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Kayla McKenna
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McKenna with Jamaica in 2019
Personal information
Full name Kayla Jay McKenna
Date of birth (1996-09-03) 3 September 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth Skokie, Illinois, U.S.
Height 1.70 m
Playing position Forward
Club information
Current club Villarreal
Number 12
Youth career
Eclipse Select
Sockers FC Chicago
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2020 Houston Dash 1 (0)
2021–2023 Rangers 40 (25)
2023– Villarreal 10 (3)
National team
2018 United States U23
2019– Jamaica 6 (2)
Honours
Women's football
Representing  Jamaica
CONCACAF W Championship
Third 2022 Mexico
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 6 December 2023.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 28 February 2019

Kayla Jay McKenna (née McCoy; 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.

Rangers

In May 2021, McCoy started training with Rangers, leading to her signing with the club three months later.

Villarreal

In July 2023, McKenna signed with Villarreal in Spain.

International career

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

Personal life

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

Career statistics

International goals

Scores and results list Jamaica's goal tally first

No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 4 February 2020 H-E-B Park, Edinburg, United States Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis.svg Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Kayla McCoy para niños

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