Kayla McKenna
Born: September 3, 1996
Nationality: Jamaican-American
Position: Forward
Club: Madrid CFF (Liga F)
National Team: Jamaica

Overview

Kayla Jay McKenna (née McCoy) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish Liga F club Madrid CFF. Born in the United States, she represents the Jamaica women’s national team.

Club Career

Houston Dash (2019–2020)

McKenna signed with the Houston Dash in April 2019, making her professional debut during the 2019 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season.

Rangers (2021–2023)

In 2021, she joined Scottish club Rangers, where she became a key player. During her time there, she won the Scottish Women’s Premier League in the 2021–22 season, along with the Scottish Women’s Premier League Cup and the City of Glasgow Women’s Cup in 2022.

Villarreal (2023–2024)

In July 2023, McKenna signed with Villarreal in Spain, continuing her European football journey.

Madrid CFF (2024–Present)

McKenna joined Madrid CFF in 2024, further cementing her place in Spanish football.

International Career

McKenna made her debut for Jamaica on February 28, 2019, in a 1–0 friendly victory against Chile. She was named to Jamaica’s 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup squad but was unable to participate due to a knee injury.

She has represented Jamaica in key international tournaments, including the 2020 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship, where she scored her first international goals.

Early Life & College Career

Born in Skokie, Illinois, McKenna played youth football with Eclipse Select and Sockers FC Chicago. She played college soccer for Duke University from 2015 to 2018, where she made 82 appearances and scored 38 goals.

Honors & Achievements

• Houston Dash
  • NWSL Challenge Cup: 2020
• Rangers
  • Scottish Women’s Premier League: 2021–22
  • Scottish Women’s Premier League Cup: 2022
  • City of Glasgow Women’s Cup: 2022

Personal Life

McKenna has Jamaican heritage through her grandparents. Her grandfather is Pearnel Charles. In June 2022, she married Ciaran McKenna in Oak Park, Illinois.

Career Statistics

Club Appearances and Goals (as of December 6, 2023)

• Houston Dash: 1 appearance
• Rangers: 40 appearances, 25 goals
• Villarreal: 30 appearances, 11 goals
• Madrid CFF: 11 appearances, 2 goals

International Goals

• Scored in Jamaica’s 7–0 victory over Saint Kitts and Nevis during the 2020 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship.

McKenna continues to make an impact in international and club football, solidifying her reputation as a top forward for Jamaica and Madrid CFF.