Football

Burrell's successor must be bold, ready to continue development — Reid

The late visionary leader of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Captain Horace Burrell, has set the bar high on many fronts. Read More

Reid urges shift in Jamaican football
Respected Jamaican football administrator Horace Reid may have ventured out since 2012 to answer what may be considered a higher calling.... Read More

Heartbreak
SANTA CLARA, California — It was another case of so near but yet so far as Jamaica suffered a 1-2 loss to the United States of America in the CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament final here inside Levi's Stadium last night.... Read More

Photo: Painful end
Jamaica goalkeeper Andre Blake is aided by teammate Alvas Powell after Blake was injured during the final of the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup against the USA at the Levi'sStadium in Santa Clara, California, last night. The USA won 2-1. (Photo: AFP)... Read More

Jowehill's strike propels Grand Palladium to crown

BY PAUL A REID Observer writer | Thursday, July, 27 2017

LUCEA, Hanover — Renaldo Jowehill scored with his first touch a minute after entering the game as a substitute in extra time to lead Grand Palladium to their first Hanover Football Association Charlie's JB Rum/Captains Bakery and Grill Major League title after beating former... Read More

Jamaica seek maiden Gold Cup title against mighty hosts USA

IAN BURNETT with the REGGAE BOYZ @ The CONCACAF Gold Cup in the USA | Wednesday, July, 26 2017

SAN JOSE, United States – Jamaica's Reggae Boyz will attempt another shot at football glory when they oppose the United States of America in the final of the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup Tournament final inside Levi's Stadium here at 6:30 pm (8:30 pm Jamaica time)... Read More

Final hurdle for Reggae Boyz saviour Blake

Wednesday, July, 26 2017

SAN JOSE, United States – It would not be an understatement to say that Jamaica's fate in today's CONCACAF Gold Cup final rests in Andre Blake's hands. Read More

Photo: Reach for glory

Wednesday, July, 26 2017

Jamaica's goalkeeper Andre Blake (right) claims a ball while teammates Alvas Powell (left) and Damion Lowe look on during the CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-final at the Rose Bowl Stadium, in Pasadena, California, on Sunday. The Reggae Boyz face United States in today's final. (Photo:... Read More

Resolute Boyz chase Gold Cup history

BY IAN BURNETT Sport Editor | Wednesday, July, 26 2017

SAN JOSE, California – We are in it to win it!That's the aim of the Reggae Boyz as they prepare to face the United States of America in today's CONCACAF Gold Cup Tournament final inside Levi's Stadium at 6:30 pm (8:30 pm Jamaica time). Read More

James not up for JFF challenge; slaps current structure

BY HOWARD WALKER Senior staff reporter walkerh@jamaicaobserver.com | Wednesday, July, 26 2017

Former president of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) Tony James has ruled himself out of the reckoning for the top spot unless the current structure of football is changed. Read More

'Tappa' dedicates Mexico win to Burrell, Grange, people of Jamaica

BY IAN BURNETT Sport Editor | Tuesday, July, 25 2017

LOS ANGELES, California — Reggae Boyz Head Coach Theodore Whitmore has dedicated Sunday night's upset 1-0 CONCACAF Gold Cup Tournament semi-final victory over defending champions Mexico to a number of individuals, but he remains steadfast that the job is yet to be... Read More

U-20 Girlz progress, but coach unhappy with final effort

SHERDON COWAN WITH THE U-20 REGGAE GIRLZ AT THE CFU QUALIFIERS IN BERMUDA | Tuesday, July, 25 2017

HAMILTON, Bermuda — Phase one has been completed and interim Head Coach Xavier Gilbert and his Under-20 Reggae Girlz are already looking forward to the next step of the Caribbean CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship qualifiers. Read More

It's not my time!

BY SEAN A WILLIAMS Deputy Sport Editor | Tuesday, July, 25 2017

Horace Reid has hardly put a foot wrong in a glowing career of football administration at the local and international levels.And he is clearly not about to do so now. Read More

Photo: Gold medal letdown

Tuesday, July, 25 2017

Jamaica goalkeeper Tiana Schroeter (left) comforts teammate Rena Gordon after defeat in the girls' beach football gold medal match against Trinidad & Tobago at the Youth Commonwealth Games at QE Sports Centre in Nassau, Bahamas, on Saturday. Trinidad won 6-5for the gold medal, while... Read More

Photo: Good God!

Tuesday, July, 25 2017

Jamaica's Kemar Lawrence (left) runs up to execute his fabulous game-winning free kick goal in the 88th minute, which handed Mexico a 1-0 defeat at the CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-final match at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on Sunday, Jamaica will meet the USA in the final in Santa Ana,... Read More