Cavalier F.C.
Cavalier Soccer Club is a Jamaican football club based in Kingston, which currently plays in the Jamaican National Premier League.
Full name | Cavalier Football Club | |
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Founded | 1 August 1962 | |
Ground | Stadium East Field Kingston, Jamaica | |
Capacity | 3,000 | |
Chairman | Rudolph Speid | |
Manager | Rudolph Speid[1] | |
League | National Premier League | |
2018–19 | Regular season: 4th Playoffs: 3rd place | |
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The team is based in Kingston, Jamaica, with their home ground at the Stadium East Field.
History
Cavalier were founded on 1 August 1962 by the late Leighton Duncan and were then also known as the Duncan Destroyers. They won the Jamaican National Premier League title once, in 1981.[2] They were relegated in 1995. This club is known for producing top quality youth teams and has won over 40 domestic titles.
Players
Current squad
- As of 2 February 2020[5]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Notable former players
Honors
CAVALIER FC ACHIVEMENTS YOUTH
INTERNATIONAL
2019-CAYMAN U15 INVITATIONAL CHAMPION
2019-SWEDEN-WORLD YOUTH CUP-GOTHIA CUP-2nd round qualifier
2018-SWEDEN-WORLD YOUTH CUP –GOTHIA CUP TIPSELIT –B FINAL -2ND PLACE
2018-CAYMAN U13 INVITATIONAL 2ND PLACE
2017-CAYMAN U15 INVITATIONAL-3RD PLACE
2016-CAYMAN U15 INVITATIONAL-CHAMPION
2019-MEXICO U15 COPA CELTA –beat top Mexican club Atlas in prelims
LOCAL
KSAFA UNDER 13
2018-KSAFA KO CHAMP
2015-KSAFA CHAMPION
2014-KSAFA CHAMPION
2013-KASFA CHAMPION
2012-KSAFA CHAMPION
2011-KSAFA CHAMPION
2010-KSAFA RUNNER UP
2009-KS AFA CHAMPION
UNDER 15
2019-KSAFA CHAMPION
2018-KSAFA CHAMPION
2015 -KSAFA CHAMPION
2013-KSAFA 2ND PLACE
2010-KSAFA CHAMPION
2009-KSAFA CHAMPION
2008-KSAFA CHAMPION
UNDER 17
2019-KSAFA U17 RUNNER UP
2018-KSAFA-U17 RUNNER UP
2017-KSAFA CHAMPION
2015-KSAFA CHAMPION
2013-KSAFA CHAMOION
2011-KSAFA CHAMPION
2010-KSAFA –CHAMPION
KSAFA UNDER 20
2015-KSAFA-3rd PLACE
PLAYERS ON THE JAMAICA TEAMS The Jamaica U17 team that qualified for the 2011 world had 8 players from the Cavalier Soccer Club in the squad. All 8 players played against France in a 1-1 tie at the World Cup which is a record achievement from any club in the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf__y5Mo0sQ
Jamaica U17-2011-Jason Wright, Patrick Palmer, Romario Williams, Romario Jones, Oshane Jenkins, Nico Campbell, Zhelano Barnes, Andre Lewis
Jamaica U 17-2012-Ryan Miller, Jahmarley Thomas, Alando Brown, Courtney Dowdie
Jamaica U20-2013-Romario Jones, Mark Brown, Nico Campbell, David Mitchell,Tavares Thompson, Zhelano Barnes,
Jamaica U15-2013-Krishna Clarke, Jevaughn McKellar, Justin McMaster
Jamaica U17-2014-Alex Marshall, Hakim Williams, Ajeanie Talbott, Jahwanni Hinds
Jamaica U21-2014-Chevonne Marsh, Oshane Jenkins, David Mitchell
Jamaica U17-2016-Kaheem Parris, Jahmoi Topey ,Nickache Murray, Omar Thompson, Jeadine White, Javon Francis, Nicque Daley
Jamaica U15-2017-Dwayne Atkinson, Isaac Scott, Dwayne Allen, Khalifah Richards, Okeefe Cunningham, Tyrese Durrant,
Jamaica u20-2019-kaheem Parris,Nicque Daley,,Tevin Rochester,Jamoi Topey,Jeadine White,Clifton Woodbine
Jamaica u17-2019-Dwayne Atkinson,Isaac Scott, Hassani Barnes,, Rajay Wright, Dandre Miller
Jamaica-U23-Alex Marshall,,Nicque Daley,Jamoi Topey,,Sheldon Mckoy
Jamaica Senior Team-Chevonne Marsh,Alex Marshall, Kaheem Parris ,Jamoi Topey,Jeadine White
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS
2019-Kaheem Parris signed to NK Domzale-Europe Slovenia –Priva Liga
2019-Jamoi Topey signed to Philadelphia Union=USA-USL league
2019-Nicque Daley signed to Charleston Battery-USA-USL league
2019-Rojay Nelson-invited to Philadelphia Union Academy USA
2019-Jhamar Brown-leadintg goalscorer Cayman U15 invitational
2019-Xavier Codlin-MVP Cayman U15 invitational
2018-Christopher Ainsworth and Nathaniel Brooks sent to Barcelona Spain to train
2018-Christopher Ainsworth-MVP KSAFA U13 KO
2018-Jhamar Brown-leading goalscorer Cayman U13 invitational
2016-Chevonne Marsh-Kokkolan Palloveik – Finland Div 2
2016-Cavalier becomes the only KSAFA team to win the U13,U15,U17 Titles in the same year
2015-Chevonne Marsh-Ventura Fusion-USA-USL league 2
2017-Kaheem Parris became the youngest ever senior international for Jamaica.
2017-Chevonne Marsh and Alex Marshall made their debut as Senior Jamaica team players.
2017 -Jeadine White goalkeeper at 16 led Cavalier to Premier league promotion
2017-Dwayne Atkinson was named to the Concacaf All Star U15 team
2016- Kemali Green recruited to Philadelphis Union Academy USA
2016-Cavalier beat Totenham Hotspur(UK) in the finals of the Cayman U14 Invitational
2015-KSAFA U 20 leading goalscorer-Nicholas Hamilton
2015-KSAFA U17 leading goalscorer Alex Marshall
2015-KSAFA U17 MVP-Alex Marshall
2015-KSAFA U15 leading goalscorer-Michael Allen
2015-KSAFA U15 MVP-Jeadine White
2015-KSAFA U13 leading goalscorer-Revaldo Mitchell
2015-KSAFA U13 MVP –Dwayne Atkinson
2014-Caribbean Football Union U17 MVP-Alex Marshall Cavalier
2014-Philadelphia Union MLS recruited Ryan Miller Cavalier into their academy
2014-JFF appoints Cavalier coaches-Lamar Morgan &Toni Cowan to the Jamaica U15
2014-KSAFA U13 MVP-Michael Allen
2014-KSAFA U13 leading goalscorer-Michael Allen
2014-Digicel Kick start player-Alex Marshall
2014-Cavalier became the 2nd team to win the KSAFA U13, U15 and U17 in the same year
2013-KSAFA U13 leading goalscorer-Michael Allen
2013-KSAFA U15 leading goalscorer-Tevin Rochester
2013-KSAFA U17 leading goalscorer-Sheldon Mckoy
2012 -Digicel Kick Start selectees-Chevon Crooks & Kevon Deacon
2012-KSAFA U13 leading goalscorer-Tevin Rochester
2012-KSAFA U 13 MVP Matthew Wilson
2011 –Digicel Kick start selectee- Kendon Anderson
2011-KSAFA U17 leading goalscorer Chevonne Marsh
2011-KSAFA U17 MVP Chevonne Marsh
2011-KSAFA U13 leading goalscorer Krishna Clarke
2011-KSAFA U13 MVP Clyde Ottey
2010-KSAFA U13 leading goalscorer –Sheldon Mckoy
2010-KSAFA U17 MVP Conroy Johnson
2010-KSAFA U17 leading goalscorer-Michaelous Martin
2009-REAL MADRID Academy had Jason Wright and Patrick Palmer
2009-KSAFA U15 MVP Patrick Palmer
2009-KSAFA U13 MVP Jordan James
2008-KSAFA U15 MVP Conroy Johnson
CAVALIER ACHIVEMENTS SENIOR
2011-2012 -Qualified for the National Premier League
2010 - Won KSAFA Super League; Won Under 17 Confederation (KSAFA); Finalist- Jackie Bell Knockout Competition
2009 - Won Under 15 Confederation League ( KSAFA); Won Under 13 Confederation League (KSAFA); Super League Runner-up; Winner of Fair Play Award
2008 - Won Under 15 Confederation League ( KSAFA)
2006 - Promoted to Super League Runner-up Major League
2001 - Finalist in Syd Bartlett League Promoted to Major League
1994 - Semi-finalist in National Premier League
1993 - Published “Call of the Ball’” as part of 30th anniversary celebrations
1992 - Third in National Premier League
1989 - Third in President’s Cup Finalist in Parish Knockout Competition – Umoja
1988 - Fourth in National Premier League
1986 - Finalist in Parish League
1985 - Third in National Premier League Fourth in President’s Cup
1984 - Third in National Premier League
1983 - Finalist in Parish League Cavalier Top Goal Scorer of Competition
1980 - Finalist in Parish League – Major League (competition abandoned) Won National Club League
1979 - Second in National Club League Finalist in Parish League – Major League Finalist in Parish Knockout Competition – Umoja Founder of Cavalier awarded National Honour – Order of Distinction
1978 - Won Parish League – Major League Joint Winners JFF Knockout Competition – President’s Cup
1977 - Won Parish Knockout Competition – Umoja Cup
1976 - Second in National Club League
1975 - Second in National Club League
1974 - Won Parish League – Major League
1973 - Did not participate in Parish League
1972 - Won National Knockout Competition – Ovaltine Did not participate in Parish League
1971 - Host to Santos of Brazil and Chelsea of England Cavalier International XI commemoration of Santos-Chelsea Tournament Won Parish Division I Championship – Arthur McKenzie Cup. Won Juvenile All-Island Knockout Championship – Alcan Trophy
1969 - Track and Field athletic section of Club established. Promoted initial Annual Athletic Meet for schoolgirls
1968 - Hosts of Detroit Cougars Soccer Club of the North American League. Cavalier squad toured Haiti.
1967 - Won Juvenile All-Island Knockout Championship – Alcan Trophy Won Homelectrix Knockout Championship Cavalier player voted “Most Outstanding Player” in Homelectrix Tournament
1966 - Won Booker Challenge Trophy Cavalier Squad toured Bermuda Cavalier Coaching School established. In conjunction with JFF, conducted Coaching Clinic for coaches.
1965 - Won Division I Championship – Arthur McKenzie Cup Cavalier Player awarded “Player of the Year” award – Diamond Soccer Awards Cavalier Player awarded “Most Improved Player” award.
1964- Won All-Island Knockout Championship – Ovaltine Trophy Cavalier Coach awarded “Coach of the Year” award – Diamond Soccer Award
1963 - Won “Most Sparkling Team” award – Diamond Soccer Awards
1962 - Won Division II and Junior Knockout Championships – unbeaten
References
- "Jamaica - R. Speid - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". Us.soccerway.com. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
- Jamaica – List of Champions – RSSSF
- Cavalier prepare for life at the top – Jamaica Observer
- National Premier League – RSSSF
- premierleaguejamaica.com/team/cavalier-fc/15492/
External links
- Club profile – KSAFA
- Cavalier celebrating 50 years of football – Jamaica Gleaner