Guyana confirms squad for Men’s 2025 CONCACAF U-17 Qualifiers

Guyana has officially confirmed its roster for the 2025 Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Men’s Under-17 Qualifiers, as the nation’s young footballers prepare to compete for a place on the world stage.
The tournament will be held from February 7–16 across six venues and will feature 35 national teams, divided into eight groups. Under the competition’s new format, only the group winners will advance, earning automatic qualification to the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025.
Guyana has been placed in Group B, alongside Costa Rica, Trinidad and Tobago, the British Virgin Islands, and Saint Maarten. The group presents a demanding challenge, particularly against regional heavyweights Costa Rica and Trinidad and Tobago, but Guyana’s technical staff remains confident in the squad selected.
The final roster reflects a mix of locally based players and overseas talent, with several squad members attached to academies and clubs in England, the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. This blend of international exposure and domestic development is expected to strengthen the team’s competitiveness at the regional level.
Head Coach Trevon Lythcott, supported by a full technical and medical staff, has emphasised discipline, tactical awareness, and physical readiness as key pillars of Guyana’s preparation. Team officials believe the experience gained from this tournament will be critical for the long-term growth of youth football in the country.
CONCACAF has confirmed that all players must meet FIFA eligibility regulations to participate. Changes to the final roster will only be permitted in cases of serious injury or approved medical reasons and must be submitted no later than 24 hours before the team’s opening match, with replacements drawn from the provisional list.
This edition of the qualifiers marks the first time the competition is being played under the revised CONCACAF format, designed to increase intensity and provide clearer pathways to global tournaments.
Guyana’s final squad features goalkeepers Zack Brief of Fulham FC Academy, Nyall Kendall from Charlton Athletic Academy, and locally based Flavio Larose of Pele FC.
The defensive unit includes Tyrell Walcott (Pele FC), Nyron Barrow (Timehri United), Tamer Unver, Malachi Patrick (Bromley FC), Maximus Cato (Downtown United Soccer Club, USA), Joshua Morris (Rush Canada FC), and Levi Stephens. In midfield, Head Coach Trevon Lythcott has selected Micaiah Defreitas (UWI Pelicans), Trayvon Smith (Golden Stars FC), Aaden Arthur (WNY Flash ECNL, USA), Jaden Tasher (Genesis FC), and Jeremiah Welcome (Guyana Defence Force). The attacking options are Matthew Stewart (Blau Weiss Gottschee Academy, USA), Qushon Lewis (Eagles United), David Williams (Eagles FC), Darius Chester (Chase Academy Foundation), Jaden Nelson (YMCA), and Mark Glasgow (BV United FC).
As kick-off approaches, Guyana’s Under-17 team will aim not only to compete but also to make a strong statement against regional opposition and keep alive the dream of qualifying for the FIFA U-17 World Cup for the first time in the nation’s history.