Bahamas women's national football team explained

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

See also: 2022 in association football, 2022 in sports and FIFA International Match Calendar.

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

2023

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

Position	Name
Head coach	Cherlindria Thompson[2]
Technical Director
Assistant coach	Ricqea Bain
	Gina Stubbs
Goalkeeping coach	Vacant
Fitness coach	Vacant
Delegation Leader	Vacant

Manager history

Name	Period	Tournament
Kevin Davies	2012–2021
Cherlindria Thompson	2021–???
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.^[3]

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

	Player	Year(s)	Caps	Goals

Top goalscorers

	Player	Year(s)	Goals	Caps
1	Janeka Edey	2021–present	2	4
align=center rowspan=5	2	Asia Williams	2021–present	1	3
Keyonique Thompson	2021–present	1	3
Alexis Williamson	2021–present	1	3
Demitra McClure	2023–present	1	1

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup record
Year	Result
1991 to 1999	Did not exist
2003	Did not qualify
2007	Did not enter
2011
2015
2019
2023
2027	To be determined
Total	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

• Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Olympic Games

Summer Olympics record										Qualifying record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA		Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA
1996 to 2000	Did not exist									Did not exist
2004	Did not enter	Did not enter
2008
2012
2016
2020
2024
Total	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–		–	–	–	–	–	–

• Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

CONCACAF W Championship

CONCACAF W Championship record									Qualification record
Year	Result	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA		Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA
1991	Did not enter	Did not enter
1993
1994
1998
2000
2002	Did not qualify								3	0	0	3	1	19
2006	Did not enter	Did not enter
2010
2014	2014 Caribbean Cup
2018	Did not enter
2022
Total	–	–	–	–	–	–	–		3	0	0	3	1	19

• Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

CFU Women's Caribbean Cup

CFU Women's Caribbean Cup record
Year	Result	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA
2000	Preliminary round		2	0	0	2	0	9
2014	Did not enter
Total	First round	2	0	0	2	0	9

• Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

FIFA world rankings

The Bahamas women's national football team has never been ranked by FIFA.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bahamas Football Association . FIFA . 6 August 2021.
2. Web site: Recent Appointment: Cherlindria Thompson, Veteran Women's Soccer Coach for The Bahamas Football Association. 19 July 2021. facebook.com. Bahamas Football Association. 21 September 2023.
3. https://www.instagram.com/p/C0M5RTbLJhm/ 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.