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Tuesday, October 06, 2026
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Warwick Teams up with SoCal Reds FC for Elite October Camp
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Young Bermudian footballers are set for a taste of top-tier academy development later this month as Warwick Football Academy (WFA) joins forces with California-based SoCal Reds FC for a week-long coaching clinic.
Running from October 19th to 23rd 2026 at Warwick Academy, the intensive five-day programme blends the youth development philosophies of both outfits, offering open-enrolment sessions for both boys and girls across grassroots and elite tiers.
The headline feature of the clinic is guest coach Paul Bright, SoCal Reds FC's Executive Vice President of Growth and Development and Academy Director of Coaching.
Bright boasts more than two decades of elite pedigree across the international and professional academy circuit. A former Manchester United academy coach and ex-Jamaica Under-17 men's national team coach, Bright has also directed Major League Soccer (MLS) NEXT setups with ALBION SC Las Vegas and served as Director of Coaching for LA Galaxy Orange County.
A dual UEFA A and USSF A licence holder—further backed by a USSF Technical Leaders II qualification, a degree in Football Science, and a Master’s in Education—Bright's presence provides local prospects with direct exposure to elite North American and European player-pathway methods.
The initiative is split into two daily tracks: a morning Development Camp targeted at under-7 through under-11 players focusing on core mechanics, followed by an afternoon Elite Camp tailored for under-11-plus to under-15 talents concentrating on tactical awareness and match tempo.
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Tuesday, October 06, 2026
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Sharrieff and Howard Battle to Historic Mercyhurst Draw
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Bermudian defender Khari Sharrieff helped Howard University secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Mercyhurst at Greene Stadium, marking the first tie in the all-time series between the two programmes.
The Bison made a lively start on home soil and broke the deadlock in the 18th minute when senior midfielder Onarae Rice notched his first collegiate goal.
Rice capped off a fluid attacking move at 17:13, converting clinically following clever build-up play and assists from sophomore midfielders Justin Mims and Marshall Lloyd to hand Howard an early 1-0 advantage.
Mercyhurst responded with sustained pressure after going behind, but Howard goalkeeper Liam Keiller produced several vital stops to preserve the hosts' slender lead.
The Bison nearly doubled their cushion late in the opening half when senior defender Donovan Mose rattled the crossbar with a ferocious strike in the 35th minute.
The visiting Lakers maintained their offensive momentum after the interval, testing Keiller with early attempts as they chased an equaliser.
Howard remained dangerous on the counter, and Rice forced a sharp save from the Mercyhurst goalkeeper in the 48th minute with an effort from distance.
However, Mercyhurst's persistence was rewarded in the 61st minute when they finally unpicked the Bison backline to level the score at 1-1.
Howard pushed to restore their lead as Mims and junior defender Rayce Welborne each registered attempts, but neither could find the target.
With Mercyhurst pressing aggressively for a late winner in the closing stages, Sharrieff and the Howard defensive unit held their ground alongside Keiller to secure a share of the spoils.
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Tuesday, October 06, 2026
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Grimes and DeRosa Holder Tournaments Updates
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A breathless festival of youth football produced an avalanche of goals across Bermuda as the Gregory Grimes Under 13 Championships and the Leonard DeRosa Holder Under 15 tournaments delivered a series of emphatic knockout victories.
The under 13 championship quarter-finals saw Warwick FA Boca Juniors run riot at Warwick Academy, brushing aside Devonshire Colts 9-1. Jason Ngaruiya opened the floodgates after three minutes, followed swiftly by strikes from Ajani Trott on 13 minutes and Mahkee Simmons two minutes later. Jaden Walrond made it four on 40 minutes before Arichie Astwood-Simmons and Eoin Muirhead struck in quick succession. Owen Fosker added his name to the scoresheet on 48 minutes, while Aiden Famous pulled one back for Colts on 54 minutes. Lenox Brown and Mahkel Simmons rounded out the scoring for the dominant hosts.
At White Hill Field, Somerset Trojans edged past Vasco da Gama Green 3-2 in a dramatic thriller. King Phillips gave Vasco the lead on 34 minutes, but Cove Bailey turned the contest on its head with a heroic second-half hat-trick, scoring on 44, 48, and 66 minutes. Antoine Whitter had levelled briefly for Vasco on 59 minutes, yet Bailey’s late finish proved decisive.
Meanwhile at PHC Field, PHC Zebras cruised into the semi-finals with a comfortable 6-1 win over FC Bascome Gold. Kaden Robinson struck in the seventh minute, with Uriah Caisey, Oliver Anderson, and Jacree Francis finding the net within the opening twenty minutes. Eli Oduntan gave FC Bascome brief hope on 33 minutes, but second-half efforts from Landon Williams and T’Kobi Scott sealed an emphatic victory.
In the under 13 plate play-in round, Dandy Town produced the performance of the day at Shelly Bay Field by dismantling X-Roads 10-1. Despite Lucas Booth giving X-Roads a shock lead inside sixty seconds, King-Klos Smith Arorash equalised a minute later before Mazaii Tucker ripped through the defence with an 18-minute hat-trick. Braces from Riley Millett, Royal Fubler-Tucker, and Breez Chase completed the rout.
Elsewhere in the plate fixtures, North Village Rams Whites defeated Vasco da Gama Red 3-1 at Shelly Bay Field through goals from Andre Coley, Israel Katambo, and Rio Stovell, with Marcus Cann replying for Vasco. At Bernard Park, North Village Rams Reds eased past Warwick FA River Plate 5-0 thanks to a double from Malik Tomaz alongside goals from Michael Caines, T’si Outerbridge, and Jahkari Samuels.
The under 15 Leonard DeRosa Holder quarter-finals were equally one-sided affairs. Somerset Trojans advanced in style at White Hill Field with a 7-0 demolition of X-Roads, powered by a pair of goals each from Russon Bailey and Jai White, accompanied by strikes from Chanz Martin, As’ad Muhammad, and Krayvon Bean-Burchall.
At Warwick Academy, Warwick FA shut out North Village Rams 4-0, courtesy of a brace from Jazhari Ingham and further finishes from Cillian McGlynn and Rory Fosker.
PHC Zebras booked their last-four berth with a 5-1 win over Devonshire Colts at PHC Field. Stephen Astwood led the way with a superb hat-trick, supported by goals from Chase Simmons and Jaylon Glasford, while Heni Hall grabbed a consolation for Colts.
FC Bascome wrapped up the under 15 action at White Hill Field with a convincing 6-1 triumph against Vasco da Gama. Doubles from Remy Furbert and Dash Bailey set up the win, with Adaj O’Brien adding another, while Samuel Vales scored the lone reply for Vasco.
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Monday, October 05, 2026
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Ming Sets Up Late Leveler as Syracuse hold 10-man Pittsburgh
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Substitute Pedro Gulli struck 12 minutes from time following sharp interplay involving Bermudian midfielder Sachiel Ming as Syracuse fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against tenth-ranked Pittsburgh at SU Soccer Stadium.
The Orange were forced to chase the game early after Pitt made a flying start, breaking the deadlock in the 13th minute to put the hosts on the back foot.
Syracuse responded with persistent attacking pressure, and the complexion of the contest shifted dramatically four minutes before the interval. Pittsburgh were reduced to 10 men in the 41st minute when Logan Oliver received a second yellow card, handing the hosts a crucial numerical advantage.
From that moment on, Syracuse dominated proceedings. They outshot the visitors 21 to eight and held a six to three edge in corner kicks, with all six corners won during a relentless second-half siege.
The decisive moment arrived after Syracuse head coach turned to his bench, introducing Gulli in the 71st minute. Just seven minutes later, the Brazilian forward delivered.
Ming combined neatly with Chimere Omeze to slice open the Panthers' back line, teeing up Gulli to slot home his fourth goal of the campaign and restore parity.
Pittsburgh mounted a spirited late counter-attack despite their player deficit, but Syracuse goalkeeper Juan Martinez-Bastidas produced three vital saves in the final 10 minutes—finishing with four stops on the night—to secure a well-earned point against top-10 opposition.
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Monday, October 05, 2026
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Bermudian contingent features as Huskies rout Mounties
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Bermudian trio Sami Carolo, Kydan Browne, and Isai Gibbons played their part as Saint Mary’s University produced an explosive second-half display to overpower the Mount Allison Mounties 5-1 at Huskies Stadium.
The afternoon belonged to forward Amare Valente-Boateng, who delivered an individual masterclass with a devastating four-goal haul, while Carolo set up one of the strikes to ignite a dominant second-half fightback.
The Mounties had threatened an upset early on, breaking the deadlock against the run of play in the 19th minute. Forward Alejandro Wohlgemuth Rohan was released down the left flank before drilling a crisp, low drive inside the far post to hand the visitors an unexpected 1-0 advantage.
Saint Mary’s responded with intent and created several quality openings before the break. Mounties goalkeeper Adam Shooshan pulled off a fine stop to deny Jalen Loague, before Valente-Boateng saw a venomous effort rattle back off the crossbar.
However, those first-half warning shots paved the way for an onslaught after the restart.
The breakthrough arrived in the 58th minute when Jake Wilcox unlocked the Mounties defence with a searching ball forward. Valente-Boateng gathered on the breakaway and slotted a pinpoint finish past the diving Shooshan to level the contest at 1-1.
Just five minutes later, the first-year striker put the Huskies ahead. Hauled down inside the box by a recovering defender, Valente-Boateng dusted himself off and dispatched the resulting penalty into the bottom-right corner.
The forward completed a rapid nine-minute hat-trick in the 67th minute, combining with Bermudian midfielder Carolo, who slipped through a neat pass for Valente-Boateng to beat Shooshan low once again for a 3-1 lead.
Mount Allison had an opportunity to reduce the deficit in the 71st minute, but Huskies goalkeeper Daniel Covelli charged off his line to make a vital block from Luke Paterson’s breakaway strike, maintaining the two-goal cushion.
Valente-Boateng then claimed his fourth of the match in the 78th minute. Lachlan Sylvester pumped a free-kick into Will Brown, whose clever no-look lay-off was swept home by Valente-Boateng to move him into a tie atop the Atlantic University Sport scoring charts with six goals on the season.
Loague added the exclamation mark on the stroke of the 90th minute. Following a defensive clearance from Justin Chiasson, Loague beat his marker to the loose ball, broke clear on goal, and deftly chipped the advancing goalkeeper to seal an emphatic five-star victory.
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