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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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Yardie Ball @yardieball.bsky.social · Aug 28

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.

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

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Yardie Ball @yardieball.bsky.social · 16h

I would like to see commitment to the team from a foreign-born player once that player has chosen to represent us. Using foreign-born players always stirs some debate among a home country's fans, and situations that evolve in this way stir the pot even more.

Yardie Ball @yardieball.bsky.social · 16h

It was a friendly game so she wasn't cap-tied, which allows her to make the switch.

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Yardie Ball @yardieball.bsky.social · 16h

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 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

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Yardie Ball @yardieball.bsky.social · 23h

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.

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Yardie Ball @yardieball.bsky.social · 23h

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.

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Yardie Ball @yardieball.bsky.social · 2d

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...

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Yardie Ball @yardieball.bsky.social · 3d

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

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Yardie Ball @yardieball.bsky.social · 3d

I've asked that question myself, too. If the USL Division 1 does end up competing will they enter into playoffs with the NWSL for berths, or will they be assigned berths? I imagine NWSL might argue they are a higher quality league than the USL, and that the USL should compete for their berths.

Yardie Ball @yardieball.bsky.social · 4d

Always love me some Bomba Estéreo.

Yardie Ball @yardieball.bsky.social · 6d

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

Yardie Ball @yardieball.bsky.social · 7d

OL Lyonnes was ballin' out there. A team of physically strong players who know how to roll the ball around. Dominant.

Yardie Ball @yardieball.bsky.social · 8d

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.

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Yardie Ball @yardieball.bsky.social · 9d

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

Yardie Ball @yardieball.bsky.social · 10d

The Swiss media will be buzzing tonight. Well done, Iman Beney.

Barclays Women’s Super League bot @barclayswslbot.com · 10d

HUGE MOMENTS NEED HUGE PLAYERS.

#ManCityWomen's Iman Beney tucks the ball away with precision and composure 🛌

#BarclaysWSL

Yardie Ball @yardieball.bsky.social · 10d

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

Yardie Ball @yardieball.bsky.social · 10d

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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Alexis Monteith @alexismonteith.bsky.social · 10d

If yu never heard of big, bad, bomboclaat Bunny Shaw, yu betta ask somebody. The other Bad Bunny.

Barclays Women’s Super League bot @barclayswslbot.com · 10d

F̶o̶x̶ Bunny in the box 🐇

#ManCityWomen #BarclaysWSL

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Yardie Ball @yardieball.bsky.social · 11d

Also need to improve a few little things—a bad touch here, unforced misplaced pass there. If they could tighten up those things a bit, the difference could be a goal or two in their favour.

Yardie Ball @yardieball.bsky.social · 11d

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

Yardie Ball @yardieball.bsky.social · 11d

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

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Yardie Ball @yardieball.bsky.social · 11d

West Virginia University's Jamaican defender, Nyema Ingleton, who was recently named Big 12 Defender of the Week on Sept. 10, has been a rock for her team, starting all 10 games and logging a team-high 860 minutes—resting for only 40 minutes all season.

Photo credit: nyema.ingleton on Instagram

Yardie Ball @yardieball.bsky.social · 12d

I just posted yesterday about Zoë Vidaurre (second from right) scoring in her last three games. Well make that four games, now. The Jamaican defender scored a brace from the penalty spot and an assist, taking her tally to five goals and two assists for George Mason University this season.

George Mason Nets Four, Blanks St. Bonaventure at Home - George Mason University Athletics

Fairfax, Va. - The George Mason Patriots (4-6-2, 3-1-0 A-10) recorded a season-high four goals in a dominant 4-0 win against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (3-7-2,

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Yardie Ball @yardieball.bsky.social · 12d

I've referred to IDV many times in the past as the greatest little team in the world for punching above their weight in Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana, and for producing and selling great players through their academy, like Moisés Caicedo. Look forward to seeing what Dragonas is all about.

Yardie Ball @yardieball.bsky.social · 12d

Thanks for this. I've been following Independiente Del Valle's men's team for a few years now and just recently decided to follow their women's team Dragonas but the domestic season just ended. But I see they're in the Libertadores and just tied with Corinthians today. Great result. I'll start here.

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Yardie Ball @yardieball.bsky.social · 12d

George Mason University is back in action tonight. Defender Zoë Vidaurre is going into this match on the back of scoring a goal in each of her last three consecutive games, as well as registering an assist. She's one of several Jamaican women performing well in US college soccer right now.

Patriots Return Home to Face St. Bonaventure Thursday Night - George Mason University Athletics

WOMEN'S SOCCER vs. ST. BONAVENTURE

gomason.com