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Monday, September 28, 2026
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BFA Gregory Grimes Under 13 Tournament Kicks Off
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The Bermuda Football Association youth season kicked off in dramatic fashion as the Under 13 Gregory Grimes Tournament served up high drama, penalty shootouts and a remarkable 21-goal display in the opening round.
At Shelly Bay, FC Bascome Gold held their nerve from the penalty spot to eliminate Dandy Town following a pulsating 1-1 draw in regulation time.
The contest came alive late in the second half when Gebre Vickers broke the deadlock for Dandy Town in the 67th minute. Bascome responded instantly, with Eli Oduntan finding a dramatic equaliser on the 70-minute mark to send the tie straight to penalties.
Oduntan then joined Savio Goater, Declan O’Sullivan and Trevor Mills in converting from twelve yards, securing a 4-2 shootout victory despite successful kicks from Dandy Town duo Vickers and Royal Fubler-Tucker.
Over at Warwick Academy, Warwick FA Boca Juniors produced a stunning attacking clinic, brushing aside Vasco da Gama Red with an emphatic 21-0 triumph.
Ajani Trott stole the headlines with a sensational seven-goal haul, finding the net in the 14th, 31st, 33rd, 35th, 37th, 42nd and 43rd minutes. Makee Simmons set the tempo immediately with two goals inside the opening two minutes before adding two more in the second half to complete a four-goal display. Braces from Lenox Brown, Archie Astwood-Simmons, Owen Foster and Henry Mohs, alongside strikes from Will Leman and Eoin Muirhead, rounded out an extraordinary afternoon.
Warwick Academy also staged a thrilling encounter between Warwick FA River Plate and Vasco da Gama Green, where the visitors mounted an impressive comeback to prevail 3-2.
River Plate seized an early two-goal cushion courtesy of quickfire finishes from Maximillion Norton after eight minutes and Billy Brogden a minute later. Vasco answered back through King Phillips, who struck twice in ten minutes either side of a 17th-minute effort from Vasco Borges to turn the match on its head and seal a memorable fightback.
Elsewhere, Bernard Park witnessed a tough double header for North Village. Devonshire Colts proved clinical against NVCC Rams Red, securing a 3-0 away win with goals from Quaid Johnson, Thalion Pogson and Deaz Tear.
On the adjacent pitch, Somerset Trojans were equally dominant against NVCC Rams Whites, cruising to a 5-0 victory. Ryan Medeiros Tavares opened the scoring in the third minute before Reilly Williams struck twice in quick succession mid-way through the half. A 29th-minute finish from Zyare Ray and an unfortunate own goal shortly after the interval sealed Somerset’s passage into the next round.
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Monday, September 28, 2026
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Madeiros Stars as St. Andrew's College Stun US Powerhouse
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Bermudian defender Michael Madeiros enjoyed a standout weekend at both ends of the pitch, scoring in back-to-back matches to help St. Andrew’s College (SAC) secure a statement upset over nationally ranked US side Northfield Mount Hermon.
Madeiros, serving as vice-captain in his senior year, anchored the Saints' back line while demonstrating his expanding offensive repertoire with a goal in each fixture.
The highlight of the weekend came against Massachusetts-based Northfield Mount Hermon (NMH), who entered the clash ranked seventh in the United States by Sports Illustrated’s High School On SI Prep Soccer rankings. The Canadian side produced a disciplined, high-intensity performance to down their heavily favoured American opponents—a David-versus-Goliath triumph that caught the attention of mainstream media across the border, earning coverage on Toronto rock station Q107.
Madeiros was joined in the squad by fellow Bermudian senior Jah’Zion Taylor and Bermuda resident Heris Ziai, maintaining a prominent island presence in SAC's first team. Ziai made an immediate impact in the weekend's opening match, while Taylor's pace and direct running from wide areas added consistent pressure on the counter-attack.
Primarily celebrated for his calm reading of the game and tactical discipline at centre-back, Madeiros proved equally decisive inside the opposition penalty area, using his aerial prowess from set pieces to register two crucial strikes.
The results provide early momentum for a St. Andrew's side chasing history in 2026. Having captured both the Conference of Independent Schools Athletic Association (CISAA) regional title and the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS) national crown in each of the past two seasons—a feat dubbed the "Double Double"—SAC are aiming for an unprecedented "three-peat" of both trophies.
With their senior Bermuda core firing, the Ontario-based school has laid down a marker against top-tier North American opposition as their campaign gets under way.
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Saturday, September 26, 2026
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Ming Provides Assist as Syracuse stun No. 10 Notre Dame
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Bermudian talent Sachiel Ming played a pivotal role as Syracuse produced a gritty defensive display to pull off a 1-0 upset on the road against 10th-ranked Notre Dame.
In a tightly contested Atlantic Coast Conference encounter, the Orange weathered substantial pressure before executing the decisive blow midway through the second half to move their season record to 7-3-0.
The breakthrough arrived in the 71st minute from a set-piece routine. Following a well-worked sequence initiated by a corner kick, Ming combined with Chimere Omeze to tee up Ivan Irinimbabazi, who clinically buried what proved to be the match-winning effort.
Notre Dame pushed aggressively for an equaliser in the closing 20 minutes, finishing the contest with a 4-1 advantage in shots on target.
However, Syracuse’s backline held firm. Goalkeeper Juan Martinez-Bastidas made a crucial stop to preserve the clean sheet, shutting down the Irish attack to secure a signature road victory.
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Saturday, September 26, 2026
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Berkeley on target as rampant Durham hit Fleming for 12
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Bermudian forward Shantia Berkeley was on the scoresheet as Durham College produced a ruthless attacking display to dismantle Fleming Phoenix 12-0 at Fleming Phoenix Field.
The Lords were in complete control from the opening whistle, turning the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) encounter into a one-sided affair with seven unanswered goals in a blistering first-half blitz.
Berkeley capped off the first-half rout by finding the back of the net to register Durham's seventh goal just before the interval, sending the visitors into the break with an unassailable 7-0 advantage.
Durham showed no let-up following the restart, adding a further five goals without reply to complete a comprehensive 12-goal shutout and maintain their fine run of form.
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Friday, September 25, 2026
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Nine-man Clemson stun Donawa's North Carolina in Pulsating Clash
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Malick Daouda struck a sensational long-range winner as nine-man Clemson held on for a dramatic 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference victory over Jace Donawa’s North Carolina at Dorrance Field.
The Tigers seized the initiative inside eight minutes to stun the home crowd, only for Joschi Schelb to restore parity for the Tar Heels nine minutes before the interval with a composed 36th-minute finish.
Clemson were then reduced to 10 men, handing Carolina clear momentum. With Bermudian talent Donawa heavily involved in an increasingly frantic attack, the hosts laid siege to the opposition penalty area in search of a go-ahead goal.
Yet it was the visitors who produced the moment of the match. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Daouda picked up possession well outside the box and rifled an unstoppable drive into the top corner to restore Clemson's advantage against the run of play.
The contest descended into total rear-guard action for the Tigers when Xander Sevian was shown a second yellow card in the 82nd minute, reducing the visitors to nine men for the closing stages.
Carolina threw everything forward, racking up 18 shots to Clemson’s seven — with Donawa contributing three attempts — while commanding a lopsided 16-3 corner count.
Both sides finished level with five shots on target, but Clemson’s resolute backline survived wave after wave of stoppage-time pressure to close out a fiery conference encounter.
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