Kayla McKenna explained

Kayla Jay McKenna (; born 3 September 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish Liga F club Villarreal CF. Born in the United States, she plays for the Jamaica women's national team.

Club career

Houston Dash

In April 2019, McCoy signed with the Houston Dash ahead of the 2019 season.^{[5] [6]}

Rangers

In May 2021, McCoy started training with Rangers,^[7] leading to her signing with the club three months later.^[8]

Villarreal

In July 2023, McKenna signed with Villarreal in Spain.^[9]

International career

McCoy made her debut for Jamaica in a 1–0 friendly win against Chile on 28 February 2019.^[10] She was named to the 23-player Jamaica squad for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France.^[1] However, because of a knee injury prior the tournament, she had to be replaced by Mireya Grey.^[11]

Personal life

McCoy's grandparents were born in Jamaica.^[12] Her grandfather is Pearnel Charles.^[13] In June 2022, Kayla McCoy married Ciaran McKenna in Oak Park, Illinois, USA.^[14]

Career statistics

International goals

Scores and results list Jamaica's goal tally first

No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1	4 February 2020			6–0	7–0	2020 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship
2				7–0

Honours

Houston Dash

• NWSL Challenge Cup: 2020

Rangers

• Scottish Women's Premier League: 2021–22
• Scottish Women's Premier League Cup: 2022
• City of Glasgow Woman's Cup: 2022

Notes and References

1. Web site: FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™ List of Players - Jamaica. . 27 May 2019 . 12 . 27 May 2019.
2. Web site: Kayla McCoy. U.S. Soccer.
3. Web site: Kayla McCoy Bio. Duke University Blue Devils.
4. Web site: Kayla McCoy. Houston Dynamo. 25 April 2019. 26 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200926052135/https://www.houstondynamo.com/players/kayla-mccoy. dead.
5. Web site: McCoy Officially Signs with Houston Dash. 13 April 2019. Duke University.
6. Web site: Houston Dash sign six players for 2019 NWSL season | Houston Dynamo. houstondynamofc.
7. News: Kayla McCoy: Rangers boss confirms Jamaican international training with club. Graham. Falk. The Scotsman. 11 May 2021.
8. Web site: Jamaica International Kayla McCoy Joins Rangers. Rangers. 4 August 2021.
9. Web site: Kayla McKenna is now a Yellow - Web Oficial del Villarreal CF . 18 July 2023 .
10. News: Jamaica names Houston Dash forward Kayla McCoy to 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup preliminary roster . 27 May 2019 . . 22 May 2019.
11. Web site: Houston Dash forward Kayla McCoy to miss 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup due to knee injury. Houston Dynamo. June 6, 2019. June 7, 2019.
12. Web site: Dash draft pick Kayla McCoy relishes new opportunity with Jamaica national team. Houston Dynamo. February 4, 2019. March 2, 2019.
13. Web site: Disappointing - Charles says family disappointed after granddaughter McKoy is ruled out of World Cup. June 6, 2019. June 7, 2019. Jamaica Gleaner.
14. Web site: Reggae Girl McCoy's family lineage second to none. Howard. Walker. 14 July 2022. Jamaica Observer. 28 March 2023.