It was a day of high drama and mixed results for Bermudian talent plying their trade across the football leagues.
In the FA Women's Premier League Premier Division North, Kenni Thompson was the architect of a last-gasp victory for her Bournemouth Women's FC teammates. With the score deadlocked at 1-0 in the 90th minute, Thompson delivered a pinpoint cross that Kelci Bowers finished with a stunning volley to secure the win.
Elsewhere in England, there were mixed fortunes for other Bermudian players and coaches. Dashun Cooper, the goalkeeper coach for QPR Women, saw his team go down 2-0 to Norwich City Women FC in the FA Women's National League Division One South East. Meanwhile, K’Shaela Burch Waldron and her Sutton United Women's teammates suffered a 2-0 defeat to Dartford FC Women at Princes Park.
In the FA Women's National League Division One South West, Camryn Lines and Bridgwater United Women FC battled Bristol Rovers Women to a scoreless draw, a result that will be seen as a solid point on the road.
Keunna Dill and her FC United of Manchester Women's teammates celebrated a successful home opener, coming away with a hard-fought 2-1 win against Darwen FC Ladies in North West Women's Regional League action.
Across the Atlantic, Nia Christopher and her Fort Lauderdale United FC teammates were involved in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Lexington Sporting Club Women in the USL Super League.
Mia Fishel's Seattle Reign secured a point in a 1-1 draw against the Houston Dash following a weather delay. The Reign recovered from a one-goal deficit, with Jordyn Huitema scoring the game-tying goal, assisted by Sofia Huerta, who now holds the all-time NWSL assist record.
Finally, in the USL Championship, Khano Smith's Rhode Island FC struggled against their regional rivals Hartford Athletic, falling 3-0 at Trinity Health Stadium. They conceded an early goal and were unable to mount a comeback.
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