Castaways SC
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| Nickname | The Castaways |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 |
| Ground | Castaways Park Sapphire Beach, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| President & Manager | Joseph Limeburner[1] |
| League | USVISF Premier League |
| 2024 | 1st, STT Division |
| Website | Official Website |
Castaways Soccer Club (aka LRVI FC) is a United States Virgin Islands professional soccer club based in Saint Thomas. The club competes in the USVISF Premier League, the top tier of soccer in the United States Virgin Islands.[2] Castawarys was the first club in the United States Virgin Islands officially licensed by CONCACAF.[3]
History
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The club was founded as Laraza FC in 2006 by Joseph Limeburner who has also served as the coach for the under-17 and under-20 national teams and assistant coach of the under-23 national team.[4][5][3] The senior team originally began playing in the St. Thomas League for the 2006/2007 season.[6][7] By the 2018–19 season, the team was competing in the Premier League as the St. Thomas League and St. Croix League combined for the first time.[8]
During the 2024 USVISF Premier League season, the club was dominant as the champions of the Saint Thomas Division and qualified for the league semi-finals. The Castaways were upset by Saint Thomas runner-up Helenites SC. Ultimately, the club finished third overall after defeating New Vibes SC in the bronze medal match.[9] The club opened its 2025 USVISF Premier League season with a 2–2 draw with Raymix SC.[10]
Youth
[edit]Castaways Soccer Club has had a large youth development program on Saint Thomas since 2014. In 2021, the club opened a second academy on Saint John.[6][11] The club's youth sides have been participating in numerous competitions abroad including the Disney Cup since 2013.[12] In 2019 four of the club's youth players, including senior internationals Connor Querrard and Jimson St. Louis, went on trial at the academies of seven professional clubs in Spain.[13] Castaways Soccer Club also helps players find opportunities to play college soccer in the United States.[14] The club regularly plays match against teams from abroad, including a series of friendlies against CF Fraigcomar Academy of Puerto Rico in 2024.[15]
Stadium
[edit]The club's stadium, Castaways Park, has the first artificial turf surface on St. Thomas.[16] Like all Premier League clubs in the Saint Thomas Division, Castaways SC plays its league matches at the Ivanna Eudora Kean High School Field.[10][17]
Domestic history
[edit]- Key
Champion Runners-up 3rd Place
| Season | League | Play-offs | Notes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Div. | Pos. | Pl. | W | D | L | P | |||
| 2018–19[8] | 1st (STT Division) |
10th | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | DNQ | |
| 2019–20[18] | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | ||||||||
| 2020–21[19] | |||||||||
| 2021–22[19] | |||||||||
| 2022–23[20] | 1st | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 15 | DNQ | ||
| 2024[21] | 1st | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 3rd | ||
| 2025[22] | 3rd |
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | DNQ | ||
Women's team
[edit]Castaways Soccer Club has also fielded a team in the USVISF Women's Premier League since the league was founded in 2024.[23][24] The club finished second in the league's inaugural season, falling to the Lady Rovers in the final.[25]
Gallery
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References
[edit]- ↑ "Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands Honors Joseph "Coach Joe" Limeburner". Saint Thomas Source. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ↑ "USVI Soccer Association profile". USVI Soccer Association. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- 1 2 "About Us". LRVI FC. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ↑ Schöggl, Hans. "US Virgin - List of Foundation Dates". RSSSF. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ↑ Gardner, James. "Sports Spotlight: Joseph Limeburner Taking V.I. Soccer to a New Level". St. Thomas Source. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- 1 2 Roberts, Amy H. "Openings Still Available for Youth Soccer Spring Season on STJ". Saint Thomas Source. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ↑ Schöggl, Hans. "US Virgin Islands 2006/07". RSSSF. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- 1 2 Stokkermans, Karel. "Premier League 2018/19". RSSSF. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ↑ "Rovers Crowned Champions in Thrilling USVISF Premier League "BIG 4" Tournament". Saint Thomas Source. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- 1 2 Stokes Gilbert, Amara. "Helenites Dominate, LRVI Draws in Week 2 of USVISF Men's Premier League". Saint Thomas Source. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ↑ Stokes Gilbert, Amara. "Youth Take the Field for Soccer Fun Day at Antilles School". Saint Thomas Source. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ↑ "LaRaza VI Soccer Team Travels to Compete in St. Martin". VI Source. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
- ↑ "Four V.I. Teens Head to Spain for Professional Tryouts". St. John Tradewinds. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ↑ Murphy, Kyle. "Coaches Adjust Their Approaches as Opening of Ball Fields is Delayed". Saint Thomas Source. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Castaways SC Plays Puerto Rico Club in Friendlies". The Virgin Islands Daily News. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Castaways Park". LRVI FC. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- ↑ "Men's League Updates USVI Soccer Federation: Teams, Rules/Regulations and Fixtures". Saint Thomas Source. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ↑ Stokkermans, Karel. "Premier League 2019/20". RSSSF. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- 1 2 Schöggl, Hans; Zlotkowski, Andre. "US Virgin Islands - List of Champions". RSSSF. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ↑ Schöggl, Hans; Stokkermans, Karel. "US Virgin Islands 2022/23". RSSSF. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ↑ Stokkermans, Karel. "US Virgin Islands 2024". RSSSF. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ↑ Stokkermans, Karel. "US Virgin Islands 2025". RSSSF. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
- ↑ "LRVI FC stays undefeated after close win in Week 6 of USVISF's Premier League matches". US Virgin Islands Soccer Federation. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ↑ Stokes Gilbert, Amara. "USVISF Women's Premier League Builds Momentum Ahead of Second Weekend". Saint Thomas Source. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Lady Rovers SC Wins Inaugural USVISF Premier League Title". The Virgin Islands Daily News. Retrieved June 28, 2025.