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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.
5 AM in Jamaica. Tuesday morning. Hurricane Melissa still hasn't arrived. She's running late but we've had a night of torrential downpours and gusting wind. Her windspeed over the ocean is 175 mph. She's set to be one of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit land in the Atlantic when she gets here.
October 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM
5 AM in Jamaica. Tuesday morning. Hurricane Melissa still hasn't arrived. She's running late but we've had a night of torrential downpours and gusting wind. Her windspeed over the ocean is 175 mph. She's set to be one of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit land in the Atlantic when she gets here.
Here in Jamaica we are preparing for Hurricane Melissa's hammer to fall as a Category 4 or 5 hurricane. It's expected to arrive late Monday night or Tuesday morning but we are expected to start experiencing storm conditions from today. This will hurt us badly if it comes. Wish us luck and miracles.
October 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Here in Jamaica we are preparing for Hurricane Melissa's hammer to fall as a Category 4 or 5 hurricane. It's expected to arrive late Monday night or Tuesday morning but we are expected to start experiencing storm conditions from today. This will hurt us badly if it comes. Wish us luck and miracles.
A deserved win for Portugal grinding out the win against the USWNT with solid defending while capitalising on their set pieces. Kept their composure after going 1-0 down in the first minute, and showed discipline and confidence to come back and win it. 👏👏👏
5 - Portugal is the fifth team, and just the second since 1988 (Australia in 2017), whose first-ever win over the #USWNT came on American soil. Shock.
October 24, 2025 at 1:24 AM
A deserved win for Portugal grinding out the win against the USWNT with solid defending while capitalising on their set pieces. Kept their composure after going 1-0 down in the first minute, and showed discipline and confidence to come back and win it. 👏👏👏
Exciting news for Jamaica. We are part of a multi-national bid with the United States, Costa Rica and Mexico to host the 2031 Women's World Cup. And the national stadium renovation and makeover begins soon. Hopefully, the Jamaican women's game progresses in the coming years to meet this occasion.
Jamaica 🇯🇲, USA 🇺🇸, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 and Mexico 🇲🇽 with a joint bid for the 2031 FIFA women’s World Cup.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
U.S., Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica announce 2031 Women's World Cup bid
www.nytimes.com
October 21, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Exciting news for Jamaica. We are part of a multi-national bid with the United States, Costa Rica and Mexico to host the 2031 Women's World Cup. And the national stadium renovation and makeover begins soon. Hopefully, the Jamaican women's game progresses in the coming years to meet this occasion.
Naya Cardoza struck again for Brown University, scoring the opening goal in a 2-2 draw against Harvard. The Jamaican defender leads the league with seven goals and has impressed both offensively and defensively all season.
Women’s Soccer Plays to a 2-2 Draw at Harvard - Brown University Athletics
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Brown women's soccer team (8-2-4, 2-1-2 Ivy) played to a 2-2 draw against the Harvard Crimson (5-4-2, 3-2 Ivy) on Saturday night.
brownbears.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Naya Cardoza struck again for Brown University, scoring the opening goal in a 2-2 draw against Harvard. The Jamaican defender leads the league with seven goals and has impressed both offensively and defensively all season.
Destiny Powell scored her first goals for Daytona State, contributing two in a 5–1 win over the EFSC Titans. This brings her tally to two goals and three assists in her first season. The victory crowns Daytona State as the NJCAA Region 8 regular-season champions, finishing 6–0 in Region 8 play.
October 19, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Destiny Powell scored her first goals for Daytona State, contributing two in a 5–1 win over the EFSC Titans. This brings her tally to two goals and three assists in her first season. The victory crowns Daytona State as the NJCAA Region 8 regular-season champions, finishing 6–0 in Region 8 play.
Good luck to Reggae Girlz midfielder Izzy Groves and Athlone Town in today’s FAI Cup final against Bohemians, as they aim to complete a historic Irish league and cup double.
Athlone Town star eyes historic double to crown glittering first season
Athlone Town take on Bohemians in Sunday’s Women’s FAI Cup final.
www.irishmirror.ie
October 19, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Good luck to Reggae Girlz midfielder Izzy Groves and Athlone Town in today’s FAI Cup final against Bohemians, as they aim to complete a historic Irish league and cup double.
25-year-old Damaiense defender Tianna Harris has received her first call-up for the Reggae Girlz. The team will face Trinidad and Tobago on October 28 in Port-of-Spain in the twin-island republic.
Photo credit: @tiannasheaxo (Tianna Harris) on Instagram
Photo credit: @tiannasheaxo (Tianna Harris) on Instagram
October 18, 2025 at 7:31 AM
25-year-old Damaiense defender Tianna Harris has received her first call-up for the Reggae Girlz. The team will face Trinidad and Tobago on October 28 in Port-of-Spain in the twin-island republic.
Photo credit: @tiannasheaxo (Tianna Harris) on Instagram
Photo credit: @tiannasheaxo (Tianna Harris) on Instagram
Japan assistant coach Leah Blayney on why WSL clubs are bringing in top Japanese players:
"They are highly technical players and extremely robust. I think they are attractive because they can fit into most tactical playing systems."
"They are highly technical players and extremely robust. I think they are attractive because they can fit into most tactical playing systems."
WSL: Why English clubs are battling to sign Japan's best talents
There are more Japanese players in the Women's Super League than ever before - what impact are they having?
www.bbc.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Japan assistant coach Leah Blayney on why WSL clubs are bringing in top Japanese players:
"They are highly technical players and extremely robust. I think they are attractive because they can fit into most tactical playing systems."
"They are highly technical players and extremely robust. I think they are attractive because they can fit into most tactical playing systems."
Jamaica's Shaneil Buckley earned FCSAA Player of the Week for the second time this season. After receiving the award, the Daytona State footballer scored two goals and registered an assist against Polk State, bringing her season tally to 14 goals and five assists.
Photo credit: dscfalcons.com
Photo credit: dscfalcons.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Jamaica's Shaneil Buckley earned FCSAA Player of the Week for the second time this season. After receiving the award, the Daytona State footballer scored two goals and registered an assist against Polk State, bringing her season tally to 14 goals and five assists.
Photo credit: dscfalcons.com
Photo credit: dscfalcons.com
Not sure how I feel about this.
Taylor Hinds made her senior debut for Jamaica in 2024. Now she'll rep England in upcoming friendlies.
Hinds: "I have nothing but the utmost respect and appreciation for Jamaica – they’ve been so understanding and genuinely want the best for me, which means a lot."
Taylor Hinds made her senior debut for Jamaica in 2024. Now she'll rep England in upcoming friendlies.
Hinds: "I have nothing but the utmost respect and appreciation for Jamaica – they’ve been so understanding and genuinely want the best for me, which means a lot."
Taylor Hinds leads trio of new England call-ups as Wiegman hails Bright
Taylor Hinds, Lucia Kendall and Katie Reid have all been called up by England Women for the first time
www.theguardian.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Not sure how I feel about this.
Taylor Hinds made her senior debut for Jamaica in 2024. Now she'll rep England in upcoming friendlies.
Hinds: "I have nothing but the utmost respect and appreciation for Jamaica – they’ve been so understanding and genuinely want the best for me, which means a lot."
Taylor Hinds made her senior debut for Jamaica in 2024. Now she'll rep England in upcoming friendlies.
Hinds: "I have nothing but the utmost respect and appreciation for Jamaica – they’ve been so understanding and genuinely want the best for me, which means a lot."
It’s also Black History Month in Ireland, so why not post a photo of Athlone Town’s Jamaican captain, Izzy Groves, leading her team in celebration as she lifted the Irish Women’s Premier Division trophy last Saturday — and another of her sharing a quiet moment with said trophy afterwards.
October 14, 2025 at 11:37 AM
It’s also Black History Month in Ireland, so why not post a photo of Athlone Town’s Jamaican captain, Izzy Groves, leading her team in celebration as she lifted the Irish Women’s Premier Division trophy last Saturday — and another of her sharing a quiet moment with said trophy afterwards.
It’s Black History Month in the UK, so here’s an iconic photo of Bunny Shaw giving the Black Power salute in February, after scoring against Liverpool. It was her first match back for Manchester City following online racial abuse she received after a game against Arsenal.
October 14, 2025 at 11:07 AM
It’s Black History Month in the UK, so here’s an iconic photo of Bunny Shaw giving the Black Power salute in February, after scoring against Liverpool. It was her first match back for Manchester City following online racial abuse she received after a game against Arsenal.
Brown University defender Naya Cardoza (right) was named to the TopDrawerSoccer's Midseason Top 100 list. The 20-year-old Jamaican shares the Ivy League lead with six goals and continues to lead a defence that has allowed only 33 shots on goal across 12 games.
Okonye and Cardoza Named to TopDrawerSoccer's Midseason Top 100 List - Brown University Athletics
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Junior midfielder Joy Okonye and senior defender Naya Cardoza were both named to TopDrawerSoccer's Midseason Top 100 List on Thursday. The...
brownbears.com
October 13, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Brown University defender Naya Cardoza (right) was named to the TopDrawerSoccer's Midseason Top 100 list. The 20-year-old Jamaican shares the Ivy League lead with six goals and continues to lead a defence that has allowed only 33 shots on goal across 12 games.
Jamaican goalkeeper Aliyah Morgan (right) was named the SAC/WePlayed Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week for her performances in goal during the week of Sept. 29 in the South Atlantic Conference. The Anderson University student also earned her school’s Jimmy John’s Athlete of the Week award.
Lepervanche, Morgan Earn Jimmy John's Athletes of the Week - Anderson University
ANDERSON, S.C. -- Juan Pablo Lepervanche (Caracas, Venezuela) of the men's soccer team and Aliyah Morgan (Fort Myers, Fla.) of the women's soccer team have been
autrojans.com
October 12, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Jamaican goalkeeper Aliyah Morgan (right) was named the SAC/WePlayed Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week for her performances in goal during the week of Sept. 29 in the South Atlantic Conference. The Anderson University student also earned her school’s Jimmy John’s Athlete of the Week award.
Shaneil Buckley strikes again. The 19-year-old Jamaican midfielder scored a hat-trick for Daytona State in a 5-1 rout of Miami Dade.
Photo credit: Daytona State Falcons official website
Photo credit: Daytona State Falcons official website
October 8, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Shaneil Buckley strikes again. The 19-year-old Jamaican midfielder scored a hat-trick for Daytona State in a 5-1 rout of Miami Dade.
Photo credit: Daytona State Falcons official website
Photo credit: Daytona State Falcons official website
OL Lyonnes was ballin' out there. A team of physically strong players who know how to roll the ball around. Dominant.
October 7, 2025 at 9:04 PM
OL Lyonnes was ballin' out there. A team of physically strong players who know how to roll the ball around. Dominant.
We are seeing a renewed Bunny Shaw. It's not just her game after coming back from injury. The passion she showed on the pitch for Manchester City against Arsenal was extraordinary. Her work rate was exemplary. She led the charge with her performances, her attitude, and her fervour. Goosebumps.
October 6, 2025 at 11:49 PM
We are seeing a renewed Bunny Shaw. It's not just her game after coming back from injury. The passion she showed on the pitch for Manchester City against Arsenal was extraordinary. Her work rate was exemplary. She led the charge with her performances, her attitude, and her fervour. Goosebumps.
Corinne Diacre, who was sacked as France women’s national team manager in 2023 due to an “irreversible” rift with her players, has taken charge of Les Marseillaises. The recently promoted Première Ligue club—formerly Olympique de Marseille Féminin—is the current home of Jamaican forward Jody Brown.
Corinne Diacre arrive à Marseille ce lundi.
L'ancienne entraîneuse de l'équipe de France Corinne Diacre est pressentie pour prendre les rennes de l'équipe féminine de l'OM dès la semaine prochaine à son retour en France.
www.coeursdefoot.fr
October 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Corinne Diacre, who was sacked as France women’s national team manager in 2023 due to an “irreversible” rift with her players, has taken charge of Les Marseillaises. The recently promoted Première Ligue club—formerly Olympique de Marseille Féminin—is the current home of Jamaican forward Jody Brown.
The Swiss media will be buzzing tonight. Well done, Iman Beney.
HUGE MOMENTS NEED HUGE PLAYERS.
#ManCityWomen's Iman Beney tucks the ball away with precision and composure 🛌
#BarclaysWSL
#ManCityWomen's Iman Beney tucks the ball away with precision and composure 🛌
#BarclaysWSL
October 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The Swiss media will be buzzing tonight. Well done, Iman Beney.
20-year-old Solai Washington scored for Florida State in their 3-0 win against Miami. It was the Jamaican's second goal of the season. Washington represented Jamaica at the 2023 Women's World Cup at the age of 17.
Photo credit: solaiwashington on Instagram
Photo credit: solaiwashington on Instagram
October 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
20-year-old Solai Washington scored for Florida State in their 3-0 win against Miami. It was the Jamaican's second goal of the season. Washington represented Jamaica at the 2023 Women's World Cup at the age of 17.
Photo credit: solaiwashington on Instagram
Photo credit: solaiwashington on Instagram
Take a bow, Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw. What a performance for Manchester City today, scoring a goal and helping to set up the other two for a hard-fought win over Arsenal. She was as awesome in defence as she was in attack, always running back to help, and making key clearances at the back. Brilliant.
October 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Take a bow, Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw. What a performance for Manchester City today, scoring a goal and helping to set up the other two for a hard-fought win over Arsenal. She was as awesome in defence as she was in attack, always running back to help, and making key clearances at the back. Brilliant.
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If yu never heard of big, bad, bomboclaat Bunny Shaw, yu betta ask somebody. The other Bad Bunny.
October 4, 2025 at 11:55 AM
If yu never heard of big, bad, bomboclaat Bunny Shaw, yu betta ask somebody. The other Bad Bunny.
Reggae Girlz striker Kayla McKenna scored the opening goal for Grasshopper Women in their 2-1 victory over Young Boys (YB) Women. The win was sweet revenge for the Grasshoppers who lost last season's Swiss Women's Super League final to YB.
Photo credit: GC Frauenfussball official website
Photo credit: GC Frauenfussball official website
October 3, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Reggae Girlz striker Kayla McKenna scored the opening goal for Grasshopper Women in their 2-1 victory over Young Boys (YB) Women. The win was sweet revenge for the Grasshoppers who lost last season's Swiss Women's Super League final to YB.
Photo credit: GC Frauenfussball official website
Photo credit: GC Frauenfussball official website
Reggae Girlz goalkeeper Aliyah Morgan (far left) was named Player of the Game for Anderson University in their 1-0 win against Lenoir-Rhyne. Morgan made 11 saves to keep a clean sheet and achieve her fourth career shutout.
Trojans Secure 1-0 Shutout Over Lenoir-Rhyne - Anderson University
ANDERSON, S.C. – Anderson University women's soccer (5-1-1, 3-0 SAC) remain undefeated in conference play after posting a clean sheet against conference opponent
autrojans.com
October 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Reggae Girlz goalkeeper Aliyah Morgan (far left) was named Player of the Game for Anderson University in their 1-0 win against Lenoir-Rhyne. Morgan made 11 saves to keep a clean sheet and achieve her fourth career shutout.