Bahamas women's national football team
| Association | Bahamas Football Association | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Confederation | CONCACAF (North America) | ||
| Sub-confederation | CFU (Caribbean) | ||
| Head coach | Cherlindria Thompson[1] | ||
| Top scorer | Janeka Edey (2 Goals) | ||
| Home stadium | Thomas Robinson Stadium | ||
| FIFA code | BAH | ||
| |||
| FIFA ranking | |||
| Current | 194 2 (11 December 2025)[2] | ||
| Highest | 96 (July 2003) | ||
| Lowest | 192 (December 2024 – June 2025) | ||
| First international | |||
| Bermuda 3–0 Bahamas (Hamilton, Bermuda; 23 April 2000) | |||
| Biggest win | |||
| Turks and Caicos Islands 2–5 Bahamas (Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands; 1 August 2021) | |||
| Biggest defeat | |||
| Bahamas 0–9 Haiti (Nassau, Bahamas; 10 July 2002) | |||
| World Cup | |||
| Appearances | 0 | ||
| CONCACAF Women's Championship | |||
| Appearances | 0 | ||
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
Win Draw Lose Fixture
Coaching staff
Current coaching staff
- As of 19 August 2022
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Cherlindria Thompson[3] |
| 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.[4]
Last update to caps and goals in September 2023
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | GK | Raynia Russel | 7 April 2003 | 0 | 0 | Western Warriors SC |
| – | GK | Kendi Outten | 18 February 2003 | |||
| 14 | DF | Jada Thelamour | 28 June 2003 | +1 | 0 | United FC |
| – | DF | Dalexis Huyler | 1 January 1999 | 0 | 0 | Mount Mary Blue Angels |
| DF | Jade Thelamour | 15 December 2000 | ||||
| 8 | MF | Janeka Edey | 3 October 1999 | 5 | 3 | Cavalier FC |
| MF | Samantha Ramirez | 28 November 2000 | ||||
| 13 | MF | Hadassah Knowles | 11 January 1998 | +2 | 0 | Whatcom Orcas |
| 10 | MF | Giselle Laing | 29 January 2002 | +1 | 0 | Louisiana Christian Wildcats |
| 15 | MF | Karen Wert (captain) | 12 April 1994 | 2 | 0 | United FC |
| MF | Ashya Butler | 30 June 2004 | ||||
| 11 | MF | Rachel Rolle | 12 October 2002 | 2 | 0 | AU Yellow Jackets |
| MF | Meaghan Smith | 10 August 1998 | ||||
| 7 | FW | Demitra McClure | 11 January 2003 | 2 | 1 | Northeast Hawks |
| 9 | FW | Diane Maillis | 4 November 2004 | 2 | 0 | Milligan Buffaloes |
| 2 | FW | Samina Moss | 28 November 2006 | 2 | 0 | UAPB Golden Lions |
| 19 | FW | Valtinique Simmons | 28 November 2003 | 2 | 0 | Hollins University |
| FW | Kenyonique Thompson | 26 January 1998 | ||||
| 20 | FW | Kyrah Miller | 28 November 1999 | 0 | 0 | Cavalier FC |
| FW | Rokesia Sands | 29 June 2006 | Whatcom Orcas | |||
Recent call-ups
The following players have also been called up to the Turks and Caicos Islands squad within the last 12 months.
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Melina McClure | 28 November 2001 | 2 | 0 | UCCS Mountain Lions | v. Grenada, 24 September 2023 |
| DF | Angel Williams | 15 February 2004 | +1 | 0 | United FC | v. Grenada, 24 September 2023 |
| DF | Taleah Thompson | 25 April 2000 | 0 | 0 | Cavalier FC | v. Grenada, 24 September 2023 |
| DF | Megan Wood | 28 November 2000 | 0 | 0 | Cavalier FC | v. Grenada, 24 September 2023 |
| DF | Brianna Capron | 27 December 2002 | +1 | 0 | United FC | v. U.S. Virgin Islands, 29 October 2023 |
| DF | Edissa Bain | 28 January 2003 | 2 | 0 | Baker Wildcats | v. U.S. Virgin Islands, 29 October 2023 |
| DF | Tyra McKenzie | 30 May 2003 | 2 | 0 | Dynamos FC | v. U.S. Virgin Islands, 29 October 2023 |
| MF | Jodei Clarke | 21 January 2000 | 2 | 0 | United FC | v. Grenada, 24 September 2023 |
| MF | Kaitlyn Rolle | 8 January 2001 | 0 | 0 | Cavalier FC | v. Grenada, 24 September 2023 |
| MF | Gabrielle Murphy | 15 May 1998 | AU Yellow Jackets | v. U.S. Virgin Islands, 29 October 2023 | ||
| FW | Liah Rae Tucker | 16 August 1994 | 0 | 0 | Hollins University | v. Grenada, 24 September 2023 |
| FW | Asia Williams | 28 November 1996 | AU Cougars | v. U.S. Virgin Islands, 29 October 2023 | ||
Records
- As of 20 September 2023
*Players in bold are still active, at least at club level.
Most capped players
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Top goalscorers
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Competitive record
FIFA Women's World Cup
| FIFA Women's World Cup record | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Result | Pld | W | D* | L | GF | GA | |
| 1991 to 1999 | Did not exist | |||||||
| 2003 | Did not qualify | |||||||
| 2007 | Did not enter | |||||||
| 2011 | ||||||||
| 2015 | ||||||||
| 2019 | ||||||||
| 2023 | ||||||||
| 2027 | To be determined | |||||||
| 2031 | To be determined | |||||||
| 2035 | 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.
References
- ^ "Bahamas Football Association". FIFA. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 11 December 2025. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
- ^ "Recent Appointment: Cherlindria Thompson, Veteran Women's Soccer Coach for The Bahamas Football Association". facebook.com. Bahamas Football Association. 19 July 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ 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.