Yeah, as of right now it is the best way to get better as a national team. The league here in Guam are basically Sunday leagues. We have no professional or semi-professional leagues here.
A ESPN blog about Gary White's experience of coaching a tiny nation like Guam. http://espn.go.com/blog/playbook/fandom/post/_/id/19224/whats-it-like-to-coach-a-tiny-soccer-nation
Marcus Lopez joins the growing group of members of the Matao, Guam men’s national football team, playing at the professional level after recently accepting to play with Pachanga Diliman FC, a Division I team in the Philippines’ United Football League. http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/in...n-philippines&catid=38:sports-news&Itemid=152
Gary White is now one of the highest certified coaches in the world. http://www.the-afc.com/en/2012-11-0...h-development/26336-white-faaward-110713.html Also a exclusive interview on Gary White. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/meet-gary-white-one-worlds-2052284
LA Galaxy defender, A.J. DeLaGarza, will finally play for the Matao. He will also wear the Guam flag on his jersey sleeve. http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/in...lay-for-matao&catid=38:sports-news&Itemid=152 Coach White's tweet:
whoa small world but AJ Delagarza went to my alma mater the same time I did! actually had him in one of my classes. didn't know he was from Guam!
I don't think we have any upcoming friendlies yet. Well, he's not really from Guam, but he does have Guam blood. (Born in Bryans Road, Maryland). Also I know at least half of the players that plays for the Guam men national team. I went to the same elementary/middle/high school with them. lol
Before the year's end, the Matao also will be suiting up for international competition with friendly matches against Laos and Cambodia. http://www.guampdn.com/article/20130915/SPORTS/309150013/Guam-football-fans-can-enjoy-luck-draw-
Jason Cunliffe (Guam NT) confirmed Guam will be playing two friendlies against Laos and Cambodia in November
Finanlly, AJ can play for the Mataos. Hopefully, this will be a big boost to the team's defense. New challenge of my career starts Sunday. Traveling to Laos and Cambodia for a few friendlies with Guam. Then few days in Guam to see family— AJ DeLaGarza (@AJD_20) November 8, 2013
#TeamMatao at airport in Incheon ... Game day Sat. vs Laos 6PM Laos time kick off pic.twitter.com/okizoqOHyH— Guam Football Association (@GuamFootball) November 11, 2013 #Guam based #Matao at the meeting point ... Flight to Korea done - up next, Hanoi then Vientiane ... pic.twitter.com/Uhc9pkreh8— Guam Football Association (@GuamFootball) November 11, 2013 The Mataos in Korea before leaving to Laos.
Notable call ups: Doug Herrick (Seattle Sounders), Shawn Nicklaw (Wilmington Hammerheads), Erik Ustruck (Orlando City), AJ DeLaGarza (LA Galaxy) and Ryan Guy (New England Revolution) Let's go Matao! First training session with full team today at 4 p.m. Laos time in the KM16 stadium - all players excited. Let's go #TeamMatao ! #Guam— Guam Football Association (@GuamFootball) November 13, 2013 While it is snowing in some parts of the US already, it's a measly 90 degrees here in Laos..— AJ DeLaGarza (@AJD_20) November 12, 2013 Good to meet all the guys. First training session later on tonight.. #TeamMatao— AJ DeLaGarza (@AJD_20) November 13, 2013 @filipinofootbal laos full-side for sure, trip was almost postponed initially due to some issues w cambodia fa so not surprised— Jason Cunliffe (@JasonRQCunliffe) November 9, 2013 00556383117926400 is not a valid tweet id