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ESPN Provides ‘Gold Cup Ultimate Preview’
Leading international sports media ESPN provided a ‘Gold Cup ultimate preview,‘ calling it a “primer on some of the tournament’s biggest challengers and a team-by-team guide to all 16 teams.” As far as Bermuda, they give us 0.1% chance of winning, and said we “will be playing without pressure given their low expectations”... Read more of this article
Football Team Trains In Heat & Rain In Costa Rica
[Written by Don Burgess] It was the best of weather, it was the worst of weather, as yesterday [June 12] was a tale of two training conditions for Bermuda as they prepare for Sunday’s Gold Cup opener against Haiti in Costa Rica. The morning session started under sunny skies with temperatures around 70 degrees, about 60% humidity and a slight breeze.... Read more of this article
Video: Gold Cup Team Member Lejaun Simmons
The community has been showing “pure love” to the Bermuda football team since they qualified for the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup footballer Lejaun Simmons said, adding that it’s a “good atmosphere going into this tournament.” When asked what Bermuda pride means to him, Mr. Simmons said, “Bermuda pride means a lot to me. That... Read more of this article
Group C Doubleheader In Houston Sold Out
Concacaf announced that the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup Group C doubleheader at Houston’s BBVA Stadium is sold out, and the Group C doubleheader in Los Angeles and the Group D doubleheader in Kansas City are “nearing sellouts.” These matches feature other teams, not Bermuda, which is set to play two matches in the USA, in Dallas on June 20th... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Bermuda Training In Costa Rica
The Bermuda national team football team continued their training in Costa Rica today [June 12] as they prepare for their match against Haiti, which will take place this coming Sunday. 2019 Gold Cup. After the Gombey Warriors take on Haiti on June 16th in Costa Rica, they will travel to Dallas to play Costa Rica on June 20th, and then match up against... Read more of this article
Haiti Beat Guyana Ahead Of Bermuda Match
[Written by Don Burgess] Haiti ended a two-match losing streak last night, beating Guyana 3-1 ahead of its Gold Cup opener against Bermuda on Sunday. Earlier this month Haiti lost 2-1 versus Chile and 1-0 against El Salvador. Bermuda and Haiti share two common opponents over the past year with Bermuda edging Guyana 1-0 this month on a Donte Brangman... Read more of this article
Moreira: Keepers Have ‘Impeccable Work Ethic’
[Written by Don Burgess] Who will start in goal on Sunday when Bermuda takes on Haiti in its first game of the Gold Cup? Bermuda goalkeeper coach John Moreira said that Quinaceo Hunt, Dale Eve, and Jahquil Hill are all “great young men” with “impeccable work ethic”, and are all fighting to be the number one choice when our team... Read more of this article
Video: Gold Cup Team Member Liam Evans
Footballer Liam Evans — who scored his first full men’s team international goal for Bermuda in the lead up to qualifying for the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup – said scoring that goal in front of the home crowd “was a crazy feeling.” Mr. Evans also said he is especially looking forward to the game against Nicaragua — which... Read more of this article
Video: Gold Cup Team Member Jaylon Bather
Bermuda qualifying for the Gold Cup is a huge moment and to be able to play against the top teams in the region means everything, Bermudian footballer Jaylon Bather said in advance of the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup. When asked how he got his start in football, Mr. Bather said, “I started at a program called BYSP, and then I moved to PHC, and played there... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Football Team Training
With only a few days left to their first official Concacaf Gold Cup match, the Bermuda team has settled into training in Costa Rica after arriving late last night. with the team seen out this afternoon [June 11] putting in some final preparations. The Gombey Warriors will take on Haiti on June 16th in Costa Rica, then Costa Rica on June 20th in Dallas,... Read more of this article
Video: Gold Cup Team Member Jonté Smith
Gombey Warrior pride means “representing your country to the best of your ability,” Bermudian footballer Jonté Smith said in advance of the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup. Mr Smith is one of the 23 members of our football team that will be making their debut in the Gold Cup, a prestigious regional competition which is set to get underway in a few... Read more of this article
‘Clear Bag Policy’ For Gold Cup Games In USA
Concacaf announced that a “clear bag policy” will be in place at all 15 US-based stadiums hosting the Concacaf Gold Cup matches this summer. Bermuda will be playing at two US stadiums – on June 20th in Dallas on June 24th in New Jersey — and Bermudians are expected to travel to support the team, especially for the New Jersey... Read more of this article
FloFC: Bermuda Is The ”Country To Watch”
[Written by Don Burgess] The Gombey Warriors have been selected as the team to watch in the Gold Cup. Bermuda was selected along with Jamaica’s Leon Bailey as the player to watch as two possible highlights from this Concacaf tournament by FLOFC.com. The article started Bermuda caused “quite the surprise” from the Concacaf Nations League... Read more of this article
Video: Football Team Arrive In Costa Rica
[Written by Don Burgess] Almost 17 hours after they left Bermuda, the national football team arrived at their hotel in San Jose, Costa Rica. The Gombey Warriors will be taking on Haiti on June 16 at the Estadio Nacional in the first of three Gold Cup games. The team started its travel day with the 9:30am flight to Miami. They then had a long layover... Read more of this article
Video: Scott Morton On Logistics & Preparation
Bermuda Football Assistant Coach Scott Morton is in Costa Rica, having traveled to the nation early in order to help smooth the team’s transition ahead of the Gold Cup, and he spoke with Bernews today [June 10], describing some of the logistics behind helping the team prepare for the upcoming competition. Bermuda’s team includes Nahki Wells, Dante... Read more of this article
Video: Gold Cup Team Captain Dante Leverock
It’s “always a privilege to captain your country,” footballer Dante Leverock said, adding that qualifying for the Gold Cup for the first time is monumental as a “small nation which is punching above our weight.” From a 5-year-old who started crying when he was on the football field, to captaining Bermuda’s team for their... Read more of this article
