Girls Youth Teams - Season 2022-23
Thank you to SALT for sponsoring our Girls Youth Teams for the new season.
This Season we have U11, U13, U15, U17 and U19 Teams.
Season 2022-23
Under 12 Girls Winning the Orlando Rush Trophy - May 2023.
Under 13 Girls in Orlando.
Under 15 Girls Hurricanes.
Under 17 Girls.
U17 League Winners - Congratulations to the Team and Coach Gisela.
Under 17 Results.
Game 1 - Sunset 6-1 Fusion: Ashlyn 3, Kiara, Cayden 2.
Game 2 - Sunset 2-1 Academy: Cayden and Ash
Game 3 - Sunset 14-0 Scholars: Jada 3, Kiara 4, Milanna, Cyanee 2, Naomi, Clara, Coco, OG
Game 4 - Sunset 3-0 Scholars (Forfeit game by Scholars)
Game 5- Sunset 3-1 Academy: Ashlyn, Caden, Rio
Cup Results to come!
June 8th Semi- Final v
Our U17 Girls Squad.
May 19th-21st 2023 Overseas Trip to the Rush Tournament in Orlando, Florida.
Sunset Football Club, of Grand Cayman, travelled with four youth teams to Orlando last weekend to compete in Florida Rush Soccer’s 2023 Champions Cup against teams from all over Florida. Participating were U10 Boys and U11, U12 and U13 Girls teams, with pride of place for the U12 Girls team that won their division to bring a first place trophy back home to the Cayman Islands.
After three tightly fought games in the first round, the U12s faced ANWSC Wellington in the final. Goals by Abby Proud and Tillie Lomas gave Sunset a 2-0 win and secured them the 2023 Champions Cup.
Tom Elliot, who volunteers his time to coach multiple Sunset FC youth teams and was the head coach for the winning U12 Girls team (assisted by Ian Lomas and Conrad Proud) said, “The U12 girls did themselves proud this weekend. They demonstrated great resilience and determination to come back from the brink of exit, to deservedly beat the top ranked team in the final. The many hours of training and hard work have paid dividends for these young athletes and goes to show that success will come with commitment and dedication.”
This was Sunset FC’s first time competing with multiple age groups which emphasizes how seriously Sunset FC and their management team, comprising entirely of volunteer parents, takes youth and grassroots football. Gareth Thacker, Sunset FC Vice President said, “The Club would not be where it is now without our wonderful group of volunteers and coaches, and we thank them for their continued commitment and support over the years. We have an excellent group of coaches with plenty of coaching experience amongst them. Organising trips takes a lot of planning and time and we thank Tom Elliot and his team for leading the Orlando trip. We also provide our thanks to KPMG for their sponsorship for the tour.”
All four teams had a successful start to the tournament, scoring goals and winning matches on Saturday 20 May. In fact, after Day 1 all four teams were in contention for respective finals. After hard fought contests in the morning of Day 2, unfortunately the U10 Boys and U13 Girls were narrowly eliminated, both finishing an extremely creditable second place in respective groups.
The Under 11 Girls team reached the final of their division but despite battling bravely, were beaten 3-1 by Central Brevard Soccer CBS Cyclones. U11 head coach Chris Turrell (assisted by Chris Lennon and Chris Palmer) felt that it was an incredible experience for their squad and reaching the final was just reward for the efforts the girls had put in all season.
James Kennedy, head coach for the U10 Boys team (assisted by Chris Fenn) said, “The overseas trip for the youth teams has proved a huge success with the players, coaches and travelling parents all having a great time both on and off the pitch and generating huge excitement for the players in advance of the tour. The results this year show the progress being made at all levels of the club and as a true non-for profit that we can provide a fun, inclusive and competitive standard for the kids who join with the help of the many devoted coaches and parents. Given the positive feedback from players and parents we will continue to travel annually and indeed seek to expand the number of teams travelling to more age categories as well as competing locally in all CIFA competitions.”
Sunset FC is an amateur football club with a strong youth programme. Founded in 1982, Sunset FC runs youth training sessions at Camana Bay Sports Complex near daily, with weekend sessions for girls and boys as young as 4.
The girls youth football program, led by coach Gisela Gamba, has grown in recent years with over 150 girls enrolled this season throughout the age groups.
Paul Macey, President of the club added that “He was delighted with the performance of the teams and the way they represented themselves and the club. Our goal is to develop the travel policy of the club so that teams at all age groups can have the same opportunity. The emphasis of the club will always be on development and a big thank you goes out to the dedicated coaches that give their free time to the program. We could not do this without them.”
To find out more about Sunset FC youth programme or enroll for next season, visit https://www.sunsetfootballclub.com/home
Under 18 Girls. Season 2021-22.
April 29th - May 1st - South Florida Soccer Cup and Showcase - Under 11 Girls
Written by Tom Elliot.
For the first time since the Covid 19 outbreak brought Travel to and from Cayman to a standstill, a Sunset F.C. Girls U11 team traveled to the South Florida Soccer Cup & Showcase to represent the club. Hosted by Pinecrest Premier Soccer Club, the tournament included teams from the Southeastern United States and internationally. The trip in itself was full of a number of firsts: the first time a team so young had traveled internationally, the first time our girls had played 9v9, the first time we were playing on a half field pitch, and the first time that the parents were required to travel along with the players. Nevertheless, despite these challenges we were optimistic that we could hold our own and give a good account for ourselves.
Game 1: Sunset F.C. v ANPPS Parkland Soccer
Our first game was against a very strong ANPPS Parkland Soccer Club. After a nervous opening few minutes, Sunset took the lead with some fantastic team play finished with composure from Scarleth. Parkland fought back and equalized with a powerful strike just before half. In the second half, both teams gave it their all in search of the winning goal with Parkland finding the net after some nice play. As the game wore on, Sunset pushed for an equalizer but were unfortunately caught on the counterattack with another powerful finish.
Final Score: Sunset 1, Parkland 3
Game 2: Sunset F.C. v Azzurri Storm Soccer
With the first game nerves a thing of the past, the Sunset girls took control of their second game and applied relentless pressure from the start. As the half wore on, the pressure paid off and Abby Proud finished with composure after some lovely team play. With a score of 1-0 at halftime, the girls knew the game wasn’t over and a second goal was needed. Early in the second half, Azzurri were under continuous pressure but managed to win their first and only corner of the game. After a slight deflection, they were able to grab an equalizing goal with a powerful strike from the top of the box. As the game progressed, a Sunset winner looked like it was on the cards, but unfortunately, the game was called off due to a thunderstorm.
Final Score: Sunset 1, Azzurri 1
Game 3: Sunset F.C. v Davie United
The girls knew this would be the most challenging game of the three, as Davie United had all but clinched our division after two convincing wins over Parkland and Azzurri. From the opening kickoff, Sunset put Davie under pressure as they searched for the opening goal. Davie were a very well drilled team and managed to keep us at bay with some strong defending. After much back and forth, Davie eventually found the back of the net with a beautiful long-distance shot. The Sunset girls continued to push for the equalizer but unfortunately could not apply the finishing touch to many great passages of play.
Final Score: Sunset 0, Davie United 1
The girls left the Pinecrest trip with an incredible sense of achievement, which the results don’t fairly reflect. Every team they played were full of praise for their ability to compete and adapt. The girls can hold their heads high knowing that they gave the eventual champions – Davie United - their closest game of the tournament.
The Sunset girls and Coaches would like to thank Rawlinson & Hunter who sponsored the tour and provided our travel shirts and bags. Also a big thank you to the parents who agreed to travel with the team during such difficult times, and lastly, thanks to Sunset F.C. for providing the opportunity for such a great experience.
For the 2021-22 season we have teams in the Under 11, Under 13, Under 15 and Under 18 CIFA leagues.
U15 Girls.
U15 Girls League Results:
Sunset Fuerte 2-0 Fusion
Scorers: Coco and Clara
Sunset Luz 1-0 345 FC
Scorer: Reese
Sunset Fuerte 6-0
Scorers: Coco 3, Kaija, Kiara, Julianne
Sunset Luz 2-2 345 FC
Scorers: Lauren and Abi
U15 Girls
FA Cup
Sunset Fuerte 0-0 345 FC
Sunset won on Pens.
Rio, Coco, Julieanne, Taegan
Noami saved 2 Pens
Sunset Luz 4-0 Academy
Scorers: Cayden 2, Abi and Ashlyn
Sunset Fuerte 6-1 345 Putellas
Scorers: Coco, Taegan, Kiara, Shar, Julianne 2.
U15 Girls
U18 Girls Results:
Sunset FC (1)6-0 Academy
Scorers: Lexi 3, Ashlyn E, Taegan, Sofia
Sunset FC (2) 14-1 Scholars
Scorers: Kalie 2, Molly 2, Evie 2, Abi 2, Ashlyn C 2, Zahra, Gwen, Amiah, Kayla.
Sunset FC (1) 9-1 Sunset FC (2)
Scorers: Sunset (1) Rio 3, Sofia 2, Taegan, Vicky, Lexie 2
Sunset (2) Evie.
Sunset FC (1) 3-0 Scholars
Forfeit Game by Scholars
Sunset FC (2) 6-0 Academy
Scorers: Molly 3, Cayden 2, Kalie
Sunset Star U12's 2020-21 Season.
Sunset Blazers U12's. 2020-21 League Champions !!!!
U12 's Results: Sunset Aces Team above:
1. Sunset Blazers 6-1 Sunset Aces
2. Sunset Stars 6-2 Sunset Aces 2
3. Sunset Stars 0-2 Roma 2
4. Sunset Blazers 7-2 Sunset Stars
5. Sunset Aces 6-0 Roma (Kaylee 2, Imogen 2, Mina and OG)
6. Sunset Aces 5-3 Academy(Mina 2, Imogen, Kaija, Kaylee
7. Sunset Blazers 1-0 Fusion (Marley)
8. Sunset Blazers 4-4 Sunset Aces (Reese 2, Maria, Coco / Lindsay 2, Kaylee, Kaija.
9. Sunset Blazers 4-0 Sunset Stars (Clara, Maria, Sashka 2)
10. Sunset Blazers 1-3 Fusion (Sienna)
11. Sunset Stars 6-2 Sunset Aces (Kaia 4, Asia and Tessa) (Mina 2)
12. Sunset Blazers 2-1 Fusion (Marley and Clara)
U14's Results:
Sunset 2-2 345 FC (Marley and Coco)
Sunset 3-0 Roma (Forfeit)
Sunset 0-2 Fusion
Sunset 1-0 Academy (Coco)
Sunset 7-0 GTSC (Emily, Rio, Emmy, Lauren, Darby, Jordyn 2)
Sunset 8-0 Roma (Coco 2, Ashlyn C 2, Rio, Clara, Cyanne, Abi)
FA Cup - Sunset 3-0 GTSC (Lauren, Emily, Ashlyn C. )
Under 11 Girls are coached by Tom Elliot, Ian Lomas and Conrad Proud.
Under 13 Girls are coached by Gisela Gamba and Kingsley Joyner.
Under 15 Girls are coached by Noel Kane, Gisela Gamba, and Jason Windsor.
Under 18 Girls are coached by Phil Thompson.
Under 10's coached by Tom Elliot and Ian Lomas.
Sunset Rays 1-0 Sunset Sharks (Picture Above)
Sunset Sharks 5-0 345
Sunset Sharks 2-2 Roma
Sunset Sharks 4-0 Elite
Sunset Rays 3-0 345
Sunset Rays 0-4 Roma
Sunset Rays 4-0 Scholars
Under 16 Girls. League Winners 2021 - Champions!!
Sunset 10-0 Elite (Kalie 4, Ashlyn 3, Emily 2, Abi)
Sunset 4-2 Academy ( Ashlyn 2, Cayden, Kayla)
Sunset 6-3 Elite (Lexi 2, Rio 2, Emily W 2)
Academy 0-9 Sunset (Lexi 3, Emily 2, Rio, Cayden, Evie, Ashlyn E)
Academy 1-1 Sunset 1(Clara D)
Sunset v Elite.
FA CUP CHAMPIONS 2021!- Sunset 9-1 Elite (Lexi 4, Evie 2, Cayden, Emily, Kalie) Well done to all the Squad and Coaches GG and Phil!
2021: Under 18 Squad - League Winners - Champions 2021 - Congratulations!
Week 1 Sunset 18-0 Scholars (Kalie 4, Chloe 3, CC 3, Sofia, Harriet, Ashlyn, Shelby, Artemis, Shay)
Week 2 Sunset 3-0 Elite ( Lexi 2, Ashlyn)
Week 3 Sunset 7-0 Fusion (Ashlyn 3, Sofia 2, Jenna, Shay)
Week 4 FA Cup Sunset 12-1 Scholars (Molly 4, Rio 2, Shay, Sofia, Kayla 2, Riley, Ashlyn)
Week 5 - Sunset 10-1 Academy (Molly 5, Ashlyn C 3, Jenna, Sofia)
Week 6 FA Cup Final Sunset v Elite
FA Cup Winners 2021 beating Elite 6-1. Goals from Lexi 2, Chloe 2, Molly and Shay)
Archives.
Cayman Under 20 Women's Team in the 3-2 win over St.Kitts and Nevis February 2020 featuring several Sunset players.
L-R Back Row: Shayanna Windsor, Tamoy Phillips, Lauren Scott, Serena Nelson, Alexia Bromfield, Riley Doyle,
L-R Front Row: Molly Kehoe, Daniella Gourzong, Satiah Miller, Shannelle Bennett, Ethana Villabos
Under 11's Sunset Blazers from 2019-20 Season
Under 11's Sunset Stars from 2019-20 Season