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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.
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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.
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Marseille's Jody Brown had a hat trick and two assists. Bunny Shaw had a hatty and one assist. Six players for the Reggae Girlz had at least two goals.
University of Michigan's (american) football team managed nine total points today. They would have got cooked by Jamaica today, too.
University of Michigan's (american) football team managed nine total points today. They would have got cooked by Jamaica today, too.
This 18-0 victory by the Reggae Girlz against Dominica in their opening qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup is the largest margin of victory in the history of the Jamaica Women's National Football Team.
November 29, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Marseille's Jody Brown had a hat trick and two assists. Bunny Shaw had a hatty and one assist. Six players for the Reggae Girlz had at least two goals.
University of Michigan's (american) football team managed nine total points today. They would have got cooked by Jamaica today, too.
University of Michigan's (american) football team managed nine total points today. They would have got cooked by Jamaica today, too.
Reggae Girlz just won by the highest margin in their history, beating Dominica 18-0 in a World Cup Qualifier. Iconic Jamaican singer/musician/actor Jimmy Cliff passed away this week at the age of 81. Let's dedicate 'Reggae Night' (1983) by Jimmy to the Reggae Girlz to honour the singer and the team.
Jimmy Cliff - Reggae Night (Official Video)
YouTube video by Reggae Love
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November 29, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Reggae Girlz just won by the highest margin in their history, beating Dominica 18-0 in a World Cup Qualifier. Iconic Jamaican singer/musician/actor Jimmy Cliff passed away this week at the age of 81. Let's dedicate 'Reggae Night' (1983) by Jimmy to the Reggae Girlz to honour the singer and the team.
This 18-0 victory by the Reggae Girlz against Dominica in their opening qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup is the largest margin of victory in the history of the Jamaica Women's National Football Team.
November 29, 2025 at 8:53 PM
This 18-0 victory by the Reggae Girlz against Dominica in their opening qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup is the largest margin of victory in the history of the Jamaica Women's National Football Team.
Jamaica wins it 18-0 against Dominica with the final goal coming from Shaneil Buckley who gets her brace.
November 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Jamaica wins it 18-0 against Dominica with the final goal coming from Shaneil Buckley who gets her brace.
Newcastle's Shania Hayles scores her first international goal for Jamaica. The Reggae Girlz lead 17-0.
November 29, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Newcastle's Shania Hayles scores her first international goal for Jamaica. The Reggae Girlz lead 17-0.
Deneisha Blackwood makes it 16-0 for Jamaica in the 90th minute to score her brace.
November 29, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Deneisha Blackwood makes it 16-0 for Jamaica in the 90th minute to score her brace.
Two minutes after scoring, Ipswich Town's Natasha Thomas slots it into the net for a second goal to make it 15-0 for Jamaica in the 88th minute.
November 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Two minutes after scoring, Ipswich Town's Natasha Thomas slots it into the net for a second goal to make it 15-0 for Jamaica in the 88th minute.
Ipswich Town's Natasha Thomas with a header in the 87th minute to make it 14-0 for the Reggae Girlz against Dominica.
November 29, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Ipswich Town's Natasha Thomas with a header in the 87th minute to make it 14-0 for the Reggae Girlz against Dominica.
Daytona State soccer star Shaneil Buckley scored in the 80th minute against Dominica and then seconds later made the assist for Jody Brown's third goal of the game. The Reggae Girlz are leading 13-0 in their opening qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
November 29, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Daytona State soccer star Shaneil Buckley scored in the 80th minute against Dominica and then seconds later made the assist for Jody Brown's third goal of the game. The Reggae Girlz are leading 13-0 in their opening qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
73rd minute. Florida International University defender Jaileah Mcpherson comes on for the Reggae Girlz to replace Atlanta Primus.
November 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM
73rd minute. Florida International University defender Jaileah Mcpherson comes on for the Reggae Girlz to replace Atlanta Primus.
Ipswich Town's Natasha Thomas comes on for Jamaica in the 69th minute to replace Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw as the Reggae Girlz lead Dominica 11-0.
November 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Ipswich Town's Natasha Thomas comes on for Jamaica in the 69th minute to replace Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw as the Reggae Girlz lead Dominica 11-0.
Deneisha Blackwood gets her first goal of the game 7 minutes into the 2nd half. It's 11-0 for the Reggae Girlz against Dominica. Jamaica started the half with Shania Hayles replacing Kiki Van Zanten, Shaneil Buckley on for Tiffany Cameron, and Sydney Schneider replacing Rebecca Spencer in goal.
November 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Deneisha Blackwood gets her first goal of the game 7 minutes into the 2nd half. It's 11-0 for the Reggae Girlz against Dominica. Jamaica started the half with Shania Hayles replacing Kiki Van Zanten, Shaneil Buckley on for Tiffany Cameron, and Sydney Schneider replacing Rebecca Spencer in goal.
Jamaica's Reggae Girlz are 10-0 up at halftime against Dominica in today's World Cup qualifier. Goals from Konya Plummer, Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw (hat-trick), Kiki Van Zanten (brace), Jody Brown (brace), and Atlanta Primus. One of the goals was an own goal from the Dominica team.
November 29, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Jamaica's Reggae Girlz are 10-0 up at halftime against Dominica in today's World Cup qualifier. Goals from Konya Plummer, Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw (hat-trick), Kiki Van Zanten (brace), Jody Brown (brace), and Atlanta Primus. One of the goals was an own goal from the Dominica team.
Kiki Van Zanten scores her second goal of the match. The Reggae Girlz are 6-0 up against Dominica after 21 minutes.
November 29, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Kiki Van Zanten scores her second goal of the match. The Reggae Girlz are 6-0 up against Dominica after 21 minutes.
Fifteen minutes into this World Cup qualifier and Jamaica's Reggae Girlz are 5-0 up with goals from Konya Plummer, Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw, Kiki Van Zanten, Jody Brown and Atlanta Primus. One-sided.
November 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Fifteen minutes into this World Cup qualifier and Jamaica's Reggae Girlz are 5-0 up with goals from Konya Plummer, Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw, Kiki Van Zanten, Jody Brown and Atlanta Primus. One-sided.
Reggae Girlz are 3-0 up against Dominica after seven minutes in their World Cup qualifier. Looks like it will be a long game for Dominica.
November 29, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Reggae Girlz are 3-0 up against Dominica after seven minutes in their World Cup qualifier. Looks like it will be a long game for Dominica.
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Gwaan thru, Yawdi!! 🆙 🆙
Jamaican bobsleigh team captures historic gold medal at Whistler competition
Victory comes just weeks after country was devastated by Hurricane Melissa
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Victory comes just weeks after country was devastated by Hurricane Melissa
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#TheMoment Jamaica's bobsled team made history in Whistler
Shane Pitter and Junior Harris, members of the four-man Jamaican bobsled team, tell The National about the moment they made history, winning their first international competition at the North American...
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November 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Gwaan thru, Yawdi!! 🆙 🆙
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We come in peace.
November 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM
We come in peace.
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Reggae Girlz squad for the upcoming game against Dominica, a Concacaf W championship qualifier.
November 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Reggae Girlz squad for the upcoming game against Dominica, a Concacaf W championship qualifier.
We got back running water last night in my neighbourhood in Montego Bay, Jamaica—a month after the passage of Hurricane Melissa. We've got electricity, water and dodgy internet, now. May those who have suffered much more be provided with what they need for a full recovery.
November 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
We got back running water last night in my neighbourhood in Montego Bay, Jamaica—a month after the passage of Hurricane Melissa. We've got electricity, water and dodgy internet, now. May those who have suffered much more be provided with what they need for a full recovery.
An iconic Jamaican singer, musician and actor has passed away. RIP Jimmy Cliff.
Jimmy Cliff - We All Are One (Official Video) (Remastered)
YouTube video by Memory Lane
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November 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
An iconic Jamaican singer, musician and actor has passed away. RIP Jimmy Cliff.
This is my first Bluesky post since Hurricane Melissa. Last night, 3 weeks after the storm, my street in Montego Bay got back electricity. Still no water. But we are the lucky ones compared to those who lost everything. Thanks to those on here who sent messages of support. Much love and gratitude.
November 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
This is my first Bluesky post since Hurricane Melissa. Last night, 3 weeks after the storm, my street in Montego Bay got back electricity. Still no water. But we are the lucky ones compared to those who lost everything. Thanks to those on here who sent messages of support. Much love and gratitude.
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. 👏👏👏