Bermudian coaches and players had a highly successful week across England and the United States, marked by crucial league victories and FA Cup progress.
WSL and USL coaching wins
Shaun Goater, Assistant Coach for Aston Villa Women, celebrated a key 2-0 WSL victory over West Ham at the Emirates Stadium. After a goalless first half, Villa broke the deadlock with a spectacular strike from Kirsty Hanson, securing the win.
Across the Atlantic, Manager Khano Smith guided Rhode Island FC to a convincing 3-1 win over Las Vegas Lights FC in the USL Championship.
Women’s cup dominance
- K’Shaela Burch-Waldron starred for Sutton United Women in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup, scoring two goals—including the winner—in a 5-2 victory.
- Camryn Lines’s Bridgwater United Women FC advanced with a dominant 8-1 win, while Jahni Simmons’s Coventry Sphinx Ladies also progressed with a 5-1 victory.
- Aaliyah Nolan and her Bradford City Women’s team maintained their unbeaten run, winning 3-0.
NWSL and cup heartbreak
- NWSL: Leilanni Nesbeth’s Chicago Stars FC staged a spirited 2-2 comeback draw, while Mia Fishel’s Seattle Reign FC drew 0-0 to stay fifth.
- Cup Exit: Goalkeeper coach Dashun Cooper’s QPR Women bowed out of the FA Cup, losing 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
