Trotman eyes more consistency for women’s footballers in 2026

Following a challenging return to domestic and international competition for women’s footballers last year, head coach of the senior national women’s team, Kerry Trotman is hoping for more consistency and technical improvements in 2026.

Her comments came at the BFA Technical Centre recently, as local administrators looked ahead to the start of the 2026 domestic seasons.

“I remain hopeful. After having the league resume last year, it gave the young ladies something to look forward to. Additionally we have plans to start the league a lot earlier and get it to 11 v 11. We know that more games and more playing, more experience, helps with the development of the game,” Trotman said.

She also revealed that more players have been added to the national training set up. 

“From what we have seen with the last competition, we are hopeful that we’re going to be able to get to the point we need to, to remain competitive. We know there’s always a physical component that has given us a bit of a challenge, because as a nation we generally have small ladies.

“You’ll find one or two bigger ones that we can work with and develop, but we’re going to try to work with what we have and enhance our strengths, which is usually the quickness and speed. We’re going to try to use that to our advantage while still trying to increase our physical strength, so we can compete with the likes of El Salvador and Honduras, who we will face in March and April,” Trotman explained.

On its return to international action last December, the team was beaten 5-0 in a Concacaf World Cup qualifier at Kensington Oval.

“The girls have shown that they can fight and they are resilient, and we’re going to try to get to that point where we need to. Within the next few weeks, we’re going to try to increase the capacity of the young ladies and keep pushing forward,” Trotman maintained.

The head coach also revealed that interest in representing the national team remains high.

“We’ve had some young ladies reach out saying that they have heritage and they’re interested. The ones that we know of that are already in, have the necessary documents, so we’re going to try to see what we can do and if we’re going to be able to bring them,” Trotman said.

On the field of play in men’s action, the remaining opening round games kick off tonight from 7 p.m., as BFA Premier League action continues at the Technical Centre in Wildey. The opening game sees Pride of Gall Hill opposing 2025 Division One winners St. Andrew Lions, while at 9 p.m., Wotton will face Ellerton.

Sunday’s opening night of action saw victories for defending champions Weymouth Wales, along with Paradise and Kickstart Rush.