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Friday, October 09, 2026
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Outerbridge features as No. 12 Hobart held by Ithaca
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Bermudian midfielder La Zai Outerbridge and his 12th-ranked Hobart College soccer side were forced to share the spoils after battling to a 1-1 draw against Ithaca College in a hard-fought Liberty League clash on Cozzens Field.
Outerbridge, a senior for the Statesmen, nearly broke the game open early in the second half. In the 50th minute, he dispossessed a defender in dangerous territory and looked destined to score, only to see his goalbound effort denied by a sharp reaction save from Ithaca goalkeeper Brayden Milbrandt.
The visitors eventually capitalised to break the deadlock in the 68th minute when Edin Estrada struck directly from a corner to give the Bombers the lead.
However, Hobart responded late on through sophomore Gabe Smith, who hauled the hosts level in the 82nd minute with a precise left-footed finish to rescue a crucial conference point.
Both goalkeepers played pivotal roles in keeping the scores level across the full 90 minutes. Hobart junior Jake Hans produced six saves — including a vital diving stop in the final seconds of regulation — while Milbrandt registered four stops at the other end for Ithaca.
The result moves the Statesmen to 9-2-1 overall and 2-2-1 in Liberty League play.
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Friday, October 09, 2026
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Bermuda Trio Shine as St Andrew’s Surge to CISAA Summit
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A strong Bermudian contingent played a pivotal role as St Andrew’s College (SAC) maintained their flawless start to the season with back-to-back midweek victories.
Bermudian defender Michael Madeiros, senior compatriot Jah’Zion Taylor, and Bermuda resident Heris Ziai all featured prominently as the Saints swept aside De La Salle College and the Blue Knights to move top of the CISAA table with a perfect 3-0-0 record.
The two-match blitz also showcased attacking fireworks, headlined by a rapid natural hat-trick from Dylan Mahoney and a home brace from Santiago Bracamontes Lance.
The opening fixture at De La Salle College saw SAC set the tempo early, courtesy of a piece of set-piece quality from Ziai. The Bermuda resident struck an 18th-minute free-kick to break the deadlock and set the visitors on their way.
De La Salle were then dealt a hammer blow right on the stroke of half-time. Left-back Jackson Mahoney fashioned space down the flank before delivering a crafty cutback for Duncan Ramon, who coolly slotted home his first goal at first-team level.
The second half belonged entirely to Dylan Mahoney.
The winger produced a devastating nine-minute burst to claim a natural hat-trick, leaving the hosts completely shell-shocked. Mahoney was not done there, capping a sparkling display by teeing up Gabe Covello for his first of the campaign as St Andrew’s eased to an emphatic 6-1 victory.
Returning to Yuill Field just 48 hours later, SAC were forced to contend with five senior starters absent from the lineup.
Yet the Saints barely broke stride. Alex Wang opened the scoring early before Bermudian senior Jah’Zion Taylor doubled the advantage inside the opening 25 minutes to put the hosts in firm control.
Bracamontes Lance then took centre stage, notching a fine brace to secure the points and keep St Andrew’s perched at the league summit.
At the other end of the pitch, Madeiros helped anchor a resolute defensive unit across both fixtures, working alongside goalkeepers Raistlan Evans and Joseph Corsetti. Corsetti preserved Wednesday’s clean sheet in style, pulling off a superb diving save to deny a dangerous Blue Knights free-kick in the closing stages.
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Thursday, October 08, 2026
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Athene Youth Kickstart Cup returns to Sports Centre
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Bermuda's next generation of football talent is set to take centre stage this weekend as the Athene Youth Kickstart Cup arrives at the National Sports Centre.
The premier preseason tournament will see hundreds of young players lace up their boots across two action-packed days of competition in Devonshire.
Proceedings get under way on Saturday, 10 October, with matches running from 08:00 to 17:30, before the tournament wraps up on Sunday, 11 October, with the action scheduled from 08:00 to 15:30.
Now in its second year, the event has quickly established itself as a cornerstone of the island's youth sporting calendar, providing vital match sharpness across the grassroots age brackets ahead of the domestic campaign.
Alongside the competitive action on the pitch, the weekend will double as a wider community festival, featuring gombey dancers, a parade of teams, and family entertainment throughout both days.
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Thursday, October 08, 2026
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LB Football Academy Seals Major Sponsorship Deal with HSBC
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LB Football Academy has secured a significant boost to its youth development pathway after announcing HSBC Bermuda as its new lead academy sponsor.
The multi-faceted backing will directly support the delivery and expansion of the academy's player programmes, seasonal camps, clinics, and specialist training sessions across the island.
Founded by Leo Burgess, the academy originated as an individual player training setup before evolving into a structured programme designed to elevate technical proficiency, decision-making, and game intelligence in aspiring young footballers.
"We’re extremely grateful to HSBC Bermuda for believing in what we’re building at LB and for coming on board as our main Academy Sponsor," said Burgess, who serves as Founder and Head of LB Football Academy.
"This is a huge step for the Academy, and it’s something we’re really proud of. Our focus has always been on creating the best possible environment for players to develop, enjoy football and reach their potential.
"HSBC’s support will help us continue to improve our programmes, reach more players and create more opportunities for them through LB. For us, it’s about investing in the next generation of Bermudian footballers and continuing to build something special."
The partnership underscores a commitment to grassroots sport on the island, aiming to widen access to elite coaching standards and structured developmental pathways for girls and boys.
Tanya Bule, Head of International Wealth and Premier Banking at HSBC Bermuda, highlighted the broader social impact of the initiative.
"Youth football is a vibrant part of Bermuda’s culture, bringing young people together and instilling lifelong values like discipline, teamwork, and resilience," Bule said.
"We are immensely excited to sponsor LB Football Academy and support these young athletes as they build confidence, stay active, and chase their goals on and off the field."
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Wednesday, October 07, 2026
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Berkeley and Durham College Mount Second-Half Comeback
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Bermudian forward Shantia Berkeley and her Durham College team-mates overturned a shock second-half deficit with three unanswered goals to seal a commanding 3-1 victory over the Cambrian Shield at Vaso’s Field.
The Lords dominated large swathes of the opening 45 minutes, dictating tempo and penning the visitors back into their defensive third. Durham fired 12 attempts on the Cambrian goal and earned five corners before the break, with Alexis Bayley, Jaime Pye, Jia Leblanc, and Heather Wright all testing the Shield backline, but the opening half ended scoreless.
Cambrian delivered a sharp wake-up call three minutes after the restart, breaking the deadlock against the run of play in the 48th minute to leave Durham trailing for the first and only time in the match.
However, the home side responded with ruthless intent.
The equalizer arrived on 65 minutes when Samantha Chatwood unlocked the defense to pick out Isabel Sullivan, who finished neatly to pull the Lords level at 1-1.
Just six minutes later, Durham completed the turnaround. Following sustained pressure from a corner, Bayley connected with Chloe Hercia, who swept home in the 71st minute to hand the hosts a 2-1 lead.
With Cambrian chasing shadows, Sullivan, Keyanna Loblack, and Emme Gjezo kept the pressure on with persistent efforts on goal.
Bayley put the result beyond doubt four minutes from time, finishing off a fluent move crafted by Leblanc in the 86th minute to wrap up a dominant three-goal second half.
The statistics underlined Durham's superiority, finishing with an overwhelming 27-4 advantage in shots—14 on target—alongside nine corner kicks as they stretched their winning run in style.
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