The USL-based forward is setting his sights on a strong 2024, anticipating League A showdowns in the Nations League after securing promotion with Les Gwada Boys.
Can you further cover this subject and explain it? These teams participate in World Cup Qualifying yet are not eligible to move on.. or Do you have articles on this on previous newsletters?
...."In some overseas departments, the national teams participating in Concacaf give an outlet to a desire for a political change in how the French Overseas Departments (French Guiana and Martinique have the same status and also will compete in the CNL 24-25 League A)."
They do not participate in World Cup qualification or any other FIFA competition (The World Cup, youth World Cups, etc.) but are eligible to participate in Concacaf competitions like the Nations League, Gold Cup, U-20 Championships, etc.
Thanks, Carlos! Yes, and Thuram stands apart as actually having been born there. Other big names who have Guadeloupe heritage (Thierry Henry, Nicolas Anelka, William Gallas) were, of course, born in the mainland.
Loved reading this, Jon! Thanks for this story!
Incredible quotes
Can you further cover this subject and explain it? These teams participate in World Cup Qualifying yet are not eligible to move on.. or Do you have articles on this on previous newsletters?
...."In some overseas departments, the national teams participating in Concacaf give an outlet to a desire for a political change in how the French Overseas Departments (French Guiana and Martinique have the same status and also will compete in the CNL 24-25 League A)."
Hi Manuel!
They do not participate in World Cup qualification or any other FIFA competition (The World Cup, youth World Cups, etc.) but are eligible to participate in Concacaf competitions like the Nations League, Gold Cup, U-20 Championships, etc.
I love the player profiles from smaller teams. It’s fun to learn about their journeys.
Thanks, Owen! More on the way.
Great read! Wasn't Lilian Thuram originally from Guadeloupe?
Thanks, Carlos! Yes, and Thuram stands apart as actually having been born there. Other big names who have Guadeloupe heritage (Thierry Henry, Nicolas Anelka, William Gallas) were, of course, born in the mainland.