Bermudian footballers delivered contrasting drama across the UK and the US over the weekend
Bermudian football talent delivered a weekend of contrasting drama across the UK and the US, marked by stunning individual goals and crucial cup victories.
Khano Smith’s Rhode Island FC (RIFC) concluded their USL Championship regular season with a 2-1 defeat to New Mexico United, despite Hugo Bacharach’s first career RIFC goal. The loss was disappointing, but RIFC had already clinched a second-straight play-off berth. Coach Smith now has a week to prepare his squad for the Conference Quarterfinals, with the regular season concluded.
Bermuda’s women were instrumental in the opening rounds of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup:
- Kenni Thompson stole the show, scoring the first two goals for AFC Bournemouth Women in their sensational 11-0 demolition of Millbrook. Thompson scored in the 8th and 27th minutes, setting the tone for the huge victory.
- K’Shaela Burch-Waldron and her Sutton United Women teammates advanced in thrilling fashion, winning a sudden-death penalty shootout after their match against Brentford FC Women ended 1-1.
- Eva Frazzoni made a critical return from injury, scoring a late goal for AFC Sudbury Women in their narrow 3-2 FA Cup defeat to Northampton Town Women—a significant boost for the national team.
Meanwhile, Leilanni Nesbeth took a break from the pitch to connect with fans, hosting a special ‘Storytime with the Stars’ event at Bookends & Beginnings.
