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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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Lady Zebras Go Top of the Pile After Overcoming Dandy Stars
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Dandy Stars 1 PHC Lady Zebras 3
The PHC Lady Zebras surged to the summit of the Bermuda Football Association's Women's Division after a commanding 3-1 victory over Dandy Stars at a sun-drenched Bernard Park.
An explosive first-half performance blew the hosts away, with dynamic forward Akeyla Furbert spearheading a clinical attacking display that left Dandy Stars with too much of a mountain to climb.
The Lady Zebras wasted no time stamping their authority on the match, breaking the deadlock after just seven minutes. Furbert found space inside the area to slot home a composed finish, instantly unsettling the Dandy Stars backline.
PHC continued to dictate the tempo and double up their advantage ten minutes before the interval. Keunna Dill showed sharp instincts to hit the back of the net in the 35th minute, capping off a period of sustained pressure.
Before Dandy Stars could regroup, Furbert struck again. In the 39th minute, she grabbed her second of the evening, capitalizing on defensive frailty to send the rampant Lady Zebras into the half-time break with a comfortable 3-0 cushion.
Dandy Stars emerged for the second half with renewed intensity and were handed a lifeline just two minutes after the restart.
Pressure in the PHC penalty box forced a defensive mix-up, resulting in a 47th-minute own goal that cut the deficit to 3-1.
Despite the early setback in the half, the Lady Zebras reorganized effectively. They shut down any hopes of a dramatic Dandy Stars comeback, comfortably managing the remaining minutes to secure all three points and claim their rightful spot at the top of the league table.
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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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