Bermuda announce Naples Cup squads

The BFA announced on Monday the team that will be traveling to Florida from August 23 to 25 for the Naples Cup Tournament.

The Naples Cup will feature over 160 soccer teams from the United States as well as international teams. Bermuda will send three teams to compete in the Under-14, Under-13 and Under-12 divisions, a total of 43 players and five coaches, officials, and chaperones. They will depart August 21.

The teams selected are as follows: 

Under-14: Diaje Hart, Keishon Bean, Cory Booth, Matteo Isaac, Santze Burgess, Zuhri Burgess, Edry Moore, Brandon O’Connor, Casey Hardtman, Tai Williams, Enrique Russell, Brandon Jones, K’Zhai Bailey, Jaquari Paynter, Matteo Dill, and Kneiko Brimmer.

Under-13: Damion Simmons, Sajan Harvey, Cameron Coffey, Nasje Brockington, Jeze Butterfield, Dimiagio Robinson, Dezion Davis, Diego Richarson, Senoj Mitchell, Kenfari Swan, Yizhariya Williams, Khiari Sharrief Hayward, Jaheim Iris, and Jahkai Brown Smith.

Under-12: Nahje Smith, Z’dao Dill, Jordan Burgess, Rory McKittrick, Kwensi Cann, Jarryd Richardson, Ayleal Dill, Cejae Warner, Zarion Darrell, Simeon Burrows, Zidane Ming Wilson, and Jenico Sealy.

Bermudian footballers get overseas scholarship

National Academy members Tyejae Burchal and Tahzeiko Harris are preparing to depart to attend South Kent School in Connecticut this fall.

South Kent is a prestigious school, both academically and athletically. They are five-time repeat champions and ranked number one in ESPN’s 2011 high school soccer rankings.

Burchal and Harris will be given a chance not only to compete with a high-level football programme, but also to further their education in an excellent school.

Todd said: “It is important to emphasize that this opportunity is not just about the football development, it is a chance for these young men to learn at a prestigious school.”

“This is the story of what football has been doing in Bermuda for our youngsters. Football is a means to an end and an opportunity to gain an education.”

Under-17 Woman advance to second round of qualifiers

Bermuda’s Under-17 Women’s National team have reached the second round of qualifiers for the Women’s World Cup.
The team is on track after a 4-2 defeat of the Bahamas and a hard-fought game against Puerto Rico that they lost 2-1 courtesy of a last-minute goal.

The date and location for the next round of qualifying is currently uncertain, but the team is staying focused and continuing to train as they work towards their World Cup dream.