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Jamaican football club
Football club
Cavalier Football Club is a Jamaican football club based in the community of Mountain View in
Kingston , which currently plays in the
Jamaica Premier League .
The team is based in
Kingston ,
Jamaica , with their home ground at the
Stadium East Field .
History
Cavalier were founded on August 1, 1962, by the late Leighton Duncan and were then also known as the Duncan Destroyers . They won the
Jamaica Premier League title 3 times, in 1981,
2021 and
2023–24 .
[2] They were relegated in 1995.
The club is known for producing top quality youth teams and has won over 40 domestic titles.
Recent seasons
The club returned to the
Jamaica Premier League in 2012, after a 17-year hiatus and ended the season in mid-table.
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Players
Current squad
As of 21 March 2024
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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under
FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Other players under contract
Notable former players
Honors
Domestic
Continental
Achievements
Youth Team
International
2019
Cayman U15 Invitational Champion
Sweden-World Youth Cup-Gothia Cup-2nd round qualifier
Mexico U15 Copa Celta – beat top Mexican club Atlas in prelims
2018
Sweden-World Youth Cup – Gothia Cup Tipselit – B Final - 2nd Place
Cayman U13 Invitational - 2nd Place
2017
Cayman U15 Invitational - 3rd Place
2016
Cayman U15 Invitational - Champion
Domestic
KSAFA Under 13
2018-KSAFA KO Champ
2015-KSAFA Champion
2014-KSAFA Champion
2013-KSAFA 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 Champion
2011-KSAFA Champion
2010-KSAFA – Champion
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.
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Jamaica U17: 2011
Jason Wright, Patrick Palmer, Romario Williams, Romario Jones, Oshane Jenkins, Nico Campbell, Zhelano Barnes, Andre Lewis
Jamaica U17: 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
Jamoi Topey signed to Philadelphia Union=USA-USL League
Nicque Daley signed to Charleston Battery-USA-USL League
Rojay Nelson-invited to Philadelphia Union Academy USA
Jhamar Brown-leadintg goalscorer Cayman U15 Invitational
Xavier Codlin-MVP Cayman U15 invitational
2018
Christopher Ainsworth and Nathaniel Brooks sent to Barcelona Spain to train
Christopher Ainsworth-MVP KSAFA U13 KO
Jhamar Brown-leading goalscorer Cayman U13 invitational
2017
Kaheem Parris became the youngest ever senior international for Jamaica.
Chevonne Marsh and Alex Marshall made their debut as Senior Jamaica team players.
Jeadine White goalkeeper at 16 led Cavalier to Premier league promotion
Dwayne Atkinson was named to the Concacaf All Star U15 team
2016
Chevonne Marsh-Kokkolan Palloveik – Finland Div 2
Cavalier becomes the only KSAFA team to win the U13, U15, U17 titles in the same year
Kemali Green recruited to Philadelphis Union Academy USA
Cavalier beat Totenham Hotspur(UK) in the finals of the Cayman U14 Invitational
2015
Chevonne Marsh-Ventura Fusion-USA-USL league 2
KSAFA U 20 leading goalscorer-Nicholas Hamilton
KSAFA U17 leading goalscorer Alex Marshall
KSAFA U17 MVP-Alex Marshall
KSAFA U15 leading goalscorer-Michael Allen
KSAFA U15 MVP-Jeadine White
KSAFA U13 leading goalscorer-Revaldo Mitchell
KSAFA U13 MVP –Dwayne Atkinson
2014
Caribbean Football Union U17 MVP-Alex Marshall Cavalier
Philadelphia Union MLS recruited Ryan Miller Cavalier into their academy
JFF appoints Cavalier coaches-Lamar Morgan &Toni Cowan to the Jamaica U15
KSAFA U13 MVP-Michael Allen
KSAFA U13 leading goalscorer-Michael Allen
Digicel Kick start player-Alex Marshall
Cavalier became the 2nd team to win the KSAFA U13, U15 and U17 in the same year
2013
KSAFA U13 leading goalscorer-Michael Allen
KSAFA U15 leading goalscorer-Tevin Rochester
KSAFA U17 leading goalscorer-Sheldon Mckoy
2012
Digicel Kick Start selectees-Chevon Crooks & Kevon Deacon
KSAFA U13 leading goalscorer-Tevin Rochester
KSAFA U 13 MVP Matthew Wilson
2011
Digicel Kick start selectee- Kendon Anderson
KSAFA U17 leading goalscorer Chevonne Marsh
KSAFA U17 MVP Chevonne Marsh
KSAFA U13 leading goalscorer Krishna Clarke
KSAFA U13 MVP Clyde Ottey
2010
KSAFA U13 leading goalscorer –Sheldon Mckoy
KSAFA U17 MVP Conroy Johnson
KSAFA U17 leading goalscorer-Michaelous Martin
2009
Real MADRID Academy had Jason Wright and Patrick Palmer
KSAFA U15 MVP Patrick Palmer
KSAFA U13 MVP Jordan James
2008
KSAFA U15 MVP Conroy Johnson
Cavalier Achievements 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
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