New Head Coach Charlie Slusher – Changing the face of Belize Men’s National Team

Published by [email protected] at August 15, 2024

Slusher calls 28 players for Concacaf Nations League 2024 September matches, six from amateur ranks

Charlie Slusher when he was head coach of the Premier League’s Belize Defence Force – Photo Credit: Belize Defence Force

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: As he takes over the Belize Men’s National Team (BMNT), new Head Coach Charlie Slusher has called 28 players for the Concacaf Nations League 2024 September matches Belize will have in League C’s Group B against Turks & Caicos Islands and Anguilla.

In a departure from the norm and in his bid to revamp the BMNT, Slusher is calling up six amateur-level players and 22 from the Premier League of Belize (PLB).

Slusher inherits a demoralized team that struggled under previous coach David Pérez from Spain, leading to their relegation from Concacaf’s League B to League C. Slusher is now tasked with getting Belize promoted back to League B.

The FFB said the intensive training, which gets underway on Monday, August 19 at the FFB Headquarters in Belmopan, will concentrate “on refining tactics, enhancing fitness, and building team cohesion ahead of the league’s competition.” Ahead of the September matches, the BMNT is to meet at the FFB from August 19-21 and 26-28.

The League C games will be played at a centralized venue, the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) National Academy in Providenciales, in both September and October. Next month’s games will see Belize face Turks and Caicos Islands on September 7 and Anguilla on September 10. Group B’s opening match will feature Anguilla against Turks and Caicos Islands on Wednesday, September 4.

Concacaf has yet to confirm the October schedule. All games will kick off at 3:00 pm (1:00 pm Belize time).

Belize Men’s National Team (BMNT) on June 8, 2024 prior to the 4-0 loss to Nicaragua in the FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers at the FFB Stadium in Belmopan – Photo Credit: FFB

Here’s the list of players called by Slusher plus the list of his technical staff, which features Brazilian Jorge Nunes as Assistant Coach and Kent Gabourel as Second Assistant Coach and Goalkeeper Coach.

Belize Men’s National Team August Call-up

Goalkeepers:

Charles Tillett (Progresso FC)
Earl Dyck
Orlando Galdamez (Club Atletico)

Defenders:

Donell Arzu (Terror Squad) – Right Defender
Jaylen Lennan (Verdes FC) – Central Defender
Ashley Torres (Altitude FC) – Central Defender
Richard Gillett (Progresso FC) – Central Defender
Jordan Casanova (Bandits FC) – Central Defender
Aldin Forman (San Pedro FC) – Left Defender
Harlan Casanova (Progresso FC) – Right Defender
Brandon Rodgers (Hattieville United Youth Sporting Club) Left Defender

Midfielders:

Raymond Ramos (Progresso FC) – Defensive Midfielder
Delone Torres (Altitude FC) – Defensive Midfielder
Naim Wilson (Port Layola FC) – Defensive Midfielder
Jordy Polanco (Verdes FC) – Offensive Midfielder
Andir Chi (Progresso FC) – Offensive Midfielder
Warren Moss (Wagiya FC) – Offensive Midfielder
Moises Hernandez (San Pedro FC) – Offensive Midfielder
Gabriel Ramos, Jr. (San Pedro FC) – Offensive Midfielder
Nahjib Guerra (Verdes FC) – Offensive Midfielder
Kenrick Ishim (El Shaddai FC) – Offensive Midfielder

Forwards:

Jaheim Mena (Legends FC)
Jardehl Muschamp (Altitude FC)
Felix Martinez (Verdes FC)
Michael Palacio (Progresso FC)
Orlando Valasquez (Port Layola FC)
Rene Leslie (Port Layola FC)
Latrell Middleton (Port Layola FC)

Coaching Staff:

Head Coach: Carlos Slusher
Assistant Coach: Jorge Nunes
Fitness Coach: Aly Diaz
Goalkeeper Trainer (Second Assistant Coach): Kent Gray (Gabourel)
Doctor: Carlos Crespo
Physio: Freddy Romero
Equipment Manager: Peter Jones

“The Football Federation of Belize looks forward to a productive training camp and is confident in the team’s preparation for the upcoming Concacaf Nations League matches,” the FFB said in announcing the BMNT call-up.

“The new team features a combination of experienced players and new young talents that will be making their grand debut in the Senior Men’s National Team. The FFB wishes all players the very best as they report to camp and encourages the football family, fans, and supporters to follow the team’s journey as they prepare to make Belize proud on the international stage.”

Advertise with the mоѕt vіѕіtеd nеwѕ ѕіtе іn Belize ~ We offer fully customizable and flexible digital marketing packages. Your content is delivered instantly to thousands of users in Belize and abroad! Contact us at mаrkеtіng@brеаkіngbеlіzеnеwѕ.соm or call us at 501-612-0315.