Women's football in Jamaica

Women's football in Jamaica was first introduced to the Island in the 1960s.[1] The sport grew in popularity forming leagues.[1]

For more in depth, albeit general information see Football in Jamaica.
Women's soccer in Jamaica
CountryJamaica
Governing bodyJamaica Football Federation
National team(s)Women's national team
Club competitions
JFF/SDF Women’s League
International competitions
Olympics
FIFA Women's World Cup(National Team)
CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup(National Team)

Many women face prejudice and stigma for playing the game.[2]

Towards the end of 2010's the Jamaican Football Federation scrapped the women's programme.[3]

In 2011 $33 million was spent on the women's youth development.[4]

National team
Main article: Jamaica women's national football team
Main article: Jamaica at the FIFA Women's World Cup

The Jamaician national team played their first international match in 1991.[5]

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.[6][7] In 2008 the national team was disbanded and only revived due to efforts of Cedella Marley.[8]

References
  1. "The state of women's football in Jamaica". Jamaican Observer. Retrieved 2012-07-30.
  2. "Women's football is no dyke's paradise". Jamaican Observer. Retrieved 2012-07-30.
  3. "Football's deathbed? - Coach thinks women's football is dying in Jamaica". Jamaican Observer. Retrieved 2012-07-30.
  4. "Over $30m spent on women's programme, says JFF". Jamaican Observer. Retrieved 2012-07-30.
  5. Cowan, Sherdon (1 June 2019). "Women's World Cup 2019 team guide No 12: Jamaica". Retrieved 3 June 2019 – via www.theguardian.com.
  6. 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.
  7. "Women's World Cup: Jamaica qualifies for first time after beating Panama in penalty shootout - Goal.com". Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  8. "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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