The Reggae Girlz Journey
Making history: the Jamaica women's national football team — from humble beginnings to the world stage.
Making history
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1991 · Team Formation
The Jamaica women's national football team was established, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey in women's football.
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2008 · Program Revival
After years of inactivity, the women's program was revived with support from the Bob Marley Foundation, with Cedella Marley becoming the team's global ambassador.
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2018 · Historic World Cup Qualification
Became the first Caribbean nation to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, securing a spot in the 2019 tournament in France.
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2019 · World Cup Debut
Competed in their first FIFA Women’s World Cup, inspiring a new generation of female footballers across the Caribbean.
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2022 · Back-to-Back
Qualified for a second consecutive World Cup after reaching the semifinals of the CONCACAF W Championship.
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2023 · World Cup History Makers
Became the first Caribbean team to advance to the knockout stages, defeating Brazil in a memorable group-stage match.
Honours & records
World Cups
2 (France 2019, Australia/NZ 2023)
CONCACAF
Third place 2018 & 2022 CONCACAF W Championship
Top scorer
Khadija "Bunny" Shaw — all-time leading scorer & captain
Most caps
Chantelle Swaby
2023 World Cup
First Caribbean nation to reach the knockout stages — drew with France & Brazil and beat Panama 1–0 in the group.
Legends & today's stars
Reggae Girlz icons
- Khadija Shaw
- Cedella Marley (ambassador)
- Konya Plummer
- Havana Solaun
Current stars
- Khadija Shaw (captain)
- Chantelle Swaby
- Drew Spence
- Jody Brown
- Rebecca Spencer (GK)
Records as of June 2026, summarised from public sources.
Breaking barriers
The Reggae Girlz have become a symbol of perseverance and achievement in women's football — from humble beginnings to making history on the world stage, continuing to inspire young women across Jamaica and the Caribbean.