Golden Lion from Martinique endures an 8,000-mile round trip only to lose 12-0 to Lille in the French Cup.
  • CombatWombatEsq@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Interesting. I don’t think the American protectorates, like American Samoa and the US Virgin Islands, participate in the USOC. Just lack of interest and funding, maybe?

    • metaphortune@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      11 months ago

      Correct, no participation. Not even, to the best of my knowledge, from the Puerto Rico Islanders who played in USL/NASL/the USSF 2nd division. Lack of interest + funding is definitely the answer. For the Coupe de France, it’s worth noting that French overseas territories being given spots in the competition started in 1961-1962.