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Saturday, July 25, 2026
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Nesbeth is a New F.C. Como Women Player
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F.C. Como Women are pleased to announce the permanent signing of Leilanni Iris Nicole Nesbeth, the 2001-born American midfielder of Bermudian heritage, who has signed a contract with the Club until 30 June 2028.
Born on 17 July 2001, Nesbeth arrived in Italy following an international development pathway that saw her grow as a player across Bermuda, England and the United States, gaining experience at the highest levels of youth and professional football.
Raised on St. David's Island, Bermuda, Nesbeth continued her football development at Bede's Senior School in England, where she also spent the 2017/18 season with Brighton & Hove Albion. She then moved to the United States to join the Florida State Seminoles, helping the team win two NCAA National Championships in 2021 and 2023 while playing both as a forward and a midfielder. During her collegiate career, she also helped her team win four ACC Conference championships and was named to the All-ACC Second Team on two occasions. In 2024, Nesbeth was selected by the Chicago Red Stars with the 10th overall pick in the NWSL Draft and signed a three-year contract with the club. Following the club's rebrand to Chicago Stars FC, she remained with the team for two and a half seasons before mutually agreeing to terminate her contract on 30 June 2026.
On the international stage, Nesbeth has represented Bermuda at youth level, competing in the 2018 CONCACAF Women's Under-17 Championship and the 2020 CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship. She made her senior debut for the Bermuda Women's National Team during the qualifiers for the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship.
"I'm truly excited to begin this new chapter with Como Women. Every experience throughout my journey has helped me grow both as a player and as a person, and I can't wait to continue that growth in Italy," were her first words as a Como Women player. "I want to bring my energy and personality to the team, contribute to the Club's success, and give my all to help us achieve our goals."
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Saturday, July 25, 2026
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Trott & Wells Lead Winning Day in UK Pre-Season
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Bermuda's footballers enjoyed another encouraging weekend of pre-season action across the English football pyramid, with Nathan Trott, Nahki Wells and Kane Crichlow all featuring in convincing victories as clubs stepped up preparations for the new campaign.
The highest-profile success came for goalkeeper Nathan Trott, whose Championship side Cardiff City cruised to a 5-1 victory over National League outfit Forest Green Rovers in an impressive attacking display.
Fellow Championship player Nahki Wells also ended the week on a winning note. Luton Town, who have been holding a training camp in Spain, defeated Saudi Pro League side Al-Kholood 2-0 as their preparations continued.
There was another positive result for Kane Crichlow, whose National League side Dagenham & Redbridge opened up with a dominant 4-0 victory over Stanway Rovers, while fellow National League club Boston United defeated League One side Peterborough United 1-0 with Bermudian midfielder Emeer Peets featuring as a trialist.
Further down the pyramid, Ne-Jai Tucker helped National League South newcomers Walton & Hersham to a 2-1 win over National League North side Oxford City, continuing an encouraging pre-season for the ambitious Surrey club.
Willie Clemons was also on the winning side as Leiston recorded a 2-0 away victory over Mulbarton Wanderers, while Harry Twite and Basford United edged Hanley Town 2-1.
Reggie Lambe was among the goalscorers, finding the net deep into stoppage time to seal Ipswich Wanderers' 3-1 victory over Lakenheath and cap another productive outing for the experienced Bermudian forward.
Not every Bermudian enjoyed success, however. Keziah Martin and National League North side Hereford were beaten 3-0 by National League club Solihull Moors, while Milan Butterfield's Halesowen Town shared a 2-2 draw with National League side Tamworth in another competitive pre-season test.
With the start of the domestic season drawing ever closer, the weekend's results offered further signs that Bermuda's overseas contingent are building momentum, whether competing for places at Championship level or continuing their development throughout the non-league game.
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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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Christopher Strikes while Barnsley Coach on Nolan Signing
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It was a dramatic day for Bermudian footballers across Europe, headlined by Nia Christopher’s goalscoring cameo in Iceland and Barnsley Women coach on completing the high-profile acquisition of international forward Aaliyah Nolan.
Elsewhere in England, K’Shaela Burch-Waldron’s Sutton United Women earned a hard-fought three points on the road.
In the Iceland Women's Premier Division, Nia Christopher and her Hafnarfjordur teammates cruised to an emphatic 7–3 victory over Stjarnan.
Starting on the bench for a second consecutive match, Christopher was introduced in the 72nd minute with her side leading 5–2.
Just five minutes after stepping onto the pitch, the Bermudian striker made her mark, finding the net in the 77th minute to extend Hafnarfjordur's cushion to 6–2.
In England, K'Shaela Burch-Waldron featured for Sutton United Women as they secured a spirited 2–1 victory against SE Dons.
Goals from Emma Spear and Hannah Baptiste proved decisive, earning Sutton a valuable maximum points haul.
Off the pitch, Barnsley Women’s Football Club manager Craige Richardson expressed his delight after securing the services of Bermudian international Aaliyah Nolan from Bradford City.
Nolan arrives on the back of a prolific campaign at Bradford, where she netted 26 goals to help the club earn promotion to Tier 4.
"I am genuinely excited to get this one over the line," Richardson said.
"Sutty and I have known Aaliyah for a few years and know she'll be a fantastic addition for us.
"Aaliyah has bags of talent, pace, and experience both at Tier 4 and playing for her country, and I am excited to see her in red."
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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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Four Bermudians Feature in Midweek Action Across UK
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Four Bermudian footballers took to the pitch across the UK on Tuesday evening, highlighted by a resounding five-goal victory for Kane Crichlow and Dagenham & Redbridge.
Kane Crichlow and his Dagenham & Redbridge teammates enjoyed a night to remember, sweeping aside Crystal Palace Under-21s in a dominant 5–0 victory.
The international forward played his part in a ruthless attacking performance that left the young Eagles with no answer.
It was also a triumphant evening for midfielder Keziah Martin, whose Hereford FC side put in a clinical display at the M&M Edgar Street Stadium to dispatch Worcester City 3–1.
Elsewhere, defender Harry Twite helped Basford United secure all three points in a hard-fought encounter, edging past Kimberley Miners Welfare FC 2–1 at Greenwich Avenue.
Midfielder Ne-Jai Tucker was also in action as Walton & Hersham battled to a 1–1 draw against Sutton United, capping off a busy Tuesday night for Bermuda's UK-based contingent.
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Sunday, July 19, 2026
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Women's Football Round-Up: UK, USA & Iceland
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Sutton United Women produced the comeback of the weekend, overturning a two-goal half-time deficit to claim a thrilling 4-3 victory over Reading FC Women at the David Weir Leisure Centre.
K'Shaela Burch-Waldron and her teammates looked down and out at the break after a dominant opening 45 minutes from the Royals. However, a spectacular second-half resurgence saw United tear through the visitors' defense to secure a memorable pre-season win.
There was a reverse in fortunes for AFC Sudbury Women, who threw away a commanding position to go down 5-3 away against Cambridge United.
Eva Frazzoni’s side looked in complete control after a blistering first-half display left them 3-0 up at the interval. However, a clinical second-half response from Cambridge turned the match on its head. Despite the collapse, the fixture provided a valuable run-out for the Sudbury squad with plenty of positives to carry forward into the new campaign.
In the Iceland Women's Premier Division, Hafnarfjordur cruised to an emphatic 6-1 victory over Grindavik/Njardvik, aided by a lightning-fast impact from the bench by Nia Christopher.
Christopher entered the fray in the second half and took less than 60 seconds to find the back of the net, rounding off a dominant team performance to keep her side flying high.
Across the Atlantic in the NWSL, Reign FC suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to league leaders Gotham FC at the Icahn Stadium, despite a milestone goal from Mia Fishel.
Following a grueling weather delay of over two and a half hours, the Reign adapted to the damp conditions quickly. Fishel spearheaded an early counter-attack inside four minutes before winning a penalty in the 12th minute.
The forward stepped up and calmly slotted the spot-kick into the lower right corner to give the visitors an early lead and open her official NWSL goalscoring account. Reign added a second before the break, but the league leaders showcased their title credentials with a fierce second-half comeback to snatch all three points.
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