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Friday, March 27, 2026
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Majors Eyes Breakthrough at Concacaf Talent Showcase
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Bermuda FIFA official Amaury Majors is among an elite group of officials selected for the 2026 Concacaf Refereeing Talent and Mentor Program, currently undergoing a rigorous introductory course in Florida.
The program is taking place at the prestigious IMG Academy in Bradenton, held in conjunction with the Generation Adidas Cup. Majors is one of only ten referees chosen for this cycle, which is specifically designed to accelerate the growth of the confederation's most promising officials and enhance their performance levels across both domestic and international stages.
The core objective of the initiative is to provide intensive, one-on-one coaching and support. Under the structure of the program, dedicated mentors are assigned to closely track the progress of each referee as they navigate high-stakes domestic and international competitions.
Majors is currently being put through his paces on the pitch at the Generation Adidas Cup, where mentors are evaluating his decision-making, fitness, and game management in a live tournament environment. The evaluation serves as a critical benchmark for the young official as he aims to follow the pathway toward becoming a staple of the Concacaf elite refereeing panel.
With the eyes of the confederation’s top assessors on the sidelines at IMG Academy, the stint in Bradenton represents a significant milestone for Majors and a major boost for the development of officiating in Bermuda.
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Thursday, March 26, 2026
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Colts Eye Second Spot as Paget Clash Finally gets Green Light
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 The Bermuda Football Association’s Competitions Committee has finally rescheduled a high-stakes Premier Division encounter four months after it was originally abandoned, with Devonshire Colts set to face Paget Lions this Sunday.
The match, which was called off on November 25th last year, has been handed a new date of March 29th at White Hill Field. With a 3:00 pm kickoff confirmed, the fixture carries significant implications for the top of the table as the season reaches its dramatic conclusion.
Third-placed Devonshire Colts head into the contest knowing that a victory would catapult them into second place. A win would move them onto 38 points, leaving them just two points adrift of league leaders Dandy Town Hornets with only one match remaining in the campaign. Even a draw would be enough to see the Colts leapfrog the PHC Zebras into second spot by virtue of a superior goal difference.
For the Paget Lions, the stakes are more about pride and mid-table positioning. A victory for the Lions would see them remain in eighth place, but crucially, it would pull them to within a single point of seventh-placed St. George’s Colts.
With both sides desperate for points for very different reasons, the atmospheric White Hill Field is expected to host a tense affair as the Premier Division's long-standing scheduling backlog finally begins to clear.
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Thursday, March 26, 2026
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Nesbeth's Stars stunned as Thompson prepares for Showpiece
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Bermudian international Leilanni Nesbeth was an unused substitute as her Chicago Stars FC side suffered a clinical 3-0 defeat at the hands of a rampant Orlando Pride.
The visitors produced a devastating first-half display to take the game away from the Stars, with goals from Barbra Banda, Jacqueline Ovalle, and Hannah Anderson securing the points before the interval. Despite the scoreline, Chicago did create openings of their own. Ryan Gareis looked a persistent threat on the left wing, latching onto a service from midfield and outrunning her marker, but her ambitious effort from distance sailed over the crossbar.
While the Stars found multiple promising sights of goal, they lacked the final touch to breach the Orlando defence. The result leaves the Chicago outfit looking for a quick response in their next fixture as they navigate the early stages of the NWSL campaign.
Meanwhile, attention shifts to the English capital this Saturday as another Bermudian star, Kenni Thompson, prepares for one of the biggest matches in her club's history. Thompson and her AFC Bournemouth Women teammates travel to London to face Plymouth Argyle in the highly anticipated final of the FA Women's National League Cup.
The showpiece event at QPR’s MATRADE Loftus Road represents a significant milestone for the Cherries. Following a historic campaign that included a deep run to the fourth round of the Adobe Women's FA Cup, the Dorset side is now just ninety minutes away from lifting their first-ever National League Cup trophy.
Thompson has been a pivotal figure in the Bournemouth attack throughout this cup run. The winger was instrumental in the 2-0 semi-final triumph over West Bromwich Albion and previously demonstrated her composure by converting the decisive penalty in a narrow 1-0 victory over QPR. With the eyes of the National League on Loftus Road, Thompson will be hoping to lead the Cherries to a maiden title.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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Bermudian Talent Features in Mixed Midweek Results
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 Keziah Martin in action IslandStats.com
The highlight of the midweek action came at Farley Way, where Zhandi Burgess and his Quorn FC teammates produced a dominant display to advance to the Leicestershire & Rutland County FA Cup final. The Reds swept aside Barwell FC with a clinical 3-0 semi-final victory, continuing their impressive form and securing a chance at silverware later this season.
It was a more frustrating evening at the MandM Edgar Street Stadium for Justin Donawa and Keziah Martin. Despite a spirited performance, Hereford FC fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Spennymoor Town. The Bulls managed to pull a goal back late through Freddy Willcox, but the visitors held firm to condemn the hosts to their fourth consecutive defeat, leaving them four points adrift of safety in the National League North.
In the National League South, Kane Crichlow and Chelmsford City were involved in a high-scoring encounter at the Saunders Transport Community Stadium. While Crichlow featured as a second-half substitute, his side was unable to contain a potent Farnborough FC attack, eventually succumbing to a 4-2 loss. A first-half penalty from Lyle Taylor and a late Jack Barham strike were not enough to offset braces from Farnborough’s Hakeem Sandah and Courtney Senior.
Meanwhile, in the Isthmian League, Coleridge Fubler and Qur'an Raynor helped Binfield FC earn a hard-fought point in a goalless draw against Westfield. The stalemate at Hill Farm Lane proved to be a defensive masterclass, with both sides cancelling each other out in a result that keeps Binfield steady in the South Central Division standings.
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Unstoppable Nolan keeps Bradford City on course for Promotion
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Former Bermuda international Aaliyah Nolan is currently enjoying the most prolific spell of her career, with her clinical finishing establishing Bradford City AFC Women as the runaway leaders of the North East Regional Premier Division.
The forward has been in relentless form throughout the 2025/26 campaign, serving as the primary engine for a Bradford side that currently sits atop the table with 45 points. Nolan’s season began with a statement of intent in September, where she dismantled Alnwick Town with a clinical hat-trick on the opening day, setting a high bar that she has managed to maintain ever since.
Her ability to perform both at home and on the road has been a hallmark of City’s success this year. Nolan was among the scorers during a ruthless 9-0 away victory against Sunderland West End and followed that up in November with two goals in an 8-2 demolition of Brunsmeer Athletic.
As the winter months arrived, the Bermudian’s scoring touch showed no signs of cooling. In February alone, she bagged two goals and an assist in an 8-1 victory over Knaresborough Town before finding the net again in a 5-1 home win against Wallsend Boys Club.
Nolan’s consistency has been particularly vital during the season's business end. She was on target in a disciplined 3-0 win over South Shields on March 8, and most recently, she delivered a Player of the Match performance against Harrogate Town on March 22. Her two goals in that encounter secured another 3-0 win.
With Bradford City now firmly in the driving seat for promotion, Nolan’s prowess in front of goal remains the greatest threat to any side hoping to derail the Bantams' march toward the higher divisions.
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