U15 Football Team For Concacaf Championship
The Bermuda Football Association has announced the final Under-15 boys’ team selected to represent Bermuda at the 2023 Concacaf Under-15 Championship in Curacao.
A spokesperson said, “With less than two weeks until the fourth edition of the Concacaf Under-15 Boys Championship competition, Bermuda Under-15 Boy’s National Team head coach Vashun Blanchette has named the 18 players who will represent Bermuda in Willemstad, Curaçao. Bermuda was drawn to play in League B with 15 other national teams that were ranked second highest based on the Concacaf Men’s Under-17 Ranking as of February 2023.
“Bermuda Under-15 Boy’s National Team Roster by Position [Club] – 2023 Concacaf Under-15 Boys Championship
“Goalkeepers [2]: Jai Simmons [North Village Community Club], Jahneel Maria [Pembroke Hamilton Club]
“Defenders [6]: Patrick Dill [Somerset Cricket Club], Emeer Peets [Mansfield Town], D’Ari Coddington [Warwick Football Academy], Logan Jimenez [Hibernian FC], Dakayo Leverock [Western Stars Sports Club], Cairo Tucker [Warwick Football Academy]
“Midfielders [5]: Kennahz Fray [Western Stars Sports Club], Na’im Zuill [Oldham Athletic Academy], Harlem Bean-Fox [Pembroke Hamilton Club], Cavin White [MK Dons], Joseph ‘Sami’ Carolo [Warwick Football Academy]
“Forwards [5]: Blayz Borgesson [Somerset Cricket Club], Kalen Brunson [Pembroke Hamilton Club], Roger Williams [Somerset Cricket Club], Tiago Correia [North Village Community Club], Tyler Steede [AFC Ossy]
When asked his expectation of the team he has selected for the the 2023 Concacaf Under-15 Boy’s Championship, Blanchette had this to say, “As we approach the 2023 Concacaf U15B Championship, my expectation is for the team to demonstrate effort, cohesiveness, and the bravery to be committed to our preferred style of play.
“Our goal is to consistently perform at the level which we are capable to give us the best opportunity of being competitive during the course of the tournament.”
“League B consists of 16 teams. Those teams include Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bonaire, Cayman Islands, Curaçao, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Martinique, Nicaragua, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Suriname.
“Bermuda was drawn in Group G and will face off against Aruba Belize and the Cayman Islands.
“The match schedule for Team Bermuda is below.
- August 6 vs Belize
- August 7 vs Aruba
- August 8 vs Cayman Islands
“Our U15B team is looking to finish at the top of their group to qualify through to the quarterfinals.
“The Bermuda Football Association would like to thank the coaches, players, and staff for their hard work and dedication in preparing for the upcoming tournament. We encourage all of Bermuda to support the team in their campaign. Additional details will be provided as received.
“For more information on the 2023 Concacaf Under-15 Boy’s Championship, please visit Concacaf’s website.”
