Kayla Jay McKenna (; born 3 September 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Swiss Women's Super League club Grasshopper Club Zurich. 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 6–0 7–0 2020 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship 2 7–0 3 9 April 2022 Truman Bodden Stadium, George Town, Cayman Islands 9–0 9–0 2022 CONCACAF W Championship qualification 4 2 December 2024 Catherine Hall Sports Complex, Montego Bay, Jamaica 3–1 3–2 Friendly 5 23 February 2025 Estadio Alberto Gallardo, Lima, Peru 2–0 2–0
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
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