American Samoa women's national football team

American Samoa
AssociationFootball Federation American Samoa (FFAS)
ConfederationOFC (Oceania)
Head coachTunoa Lui
CaptainLela Waetin
Most capsLela Waetin (8)
Top scorerJasmine Makiasi (1)
Home stadiumVeterans Memorial Stadium
FIFA codeASA
First colors
Second colors
FIFA ranking
Current 152 (June 12, 2025)[1]
Highest103 (September 2008)
Lowest150 (December 2024)
First international
 Australia 21–0  
(Auckland, New Zealand; 9 October 1998)
Biggest win
None
Biggest defeat
 Australia 21–0  
(Auckland, New Zealand; 9 October 1998)
OFC Women's Nations Cup
Appearances1 (first in 1998)
Best resultGroup Stage, 1998

The American Samoa women's national football team represents American Samoa in international women's association football. The team is controlled by the Football Federation American Samoa (FFAS) and managed by Beulah Oney,[2] a former player.[3] The Veterans Memorial Stadium is their home ground and their only goalscorer is Jasmine Makiasi, with only one goal.

American Samoa never qualified for a FIFA Women's World Cup, but entered the OFC Women's Nations Cup once, in the 1998 edition. The country also participated twice in the Pacific Games women's football tournament.

Overview

American Samoa's first international occurred in October 1998, when they faced Australia, for the 1998 OFC Women's Championship.[4] The team was defeated 21–0 (with 7–0 in the half-time). Papua New Guinea, its second rival, also thrashed them, with a 9–0.

The team remained inactive until 2007, when they entered the Pacific Games football tournament, held in Samoa during August–September 2007. American Samoa finished last on the Group A, and scored its first (and only) goal, against the Cook Islands.[5]

They didn't saw any improvement for the 2011 Pacific Games, where the team lost by thrashing defeats, like 8–0 with the Papuan team and 7–0 with the hosts. This was American Samoa's last participation in an international competition to the date.

As of June 2025, American Samoa is on the 152nd position of the FIFA Women's World Ranking.[6]

Results and fixtures

Legend

  Win   Draw   Lose   Fixture

1998

October 9, 1998 1998 OFC WC Australia  21–0   Auckland, New Zealand
Thomas 4', 35', 55'
Casagrande 19', 59'
Tann-Darby 28'
Salisbury 29', 58', 72', 81'
Black 37', 68', 88', 90+5'
Ferguson 44', 79'
Taylor 50'
Forman 66'
Peters 78'
Boyd 90+6'
Report Stadium: Mt Smart Stadium
October 11, 1998 1998 OFC WC Papua New Guinea  9–0   Auckland, New Zealand
Taman ?'[7] Stadium: Mt Smart Stadium

2007

August 25, 2007 2007 SPG Papua New Guinea  6–0   Apia, Samoa
12:30 (UTC–11) Konalalai 41', 45+1'
Siniu 44'
Banabas 55'
Midi 68'
Alau 89'
Report Stadium: Toleafoa J.S. Blatter Complex
Referee: Lencie Fred (Vanuatu)
August 28, 2007 2007 SPG   1–1  Cook Islands Apia, Samoa
15:00 (UTC-11) Makiasi 63' Report Urirau 24' Stadium: Toleafoa J.S. Blatter Complex
Referee: Job Ponis Minan (Papua New Guinea)
August 30, 2007 2007 SPG   0–3  Fiji Apia, Samoa
12:30 (UTC-11) Report Kurikaba 45+3'
Moce 55', 72'
Stadium: Toleafoa J.S. Blatter Complex
Referee: Fiti Aimaasu (Samoa)
September 1, 2007 2007 SPG Solomon Islands  3–0   Apia, Samoa
10:00 (UTC-11) Annie 13'
Daudau 39'
Jusuts 58'
Report Stadium: Toleafoa J.S. Blatter Complex
Referee: Fiti Aimaasu (Samoa)

2011

August 29, 2011 2011 SPG Papua New Guinea  8–0   Nouméa, New Caledonia
10:00 (UTC+11) Birum 1', 29'
Morris 29'
Letoi 45' (o.g.)
Lanta 46'
Siniu 49'
Nori 77'
Midi 90+4'
Report Stadium: Stade PLGC
August 31, 2011 2011 SPG New Caledonia  7–0   Nouméa, New Caledonia
11:00 (UTC+11) Wahnawe 12', 13', 32', 43', 56'
Maguire 19'
Pouye 78'
Report Stadium: Stade PLGC
Referee: Tupou Patia (Cook Islands)
September 2, 2011 2011 SPG   0–4  Solomon Islands Nouméa, New Caledonia
09:00 (UTC+11) Report Samani 2', 4', 25'
Maenu'u 65'
Stadium: Stade PLGC
Referee: George Bruce (Vanuatu)
September 5, 2011 2011 SPG   0–4  Tahiti Nouméa, New Caledonia
09:00 (UTC+11) Report Frelin 20'
Alvarez 57'
Tokoragi 66'
Apo 72'
Stadium: Stade PLGC
Referee: Tupou Patia (Cook Islands)

2018

August 24, 2018 2018 OFC Women's Nations Cup qualification   0–2  Solomon Islands Lautoka, Fiji
12:00 UTC+12 Report Samani 39', 90+4' Stadium: Churchill Park, Lautoka
Attendance: 100
Referee: Beth Rattray (New Zealand)
August 27, 2018 2018 OFC Women's Nations Cup qualification Vanuatu  1–0   Lautoka, Fiji
12:00 UTC+12 Wakeret 44' Report Stadium: Churchill Park, Lautoka
Attendance: 100
Referee: Roger Adams (Papua New Guinea)
August 30, 2018 2018 OFC Women's Nations Cup qualification Fiji  2–0   Lautoka, Fiji
15:00 UTC+12
Report Stadium: Churchill Park, Lautoka
Attendance: 500
Referee: Beth Rattray (New Zealand)

2019

8 July 2019 2019 Pacific Games – Group Stage Fiji  11–0   Apia, Samoa
12:00 Tamanitoakula 10', 64'
Nasau 24', 33'
Bakaniceva 39', 67'
Riwai 50'
Senisea 62', 86'
Vaiomounga 82' (o.g.)
Tabua 87'
Report Stadium: J.S. Blatter Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 200
Referee: Thein Thein Aye (Myanmar)
10 July 2019 2019 Pacific Games – Group Stage   0–0  Samoa Apia, Samoa
15:00 Report Stadium: J.S. Blatter Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 400
Referee: Pansa Chaisanit (Thailand)
12 July 2019 2019 Pacific Games – Group Stage New Caledonia  9–0   Apia, Samoa
13:30 Cawa 13', 38', 40'
Haocas 19', 27', 76'
Ajapuhnya 45'
Pahoa 82'
Ihmeling 85'
Report Stadium: J.S. Blatter Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 100
Referee: David Yareboinen (Papua New Guinea)
15 July 2019 2019 Pacific Games – Group Stage   0–12  Tonga Apia, Samoa
15:30 Funaki 1'
Hakalo 3', 62'
Kofutu'a 34'
Siale 45', 47', 53', 72'
Soakai 65'
Kafa 70', 76', 90'
Stadium: J.S. Blatter Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 100
Referee: Nick Waldron (New Zealand)

2023

17 November 2023 (2023-11-17) 2023 Pacific Games GS Papua New Guinea  9–0   Honiara, Solomon Islands
19:00
Report Stadium: SIFF Academy fields 1 & 2
Referee: Ben Ariel Aukwai (Solomon Islands)
20 November 2023 (2023-11-20) 2023 Pacific Games GS New Caledonia  4–0   Honiara, Solomon Islands
19:00
  • Hnaune 45+8'
  • Wenessia 52'
  • Palene 57'
  • Ligneul 86'
Report Stadium: SIFF Academy fields 1 & 2
Referee: Calvin-Kei Berg (New Zealand)
23 November 2023 (2023-11-23) 2023 Pacific Games GS Cook Islands  3–0   Honiara, Solomon Islands
16:00
  • Fitzpatrick 24'
  • Fatiaki 38'
  • Teinaki 52'
Report Stadium: SIFF Academy fields 1 & 2
Referee: Kavitesh Behari (Fiji)
28 November 2023 (2023-11-28) 2023 Pacific Games 9th placement Cook Islands  0–3 (w/o)   Honiara, Solomon Islands
16:00 Report Stadium: SIFF Academy fields 1 & 2
Referee: Kavitesh Behari (Fiji)

2024

7 February 2024 (2024-02-07) 2024 Summer Olympic Qualification Fiji  10–0   Apia, Samoa
12:00
Report Stadium: FFS Football Stadium (Field 2)
Attendance: 250
Referee: Teremoana Roihau (Tahiti)
10 February 2024 (2024-02-10) 2024 Summer Olympic Qualification   1–7  Solomon Islands Apia, Samoa
12:00 UTC+13
  • Waetin 88'
Report
  • Solosaia 14', 29', 35', 72', 74'
  • Gogoni 58'
  • David 82'
Stadium: FFS Football Stadium (Field 2)
Attendance: 100
Referee: Mederic Lacour (New Caledonia)
13 February 2024 (2024-02-13) 2024 Summer Olympic Qualification   0–9  Papua New Guinea Apia, Samoa
11:00 UTC+13 Report Stadium: FFS Football Stadium (Field 1)

Head-to-head record

As of 13 February 2024
Against Played Won Drawn Lost GF GA GD % Won
 Australia 1 0 0 1 0 21 −21 0%
 Cook Islands 2 0 1 1 1 4 −4 0%
 Fiji 4 0 0 4 0 26 −26 0%
 New Caledonia 3 0 0 3 0 20 −20 0%
 Papua New Guinea 5 0 0 5 0 41 −41 0%
 Samoa 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0%
 Solomon Islands 4 0 0 4 1 16 −15 0%
 Tahiti 1 0 0 1 0 4 −4 0%
 Tonga 1 0 0 1 0 12 −12 0%
 Vanuatu 1 0 0 1 0 1 −1 0%
Total 23 0 2 18 2 145 −143 0%

Coaching staff

As of 1 January 2024
Position Name
Head coach *Ruepeni Luvu
Assistant coach Siulepa GREY

Managerial history

  • Tunoa Lui (20??–2011)
  • Uinifareti Aliva (2011)
  • Beulah Oney (20??–20??)
  • Larry Mana'o (2018–20??)
  • Tunoa Lui (20??-2023)
  • Ruepeni Luvu( 2023–present)

Players

Current squad

Caps and goals updated as of 15 July 2019, after the game against Tonga.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Destiny Kapisi

14 2DF Veronica Iupati (2003-08-25) August 25, 2003 1 0 Ilaoa and To'omata

10 3MF Elcy Lui (2002-06-19) June 19, 2002 7 0 Lion Heart
3MF Alma Mana’o Queens College, City University of New York

7 4FW Lela Waetin (2003-11-28) November 28, 2003 4 0 Ilaoa and To'omata

Angela Ah Fook
Nette Liu
Severina Mana'o
Topelei Matoka
Aggie Pati
Gracious Toilolo
Precious Toilolo
Mckayla Tua
Ariana Vaeao
Olivia Vaiomoungaa
Tehea Lealofi
Morgan Patea
Susan Godinet
Meleane Ioapo
Aaliyah Tu'ua
Lillian Felise

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for the team in the last 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Maria Iolama 2023 Pacific Games GS

DF Olivia Vaiomounga (2001-02-12) February 12, 2001 4 0 Pago Youth 2023 Pacific Games GS
DF Pisita Lui (2004-09-29) September 29, 2004 0 0 Lion Heart 2023 Pacific Games GS

MF Ama Faleao (2003-02-28) February 28, 2003 1 0 Ilaoa and To'omata 2023 Pacific Games GS
MF Oloa Tofaeono (2002-11-17) November 17, 2002 1 0 Vaiala Tongan 2023 Pacific Games GS

FW Ama Faleao 2023 Pacific Games GS

Zeporah Talo 2023 Pacific Games GS
Ashley Fonoti 2023 Pacific Games GS
Olita Ara 2023 Pacific Games GS
Selita Woo Chinhg 2023 Pacific Games GS
Heavenly Faoa-Danielson 2023 Pacific Games GS
Tia Nash-Cummings 2023 Pacific Games GS

Records

Most appearances

Currently, 19 players hold the record of the most caps:

  • Alma Manao
  • Angela Sao
  • Fetu Lakisa
  • Filiga Ioapo
  • Filiga Kerisiano
  • Fiso Letoi
  • Fuataina Siatu'u
  • Jasmine Makiasi
  • Lela Waetin
  • Lelamay Kerisiano
  • Meleane Ioapo
  • Meleane Kerisiano
  • Moaga Siaulaiga
  • Momi Ene
  • Nikki Tolmie
  • Sandra Herrera
  • Tofaagaolii Oloaluga
  • Trixie Mavaega
  • Tuiemanu Ripley

Top goalscorers

Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Jasmine Makiasi 1 Unknown Unknown 2007–20??
1 Lela Waetin 1 7 0.14 201?–present

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup Qualification record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1991 Not member of FIFA Not member of FIFA
1995
1999 Did not qualify 2 0 0 2 0 30
2003 Withdrew Withdrew
2007 Did not enter Declined participation
2011
2015
2019 Did not qualify 3 0 0 3 0 5
2023 Withdrew Withdrew
2027 To be determined To be determined
Total 5 0 0 5 0 35

Olympic Games

Summer Olympics Qualification record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1996 Ineligible No qualifying process
2000
2004 Did not enter Declined participation
2008 Did not qualify 4 0 1 3 1 13
2012 Did not enter Declined participation
2016
2020 Did not qualify 3 0 0 3 0 5
Total 7 0 1 6 1 18

OFC Women's Nations Cup

OFC Women's Nations Cup Qualification record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1983 Did not enter No qualification
1986
1989
1991
1994
1998 Group stage 6th 2 0 0 2 0 30
2003 Withdrew
2007 Did not enter
2010
2014
2018 Did not qualify 3 0 0 3 0 5
2022 Withdrew No qualification
2025 Did not enter
Total Group stage 1/10 2 0 0 2 0 30 3 0 0 3 0 5

Pacific Games

Pacific Games
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA
2003 Did not enter
2007 Group stage 8th 4 0 1 3 1 13
2011 Group stage 9th 4 0 0 4 0 23
2015 Did not enter
2019 Group stage 10th 4 0 1 3 0 32
Total Group stage 3/5 12 0 2 10 1 68

See also

References

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  2. ^ "Member Association – American Samoa". FIFA.com. Archived from the original on July 23, 2014. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  3. ^ "Player profile: Beulah Oney (American Samoa) | Oceania Football Confederation". Oceania Football Confederation. September 3, 2009. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  4. ^ "Matildas 1998 Matches". www.ozfootball.net. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
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