Shomari Francis (born March 31, 2001) is a U.S. Virgin Island soccer player who plays as a forward for the UVI Buccaneers and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Shomari Francis
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-03-31) March 31, 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands[1]
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Position(s) Forward
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019– UVI Buccaneers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Prankton SC
International career
2019– U.S. Virgin Islands 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:05, 2 April 2021 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:05, 2 April 2021 (UTC)

Club career

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In May 2017 Francis was part of the St. Croix team which represented the island at the annual Territorial Youth Sports Games. He scored against a St. Thomas team in the opening match but St. Croix fell 1–4.[2] In July 2017 he was part of the Virgin Islands American Youth Soccer Organization under-19 team that competed in the Dana Cup in Hjørring, Denmark.[3]

After graduation from high school in June 2019, Francis announced his intentions to attend the University of the Virgin Islands and play for its soccer team.[4] In October 2019 he appeared for the club in several matches including against Webber International Warriors on October 2[5] and Southeastern Fire two days later.[6]

He has also played for Prankton SC of the U.S. Virgin Islands Premier League. He scored a goal against Helenites SC in the opening match of the 2019 season.[7] He scored two more goals against LaRaza on Matchday 8.[8]

International career

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Francis was part of the USVI under-20 squad that competed in the 2018 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.[9] In 2019 he was named to the under-23 squad that took part in qualification for the 2020 Summer Olympics.[10] He was part of the under-20 squad again for 2020 CONCACAF U-20 Championship qualifying and scored the team's opening goal of a 3–2 victory against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the USVI's final match.[11]

Francis was called up for the inaugural CONCACAF Nations League in August 2019.[12] He made his senior international debut on November 19, 2019 in a League C loss to Saint Martin.[13] In March 2021, Ramos was named as part of Gilberto Damiano's 23-man squad for 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches later that month.[14]

Career statistics

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International

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As of match played March 21, 2021.[13]
National team Year Apps Goals
United States Virgin Islands 2019 1 0
2020 0 0
2021 1 0
Total 2 0

References

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  1. ^ Kiser, Bill. "Another rebuild for Bucs program". Virgin Island Daily News. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
  2. ^ Kiser, Bill. "STT Private downs St. Croix in soccer opener". Virgin Islands Daily News. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
  3. ^ "V.I. Soccer Team to Compete in Dana Cup Soccer Tournament in Denmark". St. John Source. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  4. ^ Ambrose, Wyndi. "Op-Ed: Sometimes Religion Gets it Right". St. Croix Source. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
  5. ^ "Virgin Islands vs. Webber International". Webber International Athletics. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
  6. ^ "University of the Virgin Islands vs. Southeastern Fire". Southeastern University Athletics. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
  7. ^ "LOCAL SPORTS ROUNDUP: Lady Buccaneers fall to Xavier-Louisiana by 28". Virgin Islands Daily News. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  8. ^ "USVI Soccer Association Premier League Results: Weeks 6, 7, 8 and 9". St. John Source. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
  9. ^ "U.S. U20 MNT set record in romp over USVI". Top Drawer Soccer. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  10. ^ Kiser, Bill. "USVI to host the Cayman Islands". Virgin Islands Daily News. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  11. ^ Murphy, Kyle. "V.I. Finds Winning Touch in CONCACAF Qualifier's Final Game". St. Thomas Source. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  12. ^ "USVI Senior Men's National Team to Compete in CONCACAF League Tournament". St. Croix Source. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  13. ^ a b "NFT profile". National Football Teams. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  14. ^ "USVI Soccer Association Announces World Cup Qualifier 23-Man Squad". St. Thomas Source. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
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