Domestic Camp Key to Unearthing Bermuda's Evolving Talent
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Bermuda Senior Men’s head coach Michael Findlay has emphasized that the primary objective of the current domestic mini-camp is a continuous "player identification strategy" as Bermuda prepares for a two-match friendly series against Portland Hearts of Pine. The matches, scheduled for February 5th and 8th at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium, will feature a Bermuda Select squad comprised of both domestic and overseas-based players.
Speaking on the goals for the camp, Findlay noted that the coaching staff is looking in "every spot we can" to bring light to an evolving national program. This includes a heavy focus on players currently plying their trade domestically on the island.
The camp serves a dual purpose: maintaining the sharpness of established senior squad members and integrating fresh faces. Findlay highlighted several key focus areas for the staff:
Senior Benchmarks: Established domestic members of the squad are being used as a "marker" for younger players and those recently recommended to the staff. Tactical Gaps: The staff is evaluating competency and potential in specific scenarios where "gaps" have been identified within the existing squad. Equal Opportunity: Every player in the camp is being given the same platform to perform within the training environment and the two upcoming matches against the American professional side.
In a move to strengthen the national team's developmental pathway, the mini-camp also includes Cecoy Robinson and Jensen Rogers from the Under-20 technical staff.
Findlay explained that this inclusion is designed to give the youth coaches practical activity and "match prep" experience before the Under 20’s head to Costa Rica for their own qualifiers at the end of February. The goal is to ensure the Under 20 management team is "up to speed" and can effectively incorporate their plans before entering their competitive window.
The visiting Portland Hearts of Pine are currently preparing for their second season in USL League One, having reached the playoff semi-finals in their inaugural 2025 campaign.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Premier Division Giants Kick Off Weekend Busy Schedule
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The Bermuda Football Association (BFA) has unveiled a packed schedule for the upcoming weekend, featuring a high-stakes double-header at Bernard Park to kick off the action on Friday night. In the top flight, North Village Rams are set to host the PHC Zebras in a 9:00 pm kickoff that could have significant implications for the title race. Both sides have been in formidable form, with the Rams currently sitting in fourth and the Zebras in third as they look to close the gap on league leaders Devonshire Colts.
The Friday night lights will first shine on the First Division as Wolves take on Robin Hood at 7:00 pm. Robin Hood enters the fixture as one of the division's pace-setters, having recently reclaimed a spot at the top of the table following a dominant ten-goal performance. Wolves will be looking to cause an upset at Bernard Park to climb away from the lower reaches of the standings.
Saturday’s itinerary features a single Premier Division clash as the Boulevard Blazers prepare to face X-Roads Warriors. While the exact time and venue for this fixture are still to be confirmed by the association, the match remains a critical one for both clubs as they fight to avoid the drop zone. The Blazers recently secured a vital victory to boost their survival hopes, while X-Roads will be desperate to snap a difficult run of results.
The weekend concludes with a busy Sunday afternoon across the island. In the First Division, Somerset Trojans host Southampton Rangers at Somerset Cricket Club, while Vasco take on Somerset Eagles at Police Field, with both matches scheduled for 12:30 pm. The Trojans have been one of the standout performers in the second tier this season and will be favorites to continue their promotion push against the Rangers.
The Premier Division action on Sunday is highlighted by a 3:00 pm clash at Wellington Oval where St. George’s Colts will battle current league leaders Devonshire Colts. The East Enders are fresh off their Dudley Eve Championship glory and will provide a stern test for the high-flying Devonshire side. Elsewhere, Dandy Town Hornets tackle the Paget Lions at White Hill Field, and Young Men’s Social Club host the Devonshire Cougars at Police Field. With the Hornets currently in second place, they will be watching the Colts' result closely as the battle for the Premier Division crown intensifies.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The Clyde Best Story Tickets are on Sale
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“The Clyde Best Story” Set for London Premiere on March 25 and April 21 in Bermuda - Tickets on Sale for Historic Red Carpet Events
The powerful new sports and social history documentary about footballer Clyde Best will make its highly-anticipated world premiere at Sadler’s Wells East Theatre in London on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:30pm, kicking off a one-week run of screenings in the British capital where Best first made his mark as a 17-year-old playing for West Ham United.
Tickets for the Bermuda premiere screenings of the highly anticipated feature documentary on the career of Clyde Best go on sale today. These showings in April 2026 have been specially curated for Bermuda to celebrate our hometown hero before the documentary goes on tour around the FIFA World Cup host cities.
Tickets are on sale now through the Clyde Best Story website.
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Dan Egan and narrated by accomplished actor, director and producer Tony D. Head, the documentary traces Best’s journey from Bermuda to English football’s top flight, where he rose to prominence with West Ham United in the late 1960s and ’70s. Facing open racism while performing at the highest level of the game, Best not only broke barriers but excelled—scoring 58 goals in 218 appearances and becoming a symbol of resilience, excellence, and change.
Among other key events, the film revisits Easter Sunday 1972, when Best, Charles, and Ade Coker became the first Black trio to start a match in England’s First Division—an historic moment that transcended sport.
The film also chronicles Best’s vital role in American soccer during its formative professional years and his close relationship with legendary U.S. coach Clive Charles. In the North American Soccer League, he helped the Tampa Bay Rowdies capture the 1975 Soccer Bowl and later became a fan favorite with the Portland Timbers, leaving a lasting imprint on the U.S. game both on and off the pitch.
Featuring newly uncovered archival footage and exclusive interviews, the film includes appearances by Harry Redknapp, Kasey Keller, Les Ferdinand, Viv Anderson, and Ian Wright, among others. Together, they reflect on Best’s impact across generations and continents, and on football’s ongoing journey toward greater inclusion and equity.
Sadler’s Wells East opened in February 2025 and is one of London’s latest iconic cultural venues, located at East Bank, the city’s newest cultural quarter at the heart of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with a powerful legacy of sports from the 2012 Olympic Games. Two encore screenings will also run at Lumiere Cinema Romford on Sunday, March 29 at 2pm & 7pm.
Bermuda Screenings: Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall Monday, April 21, 2026 — 7:30 PM Tuesday, April 22, 2026 — 7:30 PM Ruth Seaton James Centre at CedarBridge Academy Thursday, April 23, 2026 — 7:30 PM Friday, April 24, 2026 — 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM Saturday, April 25, 2026 — 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM Sunday, April 26, 2026 — 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Tickets consist of Gerneral Admission ($50) and VIP / Red Carpet Experience ($125). The VIP / Red Carpet Experience offers an exclusive and immersive premiere evening, including: · Premium reserved seating · Red carpet reception · Meet & greet opportunities · Photo opportunity · Post film discussion
Gold sponsors include Gosling’s, Miller Insurance, Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa, with backing from the Bermuda Football Association and the Government of Bermuda. It is also an official project of the International Documentary Association.
With its premiere at one of London’s most iconic cultural venues, Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story positions Clyde Best not only as a football legend, but as a key figure who – along with Coker and Charles – transformed the game into what we know today.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Walking Football Makes Temporary move to National Stadium
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Leroy "Curly Joe" Wilson has announced a strategic venue change for this week’s walking football sessions, shifting the action from the Bermuda College Gym to the National Stadium Hockey Field. The move is designed to "open it up" and accommodate a higher volume of matches at the premier facility.
Wilson, a former Dandy Town coach and veteran referee, has been at the forefront of the island's walking football movement since 2020, alongside local legend Clyde Best. The program, which caters to men over 50 and women over 40, is currently in a high-intensity phase as it prepares for a full league launch.
According to the latest update from Wilson, the recruitment drive for the upcoming season is well underway:
Current Standings: There are currently three solid teams confirmed for the new league. Target: Wilson is actively looking for three more teams to round out the competition. Launch Date: The official tournament is slated to kick off in March.
The temporary relocation to the National Stadium is a one-week change, with sessions confirmed to return to their regular home at the Bermuda College Gym at 9:00 am next week.
Walking football continues to gain traction in Bermuda as a safe, low-impact way for veteran athletes to stay active while avoiding the joint pain associated with the regular game. The rules are strictly enforced to ensure safety, with no running and minimal physical contact permitted.
Anyone interested in participating—whether as an individual or by entering a full team—is encouraged to attend the training sessions to integrate with the existing squad.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
FA Challenge Cup Quarter-Final Draw
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The Bermuda Football Association (BFA) has cleared the deck for a dramatic set of fixtures following the FA Challenge Cup Quarter-Final draw at the Clyde Best Centre of Excellence.
The draw has thrown up a series of high-stakes encounters that promise to deliver both intra-parish rivalries and heavyweight clashes as the island’s top clubs eye a spot in the semi-finals.
The headline act of the round sees Premier Division pace-setters Devonshire Colts pitted against X-Roads Warriors. The Colts, who currently sit at the summit of the league table, will enter the tie as clear favorites after a dominant 5-2 victory over the Warriors earlier this season. In that November meeting, a clinical hat-trick from Senoj Mitchell proved the difference, and the Colts will look to repeat that offensive masterclass to keep their double dreams alive.
Elsewhere in the draw, the PHC Zebras are set to take on the Boulevard Blazers. The Zebras will be buoyed by their previous league meeting in December, where they secured a comfortable 3-0 shutout against the Blazers. With PHC currently chasing the Colts in the league standings, the cup offers a vital secondary route to silverware for the Zebras.
The quarter-final lineup also features a mouth-watering contest between St. George’s Colts and Devonshire Cougars. This fixture carries significant weight following their thrilling 3-3 draw at Wellington Oval in early December. In that encounter, Chae Brangman struck twice for the Cougars—including a 91st-minute penalty—to salvage a point after the East Enders had raced into a two-goal lead.
Completing the draw, the cup holders and defending champions North Village Rams have been tasked with overcoming the Paget Lions. The two sides met as recently as mid-December in a tense 2-2 draw at Bernard Park. On that afternoon, Jalen Harvey was the hero for the Rams, scoring twice—including an 86th-minute equalizer—to ensure the champions remained unbeaten against the stubborn Lions.
