Women's football in Jamaica
| Women's soccer in Jamaica | |
|---|---|
| Country | Jamaica |
| Governing body | Jamaica Football Federation |
| National team(s) | Women's national team |
Club competitions | |
International competitions | |
Women's football in Jamaica was first introduced to the Island in 1935.[1] Later on the sport grew in popularity forming leagues.[2]
The actually known first professional football player of the world was Beverly Ranger.[1]
Many women face prejudice and stigma for playing the game.[3]
Towards the end of 2010's the Jamaican Football Federation scrapped the women's programme.[4]
In 2011 $33 million was spent on the women's youth development.[5]
History
The first ever women's football match in Jamaica was on November 29 of 1935.[1] It was a match to raise funds for the Jubilee Memorial Fund. In 1987, the Women’s National Football team was founded, with Andrea Lewis as its first president. Football in Jamaica has always been a pastime ever since the 1890s when men’s football was introduced. Since then football has flourished due to the suitable climate as well as the numerous teams that play.
Cultural
Culturally, women’s football and football in general, is a very popular sport along with cricket in Jamaica. Numerous clubs, teams and national teams have been created both for men and women to play. On the streets, there will often be people playing football in makeshift arenas or just on the pavement.
National team
The Jamaician national team played their first international match in 1991.[6]
The national women's team qualified for 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup the first time a national women's team had qualified for a World cup.[7][8] In 2008 the national team was disbanded and only revived due to efforts of Cedella Marley.[9]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Jamaica – Forgotten Heroines". Retrieved 2022-01-07.
- ^ "The state of women's football in Jamaica". Jamaican Observer. Archived from the original on 2014-12-20. Retrieved 2012-07-30.
- ^ "Women's football is no dyke's paradise". Jamaican Observer. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-07-30.
- ^ "Football's deathbed? - Coach thinks women's football is dying in Jamaica". Jamaican Observer. Archived from the original on 2016-03-06. Retrieved 2012-07-30.
- ^ "Over $30m spent on women's programme, says JFF". Jamaican Observer. Archived from the original on 2012-03-21. Retrieved 2012-07-30.
- ^ Cowan, Sherdon (1 June 2019). "Women's World Cup 2019 team guide No 12: Jamaica". Retrieved 3 June 2019 – via www.theguardian.com.
- ^ FIFA.com. "FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™ - News - Jamaica claim first-ever Women's World Cup berth - FIFA.com". Retrieved 18 October 2018.
- ^ "Women's World Cup: Jamaica qualifies for first time after beating Panama in penalty shootout - Goal.com". Retrieved 18 October 2018.
- ^ "Jamaica qualify for Women's World Cup with help from Bob Marley's daughter". 18 October 2018. Retrieved 18 October 2018 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
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