Qualification history
The tiny Pacific nation, which consists of five volcanic islands and two coral atolls, has participated in three previous FIFA World Cup™ qualifying campaigns. The first attempt to compete on the world stage began ignominiously, when a team comprising mostly of inexperienced teenagers, suffered a world record 31-0 defeat against Australia in April 2001. With a tiny population numbering around 60,000 it is little surprise that American Samoa are yet to record a point, having scored just twice in their three campaigns.
The current crop
At the time of the Brazil 2014 draw, the team had not taken to the field in a full intentional since the last qualifying campaign concluded in September 2007. However, several members of the current playing group bagged valuable experience competing in either the OFC U-17 or U-20 Oceania Championships in early 2011.
The key players
Ramin Ott, who is currently serving in the U.S. Army, scored the lone goal in 2007 in a heavy defeat against the Solomon Islands and the 25-year-old striker is again expected to link with the team.
Coach: Thomas Rongen
Best performance in a FIFA competition: None
Former stars: Natia Natia, Nicky Salapu
