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Alexis Monteith. Jamaican-Italian. This account is focused on Jamaican Women's Football while following the women's game in the wider world. You can also interact with me at alexismonteith.bsky.social if you can tolerate my Manchester City agenda.
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Manchester City Women: Can change finally break the cycle?
Years of potential, trophies just out of reach, and managerial shuffles—Manchester City Women continue to face familiar challenges.
www.northcoastdispatch.com
Manchester City Women are once again in transition. New coach, new hope, same questions. Can they finally break a cycle of familiar challenges? In this piece I share my take on why change is so hard within City’s fixed football identity.
The song most widely recognised as the first truly international hit by a Jamaican artist is 'My Boy Lollipop' by Millie Small, released in 1964. The ska song peaked at No. 2 in the UK, No. 2 in the USA and No. 1 in Ireland, propelling Small to stardom at the age of 17.
Millie Small My Boy Lollipop 1964 HQ
YouTube video by Greaser Greaser
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February 15, 2026 at 12:48 PM
The song most widely recognised as the first truly international hit by a Jamaican artist is 'My Boy Lollipop' by Millie Small, released in 1964. The ska song peaked at No. 2 in the UK, No. 2 in the USA and No. 1 in Ireland, propelling Small to stardom at the age of 17.
I have no explanation for why I am so drawn to this and watching it on repeat.
CURLING BEEF! CURLING BEEF! CURLING BEEF! CURLING BEEF!
(I never post Olympic videos bc the IOC will hunt you down but I am taking that risk so that you can hear the Canadian curling cursing)
(I never post Olympic videos bc the IOC will hunt you down but I am taking that risk so that you can hear the Canadian curling cursing)
February 13, 2026 at 10:47 PM
I have no explanation for why I am so drawn to this and watching it on repeat.
A massive statement of intent. The Haitian women's football programme is signalling its ambition as it pursues qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
February 13, 2026 at 9:47 PM
A massive statement of intent. The Haitian women's football programme is signalling its ambition as it pursues qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
Kerolin's golazo for Manchester City against Leicester City today. They spell it 'golaço' in Brazil!
TAKE A BOW, KEROLIN 🔥
Everything the #ManCityWomen's forward touches turns to magic at the moment 🪄
#BarclaysWSL
Everything the #ManCityWomen's forward touches turns to magic at the moment 🪄
#BarclaysWSL
February 13, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Kerolin's golazo for Manchester City against Leicester City today. They spell it 'golaço' in Brazil!
That's goal number 15 for Khadija Bunny Shaw in the WSL this season.
The flying Bunny ✈️
#ManCityWomen's star forward adds a diving header to her iconic goals catalogue 🌟
#BarclaysWSL
#ManCityWomen's star forward adds a diving header to her iconic goals catalogue 🌟
#BarclaysWSL
February 13, 2026 at 8:05 PM
That's goal number 15 for Khadija Bunny Shaw in the WSL this season.
Adidas, in collaboration with The Bob Marley Foundation, has unveiled Jamaica's 2026 home and away football kits as part of its on-pitch gear and fan collections inspired by reggae legend Bob Marley.
February 13, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Adidas, in collaboration with The Bob Marley Foundation, has unveiled Jamaica's 2026 home and away football kits as part of its on-pitch gear and fan collections inspired by reggae legend Bob Marley.
I posted quite a bit about Naya Cardoza during and after her final season at Brown University last year:
▫️Unanimous First Team All-Ivy honours
▫️TopDrawerSoccer's Midseason Top 100
▫️Ivy All-Tournament team
▫️United Soccer Coaches First Team All-East Region
▫️All‑NEWISA Second Team
And more.
▫️Unanimous First Team All-Ivy honours
▫️TopDrawerSoccer's Midseason Top 100
▫️Ivy All-Tournament team
▫️United Soccer Coaches First Team All-East Region
▫️All‑NEWISA Second Team
And more.
21-year-old Reggae Girlz defender Naya Cardoza has signed with Halifax Tides in Canada’s Northern Super League. Cardoza, an outstanding player and captain for Brown University in the Ivy League through her final season last year, has been a regular call-up for the Reggae Girlz since 2024.
Halifax Tides FC sign Canadian-Jamaican defender Naya Cardoza
Halifax Tides FC have signed defender Naya Cardoza, a Canadian-born member of Jamaica’s women’s national team, ahead of the upcoming Northern Super League season.Cardoza, 21, joins the Tides following...
www.tidesfc.ca
February 12, 2026 at 11:19 PM
I posted quite a bit about Naya Cardoza during and after her final season at Brown University last year:
▫️Unanimous First Team All-Ivy honours
▫️TopDrawerSoccer's Midseason Top 100
▫️Ivy All-Tournament team
▫️United Soccer Coaches First Team All-East Region
▫️All‑NEWISA Second Team
And more.
▫️Unanimous First Team All-Ivy honours
▫️TopDrawerSoccer's Midseason Top 100
▫️Ivy All-Tournament team
▫️United Soccer Coaches First Team All-East Region
▫️All‑NEWISA Second Team
And more.
21-year-old Reggae Girlz defender Naya Cardoza has signed with Halifax Tides in Canada’s Northern Super League. Cardoza, an outstanding player and captain for Brown University in the Ivy League through her final season last year, has been a regular call-up for the Reggae Girlz since 2024.
Halifax Tides FC sign Canadian-Jamaican defender Naya Cardoza
Halifax Tides FC have signed defender Naya Cardoza, a Canadian-born member of Jamaica’s women’s national team, ahead of the upcoming Northern Super League season.Cardoza, 21, joins the Tides following...
www.tidesfc.ca
February 12, 2026 at 4:33 PM
21-year-old Reggae Girlz defender Naya Cardoza has signed with Halifax Tides in Canada’s Northern Super League. Cardoza, an outstanding player and captain for Brown University in the Ivy League through her final season last year, has been a regular call-up for the Reggae Girlz since 2024.
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The young Reggae Boyz qualified for the u17 World Cup. Congrats to the Boyz!!
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Party time, Reggae Boyz! 🏵️🙌
YouTube video by Concacaf
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February 11, 2026 at 11:04 PM
The young Reggae Boyz qualified for the u17 World Cup. Congrats to the Boyz!!
youtube.com/shorts/zQ-p_...
youtube.com/shorts/zQ-p_...
Jamaica was included in this joint bid to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup largely because of the Reggae Girlz’ performance at the 2023 World Cup, which put the country on the women’s football map. Yet the country’s women’s football programme continues to take a distant back seat to the men’s.
Jamaica association release a press statement as they prepare for Fifa's visit in conjunction of a joint bid to host the 2031 Fifa Women's World Cup with USA, Mexico and Costa Rica
📸 JFF
📸 JFF
February 10, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Jamaica was included in this joint bid to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup largely because of the Reggae Girlz’ performance at the 2023 World Cup, which put the country on the women’s football map. Yet the country’s women’s football programme continues to take a distant back seat to the men’s.
Under-20 Reggae Girl Tiny Seaton scored her first goal for World Girls FC in Liberia as the club thumped Rover Ladies 5–0 in the Orange Cup. The 19-year-old forward is on loan to the African club from Jamaica Women’s Premier League champions Frazsiers Whip.
Photo credit: World Girls FC on Facebook
Photo credit: World Girls FC on Facebook
February 9, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Under-20 Reggae Girl Tiny Seaton scored her first goal for World Girls FC in Liberia as the club thumped Rover Ladies 5–0 in the Orange Cup. The 19-year-old forward is on loan to the African club from Jamaica Women’s Premier League champions Frazsiers Whip.
Photo credit: World Girls FC on Facebook
Photo credit: World Girls FC on Facebook
Lachante Paul scored Watford Women's first goal of their 4-3 win against Oxford United. The Reggae Girl's strike was an equaliser to level the score at 1-1 in the 23rd minute. The victory puts the Golden Girls four points clear at the top of the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division.
February 9, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Lachante Paul scored Watford Women's first goal of their 4-3 win against Oxford United. The Reggae Girl's strike was an equaliser to level the score at 1-1 in the 23rd minute. The victory puts the Golden Girls four points clear at the top of the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division.
Bad Bunny. Bomboclaaaaaaaaaat!!!😍😍😍
Even Jamaica got a shout-out. Because from Canada in the north, all the way down to Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina in the south, this is all America.
Esto si es América!
Even Jamaica got a shout-out. Because from Canada in the north, all the way down to Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina in the south, this is all America.
Esto si es América!
February 9, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Bad Bunny. Bomboclaaaaaaaaaat!!!😍😍😍
Even Jamaica got a shout-out. Because from Canada in the north, all the way down to Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina in the south, this is all America.
Esto si es América!
Even Jamaica got a shout-out. Because from Canada in the north, all the way down to Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina in the south, this is all America.
Esto si es América!
I can't see Sam Coffey not starting for Manchester City after today. Even though we didn't win the match you could see that she brought new energy to our game and gave us a lift when Jeglertz brought her into the game. And that's what coffee is supposed to do.
Sam Coffey vs @arsenalfc.bsky.social :
▪️45 minutes
▪️32 touches
▪️96% accurate passes (25/26)
▪️100% successful dribbles
▪️4 defensive contributions
▪️5 passes into the final third
▪️3/4 ground duels won
▪️2 tackles
▪️2 clearances
▪️5 recoveries
Positive display. 🩵🇺🇸
▪️45 minutes
▪️32 touches
▪️96% accurate passes (25/26)
▪️100% successful dribbles
▪️4 defensive contributions
▪️5 passes into the final third
▪️3/4 ground duels won
▪️2 tackles
▪️2 clearances
▪️5 recoveries
Positive display. 🩵🇺🇸
February 8, 2026 at 2:59 PM
I can't see Sam Coffey not starting for Manchester City after today. Even though we didn't win the match you could see that she brought new energy to our game and gave us a lift when Jeglertz brought her into the game. And that's what coffee is supposed to do.
Jamaican defender Konya Plummer registered a brace for Fenerbahçe in their 4-1 derby win against Beşiktaş today. The Reggae Girl struck in the 51st minute to give Fenerbahçe a 2-0 lead. Four minutes later in the 55th minute she increased the margin to 3-0 with a second strike.
February 8, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Jamaican defender Konya Plummer registered a brace for Fenerbahçe in their 4-1 derby win against Beşiktaş today. The Reggae Girl struck in the 51st minute to give Fenerbahçe a 2-0 lead. Four minutes later in the 55th minute she increased the margin to 3-0 with a second strike.
Arsenal Women played better than my City side today. No arguing with that. But it doesn't mean the referee didn't impact the game. The foul against Hemp should have resulted in a red card but a foul wasn't even given. The refs in England in both the men's and women's game are some of the worst.
February 8, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Arsenal Women played better than my City side today. No arguing with that. But it doesn't mean the referee didn't impact the game. The foul against Hemp should have resulted in a red card but a foul wasn't even given. The refs in England in both the men's and women's game are some of the worst.
Going from 2-0 down to a 5-2 win. Loved seeing it. Well done Melbourne City Women! Great mentality. Great game.
a woman is covering her nose with her hand while smiling .
ALT: a woman is covering her nose with her hand while smiling .
media.tenor.com
February 8, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Going from 2-0 down to a 5-2 win. Loved seeing it. Well done Melbourne City Women! Great mentality. Great game.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
February 7, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
From college soccer to the 2023 Women's World Cup, and now Kameron Simmonds has signed her first professional contract with the Utah Royals.
I wrote a feature in 2024 on how she was bridging the gap to the professional level. Now she has arrived in the NWSL.
READ HERE: our.today/how-reggae-g...
I wrote a feature in 2024 on how she was bridging the gap to the professional level. Now she has arrived in the NWSL.
READ HERE: our.today/how-reggae-g...
February 6, 2026 at 4:34 PM
From college soccer to the 2023 Women's World Cup, and now Kameron Simmonds has signed her first professional contract with the Utah Royals.
I wrote a feature in 2024 on how she was bridging the gap to the professional level. Now she has arrived in the NWSL.
READ HERE: our.today/how-reggae-g...
I wrote a feature in 2024 on how she was bridging the gap to the professional level. Now she has arrived in the NWSL.
READ HERE: our.today/how-reggae-g...
Alisha Lehmann: “When I was 20, 21, 22, everyone was judging me. Everyone was like ‘you’re not a football player, you only post on social media.’”
Quite enjoyed this interview of Lehmann conducted by Rachel Daly and Millie Bright on The Rest Is Football: Daly Brightness podcast.
Quite enjoyed this interview of Lehmann conducted by Rachel Daly and Millie Bright on The Rest Is Football: Daly Brightness podcast.
Alisha Lehmann Shocks Millie & Rach With How Many Languages She Speaks
YouTube video by Daly Brightness
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February 6, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Alisha Lehmann: “When I was 20, 21, 22, everyone was judging me. Everyone was like ‘you’re not a football player, you only post on social media.’”
Quite enjoyed this interview of Lehmann conducted by Rachel Daly and Millie Bright on The Rest Is Football: Daly Brightness podcast.
Quite enjoyed this interview of Lehmann conducted by Rachel Daly and Millie Bright on The Rest Is Football: Daly Brightness podcast.
Reggae Girl Kameron Simmonds has signed her first professional contract, joining the Utah Royals on a two-year deal. The 22-year-old is a former University of Tennessee and Florida State University player who has represented Jamaica at the youth and senior levels, and at the 2023 Women's World Cup.
February 5, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Reggae Girl Kameron Simmonds has signed her first professional contract, joining the Utah Royals on a two-year deal. The 22-year-old is a former University of Tennessee and Florida State University player who has represented Jamaica at the youth and senior levels, and at the 2023 Women's World Cup.
Jamaica's Under-17 Reggae Girlz are through to the finals of the CONCACAF Women’s U-17 Qualifiers after beating Honduras 1-0 in their final match of Round One. Jamaica topped Group D by also beating Aruba (2-0) as well as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (5-0), and drawing 1-1 with Guyana.
10-player Jamaica beat Honduras to advance in Concacaf Women’s U17 - Jamaica Observer
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica advanced to the final round of qualifying in the CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championships after a gutsy 1-0 win over the previously unbeaten Honduras in their Group D gam...
www.jamaicaobserver.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Jamaica's Under-17 Reggae Girlz are through to the finals of the CONCACAF Women’s U-17 Qualifiers after beating Honduras 1-0 in their final match of Round One. Jamaica topped Group D by also beating Aruba (2-0) as well as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (5-0), and drawing 1-1 with Guyana.
Reggae Girl and Olympique de Marseille forward Jody Brown has suffered a stress fracture in her hip and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks.
February 3, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Reggae Girl and Olympique de Marseille forward Jody Brown has suffered a stress fracture in her hip and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks.
Brazilian and Jamaican joy. Samba and Reggae energy. Cachaça and Rum. Kerolin and Bunny. Jogo Bonito has arrived in Manchester.
Photographer: @deasthamphoto on Instagram
Photographer: @deasthamphoto on Instagram
February 2, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Brazilian and Jamaican joy. Samba and Reggae energy. Cachaça and Rum. Kerolin and Bunny. Jogo Bonito has arrived in Manchester.
Photographer: @deasthamphoto on Instagram
Photographer: @deasthamphoto on Instagram
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Girma get mash up today by Bunny Shaw. Nah lie. She still don't know what hit her.
February 1, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Girma get mash up today by Bunny Shaw. Nah lie. She still don't know what hit her.