KINGSTON, Jamaica — With a string of key accidents disrupting their core line-up, the Reggae Girlz are gearing as much as face the world’s top-ranked crew, the United States, on June 3 at Energizer Park in Missouri.
Head Coach Hubert Busby Jr. has responded by assembling a versatile, 21-member squad, designed not simply to outlive the problem — however to grab the second.
The absence of marquee names corresponding to Khadija “Bunny” Shaw, Rebecca Spencer, Drew Spence, Jade Bailey, and Trudi Carter has pressured Busby to pivot towards depth and adaptability — a strategic determination he hopes will reveal new expertise and form the way forward for Jamaican girls’s soccer.
A squad constructed for shifting sands
Busby, identified for his tactical pragmatism, sees this match not merely as a trial — however as an incubator for rising leaders.
“These are veteran gamers within the squad who we depend on closely. With them not being there, it offers a possibility for different gamers to positively step up and present what they’ll do.”
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And not using a steady beginning XI, Busby is banking on multifunctional athletes to hold the load. The likes of Nyema Ingleton, Vyan Sampson, Amelia “Mimi” Van Zanten, and Deneisha Blackwood have all been earmarked for a number of positional roles, particularly in protection.
“The gamers, generally we put them in several positions. We’re very open when it comes to the shortcomings throughout. There are issues we will enhance on.”
Baptism by fireplace: The U.S. awaits
This gained’t be a mild introduction. The Girlz are entering into the lion’s den towards a U.S. squad that has traditionally dominated them, scoring 16 objectives in three earlier encounters — the narrowest loss being a 4-0 defeat. However for Busby, these matches are much less in regards to the scoreline and extra about psychological fortitude and tactical discovery.
“However one of the best half about it’s that they’re being put in some setting the place there are unhealthy and good stresses, and that is one (sport) the place we put them in an setting to see how they address these trials and tribulations of taking part in one of the best crew on the earth.”
Constructing the subsequent era
Busby is especially energized by the youthful starvation driving the present squad.
“I look ahead to the exuberance of the younger gamers, who need to stake a spot on this crew and present the world they’re up for the duty. I’m seeking to have a superb week of coaching and placing on an awesome present towards the world quantity one-ranked crew.”
And that squad might quickly develop. The coach confirmed that Liverpool vice-captain Taylor Hinds and Ipswich ahead Natasha Thomas are within the last phases of citizenship processing, with hopes of being added to the squad by week’s finish.
“We nonetheless have two gamers we hope to get by the top of the week. We’ll add them once we get their citizenship and paperwork sorted out. So we will have them and add them to the listing.”
Taking part in the lengthy sport
In the end, Busby views these matches as stepping stones in a long-term venture to raise the Reggae Girlz to world competitiveness.
“We have now strengths and deficiencies, and we simply need to utilise these video games. I do know everybody needs to win each single match, and that’s the reason we’re right here with the senior girls’s nationwide crew.
“However these video games are for us to experiment and trial. We are able to’t do this at a World Cup. It’s a must to have the complete image of what it’s. There are all the time little puzzle items that we have now to place collectively that permit us to see the completed product.
“It’s not as shut accurately but. However we’re within the strategy of getting it accomplished. And it’s all about development. Generally within the development, the outcomes won’t present. However we take the data and extract it and get a greater understanding of the place we’re.”
Full Squad: Reggae Girlz vs United States: Goalkeepers: Liya Brooks, Sydney Schneider, Serena Mensah; Defenders: Chantelle Swaby, Konya Plummer, Naya Cardoza, Vyan Sampson, Allyson Swaby; Midfielders: Nyema Ingleton, Solai Washington, Amelia Van Zanten, Olufolasade Adamolekun, Atlanta Primus, Deneisha Blackwood; Forwards: Kayla McKenna, Reanna Blades, Shania Hayles, Shaniel Buckley, Kameron Simmonds, Kalyssa Van Zanten, Jody Brown.
