Jamaica Reggae Girlz coach Lorne Donaldson says the team will use its upcoming fixture against South Korea and others this year to trim down a highly competitive squad ahead of next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The Jamaicans will play their first match since qualifying for the tournament two months ago when they South Korea on Saturday. Donaldson will, however, field somewhat of a changed line-up, partly through necessity but also with half a mind on looking at potential additions to the team.
“This window going into South Korea and the next two windows is to look at some new players and give the older players that have been in the squad another chance, so they can put themselves in position for next year to be part of the World Cup squad,” Donaldson said.
“It gives us coaches a deeper squad to choose from and ensures that we do not leave any stone unturned. So, this team going into South Korea will be the start of that, and expect the team to be very competitive. There are a few familiar names that are missing but that’s what we want…it’s good for us to have a deeper pool of players,” he added.
Four new players have been called to Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz 23-player squad for the friendly.