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Monday, September 07, 2026
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Late Strike as Donawa and North Carolina Rescue Draw at Cal
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Bermudian forward Jace Donawa and his University of North Carolina team-mates struck seven minutes from time to salvage a hard-fought 2-2 draw against California.
The Tar Heels dominated the opening 40 minutes and deservedly broke the deadlock when Riley Berge found the net. However, the hosts produced a rapid turnaround just before the interval, striking twice in the final four minutes of the half to stun Carolina and take a 2-1 lead into the break.
The second period developed into a scrappy, contested battle, but the visitors’ persistence eventually told in the 83rd minute. Following a corner, Jonathan Luna Sabando fired in a bouncing delivery that Joschi Schelb cleverly redirected home to restore parity.
Both sides reached double figures in attempts, registering five shots on target apiece. North Carolina spent the majority of the night pressing on the front foot, earning nine corners to Cal’s four to secure a well-earned share of the spoils away from home.
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Monday, September 07, 2026
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Bermuda Pair Helped Thomas College Win Opener
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Bermudian pair Tre Burgess and Justin Sukdeo helped Thomas College open their regular season in gritty fashion, securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Western New England University Golden Bears at Suprenant Field.
After a tightly contested opening 45 minutes where neither side could find a breakthrough, the Terriers seized the initiative straight from the restart.
Adam Elkott broke the deadlock barely a minute into the second half, latching onto an opening in the 47th minute to slot home what proved to be the decisive goal.
Burgess started in midfield and delivered an energetic shift in the engine room, while defender Sukdeo also contributed significantly to a disciplined defensive effort.
Western New England pushed aggressively for an equaliser in the closing stages, unleashing nine second-half attempts. However, the Terriers backline stood firm alongside goalkeeper Jamie Fischer, who pulled off four key saves to record a clean sheet and ensure Thomas College came away with all three points.
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Sunday, September 06, 2026
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East Stroudsburg edge Millersville to hand Coach Jamison Debut Win
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East Stroudsburg University opened their 2026 campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Millersville Marauders at Eiler-Martin Stadium, securing a first career win for new head coach Tayler Jamison.
Bermudian goalkeeper Taya Rodrigues watched on as an unused substitute while the Warriors weathered substantial pressure to claim all three points.
Millersville dominated the territory and shot counts, registering 22 attempts to East Stroudsburg's eight, but found Warriors goalkeeper Ava Perrone in inspired form. Perrone produced 10 saves over the 90 minutes, including seven first-half stops, to keep the Marauders at bay.
The Warriors proved far more clinical in front of goal and struck early:
13th minute: Jade Wiley opened the scoring with the seventh goal of her collegiate career, handing ESU a 1-0 lead.
56th minute: Alexis McRoberts doubled the advantage, netting her first collegiate goal after the break.
90th minute: Millersville pulled a goal back with just 24 seconds remaining, but the hosts held firm through stoppage time to close out the victory.
Sophia Lowery and McRoberts led the ESU attack with two shots on target apiece, while Kali O'Connell and Wiley also tested the visiting keeper to cap an efficient opening-day display.
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Sunday, September 06, 2026
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Bermuda's X-Roads Secure Dual Runner-up on US East Coast
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Bermuda youth outfit X-Roads Warriors completed an impressive showing at the 18th Annual Virginia Cup, with both their Under-11 and Under-17 squads finishing second in their respective brackets.
Co-hosted by FC Richmond and Virginia Legacy Soccer Club across the premier River City and Warhill Sportsplex facilities, the tournament stands as the state's largest Labor Day competition, drawing hundreds of elite youth sides.
In the Male Under-11 Boys Elite Division Bracket A, X-Roads capped their pool play with a composed 2-0 victory over FC Richmond Pre-MLS NEXT Navy. The three points lifted the Bermudian side to four points overall to claim second place in the group, earning them a berth in the final against pool leaders Virginia Velocity FC U11 Vortex, who ultimately claimed the silverware with a 5-2 win.
The club’s older contingent matched that achievement in the Male Under-17 Boys Premier Division Bracket A. X-Roads wrapped up their group fixtures with a convincing 3-1 victory over Virginia Legacy SC N1 2009/2010 Boys Elite.
The result moved the Under-17 squad to six points from their matches, cementing a hard-earned second-place group finish to bring a successful overseas campaign to a close.
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Saturday, September 05, 2026
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Saint Peter's Blitz Temple with a Second-Half Burst
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Saint Peter's University produced a clinical display of finishing, striking three times in just over two minutes to cruise to an emphatic 4-0 non-conference victory over Temple.
Connell McErlain led the charge for the Peacocks with a brace, while Marcos De Elias contributed a goal and an assist to secure the hosts' second win of the campaign. Bermudian midfielder Enriqué Mendes featured prominently in the attacking buildup, testing the Owls' goalkeeper with two shots on target.
The breakthrough arrived in the 25th minute when McErlain stepped up to convert from the penalty spot after a foul in the box.
Holding a slender 1-0 advantage into the second period, the Peacocks completely dismantled Temple with a ruthless attacking burst around the hour mark:
59th minute: Leo Coval doubled the advantage, finishing neatly after being picked out by Caleb Hughes.
60th minute: De Elias got on the scoresheet sixty seconds later, converting a delivery from freshman Toby Smith.
61st minute: McErlain capped the flurry, combining with De Elias to bag his second of the afternoon and seal a comprehensive rout.
At the other end, freshman goalkeeper Sebastian Heredia-Randen preserved the clean sheet with four saves across the 90 minutes.
The result lifts Saint Peter's to 2-1-1 on the season, while Temple remain winless, slipping to 0-3-1.
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