American Samoa national soccer team
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The American Samoa national association football team represents American Samoa
in association football and is controlled by the Football Federation American Samoa
, the governing body for football in American Samoa. American Samoa's home ground is Veterans Memorial Stadium in Pago Pago and their head coach is Thomas Rongen
, who previously ran the United States U-20 team. Regarded as one of the world's weakest teams, American Samoa has, as of November 23, 2011, the joint lowest FIFA ranking of all countries registered for full internationals. The team hold the world record for the largest defeat in an international match, set after their 31–0 loss to Australia.
American Samoa achieved its first victory in a 3–0 win against Wallis and Futuna
in the group stage of the 1983 South Pacific Games
, when neither team was a member of FIFA.
On November 23, 2011, the team defeated Tonga
2–1 in the first round of OFC World Cup Qualification, with a long-range goal by Ramin Ott
, and a chip over the keeper by Shalom Luani, helping them record their first official international victory after 30 consecutive defeats.
They followed this up with a 1–1 draw against Cook Islands
, but failed to progress in their qualifying group, after losing to Samoa
1-0, the only goal being scored in the 89th minute.
–1998
: Did not enter
2002
–2014
: Did not qualify
!colspan=5|FIFA World Cup qualification history
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!Year!!Round!!H/A/N!!Score!!Result
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|rowspan=4|2002
| Group 1 || N ||align="left"| 0 – 13 || Loss
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| Group 1 || N ||align="left"| 0 – 8 || Loss
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|Group 1 || N ||align="left"| 0 – 31 || Loss
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| Group 1 || N ||align="left"| 0 – 5 || Loss
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|rowspan=4| 2006
| Group 1 || A ||align="left"| 0 – 4 || Loss
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| Group 1 || N ||align="left"| 1 – 9 || Loss
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| Group 1 || N ||align="left"| 0 – 11 || Loss
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| Group 1 || N ||align="left"| 0 – 10 || Loss
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| rowspan=4| 2010
| Group B || N ||align="left"| 1 – 12 || Loss
|-
| Group B || A ||align="left"| 0 – 7 || Loss
|-
| Group B || N ||align="left"| 0 – 15 || Loss
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| Group B || N ||align="left"| 0 – 4 || Loss
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|rowspan=3| 2014
| First Round|| N ||align="left"| 2 – 1 || Win
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| First Round || N ||align="left"| 1 – 1 || Draw
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| First Round || A ||align="left"| 0 – 1 || Loss
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to 1979
. American Samoa were drawn in Group A along with Samoa
, Tonga
, and the Wallis and Futuna Islands
. Two points would be awarded for a win, one for a draw, with the top two in each group advancing to the quarter-finals. Their first two games ended in defeat, losing 3–1 to Samoa and 3–2 to Tonga. In their final game against the Wallis and Futuna Islands, however, they achieved their best result to date, a 3–0 victory. The two points gained from this win, though, were not enough to finish in the top two, so American Samoa went out at the group stage.
football tournament saw American Samoa compete for the 2nd time in their history. In a format change from the previous tournament in 1983
, the entered teams were placed in one large group, with the group winner taking the gold medal. In their opening match, American Samoa were on the receiving end of a 10–0 thrashing from the hosts, New Caledonia
. Their next two matches also ended in defeat, albeit less severe: 7–0 against Vanuatu
and 5–1 against the Wallis and Futuna Islands
. Papua New Guinea
, however, were less merciful, and scored twenty without reply in what turned out to be the American Samoans' last game of the tournament, their final match against Tahiti
being cancelled. American Samoa would not enter again until 2007
, missing the 1991
, 1995
, and 2003
tournaments.
. The competition also doubled as the first stage of the OFC qualification tournament for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
, with the three medal winners progressing to the final qualifying group
. American Samoa were drawn in Group B along with the Solomon Islands
, Tonga
, Samoa
, and Vanuatu
. In their opening match, they were defeated 12–1 by the Solomon Islands, with Ramin Ott
scoring only their second goal in their FIFA World Cup qualification
history. Following two more heavy defeats (7–0 against Samoa and 15–0 against Vanuatu), American Samoa went into their final game versus Tonga unable to qualify from their group. Their 4–0 defeat in this game, however, was their best result since 2006.
American Samoa were featured on the David Beckham Soccer
video game as part of the 31–0 defeat to Australia
.
(2001–02) Ian Crook
(2004) Nathan Mease (2007) David Brand
(2007–10) Iofi Lalogafuafua (2011) Thomas Rongen
(2011–present)
against Tonga
, Samoa
and Cook Islands
. The caps is of the players is only in FIFA matches.
American Samoa
American Samoa is an unincorporated territory of the United States located in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of the sovereign state of Samoa...
in association football and is controlled by the Football Federation American Samoa
Football Federation American Samoa
Football Federation American Samoa is the governing body for association football in American Samoa. It came into existence following inaugural elections held in late 2007. The new general secretariat took office under newly elected FFAS President Iuli Alex Godinet in the first elections for the...
, the governing body for football in American Samoa. American Samoa's home ground is Veterans Memorial Stadium in Pago Pago and their head coach is Thomas Rongen
Thomas Rongen
Thomas Rongen is a Dutch soccer coach, formerly the head coach of D.C. United, the Sporting Director of Major League Soccer club Chivas USA, and the coach of the American Samoa national association football team...
, who previously ran the United States U-20 team. Regarded as one of the world's weakest teams, American Samoa has, as of November 23, 2011, the joint lowest FIFA ranking of all countries registered for full internationals. The team hold the world record for the largest defeat in an international match, set after their 31–0 loss to Australia.
American Samoa achieved its first victory in a 3–0 win against Wallis and Futuna
Wallis and Futuna national football team
The Wallis and Futuna national football team is the national team of Wallis and Futuna. Wallis and Futuna is not a member of FIFA, and is therefore not eligible to enter either the World Cup or the OFC Nations Cup....
in the group stage of the 1983 South Pacific Games
Football at the 1983 South Pacific Games
The 1983 South Pacific Games was the seventh edition where football was introduced and was held at the in Western Samoa during September 1983.-Group A:-------------------------Group B: withdrew x-x ---- x-x ---- x-x -Group C:...
, when neither team was a member of FIFA.
On November 23, 2011, the team defeated Tonga
Tonga national football team
The Tonga national football team is the national team of Tonga and is controlled by the Tonga Football Association.-Football in Tonga:Tonga's greatest football triumph to date was their triumph in the first ever Polynesian Cup held in 1993 over Samoa and the Cook Islands...
2–1 in the first round of OFC World Cup Qualification, with a long-range goal by Ramin Ott
Ramin Ott
Ramin Ott is a football player for the American Samoa national football team. He is nicknamed "The Machine" and he is of German descent...
, and a chip over the keeper by Shalom Luani, helping them record their first official international victory after 30 consecutive defeats.
They followed this up with a 1–1 draw against Cook Islands
Cook Islands national football team
The Cook Islands national football team is the national team of the Cook Islands and is controlled by the Cook Islands Football Association. With a population of around 24,000 people it remains one of the smallest FIFA teams.-World Cup record:...
, but failed to progress in their qualifying group, after losing to Samoa
Samoa national football team
The Samoa national association football team represents Samoa in association football and is controlled by the Football Federation Samoa, the governing body for football in Samoa. Samoa's home ground is Toleafoa J.S Blatter Soccer Stadium in Apia. It was known as the Western Samoa national...
1-0, the only goal being scored in the 89th minute.
American Samoa all time record against all nations
| Against | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | % Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | −31 | 0% | |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | −4 | 0% | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | −24 | 0% | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 0% | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 28 | −28 | 0% | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 37 | −37 | 0% | |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 41 | −38 | 0% | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 16 | −15 | 0% | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 32 | −31 | 0% | |
| 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 25 | −17 | 12.5% | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | −4 | 0% | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 39 | −38 | 0% | |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 50% | |
| Total | 42 | 2 | 1 | 39 | 22 | 294 | −272 | 4.76% |
World Cup record
19301930 FIFA World Cup
The 1930 FIFA World Cup was the inaugural FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in Uruguay from 13 July to 30 July 1930...
–1998
1998 FIFA World Cup
The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
: Did not enter
2002
2002 FIFA World Cup
The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0...
–2014
2014 FIFA World Cup
The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be the 20th FIFA World Cup, an international association football tournament that will take place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014....
: Did not qualify
World Cup qualification record
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;font-size:90%;"!colspan=5|FIFA World Cup qualification history
|-
!Year!!Round!!H/A/N!!Score!!Result
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|rowspan=4|2002
| Group 1 || N ||align="left"| 0 – 13 || Loss
|-
| Group 1 || N ||align="left"| 0 – 8 || Loss
|-
|Group 1 || N ||align="left"| 0 – 31 || Loss
|-
| Group 1 || N ||align="left"| 0 – 5 || Loss
|-
|rowspan=4| 2006
| Group 1 || A ||align="left"| 0 – 4 || Loss
|-
| Group 1 || N ||align="left"| 1 – 9 || Loss
|-
| Group 1 || N ||align="left"| 0 – 11 || Loss
|-
| Group 1 || N ||align="left"| 0 – 10 || Loss
|-
| rowspan=4| 2010
| Group B || N ||align="left"| 1 – 12 || Loss
|-
| Group B || A ||align="left"| 0 – 7 || Loss
|-
| Group B || N ||align="left"| 0 – 15 || Loss
|-
| Group B || N ||align="left"| 0 – 4 || Loss
|-
|rowspan=3| 2014
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – OFC First Round
The 2014 FIFA World Cup OFC qualifying tournament started with four of the lowest ranked entrants playing a single round-robin tournament from 22 to 26 November 2011, held in Apia, Samoa....
| First Round|| N ||align="left"| 2 – 1 || Win
|-
| First Round || N ||align="left"| 1 – 1 || Draw
|-
| First Round || A ||align="left"| 0 – 1 || Loss
|-
Oceania Nations Cup record
- 19731973 OFC Nations CupThe 1973 OFC Nations Cup was the first Oceania-wide tournament ever held. It took place in New Zealand from 17 February 1973–24 February 1973...
and 19801980 OFC Nations Cup-Group B:-Third Place:-Final:-External links:* http://www.oceaniafootball.com/index.cgi?sID=43&intArticleID=433&det=1* . Accessed 21 February 2010....
— Did not enter - 19961996 OFC Nations CupThe 1996 OFC Nations Cup was not held as a cohesive tournament, but consisted of semi-finals and a final played on a two-legged basis, stretched out between November 1995 and November 1996....
to 20122012 OFC Nations Cup---------Group B:---------Knockout stage:The group winners and runner-ups will compete in a single elimination knockout stage. The winner of this knockout stage earns a place in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. These same four teams compete in a separate event for the OFC third round of qualifying...
— Did not qualify
South Pacific Games record
- 1963Football at the 1963 South Pacific Games-Semi finals:-----Bronze medal match:-Gold medal match:-Sources:*...
to 1979Football at the 1979 South Pacific Games-Group 2:---------Group 3:---------Group 4:---------Quarter finals:-------------Semi finals:-----Bronze medal match:-Gold medal match:...
— Did not enter - 1983Football at the 1983 South Pacific GamesThe 1983 South Pacific Games was the seventh edition where football was introduced and was held at the in Western Samoa during September 1983.-Group A:-------------------------Group B: withdrew x-x ---- x-x ---- x-x -Group C:...
— Group Stage - 1987Football at the 1987 South Pacific GamesThe 1987 South Pacific Games was the 8th edition where football was introduced and was held at the in New Caledonia during December 1987.-Group A:---------------------------------------------------------Bronze medal match:...
— Sixth place - 1991Football at the 1991 South Pacific GamesThe 1991 South Pacific Games was the 9th edition at which football was introduced. The games were held in Papua New Guinea during September 1991.-Group 1:---------------------Group 2:-------------------------Semi finals:----...
to 2003Football at the 2003 South Pacific GamesThe 2003 South Pacific Games football tournament was held in Fiji, from 30 June to 30 July 2003.-Group A:-------------------------------------Group B:-------------------------------------Semi Finals:----...
— Did not enter - 2007Football at the 2007 South Pacific GamesThe 2007 South Pacific Games Football was held at the Toleafoa J.S. Blatter Complex in Apia, Samoa in from 25 August to 7 September 2007.The Men's tournament formed the first stage of the Oceania Football Confederation's qualification tournament for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the qualification...
— Group Stage - 2011Football at the 2011 Pacific GamesFootball at the 2011 Pacific Games was held from August 27–September 9, 2011 at several venues.-Medal table:-Medal summary:-References:*...
— Group Stage
Performance at the 1983 South Pacific Games
The football tournament at the 1983 South Pacific Games in Western Samoa was the first time American Samoa had entered, having missed the six tournaments from 1963Football at the 1963 South Pacific Games
-Semi finals:-----Bronze medal match:-Gold medal match:-Sources:*...
to 1979
Football at the 1979 South Pacific Games
-Group 2:---------Group 3:---------Group 4:---------Quarter finals:-------------Semi finals:-----Bronze medal match:-Gold medal match:...
. American Samoa were drawn in Group A along with Samoa
Samoa national football team
The Samoa national association football team represents Samoa in association football and is controlled by the Football Federation Samoa, the governing body for football in Samoa. Samoa's home ground is Toleafoa J.S Blatter Soccer Stadium in Apia. It was known as the Western Samoa national...
, Tonga
Tonga national football team
The Tonga national football team is the national team of Tonga and is controlled by the Tonga Football Association.-Football in Tonga:Tonga's greatest football triumph to date was their triumph in the first ever Polynesian Cup held in 1993 over Samoa and the Cook Islands...
, and the Wallis and Futuna Islands
Wallis and Futuna national football team
The Wallis and Futuna national football team is the national team of Wallis and Futuna. Wallis and Futuna is not a member of FIFA, and is therefore not eligible to enter either the World Cup or the OFC Nations Cup....
. Two points would be awarded for a win, one for a draw, with the top two in each group advancing to the quarter-finals. Their first two games ended in defeat, losing 3–1 to Samoa and 3–2 to Tonga. In their final game against the Wallis and Futuna Islands, however, they achieved their best result to date, a 3–0 victory. The two points gained from this win, though, were not enough to finish in the top two, so American Samoa went out at the group stage.
Performance at the 1987 South Pacific Games
The 1987Football at the 1987 South Pacific Games
The 1987 South Pacific Games was the 8th edition where football was introduced and was held at the in New Caledonia during December 1987.-Group A:---------------------------------------------------------Bronze medal match:...
football tournament saw American Samoa compete for the 2nd time in their history. In a format change from the previous tournament in 1983
Football at the 1983 South Pacific Games
The 1983 South Pacific Games was the seventh edition where football was introduced and was held at the in Western Samoa during September 1983.-Group A:-------------------------Group B: withdrew x-x ---- x-x ---- x-x -Group C:...
, the entered teams were placed in one large group, with the group winner taking the gold medal. In their opening match, American Samoa were on the receiving end of a 10–0 thrashing from the hosts, New Caledonia
New Caledonia national football team
The New Caledonia national football team is the team of New Caledonia and is controlled by the Fédération Calédonienne de Football. Although they were only admitted to FIFA in 2004, they have been participating in the OFC Nations Cup since its inception. They have been one of this relatively small...
. Their next two matches also ended in defeat, albeit less severe: 7–0 against Vanuatu
Vanuatu national football team
The Vanuatu national football team is the national team of Vanuatu and is controlled by the Vanuatu Football Federation.-History:It was known as the New Hebrides national football team until the New Hebrides became Republic of Vanuatu in 1980. It finished fourth in the OFC Nations Cup in 1973,...
and 5–1 against the Wallis and Futuna Islands
Wallis and Futuna national football team
The Wallis and Futuna national football team is the national team of Wallis and Futuna. Wallis and Futuna is not a member of FIFA, and is therefore not eligible to enter either the World Cup or the OFC Nations Cup....
. Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea national football team
The Papua New Guinea national football team is the national team of Papua New Guinea and is controlled by the Papua New Guinea Football Association....
, however, were less merciful, and scored twenty without reply in what turned out to be the American Samoans' last game of the tournament, their final match against Tahiti
Tahiti national football team
The Tahiti national football team is the national team of French Polynesia and is controlled by the Fédération Tahitienne de Football.They finished second in the OFC Nations Cup in its first three installments, 1973, 1980, and 1996. In 2009 the under 20 team qualified for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in...
being cancelled. American Samoa would not enter again until 2007
Football at the 2007 South Pacific Games
The 2007 South Pacific Games Football was held at the Toleafoa J.S. Blatter Complex in Apia, Samoa in from 25 August to 7 September 2007.The Men's tournament formed the first stage of the Oceania Football Confederation's qualification tournament for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the qualification...
, missing the 1991
Football at the 1991 South Pacific Games
The 1991 South Pacific Games was the 9th edition at which football was introduced. The games were held in Papua New Guinea during September 1991.-Group 1:---------------------Group 2:-------------------------Semi finals:----...
, 1995
Football at the 1995 South Pacific Games
The 1995 South Pacific Games was the 10th edition where football was introduced and was held at the in Tahiti during August 1995.-Group A:-------------------------------------Group B:---------------------Semi finals:...
, and 2003
Football at the 2003 South Pacific Games
The 2003 South Pacific Games football tournament was held in Fiji, from 30 June to 30 July 2003.-Group A:-------------------------------------Group B:-------------------------------------Semi Finals:----...
tournaments.
Performance at the 2007 South Pacific Games
American Samoa made their 3rd appearance at the South Pacific Games football tournament in 2007Football at the 2007 South Pacific Games
The 2007 South Pacific Games Football was held at the Toleafoa J.S. Blatter Complex in Apia, Samoa in from 25 August to 7 September 2007.The Men's tournament formed the first stage of the Oceania Football Confederation's qualification tournament for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the qualification...
. The competition also doubled as the first stage of the OFC qualification tournament for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
, with the three medal winners progressing to the final qualifying group
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (OFC)
The 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification for the Oceania Football Confederation selected New Zealand to compete in a two-legged home-and-away playoff against Bahrain, the fifth-place team from the Asian Football Confederation for a spot in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa...
. American Samoa were drawn in Group B along with the Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands national football team
The Solomon Islands national football team is the national team of the Solomon Islands and is controlled by Solomon Islands Football Federation. The team shocked the football world in the 2004 Oceania Nations Cup , tying Australia 2–2 to nip heavily-favored New Zealand for second place and a spot...
, Tonga
Tonga national football team
The Tonga national football team is the national team of Tonga and is controlled by the Tonga Football Association.-Football in Tonga:Tonga's greatest football triumph to date was their triumph in the first ever Polynesian Cup held in 1993 over Samoa and the Cook Islands...
, Samoa
Samoa national football team
The Samoa national association football team represents Samoa in association football and is controlled by the Football Federation Samoa, the governing body for football in Samoa. Samoa's home ground is Toleafoa J.S Blatter Soccer Stadium in Apia. It was known as the Western Samoa national...
, and Vanuatu
Vanuatu national football team
The Vanuatu national football team is the national team of Vanuatu and is controlled by the Vanuatu Football Federation.-History:It was known as the New Hebrides national football team until the New Hebrides became Republic of Vanuatu in 1980. It finished fourth in the OFC Nations Cup in 1973,...
. In their opening match, they were defeated 12–1 by the Solomon Islands, with Ramin Ott
Ramin Ott
Ramin Ott is a football player for the American Samoa national football team. He is nicknamed "The Machine" and he is of German descent...
scoring only their second goal in their FIFA World Cup qualification
FIFA World Cup qualification
The FIFA World Cup qualification is the process that a national association football team goes through to qualify for the FIFA World Cup Finals. The FIFA World Cup is a global event, so qualification is required to reduce the large field of participants from about 200 to 32.Qualifying tournaments...
history. Following two more heavy defeats (7–0 against Samoa and 15–0 against Vanuatu), American Samoa went into their final game versus Tonga unable to qualify from their group. Their 4–0 defeat in this game, however, was their best result since 2006.
American Samoa were featured on the David Beckham Soccer
David Beckham Soccer
David Beckham Soccer is a football sports video game for PlayStation, PlayStation 2 and Xbox, Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Color developed and published by Rage Software Limited...
video game as part of the 31–0 defeat to Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
.
Managers
Anthony Langkilde (2001) Tunoa LuiTunoa Lui
Tunoa lui is a former American Samoan football coach who trained the national team of American Samoa for a period of one year. He left office in 2002.- Biography :The team lost in qualifying for the 2002 World Cup with a score of 31-0 against the Australia....
(2001–02) Ian Crook
Ian Crook
Ian Stuart Crook, is a former professional footballer who began his career with Tottenham Hotspur before making 418 appearances for Norwich City. He was an England B international.-Club career:...
(2004) Nathan Mease (2007) David Brand
David Brand (football)
David Brand is an English football manager who was in charge of the American Samoa national football team.-References:...
(2007–10) Iofi Lalogafuafua (2011) Thomas Rongen
Thomas Rongen
Thomas Rongen is a Dutch soccer coach, formerly the head coach of D.C. United, the Sporting Director of Major League Soccer club Chivas USA, and the coach of the American Samoa national association football team...
(2011–present)
Squad
The following squad was selected for 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
The 2014 FIFA World Cup will feature 32 teams. One place was allocated to the hosts, , but no automatic place is given to the defending champions, . The remaining 31 places will be determined by a qualification process, in which entrants from among the other 207 teams from the six FIFA...
against Tonga
Tonga national football team
The Tonga national football team is the national team of Tonga and is controlled by the Tonga Football Association.-Football in Tonga:Tonga's greatest football triumph to date was their triumph in the first ever Polynesian Cup held in 1993 over Samoa and the Cook Islands...
, Samoa
Samoa national football team
The Samoa national association football team represents Samoa in association football and is controlled by the Football Federation Samoa, the governing body for football in Samoa. Samoa's home ground is Toleafoa J.S Blatter Soccer Stadium in Apia. It was known as the Western Samoa national...
and Cook Islands
Cook Islands national football team
The Cook Islands national football team is the national team of the Cook Islands and is controlled by the Cook Islands Football Association. With a population of around 24,000 people it remains one of the smallest FIFA teams.-World Cup record:...
. The caps is of the players is only in FIFA matches.