The Marianas Club Championship is an association football competition between clubs from neighboring Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Founded in 2023, the tournament features the champion of the Guam Soccer League and the Marianas Soccer League 1.[1] The goal is for the championship to expand to four clubs by 2026.[2] The competition is sanctioned by the East Asian Football Federation.[3]
 | |
| Founded | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Region | East Asia (EAFF) |
| Number of teams | 2 |
| Current champions |  Eleven Tiger |
| Most successful team(s) | Eleven Tiger (1) |
History edit
In 2023, the pilot competition was created as part of the Guam Football Association Competition Department's four-year plan. It was believed the competition would spark renewed interest in soccer and the island's leagues while increasing the bond between the two islands.[4] For the first edition of the championship, newly-formed Wings FC represented Guam while Eleven Tiger FC was Saipan's entrant.[5] Eleven Tiger went on to win the match 2–1 with goals from Tanapon Unsa and Sunjoon Tenorio. Yvan Tcheugoue scored for Wings FC.[6]
Results and statistics edit
Matches edit
| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue | Location | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 December 2023 | Eleven Tiger
|
2–1 |  Wings
|
NMI Soccer Training Center | Koblerville, Saipan | [6] |
| NMI wins | |
| Guam wins |
Titles by nation edit
| Nation | Titles |
|---|---|
| Northern Mariana Islands
|
1 |
| Guam
|
0 |
Titles by club edit
| Nation | Titles | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Eleven Tiger
|
1 | 0 |
| Wings
|
0 | 1 |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Eleven Tiger vs. Wings FC in Marianas Club Championship". The Saipan Tribune. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ "Wings FC to compete in inaugural pilot club competition in Saipan". Guam Football Association. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ "Marianas Club Championship sponsored by EAFF". Guam Football Association. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ "Wings FC to fly to Saipan". The Guam Daily Post. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ "Eleven Tiger vs Wings FC in Marianas Club Championship". Marianas Variety. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ a b Sablan, Jr., James (19 December 2023). "Eleven Tiger outlasts Wings in Marianas Club Championship". Marianas Variety. Retrieved 19 December 2023.