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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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Saturday, July 18, 2026
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Pre-season Round-Up: Mixed Day for Bermudians
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Cardiff City have been handed a timely fitness boost with the news that goalkeeper Nathan Trott has returned to full training.
The 27-year-old had been sidelined with a slight hamstring injury but has resumed duties with the main squad as the Bluebirds step up their preparations for the upcoming campaign.
Meanwhile, Luton Town were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against National League side Barnet at The Hive, despite a spirited second-half fightback.
The Hatters found themselves 1-0 down before Nahki Wells took centre stage. The striker was agonizingly close to scoring a spectacular equalizer when his long-range lob beat backtracking Bees goalkeeper Taye Ashby-Hammond, only to crash back off the crossbar.
Wells did get his goal early in the second half, and momentum swung further in Luton's favour when youngster Jayden Luker struck to give the visitors the lead. However, Barnet earned a share of the spoils late on when Kabongo Tshimanga pounced inside the penalty area, firing past James Shea to make it 2-2.
It was a busy day of pre-season action across the non-league pyramid with several notable results:
Walton & Hersham enjoyed a successful afternoon on the road, with Ne-Jai Tucker helping his side secure a comfortable 2-0 victory over Bedford Town.
There was disappointment for Keziah Martin as Hereford FC slumped to a 2-0 defeat.
Halesowen Town's first home match of pre-season ended in disappointment for Milan Butterfield and his teammates, falling to a defeat against National League regional rivals Kidderminster Harriers.
Leiston FC suffered a narrow 1-0 loss away at AFC Sudbury, while Reggie Lambe's Ipswich Wanderers fought out a 1-1 draw with Bury.
At Greenwich Avenue, Harry Twite’s Basford United shared the points in a 1-1 draw against Gainsborough Trinity.
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Saturday, July 18, 2026
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Nodarse Strikes early as Smith's Rhode Island edge Hartford
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A brilliant first-half volley from defender Frank Nodarse was enough to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory for Khano Smith's Rhode Island FC over local rivals Hartford Athletic.
The tightly contested USL Championship clash at the Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket saw the hosts claim the crucial three points in the first meeting between the two New England sides this season.
Rhode Island found the breakthrough in the 20th minute courtesy of a well-worked set-piece routine. Jojea Kwizera whipped a precise cross into the danger zone following a corner, allowing Nodarse to pounce at the right side of the six-yard box and smash a right-footed shot into the back of the net.
Hartford Athletic fought hard to find a way back into the game, but Smith's well-drilled defensive line held firm to ensure Nodarse's early strike was enough to seal the victory and claim the local bragging rights.
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