The Virgin Islands about to concede their second goal against Costa Rica in the 2026 CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers in Nicaragua on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Photo: CONCACAF/YouTube

The Virgin Islands Girls Under-17 National Team will get into action in the 2026 CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers in Nicaragua this evening, Sunday, January 25, 2026, against Costa Rica. Photo: BVIFA

The Virgin Islands will play all their games at the Miguel ‘Chocorrón’ Buitrago Stadium in Managua, Nicaragua. Photo: vostv.com

The VI lost to powerhouse Costa Rica, 0-16, at Miguel ‘Chocorrón’ Buitrago Stadium in Managua.

"Tough night on the pitch, but pride never fades. Our BVI women faced a strong Costa Rica side and showed heart, courage, and commitment until the final whistle. Every match is part of the journey, every challenge builds experience, and every player wearing our badge represents these islands with strength.

The Nature Girls' next game in Group E is against Cuba on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Cuba held off Grenada, 4-3, on Sunday as well.

See previous article published January 25, 2026

VI girls open U17 CONCACAF football qualifier against Costa Rica today

The Virgin Islands Girls Under-17 National Team will get into action in the 2026 CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers in Nicaragua this evening, Sunday, January 25, 2026, against Costa Rica.

The VI has been drawn into Group E, which also includes Cuba, Grenada, and Anguilla.

The game against Costa Rica is scheduled for 9:00 PM at Miguel ‘Chocorrón’ Buitrago Stadium in Managua.

“Preparation has been challenging at times, but the players are of the understanding that it is hard work,” Women’s Development Director Fitzgerald Carter said ahead of the team’s departure for Nicaragua on January 23, 2026.

‘We’re going to fight’- Coach Carter

Pointing to the level of opposition in Group E, Carter said: “We, at this point, are the lowest-ranked team in the group, but that does not depict how we want to end the tournament. So, we’re going to fight — to play hard for the country and to work hard for each other.”

The 2026 Concacaf Women’s U-17 Qualifiers serve as the opening stage on the confederation’s road to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, with Round One designed to produce teams that advance toward the Final Round and eventual qualification. 

The Squad: Eva Carey, Kaylana Telesford, Divya Nelson, Zakaya Stoutt, Grace Tucker, Dinneiqua Cameron, Joliya Morton, Lily Graham, Aerin Westlake, Carey-Ann Mckie, Kyla Flax, Trinah Liburd, T'Kylah Richardson, Kiyah-Starr Shelton, T'Nyah Richardson, Albie Lawton, Camille Cottreau, and Giada Palladino.