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NMI U23 Men’s National Team – Osaka Training Camp Recap (Days 7–9)

Day 7 – After a light recovery session in the morning, the boys enjoyed some well-deserved free time to explore Namba and recharge before diving back into training. Day 8 – Back to the grind with a set of back-to-back sessions as preparations continued for the AFC trip. The energy was high and excitement built […]

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Read more about The NMIFA proudly presents the members of the NMI U23 Men’s National Team!
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The NMIFA proudly presents the members of the NMI U23 Men’s National Team!

Our U23 squad is headed to Xi’an, China PR to represent the Northern Mariana Islands in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers! Matches: NMI vs Australia | Wednesday, September 3 | 5:30 PM (Saipan Time) China PR vs NMI | Saturday, September 6 | 9:35 PM (Saipan Time) NMI vs Timor-Leste | […]

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Read more about NMI U23 Men’s National Team – Osaka Training Camp Recap (Days 4–6)
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NMI U23 Men’s National Team – Osaka Training Camp Recap (Days 4–6)

Osaka grind continues! From recovery to hard training and another strong match, the boys are putting in the work and showing real progress. Day 4 – The boys started with weigh-ins, breakfast, and an indoor activation session to loosen up after back-to-back match days. In the afternoon, recovery training kept the legs fresh with light […]

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Read more about NMI U23 Men’s National Team – Japan Training Camp Recap (Arrival – Day 3)
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NMI U23 Men’s National Team – Japan Training Camp Recap (Arrival – Day 3)

Håfa Adai from Osaka! The boys have settled into Japan and here’s a quick look at the first few days: Arrival – The team reunited with off-island players RJ, Cody, and JunJun, along with officials Ms. Hazel and Coach Atsu. After checking in, the squad loosened up with a light activation session and wrapped up […]

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U23 Men’s National Team Send-Off Ceremony

We held a send-off ceremony for our U23 Men’s National Team as they prepare for the upcoming AFC U23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers. Our MNT was joined by Lt. Governor Dennis Mendiola, President Jerry Tan, NMIFA officials, along with family, friends, and supporters who came together to show their encouragement for the players representing the […]

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Celebrating the NMI U20 Women’s National Team!

Together with friends and family, we hosted a special appreciation lunch to celebrate our NMI U20 Women’s National Team! Our team has returned from Uzebekistan, bringing with them a piece of history, after a clean sheet 3-0 win against Bahrain, giving the NMI our first ever victory in an AFC tournament! We are so proud […]

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Read more about Match Day 3 | NMI vs Bahrain | AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers
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Match Day 3 | NMI vs Bahrain | AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers

Our U20 WNT finished with a historic 3-0 win against Bahrain, giving the NMI our first victory in an AFC tournament! The goal scorers for NMI were Summer Manahane with one goal and Kaithlyn Chavez with two. Our players fought hard until the final whistle, and the teamwork and dedication on display were nothing short […]

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Read more about Match Day 2 | NMI vs Uzbekistan | AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers
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Match Day 2 | NMI vs Uzbekistan | AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers

Our WNT played their second match of the tournament against the host team, Uzbekistan! The match ended with an 8-0 loss. It was the most difficult game our team has played so far, but they kept fighting and did their best throughout the entire match. Although the score was not in our favor, we’re proud […]

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Read more about Match Day 1 | Jordan vs NMI | AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers
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Match Day 1 | Jordan vs NMI | AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers

Our WNT played their first match in the tournament against Jordan! It was a challenging and valuable experience for the team. The match itself was tough, and the weather was extremely hot, but the team stayed focused and gave it their all. Despite the challenging conditions, they fought hard throughout the game. The final score […]

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