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The Official USVISF Soccer Fan Zones began during the FIFA World Cup and have now evolved into long-term partnerships to unite soccer supporters through dedicated venues throughout the year, federation officials said in a written statement Monday.

The United States Virgin Islands Women’s Basketball Team closed its run at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Centrobasket Qualifier, while the U19 Women’s Volleyball Team opens play at the 2026 NORCECA U19 Women’s Continental Championship in San Jose, Costa Rica.  

The USVI Women’s Basketball Team sails into the semifinals of the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2027 CentroBasket Qualifier 2026 in Managua, Nicaragua, with a game against Mexico Friday night after they defeated the Bahamas in a quarterfinal match Thursday. A win tonight will automatically qualify the team for the 2027 tournament.

The FISU games are held every two years, with the purpose of promoting sports practice and fostering cultural and academic exchange between young people from different nations across the American continent.

The United States Virgin Islands presently has a senior women's basketball team and two youth baseball teams representing the territory at international events.

Over three days of action, the young athletes produced personal bests, season’s bests, national records, and several top‑eight finishes that highlight the growing strength of VI athletics.

The United States Virgin Islands deployed two volleyball teams to do battle at the 2026 North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation Under 21 Women’s Pan American Cup in Columbus, Ohio, and the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Boys Championships in Orlando, Florida.

This year’s delegation reflects both the growing depth of youth athletics in the territory and the federation’s commitment to long‑term athlete development.

U.S. Virgin Islands Soccer Federation referee instructor Robert Ferrell II has been selected by Concacaf to participate in the 2026 Concacaf Referee & Instructor Academy Consolidation, one of the region's premier referee development programs. (Video Inside)

Registration for the 35th annual event takes place at the Captain's Meeting on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at The Shack at The Hideaway in Hull Bay on St. Thomas. Final registration happens on Saturday at the same location from noon until 4 p.m. More than 200 anglers —adults and juniors of all skill levels — and over 60 boats are expected to enter.

Ferrell has been selected to represent the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Instructor Academy, joining a distinguished group of referee instructors from across the Concacaf region.

The United States Virgin Islands is competing in the 2026 North America, Central America, and Caribbean Women’s U21 Pan American Cup, scheduled for July 7-12 at the Covelli Center on the campus of The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. 

On Sunday, Sept. 6, the St. John Landsharks will host the 5th Annual Francis Bay Fives running event, which features “runner’s choice” 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) and 5-mile races and a 500-yard beach dash for kids 8 and under.

The U.S. Virgin Islands celebrated success in softball and volleyball this week, capturing a regional softball championship and earning a division title at the 2026 AAU National Volleyball Championships.

The tournament, which will be hosted in Azerbaijan from Oct. 22 to Oct. 31, represents an exciting new chapter in FIFA's global talent development strategy and provides young footballers from FIFA Member Associations around the world with the opportunity to compete in a unique international festival environment designed to foster player development, learning, and cultural exchange.

Island Mixx teams ended Day 1 of the fourth wave at the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Championships in Orlando, Florida on Sunday with wins, while Island Heat had a tougher day on the court, still in search of their first victory. 

The U.S. Virgin Islands Soccer Federation welcomes Calistra Gregoire to her new role and looks forward to the leadership, professionalism, and dedication she will bring to the continued growth and success of the National Team programs.

Four teams from the United States Virgin Islands have entered the fourth wave of the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Champions, held in Orlando, Florida, June 28 - July 1. 

With this gold medal, Smith has automatically qualified for the 2027 PANAM Games in Lima, Peru, ensuring that the Virgin Islands will be represented by one of its brightest stars on another major international stage.