Cayman Islands Women’s National Team to resume Concacaf W Qualifiers campaign

The Cayman Islands Women’s National Team resumes its Concacaf W Qualifiers campaign this week with two matches that will conclude Group C play.

Cayman is set to face Costa Rica on April 11 at 7 p.m. at Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto in Alajuela, before travelling to St. George’s, Grenada, to take on Grenada on April 14 at 4 p.m. at the Kirani James Athletics Stadium.

The upcoming fixtures mark the final phase of group play as Cayman looks to close out its campaign on a positive note. The team enters the matches following earlier losses to Bermuda and Guatemala.

“These matches are another important step for our players as they continue to compete at the international level,” CIWNT Head Coach Michael Johnson said.

“Facing strong opposition is a key part of the development process, and we remain focused on building a competitive programme that represents the Cayman Islands with pride.”

The 20-player squad comprises:

Alaisha Williams

Brittni Ebanks

Cayden Coles

Chelsea Brown

Clara De Quintal

Cosabella Windsor

Courtney Hicks

Daniella Gourzong

Hayleigh Solomon

Imogen Smailes

Jada Dixon Lam

Lea Dos Santos Smith

Molly Kehoe

Nalani Swan

Naomi Wilson

Olivia Ridley

Reese Bateson

Tamoy Phillips

Tessa Clark

Tyanna Jan

Cayman will face a significant test against Costa Rica, which is currently ranked third in the Concacaf Women’s Senior National Team Rankings. Grenada enters the fixtures ranked 25th, while Cayman sits 32nd in the regional standings.

“These final two matches are an important opportunity for our group to show growth and resilience,” Johnson said. “We’ve faced some tough challenges to start the campaign, but the focus now is on finishing strong, applying what we’ve learned and continuing to build as a team.”

The Concacaf W Qualifiers form part of the pathway to the Concacaf W Championship, which serves as the region’s qualifying competition for major international tournaments, including the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the Olympic Games.