Reggae Girlz forward Cheyna Matthews is to retire from professional football after what will be her final match this weekend, according to reports.
Matthews, who was a member of Jamaica’s history making Reggae Girlz squad that made it to the round of 16 at the FIFA Women’s World Cup and who plays for the Chicago Red Stars will hang up her boots after her team battles OL Reign at the SeatGeek Stadium on Sunday, October 15. She is to be feted by her club before Sunday's match.
The player who turns 30 in November, has played for the Reggae Girlz since 2019 and represented the team at two World Cups.
The Jamaica Football Federation expressed their gratitude for her contribution to Jamaica’s women’s programme.
“Thank you Cheyna for your wonderful service to Jamaica. As you retire from football we would like to wish you all the best on the next chapter of your life and you will always be a Reggae Girl.
A Georgia native, Matthews, a Florida State alum, began her professional career in 2016 when she was the seventh overall draft pick by the Washington Spirit. She played five years with Washington Spirit before joining Louisville FC in 2021.
Cheyna, who is married to San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jordan Matthews, is mother to three three sons.