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Image via Getty Jamaica’s trailblazing Women’s World Cup roster is boycotting October’s international window, including their upcoming Gold Cup qualifier against Panama, due to the continued mistreatment and disrespect shown by the Jamaica Football Federation. The Reggae Girlz made football history earlier this summer as the first Caribbean side to reach the knockout stages of a Women’s World Cup. However, players have still yet to receive their bonus payments for reaching the last 16 of the competition. FIFA has reportedly paid each federation their designated World Cup bonuses, but it is the responsibility of each national governing body to distribute funds accordingly and in a timely manner – a problem that has sparked countless protests and disputes in women’s football in recent months. In a statement released by the players on social media, the Reggae Girlz said: “While this has been one of the hardest decisions we have had to make, we feel it is necessary to take such a drastic stance to put an end to the constant mistreatment we receive from the Jamaica Football Federation.” In addition to the payment dispute, players have called out the federation for previous cases of mismanagement. Former coach Lorne Donaldson’s contract expired in September this year, and the players were kept in the dark about newly appointed coaching staff until just a few days ago – via social media, nonetheless. The players have expressed disappointment in the JFF before, sharing an open letter to the federation just one month before the Women’s World Cup kicked off. In June, the complaints were of a similar nature – better communication, adequate training facilities, improved management of accommodation and transport – the bare minimum for a team of this level. It was disheartening to witness then, and even more discouraging now to see the lack of care the Reggae Girlz have received from their federation. Despite sitting with the JFF multiple times, a roster of seasoned professionals playing in the world’s top-flights have been left with no other choice but to boycott the team and sport they love.Women’s football may be increasing in popularity and quality on a global scale, but the sport still has a long way to go if even trailblazers and history-makers are experiencing this level of blatant disregard from their own federation.
When Will The Jamaica Football Federation Stop Disrespecting The Reggae Girlz?
This historic squad is fighting for the treatment they deserve.
When Will The Jamaica Football Federation Stop Disrespecting The Reggae Girlz?
This historic squad is fighting for the treatment they deserve.
Image via Getty Jamaica’s trailblazing Women’s World Cup roster is boycotting October’s international window, including their upcoming Gold Cup qualifier against Panama, due to the continued mistreatment and disrespect shown by the Jamaica Football Federation. The Reggae Girlz made football history earlier this summer as the first Caribbean side to reach the knockout stages of a Women’s World Cup. However, players have still yet to receive their bonus payments for reaching the last 16 of the competition. FIFA has reportedly paid each federation their designated World Cup bonuses, but it is the responsibility of each national governing body to distribute funds accordingly and in a timely manner – a problem that has sparked countless protests and disputes in women’s football in recent months. In a statement released by the players on social media, the Reggae Girlz said: “While this has been one of the hardest decisions we have had to make, we feel it is necessary to take such a drastic stance to put an end to the constant mistreatment we receive from the Jamaica Football Federation.” In addition to the payment dispute, players have called out the federation for previous cases of mismanagement. Former coach Lorne Donaldson’s contract expired in September this year, and the players were kept in the dark about newly appointed coaching staff until just a few days ago – via social media, nonetheless. The players have expressed disappointment in the JFF before, sharing an open letter to the federation just one month before the Women’s World Cup kicked off. In June, the complaints were of a similar nature – better communication, adequate training facilities, improved management of accommodation and transport – the bare minimum for a team of this level. It was disheartening to witness then, and even more discouraging now to see the lack of care the Reggae Girlz have received from their federation. Despite sitting with the JFF multiple times, a roster of seasoned professionals playing in the world’s top-flights have been left with no other choice but to boycott the team and sport they love.Women’s football may be increasing in popularity and quality on a global scale, but the sport still has a long way to go if even trailblazers and history-makers are experiencing this level of blatant disregard from their own federation.
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When Will The Jamaica Football Federation Stop Disrespecting The Reggae Girlz?
This historic squad is fighting for the treatment they deserve.
Image via Getty Jamaica’s trailblazing Women’s World Cup roster is boycotting October’s international window, including their upcoming Gold Cup qualifier against Panama, due to the continued mistreatment and disrespect shown by the Jamaica Football Federation. The Reggae Girlz made football history earlier this summer as the first Caribbean side to reach the knockout stages of a Women’s World Cup. However, players have still yet to receive their bonus payments for reaching the last 16 of the competition. FIFA has reportedly paid each federation their designated World Cup bonuses, but it is the responsibility of each national governing body to distribute funds accordingly and in a timely manner – a problem that has sparked countless protests and disputes in women’s football in recent months. In a statement released by the players on social media, the Reggae Girlz said: “While this has been one of the hardest decisions we have had to make, we feel it is necessary to take such a drastic stance to put an end to the constant mistreatment we receive from the Jamaica Football Federation.” In addition to the payment dispute, players have called out the federation for previous cases of mismanagement. Former coach Lorne Donaldson’s contract expired in September this year, and the players were kept in the dark about newly appointed coaching staff until just a few days ago – via social media, nonetheless. The players have expressed disappointment in the JFF before, sharing an open letter to the federation just one month before the Women’s World Cup kicked off. In June, the complaints were of a similar nature – better communication, adequate training facilities, improved management of accommodation and transport – the bare minimum for a team of this level. It was disheartening to witness then, and even more discouraging now to see the lack of care the Reggae Girlz have received from their federation. Despite sitting with the JFF multiple times, a roster of seasoned professionals playing in the world’s top-flights have been left with no other choice but to boycott the team and sport they love.Women’s football may be increasing in popularity and quality on a global scale, but the sport still has a long way to go if even trailblazers and history-makers are experiencing this level of blatant disregard from their own federation.
When Will The Jamaica Football Federation Stop Disrespecting The Reggae Girlz?
This historic squad is fighting for the treatment they deserve.
Image via Getty Jamaica’s trailblazing Women’s World Cup roster is boycotting October’s international window, including their upcoming Gold Cup qualifier against Panama, due to the continued mistreatment and disrespect shown by the Jamaica Football Federation. The Reggae Girlz made football history earlier this summer as the first Caribbean side to reach the knockout stages of a Women’s World Cup. However, players have still yet to receive their bonus payments for reaching the last 16 of the competition. FIFA has reportedly paid each federation their designated World Cup bonuses, but it is the responsibility of each national governing body to distribute funds accordingly and in a timely manner – a problem that has sparked countless protests and disputes in women’s football in recent months. In a statement released by the players on social media, the Reggae Girlz said: “While this has been one of the hardest decisions we have had to make, we feel it is necessary to take such a drastic stance to put an end to the constant mistreatment we receive from the Jamaica Football Federation.” In addition to the payment dispute, players have called out the federation for previous cases of mismanagement. Former coach Lorne Donaldson’s contract expired in September this year, and the players were kept in the dark about newly appointed coaching staff until just a few days ago – via social media, nonetheless. The players have expressed disappointment in the JFF before, sharing an open letter to the federation just one month before the Women’s World Cup kicked off. In June, the complaints were of a similar nature – better communication, adequate training facilities, improved management of accommodation and transport – the bare minimum for a team of this level. It was disheartening to witness then, and even more discouraging now to see the lack of care the Reggae Girlz have received from their federation. Despite sitting with the JFF multiple times, a roster of seasoned professionals playing in the world’s top-flights have been left with no other choice but to boycott the team and sport they love.Women’s football may be increasing in popularity and quality on a global scale, but the sport still has a long way to go if even trailblazers and history-makers are experiencing this level of blatant disregard from their own federation.
