Nation: Borinquen
Offical long name: The Commonwealth of Borinquen
Language(s): Spanish
Capital: San Juan
National stadium: Estadio Centroamericano
Borders: West Hayti. south Caribbean Sea, north Lucaya and east Atlantic Ocean
Before independence the island nation of Borinquen was a Spanish colonial posession with the name Puerto Rico. When the Napoleonic wars hit Spain, Puerto Rico was one of the areas that stayed loyal. As a result Puerto Rico received small gains in autonomy and rights. However, when the king returned those gains were removed and Puerto Rico was back to the status of a colony. Puerto Rico was pulled into the Spanish-American war when the United States attacked Spanish Florida. An attack on Cuba and Puerto Rico followed. While the Spanish army would win the war, they would also conclude that the American colonies were taking too much effort to defend, while the economic situation in Florida and both islands did not give much in return. The island of Puerto Rico would be given independence in 1898 with the new name of Borinquen.
While football was played when Borinquen was still Spanish, organized football did not start until 1900. The Borinquen national football would not take part in the Caribbean, Central American or American championships until 1940. Borinquen has not been a very succesfull nation. On a governmental level Borinquen has considered federating with Florida, which would have meant the national team of Borinquen would have been merged with the Floridean team. Question is whether any Boricua international would ever have a chance to take the field for Florida.
Next up is Bermuda