About MISF

The Marshall Islands Soccer Federation provides opportunities for every Marshallese person, no matter where they are in the world, to represent their nation, connect with their community, and enact change.

We are building something historic from the ground up. From the atolls of the South Pacific to the Marshallese diaspora in Northwest Arkansas and beyond, we are growing the game while raising the profile of the Marshall Islands on the global stage.

We provide opportunities for every Marshallese person, anywhere in the world, to play and coach soccer, represent their national team, and use the beautiful game to showcase our nation to the world.

Soccer is a vehicle for cultural pride, youth empowerment, and global change. By building teams, hosting matches, and sharing Marshallese stories, we aim to inspire solidarity, drive support, and ensure that the Marshall Islands are never forgotten.

The Marshall Islands Soccer Federation was founded in 2021 by Shem Livai in Majuro. The spark was personal: Shem’s son wanted to play soccer, but there was no infrastructure for the sport in the Marshall Islands.

Since then, we have assembled a team of dedicated volunteers across the Marshall Islands, the United States, and the United Kingdom. We fielded our first international teams in 2025, and in July 2027 we plan to launch the Marshall Islands Soccer League, the country’s first organised club competition.