Introduction to Jamaica’s Team
Jamaica’s women’s under 20 team will be one of the eight teams vying for a spot in next year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in the CONCACAF Women’s Under 20 Championships 2023. The Jamaican team has been making steady progress in recent years, and they will be looking to make a statement in this tournament.
Background and Recent Form
Jamaica’s women’s team has been on the rise in recent years, with the senior team earning their first-ever qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2019. The under 20 team has also been showing promise, finishing runners-up in the 2018 Caribbean Football Union Women’s Under-20 Championship. They will be hoping to build on that success and make a strong showing in this tournament.
Jamaica’s Recent Form:
- 2021 CFU Women’s Under-20 Championship: Did not participate
- 2020 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship: Did not participate
- 2018 Caribbean Football Union Women’s Under-20 Championship: Runners-up
Group A Opponents
Jamaica has been drawn into Group A, alongside the United States, Canada, and Panama. This is a tough group, with the United States and Canada both being perennial contenders at the youth level. Panama will also be a tough opponent, having finished runners-up in the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games.
Group A - CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championships 2023 Table Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  USA W U-20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 6 |
| 2 |  Canada W U-20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| 3 |  Jamaica W U-20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 |
| 4 |  Panama W U-20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | -11 | 0 |
What Jamaica Will Need to Do
Jamaica will need to be at their best to advance from this tough group. They will likely need to take points off of both Panama and one of the North American powerhouses to advance to the knockout stage. To do so, they will need to rely on their strong defense and look to capitalize on any scoring opportunities that come their way.
Conclusion
Jamaica’s women’s under 20 team has been making steady progress in recent years, and they will be looking to continue that trend in the CONCACAF Women’s Under 20 Championships 2023. With a strong squad and notable players like Shaniel Buckley, Jamaica has the potential to surprise some of their opponents in Group A. While it won’t be easy, Jamaica will be looking to make history and earn a spot in next year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
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