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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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Armstrong on target as FC Motown II down the Hammers
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Bermudian prospects Andrew Armstrong and Xahvi DeRoza enjoyed a triumphant night in USL League Two action as FC Motown II secured a clinical 3-1 victory over the Hudson Valley Hammers.
It was a performance defined by sharp transition play and clinical finishing from the Motown outfit, who established dominance either side of the half-time interval to leave their opponents chasing shadows.
The breakthrough came in the 29th minute when Michael Ndiweni capitalised on a defensive lapse to rifle home the opener, ensuring FC Motown II carried a slender 1-0 advantage into the break.
The match erupted into life immediately after the restart, and it was Bermuda's own Armstrong who took center stage. In the 48th minute, the forward produced a moment of absolute quality, ghosting into the box to find the back of the net. It would ultimately prove to be the match-winning goal, doubling his side's advantage and shattering the Hammers' tactical blueprint.
Motown continued to press home their advantage, and just before the hour mark, Julien Lacher put the game seemingly out of reach, finishing a slick team move in the 59th minute to make it 3-0.
The Hudson Valley Hammers did manage to spark a brief pocket of resistance in the final quarter of the match. Giovanni Rivera clawed a goal back in the 69th minute to reduce the deficit, but the Motown defensive unit, marshalled effectively with DeRoza's contributions, stood firm under late aerial pressure.
The authoritative 3-1 victory secures a vital three points for FC Motown II as they look to maintain their upward momentum in the highly competitive USL League Two standings.
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Saturday, June 20, 2026
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Christopher's FH Hafnarfjörður Exit after Extra-Time
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Bermuda international Nia Christopher suffered cup heartbreak as FH Hafnarfjörður Women bowed out of the Icelandic Cup at the quarter-final stage following an agonizing 3-2 extra-time defeat to ÍBV Vestmannaeyjar.
In a see-saw encounter defined by resilience and relentless counter-punches, FH twice clawed their way back from behind, only to be undone by a decisive strike in the first period of extra time.
ÍBV ignited the tie almost immediately, caught FH cold in just the fourth minute when Allison Lowrey found the back of the net to hand the visitors a dream start.
FH gradually grew into the contest, testing the ÍBV backline with Christopher's trademark pace and direct running. Their persistence paid off just before the interval when Ida Hermannsdóttir struck a well-deserved equalizer in the 42nd minute, sending the sides into the break locked at 1-1.
The second half mirrored the first, with ÍBV regaining the ascendancy early on. Just four minutes after the restart, Allison Clark pierced the FH defense to restore ÍBV's advantage.
Faced with elimination, FH mounted a furious late rally. Their pressure finally told in the 79th minute when Berglind Hlynsdóttir turned home a dramatic equalizer, ensuring the frantic clash ended 2-2 at the end of normal time.
With heavy legs and tensions mounting, the tie moved into an additional 30 minutes.
The definitive blow fell in the 104th minute, courtesy of Avery Vander Ven. The ÍBV forward clinical edge proved to be the difference, breaking FH hearts just before the brief extra-time interval.
Despite a valiant push in the closing stages, Christopher and her teammates could not find a third equalizer, bringing a cruel end to their impressive domestic cup campaign.
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Friday, June 19, 2026
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Honours even as Lady Trojans hold Lady Zebras
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PHC Lady Zebras 1 Somerset Lady Trojans 1
The PHC Lady Zebras and the Somerset Lady Trojans shared the spoils at Bernard Park after playing out a hard-fought 1-1 draw in the Bermuda Football Association Women’s Football Division.
In a highly anticipated tactical battle under the lights, both teams displayed immense defensive resilience, ultimately refusing to be separated after an explosive first-half scoring exchange.
It was the Lady Zebras who carved out the game's opening breakthrough. Dictating play early from the midfield, PHC capitalized on their sustained pressure in the 27th minute when clinical forward Keunna Dill found space inside the penalty area. Dill showed superb composure, latching onto a slick through-ball to slot home and hand the Lady Zebras a well-deserved 1-0 lead.
However, the West End outfit issued a swift and resolute response. Refusing to let PHC settle into their rhythm, the Somerset Lady Trojans began pressing higher up the pitch and reaped their rewards just nine minutes later.
In the 36th minute, Zhakhari Turner turned the match on its head, seizing upon a loose ball in the final third and unleashing a powerful effort past the PHC goalkeeper to level the scoring at 1-1.
The second half proved to be a grueling, physical encounter as both managers tinkered with their systems to search for a decisive winner. PHC threw bodies forward in the closing stages, stretching the Somerset backline, while the Lady Trojans remained a constant menace on the counter-attack.
Ultimately, neither side could find the clinical final touch required to break the deadlock before the referee's final whistle, leaving the two domestic powerhouses to pocket a hard-earned point apiece.
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Friday, June 19, 2026
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BFA Hand Out Awards
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Today at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence, the Bermuda Football Association celebrated excellence, dedication, and the bright future of Bermudian football.
Joining us for this special occasion were Amanda Pacheco ofPartnerRe; 2019 Bermuda Football Association legend, Lesley White; and Bermuda International Dante’ Leverock, owner of DaRock Elite Performance, as we proudly presented this year’s Training Experience Awards.
Selected annually by the FIFA Talent Academy Bermuda coaching staff, these awards recognize players who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, growth, and potential.
Congratulations to:
Xonti Burch, receiving the Partner Re Award.
Priya Dill, receiving the Lesley White Award.
Amir Weller, receiving the DaRock Elite Performance Award.
Their hard work, passion, and dedication have earned them an incredible opportunity, and we can’t wait to see what’s next on their football journeys.
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
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Dandy Stars & PHC Zebras Stage Comeback Wins
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Dandy Stars came from a goal down to secure a commanding 4-1 victory over the Under-17 National Select Team, courtesy of a spectacular three-goal masterclass from clinical forward Jahni Simmons.
The high-stakes domestic clash looked set for an upset early on when the youth select side caught the senior outfit off guard. Rising young prospect Leydi Raynor found the back of the net in the 20th minute, breaking the deadlock with a well-taken strike to hand the Under-17s an unexpected but well-deserved lead.
However, the Under-17s' defensive resilience was broken ten minutes before the interval as Jahni Simmons took control of the contest.
Simmons found the equalizer in the 36th minute, before her twin sister Jahde Simmons struck just three minutes later to instantly turn the game on its head and hand Dandy Stars the advantage. Refusing to relent, Jahni Simmons struck again in the 44th minute to secure her brace and hand her side a comfortable 3-1 cushion heading into the break.
The Under-17 National Select Team adjusted their shape in the second half in a bid to stem the tide and limit the damage, but they simply had no answer to the movement of the Dandy Stars frontline.
In the 62nd minute, Jahni Simmons capped off a truly sublime individual performance by turning home her third of the match. The clinical finish sealed both her hat-trick and a comprehensive three points for Dandy Stars, cementing their status as formidable forces in the league while providing a stern learning curve for the national youth team.
PHC Zebras 3 Somerset Eagles 1
The PHC Zebras came from a goal down in the Bermuda Football Association’s Under-23 Division match to defeat the Somerset Eagles 3-1 in an entertaining clash.
The West End outfit started the brighter of the two teams and looked determined to pull off a major upset. Their early pressure yielded immediate results in the 21st minute when Marco Basden scored through a maze of players to hand the Somerset Eagles a well-deserved 1-0 lead.
However, the early setback only served to awaken the formidable PHC attack.
The Zebras began to dominate possession and forced their way back into the contest just over ten minutes later. In the 34th minute, Enoch Joseph rose to the occasion, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to fire home a clinical equalizer and send the sides into the halftime break deadlocked at 1-1.
PHC carried that momentum directly into the second half, completely shutting down the Eagles' midfield supply lines.
The pressure finally told in the 56th minute when Tristen Davis found space inside the box, turning his marker beautifully to smash the ball past the helpless Somerset goalkeeper and hand the Zebras the lead for the first time in the match.
The Eagles threw bodies forward in the closing stages in a desperate attempt to rescue a point, but they were ultimately caught out on the counter-attack. In the 87th minute, Xave Smith showed superb composure to seal the three points for the Zebras, putting the game completely out of reach and wrapping up a resilient comeback victory.
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