The Bahamas women's national football team is the national women's football team of the Bahamas and is overseen by the Bahamas Football Association. the team played its first game in 2000. the team registered one victory from nine matches they played. they are yet to qualify for a CONCACAF W Championship or any other major tournament.
History Early years The inception of the Bahamas women's national football team dates back to the early 2000s. when they participated in the inaugural Caribbean Football Union Women's Championship qualification preliminary round where they were drawn against Bermuda women's national football team losing both matches with an aggregate score of 9–0.
the Bahamian team's first attempt to qualify for a CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup was in 2002 when they participated in the 2002 CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup qualification. Placed in Group 2, their opponents included national teams from the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Saint Lucia. Losing all matches the Bahamas scored one consolation goal against St Lucia and conceded 19.
After this unsuccessful campaign, the Bahamas women's national team went on a long break, staying out of the action for 19 years.
Back To the International Stage in 2021, the Bahamas Football Association announced the team's return to competitive action. as they would participate in a friendly tournament hosted in the Turks and Caicos Islands, alongside the host team, the Cayman Islands, and the United States Virgin Islands also participated, Although they faced an initial setback, losing their opening match against the Cayman Islands by a margin of 4-0, the Bahamas bounced back with a resounding victory over the host team, Turks and Caicos, prevailing with a score of five to two. to register their first win in 21 years. This triumph secured their spot in the tournament's final, where they faced the Cayman Islands once again, ultimately finishing as runners-up after a 4-0 loss.
Having missed out on major tournaments in recent years, including the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship qualification. The Bahamas entered the newly established 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification. They were placed in League C, Group C alongside Grenada and U.S. Virgin Islands.
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.
Legend
Coaching staff
Current coaching staff
PositionNameHead coach Cherlindria ThompsonTechnical Director Assistant coach Ricqea Bain Gina StubbsGoalkeeping coach VacantFitness coach VacantDelegation Leader Vacant
Manager history
NamePeriodTournament Kevin Davies2012–2021 Cherlindria Thompson2021–??? Ricqea Bain??–Present
Players
Current squad The following players were named to the squad to play the 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification games against U.S. Virgin Islands and on 29 November 2023, respectively.Meet the force behind the game! 🌟 Presenting the Bahamas Women's National Team, a blend of sheer talent and determination. Led by Coach Ricqea Bain and supported by Assistant Coach Codisha Brown, Team Manager Charmaine Smith, and Equipment Manager Courtnee Stevens, this roster exemplifies our nation's excellence, passion, and spirit in football.
Last update to caps and goals in September 2023
Recent call-ups The following players have also been called up to the Turks and Caicos Islands squad within the last 12 months.
Records
*Players in bold are still active, at least at club level.
Most capped players #PlayerYear(s)CapsGoals
Top goalscorers #PlayerYear(s)GoalsCaps1Janeka Edey2021–present242Asia Williams2021–present13Keyonique Thompson2021–present13Alexis Williamson2021–present13Demitra McClure2023–present11
Competitive record
FIFA Women's World Cup FIFA Women's World Cup recordYearResult 1991 to 1999Did not exist 2003Did not qualify 2007Did not enter 2011 2015 2019 2027To be determined 2035To be determinedTotal – – – – – – – *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
Olympic Games Summer Olympics recordQualifying recordYearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGAPldWD*LGFGA 1996 to 2000Did not existDid not exist 2004Did not enterDid not enter 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 2028Total – – – – – – – – – – – – – – *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
CONCACAF W Championship CONCACAF W Championship recordQualification recordYearResultPldW D*LGFGAPldW D*LGFGA 1991Did not enterDid not enter 1993 1994 1998 2000 2002Did not qualify3003119 2006Did not enterDid not enter 2010 20142014 Caribbean Cup 2018Did not enter 2022 2026Total – – – – – – – 3003119 *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
CONCACAF W Gold Cup CONCACAF W Gold Cup recordQualification recordYearResultGPW D*LGFGADivisionGroupGPW D*LGFGA 2024Did not qualifyCC4013312 2029 To be determined To be determined Total – – – – – – – – – 4013312 *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
CFU Women's Caribbean Cup CFU Women's Caribbean Cup recordYearResultPldWD*LGFGA 2000Preliminary round200209 2014Did not enter2018TotalFirst round200209 *Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.
FIFA world rankings The Bahamas women's national football team has never been ranked by FIFA.
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