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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The journey of a hundred miles starts with the first step, as the saying goes.
The same can be said of the Football Federation of American Samoa’s (FFAS) long awaited and much anticipated facilities which include an artificial turf soccer pitch built to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With her family in attendance as No. 20/19 Mississippi State celebrated her culture on Samoan Heritage Day, Matalasi Faapito hit a two-run homer to lift State to a 2-1 victory to win the series against No. 14/12 Georgia.
Faapito has now homered on Samoan Heritage Day in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — District Governor Fai’ivae Iuli Alex Godinet was re-elected for his fifth term as president of the Football Federation American Samoa Ordinary Congress 2024, held at the Pago Field Office.
The Congress was attended by the officers of the 11 Club Members of the FFAS and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Former gridiron star Manase Jesse Sapolu says he is happy to see more Pacific Island players in the NFL.
There are now around 115 players in the competition, much more than the four actively playing when Sapolu was on the field for the San Francisco 49ers as an offensive...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The final day of the 5th Coca Cola Marist Pago Flag Day International Sevens 2024 Tournament last Saturday, showcased some spectacular upsets, fierce competition that went into additional time and culminated with Siumu on their first appearance, defeating defending...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Junior Tennis team that recently returned from the 2024 East Pacific Regional Qualifying Championship in Tahiti on April 8-13, were officially recognized at last Saturday’s Inaugural Flag Day Games Closing Ceremony at the Maliu Mai Resort.
The event...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — There will be action galore in store for rugby sevens enthusiasts starting at 9 o’clock this morning at the Veterans Memorial Stadium, as the 5th Coca Cola Marist Pago Flag Day International Sevens 2024 Tournament kicks off.
Marist Sports Club President Taupa’u Tauileave...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Detroit Lions have heavily invested in their future, keeping a pair of All-Pro players under contract for the next five seasons.
The Lions came to terms with offensive tackle Penei Sewell on a four-year, $112 million deal, according to a person familiar with the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The top three teams, athletes and coaches from various local sports associations that held tournaments as part of the recent Flag Day festivities, were officially recognized in the inaugural Flag Day Games Closing ceremony held at the Maliu Mai Resort last Saturday...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Teine ole Seaula from Aoa won the Championship for the International cricket tournament against the Moli ole Ava team from Hawaii. Teine ole Seaula batted 105 points with 19 outs, and Moli ole Ava had 29 points with 19 outs.
The Teine ole Seaula team is also the Champion...

![Heavy duty machinery belonging to the Hollister General Services Company leveling the terrain of the parcel of government land next to the Veterans Memorial Stadium, leased to the Football Federation of American Samoa (FFAS). It signals the beginning of the work on the much anticipated soccer facility, funded by FIFA. [photo: Asi A. Fa’asau] Heavy duty machinery leveling building site](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/2024.jpg?itok=_PP-gqta)
![Faapito has now homered on Samoan Heritage Day in back-to-back seasons, and her blast provided all the runs State (33-17, 12-12 SEC) would need. [Facebook photo] Faapito](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/_matalasi_faapito_.png?itok=CCjL1uIL)
![The 2024 FFAS Executive Committee with re-elected for a fifth term, District Governor Fai’ivae Iuli Alex Godinet. The committee now includes newly elected members Ben Sauvao of Black Roses and Uikelotu Tua of Vaiala Tonga Clubs, and re-elected members Sandra Fruean of Pansa, Sen. Fano Mitch Shimasaki of Green Bay, Amio Mavaega-Luvu of Lion Heart and Silasila Samuelu of Pago Youth Clubs. [photo: FFAS-media] 2024 FFAS Executive Committee](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/2024_ffas_executive_committee.jpg?itok=845m_KBF)
![Manase Jesse Sapolu [photo: Facebook / Manase Jesse Sapolu] Manase Jesse Sapolu](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/screenshot_2024-05-03_at_12.29.07_pm.png?itok=1_hizxQf)
![“We are the Champions!” The Siumu team pose proudly with their fists raised while captain and MVP Siaosi Asofolau lifts the Governor Lemanu’s Cup up high after defeating defending champions Marist St. Joseph in the final to win the 5th Coca Cola Marist Pago Flag Day International 7s Tournament last Saturday. [photo: Asi A. Fa’asau] Siumu team](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/5061.jpg?itok=HyagwOQs)
![Pale Leasau (second from left) a member of the American Samoa Junior Tennis Team who competed at the 2024 East Pacific Regional Qualifying Championship in Tahiti on April 8-13, with her proud mother Leonia (standing next to her) and grandmother Isa (far left) and cousin. President of the American Samoa Tennis Association (ASTA) Florence Wasko who accompanied the team, acknowledged and thanked their major sponsors which include Bluesky, IBC, SoPac, Toyota, GHC Reid and Southseas Broadcasting. [photo: Asi A. Fa’asau] Pale Leasau (second from left)](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_6447.jpg?itok=gmLUgKaa)

![Detroit Lions off ensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) and quarterback Jared Goff (16) run to running back Jahmyr Gibbs aft er his touchdown during the fi rst half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in Detroit. [AP Photo/David Deemer - File] Penei Sewell (58) and quarterback Jared Goff](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/penei_sewell.jpg?itok=JkZVmIDe)
![Members of the three netball teams who medalled in the Flag Day Netball competition. [photo: Asi A. Fa’asau] Members of the three netball teams who medalled](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_6396.jpg?itok=uI96MPWk)
![The Teine ole Seaula team is the Champion for this year's ASG Flag Day Cricket League, earning their five-peat position. [photo: MK Photography via Facebook] The Teine ole Seaula team](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/cricket_league_champs.jpg?itok=FDZpw0HU)