Kayla Jay McKenna (; born 3 September 1996) is a professional

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who plays as a

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for Spanish

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club

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. 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

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, 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

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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

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. In June 2022, Kayla McCoy married

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in Oak Park, Illinois, USA.

Career statistics

International goals

''Scores and results list Jamaica's goal tally first''

Honours

Houston Dash *

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: 2020 Rangers *

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: 2021–22 *

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* City of Glasgow Woman's Cup: 2022

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