Hearts of Pine Stun Bermuda Select in Comeback Win
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Bermuda Select 2 Portland Hearts of Pine 3
A clinical second-half resurgence from USL League One side Portland Hearts of Pine saw them overturn a two-goal deficit to defeat a Bermuda Select XI 3-2 at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium. In what was the first of two friendly matches scheduled as part of a high-performance identification camp, the visitors displayed remarkable resilience to spoil the homecoming of several of Bermuda's overseas stars.
Bermuda Select Starting Line-Up: - Jahquil Hill, Arnezha Astwood, Jorj Dublin, Lejaun Simmons, Senoj Mitchell, Zeiko Lewis, Joshua Joseph, Zico Seymour, Malachi Trott, La Zai Outerbridge, Elisha Darrell - Substitutes - De-Andre Smith, Ari Cannonier, David Jones, Toran Place, Kydan Brown, Mikiel Thomas, Rayquon Woodley, Donavan Thompson - Portland Hearts of Pine Starting Line-Up: - Hunter Morse, Esteban Espinosa, Brecc Evans, Walter Varela, Khalid Hersi, Mikey Lopez, Mo Mohamed, Masashi Wada, Ollie Wright, Diego Rivera, Adam Armour - Substitutes - Kash Oladapo, Konstantinos Georgallides, Jay Tee Kamara, Michel Poon-Angeron, Titus Washington, Tyler Huck, Ernest Mensah Jr.
The Bermuda Select side, featuring a mix of domestic talent and established internationals like Zeiko Lewis and Jahquil Hill, looked comfortably in control during the opening period. The breakthrough arrived in the 23rd minute through a moment of individual brilliance from Lewis. After Senoj Mitchell forced a defensive error, Lewis pounced on the loose ball and unleashed a clinical left-footed strike that found the top corner, leaving Portland goalkeeper Hunter Morse with no chance.
Bermuda doubled their advantage six minutes before the interval when Joshua Joseph showcased expert footwork inside the area. Receiving a cross with his back to goal, Joseph spun sharply to fire a right-footed shot into the back of the net, ensuring the hosts headed into the tunnel with a deserved two-goal cushion.
However, the tide turned rapidly after the restart as the Portland outfit began to impose their physicality on the contest. The comeback began in the 50th minute when substitute Tyler Huck found the net to give the visitors a lifeline. The momentum shifted entirely just after the hour mark when Titus Washington pulled Portland level with a composed finish in the 62nd minute.
With the match hanging in the balance, it was Jay Tee Kamara who provided the decisive blow 15 minutes from time. His 75th-minute strike completed the turnaround, securing a hard-fought victory for the American side and leaving the Bermuda Select team to rue a lapse in defensive concentration.
The two sides are set to meet again on February 8th, where the Bermuda coaching staff will look for a more disciplined 90-minute performance as part of their ongoing player identification strategy.
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Bermuda Select Ready for Portland Test as Lambe Shines in UK
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The Bermuda Football Association (BFA) has confirmed a 21-man squad for this week's domestic mini-camp, as a Bermuda Select side prepares to host USL League One newcomers Portland Hearts of Pine in a highly anticipated double-header.
The squad features a blend of veteran leadership and emerging domestic talent. Former captain Dante’ Leverock anchors the defense, while the inclusion of the creative Zeiko Lewis in the forward line provides a significant boost for the home side.
The Squad in Full:
Goalkeepers Jahquil Hill, Quinaceo Hunt
Defenders Arnezha Astwood, Ari Cannonier, Jorj Dublin, Dante’ Leverock, Julian Carpenter
Midfielders Kydan Brown, Joshua Joseph, Zeiko Seymour, Zico Saltus-Seymour, Mikiel Thomas, Malachi Trott, La Zai Outerbridge
The BFA has made the matches free entry, urging local fans to pack the stands to support the league select. Match 1: Thursday, February 5th – 7:00 PM Match 2: Sunday, February 8th – 2:00 PM
While the domestic squad gears up at home, Bermuda’s international stars have been making waves across the Atlantic in the English non-league circuit.
Needham Market’s Reggie Lambe continued his scintillating form at Bloomfields. With the score tied at 1–1 against AFC Sudbury, Lambe produced a moment of pure magic in the 15th minute. Picking up the ball 30 yards out, he unleashed a curling "screamer" into the top far corner—his second stunner in three home appearances—to set the foundation for a 4–2 victory.
In the same division, Willie Clemons and Leiston FC endured a grittier afternoon on the road. Despite a hard-fought battle at Bury Town FC, they were forced to settle for a point in a 1–1 draw.
Young defender Harry Twite also enjoyed a successful outing at the Loughborough University Grounds. His Loughborough Students side secured a comfortable 3–1 win over Coleshill Town FC in their NPL Midlands Division One clash.
Zhani Burgess and his Quorn Football Club teammates defeated Stamford AFC 2 - 0 at the Stotto Stadium.
Monday, February 02, 2026
Title Races Wide Open as Storm Leaves Leagues in Flux
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The battle for silverware in both the Bermuda Premier Division and the First Division has reached a fever pitch following a weekend of high drama and weather-related disruptions. While a severe gale warning forced the postponement of several marquee matchups, the three completed fixtures provided enough tactical shifts and scoring milestones to reshape the hunt for the summit.
PHC Zebras seized their moment under the Friday night lights at Bernard Park, securing a clinical 1-0 victory over defending champions North Village Rams. A 75th-minute strike from Enrique Russell was enough to settle the encounter, catapulting the Zebras to the top of the standings. The result moves the Zebras clear of both Devonshire Colts and Dandy Town Hornets, who were denied the chance to respond after their respective matches were wiped out by the storm.
The race for the Golden Boot has mirrored the intensity of the title hunt. Russell’s match-winner against North Village takes his tally to 11 goals for the season, placing him in solo first place. However, he is far from comfortable at the top. Zeiko Lewis made a massive statement on Sunday, netting twice for Young Men’s Social Club to join Devonshire Colts standout Senoj Mitchell on 10 goals.
At the opposite end of the table, Young Men’s Social Club produced the performance of the weekend to significantly boost their survival hopes. Despite the blustery conditions at Police Field, Social Club cruised to a 4-1 win over Devonshire Cougars, with Ryan Parris and Josh Hardtman adding to Lewis’s double. The three points propel Social Club into 8th place on 10 points—level with St. George’s Colts—and push the Paget Lions down into the ninth-place relegation spot.
The First Division promotion race also witnessed a seismic shift after league leaders Robin Hood fell to a resilient Wolves side at Bernard Park. Despite the setback, Keishen Bean continued his prolific form, scoring his 18th of the campaign for Hood to maintain his lead as the division's top marksman. The result leaves the door ajar for the Somerset Trojans to mount a challenge for the top spot once their postponed fixtures are completed.
PREMIER DIVISION
27 PHC Zebras 25 Devonshire Colts 25 Dandy Town Hornets 22 North Village Rams 17 Devonshire Cougars 13 X-Road's 10 St. George's Colts 10 Young Men Social Club 09 Paget Lions 06 Boulevard Blazers
PREMIER LEADING GOALSCORERS
11 Enrique Russell - PHC Zebras 10 Senoj Mitchell - Devonshire Colts 10 Zeiko Lewis - Young Men Social Club 08 Chae Brangman - Devonshire Cougars 08 Donovan Thompson - X-Road's 07 David Jones - Dandy Town Hornets
FIRST DIVISION
21 Robin Hood 19 Somerset Trojans 11 Somerset Eagles 11 Wolves 08 Southampton Rangers 07 St. David's 00 Vasco
LEADING GOALSCORERS
18 Keishen Bean - Robin Hood 04 Jadan Ratteray Smith - Somerset Trojans 03 Dominique Hill - Southampton Rangers 03 Khymani McNeil - Somerset Trojans 03 Zico Saltus Seymour - Somerset Eagles 03 Sebastian Medeiros - Robin Hood 03 Donte Brangman - Southampton Rangers 03 Samuel Corolo - Robin Hood 03 Khari Sharrieff - Wolves 03 Jarred Douglas - Wolves
Young Men’s Social Club breathed significant life into their Premier Division survival bid, securing a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Devonshire Cougars at the Police Field.
On a day where the fixture list was decimated by severe weather, the Blue-and-Whites capitalised on one of the few games to survive the storm, moving off the foot of the table and within touching distance of safety.
Social Club’s intent was clear from the opening whistle, and they seized the lead after just 16 minutes through a clinical strike from Ryan Parris. The momentum stayed firmly with the hosts as Josh Hardtman doubled the advantage seven minutes later, allowing Social Club to retreat to the interval with a commanding two-goal cushion.
The second half became the Zeiko Lewis show. The Bermudian international extended the lead to 3-0 in the 60th minute before effectively ending the contest as a spectacle just seven minutes later with his second of the afternoon. While Mosias Mills pulled a late consolation back for the Cougars in the 88th minute, the damage was already done. The result sees Social Club move onto 10 points, leapfrogging Boulevard Blazers in the fight to avoid the drop.
Elsewhere, the Bermuda Football Association (BFA) was forced into a massive reshuffle as a severe Gale Warning brought the sporting calendar to a virtual standstill. With gusts reaching storm force and relentless blustery showers, officials prioritised player safety, deeming several key venues across the island unplayable.
The Premier Division title race was put on ice at Wellington Oval, where the high-stakes clash between St. George’s Colts and Devonshire Colts was among the casualties. Similarly, the Dandy Town Hornets missed their opportunity to close the gap at the summit after their meeting with Paget Lions at White Hill Field was called off due to the treacherous conditions.
The disruption extended to the First Division, where promotion contenders Somerset Trojans and Southampton Rangers saw their showdown postponed, alongside the scheduled fixture between Vasco and Somerset Eagles.
Sunday, February 01, 2026
Bermuda UK Players & Coaches Update
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Everton Women claimed their first victory of the season at Goodison Park on Sunday, as a dramatic 89th-minute header from Martina Fernández secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Aston Villa. The result provides a massive lift for Brian Sørensen’s side, while piling further pressure on interim manager Shaun Goater, who has seen his side win just once in their opening ten league fixtures.
The visitors seized an early lead in the 13th minute when Ebony Salmon capitalized on a defensive error from Ruby Mace to fire a clinical effort past Courtney Brosnan. However, the Toffees found their way back into the contest before the interval, with Fernández ghosting in at the back post to head home Mace's corner.
The second half was a story of frustration for Villa, as they dominated possession and carved out several openings but failed to beat the resolute Brosnan. With the match seemingly destined for a draw, Fernández repeated her first-half heroics, planting another unmarked header between the legs of Sabrina D'Angelo to spark jubilant scenes on the blue side of Merseyside.
Across the pyramid, several Bermudian coaching figures were in the dugout for a series of high-stakes encounters. Dashun Cooper, the goalkeeper coach for Queens Park Rangers Women, watched on at The Nest as his side slipped to a 3-2 defeat against Norwich City in a five-goal thriller. Despite a spirited comeback, the R's were unable to find a late equalizer to salvage a point.
In the FAWNL South East Division One, Chelsea Harvey’s Cambridge United suffered a frustrating 3-0 loss at home to high-flying Chatham Town at the St Neots Town FC ground. The result leaves the U’s looking to find consistency after a mid-season run of disrupted fixtures.
Sudbury Stalemate: Eva Frazzoni and AFC Sudbury shared the spoils in an entertaining 3-3 draw away at Luton Town Ladies. The point is a vital one for the Suds as they continue their fight to stay in the fourth tier.
Broadhurst Heartbreak: Keunna Dill, Trinae Edwards, and FC United of Manchester suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat at home to Crewe Alexandra. Despite a dominant first half, the hosts were unable to hold onto their advantage.
Newport Clinical: Jasmine Spence enjoyed a more successful afternoon, helping Newport Pagnell Town to a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Thrapston FC at Chancery Lane.
Bantams Slip: Aaliyah Nolan and Bradford City experienced a difficult trip to Teesside, falling 4-1 to a rampant Thornaby FC at Teesdale Park.
