While maintaining their winning momentum is important, Jamaica’s senior Reggae Girlz head coach, Hubert Busby, is looking beyond just another victory when they open their two-match friendly series against Peru on Sunday.
Despite a humbling 4-0 loss to the United States in Tuesday's international friendly at Energizer Park, Reggae Girlz assistant coach Deon Burton is focused on moving forward, hopeful that the lessons learned and flashes of resilience shown can serve as a platform for growth heading into another tough test against England later this month.
Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz endured a tough return to international action as they turned in a sub-par performance that saw them soundly beaten 3-0 by Mexico in their opening friendly at CPKC Stadium on Saturday.
With their eyes firmly set on World Cup qualification later this year, Reggae Girlz assistant coach Deon Burton believes the squad is in the right frame of mind to make the most of their high-profile encounter against Mexico.
Despite a rollercoaster run since their historic showing at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz are still grappling with an age-old issue—defensive frailty. It is a concern that head coach Hubert Busby is not shying away from, as he leads the team through a critical rebuilding phase ahead of World Cup qualifiers later this year.
To say Trudi Carter has endured turbulent times would be an understatement.
From battling injuries to adapting to different football cultures, the Reggae Girlz striker has faced her fair share of setbacks. But through it all, she has remained humble, grateful, and, most importantly, focused on her objectives.
On the field, they are fierce competitors, trusted teammates, and integral members of Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz. Off the field, Tiffany Cameron and Kayla McKenna share a friendship built on mutual support, accountability, and a shared passion for football.