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Thursday, June 18, 2026
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Dandy Stars & PHC Zebras Stage Comeback Wins
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Dandy Stars came from a goal down to secure a commanding 4-1 victory over the Under-17 National Select Team, courtesy of a spectacular three-goal masterclass from clinical forward Jahni Simmons.
The high-stakes domestic clash looked set for an upset early on when the youth select side caught the senior outfit off guard. Rising young prospect Leydi Raynor found the back of the net in the 20th minute, breaking the deadlock with a well-taken strike to hand the Under-17s an unexpected but well-deserved lead.
However, the Under-17s' defensive resilience was broken ten minutes before the interval as Jahni Simmons took control of the contest.
Simmons found the equalizer in the 36th minute, before her twin sister Jahde Simmons struck just three minutes later to instantly turn the game on its head and hand Dandy Stars the advantage. Refusing to relent, Jahni Simmons struck again in the 44th minute to secure her brace and hand her side a comfortable 3-1 cushion heading into the break.
The Under-17 National Select Team adjusted their shape in the second half in a bid to stem the tide and limit the damage, but they simply had no answer to the movement of the Dandy Stars frontline.
In the 62nd minute, Jahni Simmons capped off a truly sublime individual performance by turning home her third of the match. The clinical finish sealed both her hat-trick and a comprehensive three points for Dandy Stars, cementing their status as formidable forces in the league while providing a stern learning curve for the national youth team.
PHC Zebras 3 Somerset Eagles 1
The PHC Zebras came from a goal down in the Bermuda Football Association’s Under-23 Division match to defeat the Somerset Eagles 3-1 in an entertaining clash.
The West End outfit started the brighter of the two teams and looked determined to pull off a major upset. Their early pressure yielded immediate results in the 21st minute when Marco Basden scored through a maze of players to hand the Somerset Eagles a well-deserved 1-0 lead.
However, the early setback only served to awaken the formidable PHC attack.
The Zebras began to dominate possession and forced their way back into the contest just over ten minutes later. In the 34th minute, Enoch Joseph rose to the occasion, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to fire home a clinical equalizer and send the sides into the halftime break deadlocked at 1-1.
PHC carried that momentum directly into the second half, completely shutting down the Eagles' midfield supply lines.
The pressure finally told in the 56th minute when Tristen Davis found space inside the box, turning his marker beautifully to smash the ball past the helpless Somerset goalkeeper and hand the Zebras the lead for the first time in the match.
The Eagles threw bodies forward in the closing stages in a desperate attempt to rescue a point, but they were ultimately caught out on the counter-attack. In the 87th minute, Xave Smith showed superb composure to seal the three points for the Zebras, putting the game completely out of reach and wrapping up a resilient comeback victory.
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
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All-Stars Crowned Inaugural Walking Football Champions
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The All-Stars have been crowned the first-ever Walking Football Cup champions, lifting the prestigious Leroy “Curly Joe” Wilson Cup after a breathless 6-4 victory over Bermuda College.
In an entertaining final that showcased the very best of the island's burgeoning over-50s and over-40s circuit, the All-Stars' clinical edge proved the difference in a ten-goal epic. Despite a spirited display from the Bermuda College outfit, they were unable to contain a rampant All-Stars attack determined to write their names into the local history books.
Earlier in the day, the consolation match provided drama of its own as the Touring Team edged out the Walking Warriors in a tense penalty shootout. Nothing could separate the two sides during a hard-fought 2-2 draw in regulation time, but it was the Touring Team who held their nerve from the spot to secure third place.
The domestic curtain-fall marks the beginning of an ambitious international chapter for the sport on the island.
National team tryouts are scheduled to take place this coming Wednesday. Following the conclusion of the traditional Cup Match Classic holiday, Bermuda's elite walking footballers will officially begin an intensive training program as head coach Leroy Wilson looks to assemble a squad capable of competing at the upcoming Walking Football World Cup.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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Former Ipswich Town midfielder Lambe signs for Wanderers
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Former Ipswich Town midfielder Reggie Lambe has completed a move to Suffolk non-league side Ipswich Wanderers following his departure from Needham Market.
The 35-year-old former Bermuda international links up with the Step Five outfit for the 2026/27 campaign after the Marketmen opted not to retain his services at Bloomfields.
Lambe’s move brings the curtains down on a two-year stint with Needham Market. The experienced playmaker originally arrived at the club from Braintree Town in September 2024 and quickly established himself as a reliable asset in the engine room.
Despite operating as a regular fixture for the Southern League Premier Division Central side, Lambe was among the players released at the end of the season as the club reshapes its squad for the upcoming year.
Wanderers represent yet another stop in Suffolk non-league football for Lambe, who has built an esteemed reputation as an impactful veteran in the region.
The midfielder has previously enjoyed highly successful stints with both Stowmarket Town and AFC Sudbury, playing an instrumental role in guiding both clubs to promotion.
Lambe originally broke onto the professional scene through the youth academy at Portman Road, making six senior appearances for Ipswich Town. He went on to enjoy a diverse global career with spells at Toronto FC in Major League Soccer and Nyköpings BIS in Sweden, alongside established English Football League runs at Mansfield Town, Carlisle United, and Cambridge United.
Wanderers will now hope Lambe’s extensive professional pedigree and localized promotion expertise can spark a successful campaign at Humber Doucy Lane.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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Nolan Commits to New Season keeps International Future on Hold
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Bradford City Women have been handed a major boost ahead of the new campaign with forward and 2025/26 Leading Goalscorer Aaliyah Nolan confirming her intentions to pull on the claret and amber shirt for another season.
The powerful attacker has been a key figure for the club, and her decision to extend her stay provides welcome stability as Bradford look to push up the league standings.
While her club future looks settled, questions remain over Nolan's immediate international availability for Bermuda.
When asked if she would be interested in a return to the international stage should a call-up from whomever becomes national coach arrive, Nolan admitted the pull of representing her country remains strong, but stressed that key conversations must happen first.
"It’s a great feeling to play for your country," Nolan said. "However, I would need to have a discussion with the BFA before making a decision."
The forward's cautious approach suggests that while the door is certainly not closed on the national team, certain logistical or structural assurances will be required from the Bermuda Football Association before she commits to the international calendar alongside her club duties in England.
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Monday, June 15, 2026
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Burch-Waldron & Sutton Confirm 2026/27 Warm-up Campaign
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Bermudian international K’Shaela Burch-Waldron and her Sutton United Women teammates have officially unveiled an extensive pre-season programme ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
The announcement comes on the heels of a historic, record-breaking year for the U's, which saw the club secure its highest-ever league finish and points total in the London & South East Regional Women’s Football League Premier Division.
Determined to build on that historic foundation, management has mapped out a highly attritional summer schedule. The pipeline features a testing mixture of fixtures against opponents from the Southern Region, the London & South East Regional system, and the tier-four FA Women’s National League.
Sutton’s summer preparations will ignite in spectacular fashion on Saturday, 12th July, with the squad scheduled to undertake a demanding two-matches-in-one-day itinerary.
The U’s will open their account with an early 11:00am kick-off against Woodley United at the Archbishop Lanfranc School, before rushing back home to the David Weir Leisure Centre to host Reading Women in a high-profile 2:30pm clash.
The relentless opening week continues just two days later on Tuesday, 14th July, with a short, highly charged trip to face regional rivals Croydon Athletic at 7:30pm. The squad then returns to home turf on Saturday, 19th July, to welcome Southern Region League outfit Farnham Town.
As the summer crosses into the critical late-July stretch, Burch-Waldron and the Sutton midfield will navigate a series of fresh tactical challenges.
A fascinating midweek away fixture awaits on Tuesday, 21st July, against the newly formed SE Dons, ahead of a trip to Kent on Tuesday, 28th July, to battle Ashford United.
The volume of competition intensifies significantly on Thursday, 30th July, when the U's travel to meet FA Women’s National League heavyweights London Bees—a fixture designed to test the squad’s defensive shape against semi-professional opposition.
August offers absolutely no respite for the South London club. Sutton open the month with a premier away test against Queens Park Rangers on Sunday, 2nd August, before traveling to Three Bridges on Wednesday, 5th August.
The grueling warm-up schedule will officially draw to a close on Sunday, 9th August, with a road trip to face newly promoted Saltdean United, leaving the squad fine-tuned and fully prepared for another promotion charge.
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