and coach dismissals
Just three weeks before the Cayman Islands women's national team start their CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign, the squad is missing a few key players as well as their head coach, who was recently fired.
Coach Gillie threatens to leave long-time club over ‘lack of support’
Frustrations have boiled over for Ernie 'Gillie' Seymour as his team – Cayman Athletic Sports Club – continues its downward spiral, both on the field and administratively.
La Foucade released from CIFA after three months
Dion La Foucade, who was hired by the Cayman Islands Football Association fewer than three months ago, has been released from his duties as the head coach of the national women's team.
CIFA hopes to send first national squad to Island Games
On the heels of a successful Island Games for Cayman, where athletes across several sports collected 18 medals, Alfredo Whittaker, president of the Cayman Islands Football Association, now wants to share in the glory for the 2025 event.
CIFA seeking new referees
The Cayman Islands Football Association is calling for anyone interested in officiating football/soccer matches to attend their 2023 Referee Beginners Course in August.
Dion La Foucade signs on as CIFA women’s national head coach
Trinidad native Dion La Foucade is the new man responsible for Cayman’s national women’s programme, the Cayman Islands Football Association has announced.
Elite SC women complete historic season
Elite Sports Club women’s squad has done the unimaginable – capturing every Cayman Islands Football Association trophy while remaining unbeaten for the entire 2022-23 season.
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.
Scholars wins league title over Elite on goal difference
The race for the top spot in the Cayman Islands Football Association Men’s Premier League could not have been closer, with Scholars taking the title on the final day.
Cayman set for 2023 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Qualifiers
The Cayman Islands national women’s under-20 football team is off to contest the CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Qualifiers, scheduled to take place at the Rignaal Jean Francisca Stadium in Willemstad, Curaçao.
Looking back at Molly Kehoe’s President’s Cup performance
While football is a team sport, Elite SC’s Molly Kehoe goal-scoring performance at the 2022-23 Cayman Islands Football Association President’s Cup was something to behold.
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.
The policy is causing frustration among...
CIFA and sports ministry at loggerheads over funding
Relations between the Cayman Islands Football Association and the Ministry of Sports seem to have taken a turn for the worse, following a dispute over funding.
Construction under way for new CIFA fields
The Cayman Islands Football Association will have two additional fields by February next year, according to president Alfredo Whittaker.
Repairs for field floodlights delayed yet again
Another CIFA season has begun in the dark, as the floodlights at the various government fields are still not working.
Elite Football Club Captures both Charity Shields
Senior football returned to the Truman Bodden Sports Complex, with a sweep of both the women’s and men’s CIFA Charity Shield matches.
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Cayman residents finish strong at Chicago Marathon
Cayman residents Rogerio Pitta and Oddy Grullon were among the more than 40,000 runners who participated in the...
East End teams set to face off for FA Cup
East End United FC will be taking on East End Lions in the Cayman Islands Football Association Under 23 Men’s Summer FA Cup finals set for Sunday, 9 Oct.
Academy dominates in final win
The final match of the Cayman Islands Football Association Men’s Under-23 Summer League featured Academy dominating with a double-digit victory over Bodden Town FC.
Hurricane Ian forces new dates for sports events
Several sporting events were postponed over the weekend of 24-25 Sept., as Hurricane Ian moved close to the Cayman Islands. Events scheduled by Cayman...
CIFA reschedules semifinal matches due to passing of the Queen
The Cayman Islands Football Association 2022 U23 Men’s Summer FA Cup semifinal matches, which were scheduled for Sunday, 11 Sept., have been postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Cayman’s U14 national team finish 2022 CFU series
The Cayman Islands national under-14 football team finished play in the 2022 Caribbean Football Union Boys’ U14 Challenge Series on Thursday, 18 Aug., with mixed results.
CIFA looks to advance women’s football
The Cayman Islands Football Association is refocusing attention on building up the women's programme, starting at the youngest levels.
Scholars ISC wins FA Cup
In the last match of the Cayman Islands Football Association men’s 2021-22 season, Scholars International Sports Club defeated Sunset Football Club 4-1 in the FA Cup finals, on Sunday night, 22 May, at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex.
CIFA Premier League season ends
The Cayman Islands Football Association Men’s Premier League wrapped up its 2022 season on Sunday, 8 May, with teams playing for pride and position in the table.
Scholars ISC advances to women’s FA Cup finals
Scholars ISC will be taking on either Sunset FC or Elite SC in the Cayman Islands Football Association Women’s FA Cup finals later this month.
Elite advances to CIFA FA Cup semifinals
After playing to a 1-1 draw at the end of 90 minutes of regulation time, Elite SC beat Fusion in the ensuing penalty shootout to advance to the Cayman Islands Football Association women’s FA Cup semifinals.
Scholars victorious over Academy in round 10 fixture
Scholars ISC continued their winning ways in the Cayman Islands Football Association Men’s Premier League after defeating Academy SC 2-0 during their round 10 fixture.
CIFA Men’s Premier League round 8 recap
Action resumed over the weekend of 12-13 March for the eighth round of the Cayman Islands Football Association Men’s Premier League.
East End captures CIFA 2022 President’s Cup
After drawing at full time, East End United FC beat Future SC 4-2 on penalties to claim the Cayman Islands Football Association 2022 President's Cup trophy on Wednesday, 3 March.
Dominican Republic defeats Cayman in WC qualifier
The Cayman Islands women's team hopes of capturing their first win in this year's CONCACAF Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, failed to materialise Saturday, 19 Feb., afternoon.
Cayman to kick off Women’s World Cup qualifiers at home
Cayman's quest for a spot in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup begins this weekend against the Dominican Republic.
Alliance, Latinos expelled from CIFA 2021-2022 men’s league
The Cayman Islands Football Association announced on Wednesday that both Alliance SC and Latinos FC have been expelled from the CIFA 2021-2022 Men’s Premier League.
Three teams forfeit in CIFA men’s league opener
Three out of five matches scheduled to kick off the Cayman Islands Football Association Men’s Premier League were forfeited on Sunday, 16 Jan.
Scholars, Sunset claim 2022 CIFA Charity Shield
Senior football returned to the Truman Bodden Sports Complex, featuring both the women’s and men’s Cayman Islands Football Association Charity Shield matches, on Sunday, 9 Jan.
CIFA closed until January
The Cayman Islands Football Association announced that its headquarters in Prospect will be closed from Monday, 20 Dec. to 3 Jan 2022.
Whittaker regains presidency following CIFA elections
Alfredo Whittaker has been re-elected as the Cayman Islands Football Association president after an unopposed campaign.
U20 coach: Disappointed in results, but pleased with team’s performance
Cayman’s hopes of advancing out of this year’s CONCACAF Men’s U20 World Cup Qualifiers held in the Dominican Republic were dashed this week after drawing one game, losing another and posting one victory in Group D.
Cayman’s 2021-2022 football season halted indefinitely
The Cayman Islands Football Association has indefinitely postponed the start of the 2021-2022 football season as a precaution after several players tested positive for COVID-19.
Cayman’s men’s U20 WCQ team selected
Cayman to open qualifying 6 Nov. vs. Guyana
Footballer gets suspended sentence for attack on ref
Former Cayman Islands national football player Michael Martin Cruz has received a six-month suspended sentence for punching a football referee in January last year.
Premier League set to kick off
With Cayman Islands Football Association play beginning next month, the Cayman Compass breaks down each of the 10 teams chasing the 2021/22 premier league title.
Cayman advances in CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship
Cayman Islands under-20 women’s national football team delivered a dominant performance en route to advancing in the CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship.
Whittaker blasts former national head coach
Cayman Islands Football Association President Alfredo Whittaker has lashed out at former national men’s team coach Ben Pugh, accusing Pugh of abandoning local players...
Women’s national team preps for WC Qualifiers
The Cayman Islands senior women’s national football team is preparing for their CONCACAF Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, scheduled to kick off in November.
Cayman will...
Cayman’s women ‘excellent’ in international football festival win
Since kicking off the 2021 Women's Festival in Turks and Caicos on Thursday, 29 July, Cayman's senior women's national football team has dominated the tournament.
Cayman defeats Bahamas 4-0 in FIFA friendly
The Cayman Islands senior women's national team kicked off their FIFA friendly in Turks and Caicos on Thursday, 29 July, defeating Bahamas 4-0 at the TCIFA National Academy.
Women’s national football team competes in friendly tournament
The Cayman Islands senior women’s national football team is kicking off a friendly tournament in Turks and Caicos Islands today, Thursday, 29 July, with a match against the Bahamas at the TCIFA National Academy.
Dispute over CIFA finances following Cayman’s World Cup qualifiers
A dispute over payments to players is at the centre of the latest controversy surrounding the Cayman Islands Football Association and the players and support staff on the Cayman Islands Men's National Football Team.
Ben Pugh resigns from Cayman football
Senior national football head coach Ben Pugh left the Cayman Islands Football Association “surprised” on 6 July, after submitting his resignation letter.
“Resigning as head...
CIFA to address national players’ complaints
The Cayman Islands Football Association executive committee is aiming to address the complaints against the organisation made by several players from the Cayman Islands men's national team.
National footballers log complaints against CIFA
Senior members of the Cayman Islands national football team are concerned that the behaviour of the officials who run the sport is jeopardising their chances of success on the pitch.
CIFA staff receives first aid training
Staff at the Cayman Islands Football Association spent Tuesday, 25 May, at the Cayman Corporate Centre taking a one-day certification course in first aid.
CIFA set to appeal US$55,500 fine
The Cayman Islands Football Association is seeking to appeal the FIFA Disciplinary Committee decision to fine CIFA US$55,500.
The proposed fine stems from incidents at...
Elite women in historic sweep with last-minute goal
On Sunday, 16 May, drama was on the cards at the Annex with exciting finishes in both the women’s and men’s FA Cup finals.
Sunset denies Cayman Athletic premier league promotion
Sunset defeated Cayman Athletic 2-0 to retain their spot in the Cayman Islands Football Association Premier League in a match on Sunday, 9 May at the Annex.
University sports round-up: Caymanian athletes in the spotlight
Kansas State University sophomore Shalysa Wray helped her teammates claim the 17th-fastest time in the nation after helping clock 3:32.91 in the 4x400 metre...
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 advances to FA Cup semifinals
Sunset Football Club have advanced to the semifinals in the Cayman Islands Football Association Women’s FA Cup tournament.
Whittaker addresses several topics
Cayman Compass sports journalist Seaford Russell Jr sits down with the Cayman Islands Football Association president Alfredo Whittaker to discuss several topics, including the first...
Alliance eliminated from FA Cup following 6-0 thrashing
The first round of the Cayman Islands Football Association FA Cup tournament wrapped up over the weekend with Scholars International handing Alliance a 6-0 beating.
Cayman footballers suffer double-digit defeat to Canada
Cayman’s hopes of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 are all but over, after Canada registered one goal shy of a dozen in a World Cup qualifying encounter on Monday at the IMG Academy in Florida.
All clear for national footballers after negative COVID-19 test
After a one-day postponement of Cayman’s World Cup qualifier against Canada, Cayman Islands Football Association president Alfredo Whittaker confirmed the squad is COVID-free and...
Suriname secures first win against Cayman Islands
Cayman's hopes of winning Group B and advancing in the World Cup qualifiers have taken a hit, after the national team lost their opening match on 24 March against Suriname.
