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Sunday, July 26, 2026
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Bermuda Finish Runners-Up After Goombay Cup Heartbreak
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Bermuda's Under-15 girls produced a commanding victory over hosts the Bahamas before falling just short in a winner-takes-all showdown with the Cayman Islands as the Goombay Cup came to an end.
Needing victories in both of their final-day matches to lift the trophy, Bermuda comfortably overcame the hosts before seeing their title hopes dashed by the eventual champions.
Bahamas 1 Bermuda 4
Bermuda Stating Line-Up: - Sydney Denkins, Nadia Medeiros, Ki'Ana Simmons, Kiara Deane, Xha-Tore Showers, Marli Robinson, Me'lah Wolffe-Rutherford, Daisy Langley, Harper Franklin, Kierra Broadley-Samuels, Leydi Raynor, - Substitutes: - Kyra Simmons, Leyana Williams, Cataliah Pitcher- Place, Phoenix Williams, Riley Khan, Mia DaPonte, Priya Dill
Bermuda made the perfect start against the Bahamas, taking the lead after just five minutes when pressure inside the penalty area forced an own goal.
The hosts responded before half-time to level the scores at 1-1, ensuring the contest remained evenly poised at the interval.
Bermuda wasted little time regaining control after the restart. Just one minute into the second half, Kierra Broadley-Samuels restored the lead before striking again only three minutes later to put Bermuda firmly in command at 3-1.
Substitute Priya Dill, Bermuda's leading scorer throughout the tournament, added the fourth goal in the 43rd minute to complete an impressive performance and seal a convincing 4-1 victory.
Bermuda 0 Cayman Islands 0
Bermuda’s Starting Line-Up: - Kyra Simmons, Nadia Medeiros, Leyana Williams, Ki’ana Simmons, Kiara Deane Riley Khan, Cataliah Pitcher- Place, Me'lah Wolffe-Rutherford, Priya Dill, Kierra Broadley-Samuels, Daisy Langley, - Substitutes: - Sydney Denkins, Xha-Tore Sawyers, Marli Robinson,, Harper Franklin, Nia Daponte, Leydi Raynor, Phoenix Williams
The tournament title came down to the final match, with Bermuda knowing only a victory over the Cayman Islands would be enough to claim the Goombay Cup.
A disciplined first-half display kept the scores level at 0-0, setting up a tense second period between the competition's top two sides.
The decisive moment arrived in the 34th minute, when the Cayman Islands broke the deadlock with what proved to be the only goal of the game.
Despite pushing for an equaliser, Bermuda were unable to find a way through the Cayman defence, with the 1-0 defeat confirming the Cayman Islands as tournament champions.
Although the title slipped away in the final match, Bermuda left the Bahamas with plenty of positives after an impressive campaign that featured exciting attacking football and another goal from leading scorer Priya Dill, ultimately finishing as deserving runners-up.
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Sunday, July 26, 2026
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Bean Fox Hat-Trick fires Future Pro to Triangle Cup Title
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Bermuda U17 National Select 1 Future Pro 3
Future Pro were crowned champions of the 2026 Bermuda Triangle Cup after Harlem Bean Fox scored a clinical hat-trick in a 3-1 victory over the Bermuda Under-17 National Select in the final at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Centre.
Bean Fox proved the difference on the biggest stage, finding the net three times to cap an impressive tournament for Future Pro.
He opened the scoring in the 21st minute before doubling his side's advantage five minutes before half-time. The forward completed his hat-trick in the 45th minute, giving Future Pro a commanding 3-0 lead heading into the interval.
The Bermuda Under-17 National Select continued to battle after the restart and were rewarded when Stephen Astwood pulled a goal back, but Future Pro remained in control to secure a deserved victory and lift the trophy.
Sao Miguel 6 Dandy Town Hornets 0
Earlier in the day, Sao Miguel claimed third place with a dominant 6-0 win over the Dandy Town Hornets.
Santiago Garcia led the charge with a hat-trick, scoring in the 17th, 39th and 57th minutes. Gougdo Sousa doubled Sao Miguel's lead two minutes after the opener, while Filipe Cardoso and Daniel Medeiros added further goals early in the second half to complete the rout.
Individual honours were also handed out following the final.
Future Pro's Aaron Fregjaj was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player after playing a key role in his team's title-winning campaign, while Bermuda Under-17 National Select players Deacon Wade and Roman Wilkinson were recognised as runners-up in the award.
The Goalkeeper Award was presented to Quincy Rattery after a series of impressive performances throughout the competition.
Future Pro's triumph capped an entertaining tournament, with Bean Fox's final hat-trick ensuring the trophy ended in the hands of the competition's most clinical side.
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Saturday, July 25, 2026
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Academy Select & Future Pro book Triangle Cup Final Places
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The 2026 Bermuda Triangle Cup final is set after two closely contested semi-finals at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Centre, with Future Pro and the Bermuda Under-17 Academy Select emerging victorious in contrasting fashion.
Sao Miguel 1 (1) Future Pro 1 (3)
Future Pro needed a penalty shootout to overcome Sao Miguel after the teams could not be separated for over 90 minutes.
The semi-final finished 1-1 in normal time, with Chaz Manning on target for Future Pro to keep his side in the contest. With neither team able to find a winner in regulation time, the tie was decided from the penalty spot.
Future Pro held their nerve in the shootout, prevailing 3-1 to book their place in the championship match after a dramatic finish.
Bermuda Under 17 Academy Select 2 Dandy Town Hornets 1
The second semi-final was settled inside 90 minutes as the Bermuda Under-17 Academy Select edged Premier Division side Dandy Town Hornets 2-1 in an entertaining encounter.
Kaiyuri Albouy gave the Academy Select the platform they needed before Steven Astwood added what proved to be the decisive goal.
Dandy Town fought back through Hurven Burgess, but despite late pressure they were unable to find an equaliser as the Academy Select held firm to secure their place in the final.
The results set up an intriguing championship clash between the youthful Bermuda Under-17 Academy Select and a resilient Future Pro side that has already shown it can handle the pressure of knockout football.
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Saturday, July 25, 2026
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Bermuda hit seven and then Draw at Goombay Cup
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Bermuda 7 Grenada 0
Bermuda produced a ruthless attacking display to record a commanding 7-0 victory over Grenada in their second match of the Under-15 Girls Goombay Cup at the Roscow A.L. Davies Field in the Bahamas.
Bermuda Stating Line-Up: - Sydney Denkins, Phoenix Williams, Ki'Ana Simmons, Kiara Deane, Riley Khan, Mia DaPonte, Me'lah Wolffe-Rutherford, Priya Dill, Nadia Medeiros, Daisy Langley, Harper Franklin - Substitutes: - Kyra Simmons, Leyana Williams, Marli Robinson, Cataliah Pitcher- Place, Marli Robinson, Leydi Raynor, Kierra Broadley-Samuels
After being held to a draw in their tournament opener, Bermuda showed their intent from the outset and were rewarded with a first-half performance that all but secured the three points.
Nadia Medeiros broke the deadlock in the 18th minute, finishing off a positive spell of Bermuda pressure to give her side the lead.
The goals continued to flow before the interval. Me'lah Wolffe-Rutherford doubled Bermuda's advantage in the 25th minute, before substitute Kierra Broadley-Samuels struck in stoppage time to send Bermuda into the break with a comfortable 3-0 advantage.
There was no let-up after half-time.
Priya Dill, who scored twice in Bermuda's opening match, continued her fine goalscoring form by finding the net in the 37th minute for her third goal of the tournament, extending the lead to 4-0.
Riley Khan then took centre stage, scoring twice in the space of four minutes. She netted Bermuda's fifth goal in the 36th minute before adding her second and the team's sixth in the 40th minute as Grenada struggled to contain Bermuda's relentless attacking play.
Bermuda completed the scoring in the 55th minute with their seventh goal of the afternoon, capping an emphatic victory that showcased the squad's attacking depth and clinical finishing.
The comprehensive win gives Bermuda valuable momentum heading into the remainder of the tournament, with seven goals and a clean sheet underlining an impressive all-round team performance.
Bermuda 0 Turks and Caicos 0
Bermuda were forced to settle for a second draw of the Under-15 Girls Goombay Cup after playing out a goalless encounter with the Turks and Caicos Islands in their second match of the day at the Roscow A.L. Davies Field in the Bahamas.
Bermuda’s Starting Line-Up: - Kyra Simmons, Leyana Williams, Ki’ana Simmons, Kiara Deane Riley Khan, Nia Daponte, Me'lah Wolffe-Rutherford, Priya Dill, Kierra Broadley-Samuels, Daisy Langley, Leydi Raynor - Substitutes: - Sydney Denkins, Xha-Tore Sawyers, Marli Robinson, Cataliah Pitcher- Place, Nadia Medeiros, Harper Franklin
Fresh from an emphatic 7-0 victory over Grenada earlier in the tournament, Bermuda were unable to reproduce the same attacking fluency against a well-organized Turks and Caicos side.
Despite enjoying periods of possession and creating opportunities throughout the contest, Bermuda found the opposing goalkeeper in inspired form, with every effort denied as the deadlock remained intact.
At the other end, Bermuda's defence stood equally firm, ensuring the Turks and Caicos attack was also kept off the scoresheet in a disciplined defensive performance.
Neither side could find the breakthrough during a closely contested match, with the final whistle confirming a 0-0 draw and a share of the points.
The result gives Bermuda their second draw of the tournament to go along with their impressive victory over Grenada, leaving them well placed as they continue their quest to reach the latter stages of the competition.
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Friday, July 24, 2026
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Dill's Double Earns Bermuda Draw in Goombay Cup Opener
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US Virgin Islands 2 Bermuda 2
Bermuda battled back from an early deficit before being forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against the US Virgin Islands in an entertaining opening match of the Under-15 Girls Goombay Cup at the Roscow A.L. Davies Field in the Bahamas.
Bermuda Stating Line-Up: - Sydney Denkins, Phoenix Williams, Ki'Ana Simmons, Leydi Raynor, Riley Khan, Mia DaPonte, Me'lah Wolffe-Rutherford, Priya Dill, Nadia Medeiros, Daisy Langley, Kierra Broadley-Samuels - Substitutes: - Kyra Simmons, Leyana Williams, Marli Robinson, Harper Franklin, Cataliah Pitcher- Place, Marli Robinson
Bermuda's response came in the 12th minute when Priya Dill finished confidently to restore parity, sparking a spell of sustained pressure from the young Goombey Warriors.
Dill struck again just after the interval, finding the net in the 31st minute to put Bermuda 2 - 1 in front, seemingly giving her side the perfect platform heading into the break.
The lead, however, lasted only moments.
The US Virgin Islands responded immediately, scoring just a minute later to level the contest at 2-2 and ensure the teams went into half-time with nothing to separate them after a lively opening 35 minutes.
The remained of the second half developed into a tactical battle, with both teams tightening up defensively and limiting clear-cut chances. Bermuda continued to push for a winner, while the US Virgin Islands threatened on the counterattack, but neither side could find the decisive breakthrough.
When the final whistle sounded, the points were shared after an absorbing contest that showcased the determination of both teams.
Bermuda will take encouragement from the character they displayed in fighting back from behind, with Dill's clinical finishing providing an early highlight of their campaign as they look ahead to their remaining group matches.
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