Saint Lucia: Gros Islet defeats La Clery in Premier League of Football Island cup

Castries, Saint Lucia: Gros Islet emerged champions of the Saint Lucia Football Association Inc. Island Cup, Premier League, with a hard fought 3 – 1 victory over the front runners La Clery.

They were led by the tournament’s top goal scorer Troy Greenidge with a brace in the 21st and 35th min, the former being a penalty and Aaron Richard in the 48th min.

Rayham Cooper scored for La Clery in the 47th min. In the Third Place Play Off, Dennery got past Canaries 2 – 0 with goals from Elijah Joseph in the 1st min of added on time in the first half and Newton Marshall in the 56th min.

Troy Greenidge of Gros Islet was awarded14 the Trophy for the most goals in the tournament, having scored 14 goals

In an effort to help identify available talent at the national level for upcoming Youth Championships, the SLFA Inc. have organized trials for Girls Under 14 at its Technical Centre in the Mabouya Valley, Dennery.

The trials will take place on Saturday 25th February 2023 from 9:00 am during which the coaches will undertake to identify the players who are suitable for selection to undergo further/advanced training.

The Girls must not be born before 1st January 2009

The Caribbean Football Union (CFU) will once more hold its Challenge Series of Championships in 2023 which are annual championships for boys and girls at the Under 14 Level.

Each Member League is responsible for providing transportation and light refreshments for its girls on the day. The Saint Lucia Football Association Inc. will undertake to make a contribution towards these expenses later.

Mary Campbell of the Women’s Football department will follow up with the Leagues to ensure their participation. 

The draw was made today for the CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Qualifiers. The 2023 CWU20C qualifiers are scheduled to take place April 14-23. Group winners will advance to the Concacaf Women’s U-20 Championship group stage in the Dominican Republic in June. What are your thoughts on Saint Lucia’s draw.