It was a weekend of contrasting fortunes for Bermudian athletes competing overseas, with Shaun Goater's Aston Villa Women suffering a heavy defeat while David Bascome's Baltimore Blast started their season with a victory.
Shaun Goater
Shaun Goater and his Aston Villa side travelled to the Emirates Stadium to face a rampant Arsenal in the Barclays Women's Super League.
Arsenal proved too strong, cruising to a 4-0 win with Alessia Russo bagging two goals and Beth Mead and Stina Blackstenius also on target. The victory extends Arsenal's winning streak to five games in all competitions.
Dashun Cooper
Goalkeeper coach Dashun Cooper saw his Queens Park Rangers Women's team exit the Adobe Women's FA Cup after a dramatic extra-time defeat to London Bees.
The two sides were locked at 3-3 after 90 minutes, but the Bees stung QPR with three unanswered goals in extra time to secure a 6-3 victory.
David Bascome
In the USA, Indoor soccer returned with David Bascome's Baltimore Blast opening their Major Arena Soccer League campaign with an 8-6 win over Harrisburg Heat.
Ricardo Diegues scored twice for the Blast, while Joey Tavernese netted a hat-trick for the Heat in a thrilling encounter.
Nathan Trott
Nathan Trott and his FC Copenhagen teammates took a significant step towards the Danish Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 away win against Kolding IF.
Goals from Thomas Delaney, William Clem, and Amin Chiakha secured the victory, giving Copenhagen a 3-1 aggregate lead heading into the second leg.
Keunna Dill
Keunna Dill and her FC United of Manchester Women's team played out a 1-1 draw with Bury FC Women at Gigg Lane. The result leaves FC United mid-table in their league.
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