# Kennya Cordner

Kennya Kinda Esther Cordner (born 11 November 1988) is a Tobagonian professional women's football forward who plays in the Turkish Super League for Beylerbeyi, and in the Trinidad and Tobago women's national team.
Previously Seattle Sounders Women in the W-League, the Brisbane Roar FC of Australia's W-League as well as the Northampton Laurels FC and Seattle Reign FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

## Early life

Cordner grew up in Speyside, Tobago where she attended Signal Hill Secondary Comprehensive. It was at Signal Hill where she was introduced to football.

### Young Harris College

Cordner attended Young Harris College, a private university located in the state of Georgia in the United States. In 2006, she scored 18 goals and provided nine assists in the 13 games that she played for the Mountain Lions. In 2007, she played in 17 matches, scoring 37 goals, serving 13 assists for a total of 87 points for the season – the highest in the program.

## Playing career
### Club
#### Northampton Laurels FC

In 2006, Cordner signed with the Northampton Laurels FC in the WPSL, the highest division of women's professional soccer available in the United States at the time. At the time of her signing, the team was ranked third in the WPSL Eastern Conference – South Division. With Cordner's game-winning goal over top-seeded side Adirondack Lynx, she helped secure Northampton's place in the playoffs.

#### Kvarnsvedens IK

Cordner signed with Swedish side, Kvarnsvedens IK, for part of the 2009 season. She scored five goals for the squad.

#### Brisbane Roar

Cordner signed with the Brisbane Roar FC in late 2010 for the remaining two months of the 2010–2011 season. Of her signing she stated, "The quality of football here (in Australia) is much higher than that of my previous encounters, apart from national duty, and I am sure it will improve my game. This means a whole lot for my career because not only do I have the opportunity to become a better player, but set a standard be a role model for the younger players coming up." She made four appearances playing a total of 99 minutes and scored one goal helping the Roar ultimately win the 2010–2011 W-League Championship.

#### San Juan Jabloteh FC

Cordner played for San Juan Jabloteh FC of the Lucky Bakery Women's Super League in the summer of 2011. During a match against the Arima Giants, she scored seven goals launching the team to the top of the league standings. During another match against the Tunapuna Titans, she scored nine goals.

#### Seattle Reign FC Reserves

Cordner signed with Issaquah SC, the reserve team for the NWSL's Seattle Reign FC for the 2013 season. During her debut with the team, she scored two goals against Emerald City FC.

#### Seattle Reign FC

On 19 June 2013, it was announced that Cordner had signed with the Seattle Reign FC part way through the inaugural season of the National Women's Soccer League. Of the signing, Reign FC head coach Laura Harvey said, "At every level she has played Kennya has shown she knows how to find the net. We are clearly a club that is in need of a player who can consistently deliver goals, so we are excited to see the impact Kennya can have in the NWSL." Cordner made two appearances for the club and was waived in mid-July to make way another international player on the squad. NWSL rules allow only two international players on a team.

#### Sportivo Limpeño

In 2016, Cordner joined Paraguayan team Sportivo Limpeño, integrating into the squad with her compatriot with Kimika Forbes.

### Fenerbahçe

Mid December 2021, Cordner moved to Turkey, and signed a deal with Fenerbahçe from Istanbul to playe in the 2021-22 Super League season. She netted 34 goals in 25 matches played, and became the top goalscorer of the season. She played also in the next season for Fenerbahçe. End July 2023, she left Turkey for China.

### Henan Jianye

In September 2023, she transferred to the Chinese club Henan Jianye, which play in the Super League.

### Beylerbeyi

In November 2024, she returned to Turkey, and joined the Istanbul-based club Beylerbeyi to play in the 2024-25 Super League season.

## International career

Cordner made her first appearance for the Trinidad and Tobago women's national football team at age 15. She is a leading scorer for the team. In July 2011, she scored nine goals during the Women's Olympic Football Qualifying match against Dominica leading the Trinidad and Tobagonian squad to a 15–1 win.

### International goals

Scores and results list Trinidad and Tobago' goal tally first.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1 | 19 May 2006 | Larry Gomes Stadium, Arima, Trinidad and Tobago | Grenada | 10–0 | 10–0 | 2006 CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup qualification |
| 2 | 21 May 2006 | Larry Gomes Stadium, Arima, Trinidad and Tobago | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 2–0 | 4–1 | 2006 CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup qualification |
| 3 | 10 September 2006 | Larry Gomes Stadium, Arima, Trinidad and Tobago | Dominican Republic | 7–0 | 7–0 | 2006 CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup qualification |
| 4 | 23 November 2007 | Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium, Bayamón, Puerto Rico | Puerto Rico | 1–0 | 2–1 | 2008 CONCACAF Women's Pre-Olympic Tournament qualification |
| 5 | 4 April 2008 | Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico | Costa Rica | 1–0 | 2–2 | 2008 CONCACAF Women's Pre-Olympic Tournament |
| 6 | 10 May 2010 | Marvin Lee Stadium, Macoya, Trinidad and Tobago | Saint Lucia | 2–0 | 6–1 | 2010 CONCACAF Women's World Cup Qualifying qualification |
| 7 | 10 May 2010 | Marvin Lee Stadium, Macoya, Trinidad and Tobago | Saint Lucia | 4–0 | 6–1 | 2010 CONCACAF Women's World Cup Qualifying qualification |
| 8 | 12 May 2010 | Marvin Lee Stadium, Macoya, Trinidad and Tobago | Barbados | 5–0 | 5–0 | 2010 CONCACAF Women's World Cup Qualifying qualification |
| 9 | 14 May 2010 | Marvin Lee Stadium, Macoya, Trinidad and Tobago | Guyana | 1–0 | 3–0 | 2010 CONCACAF Women's World Cup Qualifying qualification |
| 10 | 14 May 2010 | Marvin Lee Stadium, Macoya, Trinidad and Tobago | Guyana | 3–0 | 3–0 | 2010 CONCACAF Women's World Cup Qualifying qualification |
| 11 | 24 July 2010 | Estadio Metropolitano, Mérida, Venezuela | Nicaragua | 4–0 | 4–0 | 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games |
| 12 | 28 July 2010 | Estadio Metropolitano, Mérida, Venezuela | Puerto Rico | 1–0 | 3–2 | 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games |
| 13 | 28 July 2010 | Estadio Metropolitano, Mérida, Venezuela | Puerto Rico | 2–0 | 3–2 | 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games |
| 14 | 30 July 2010 | Estadio Metropolitano, Mérida, Venezuela | Guatemala | 1–1 | 3–2 | 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games |
| 15 | 2 November 2010 | Estadio de Béisbol Beto Ávila, Cancún, Mexico | Guyana | 1–0 | 4–1 | 2010 CONCACAF Women's World Cup Qualifying |
| 16 | 5 July 2011 | Estadio Panamericano, San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | Bermuda | 1–0 | 5–1 | 2012 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament qualification |
| 17 | 7 July 2011 | Estadio Panamericano, San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | Dominica | 1–0 | 14–1 | 2012 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament qualification |
| 18 | 7 July 2011 | Estadio Panamericano, San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | Dominica | 4–0 | 14–1 | 2012 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament qualification |
| 19 | 7 July 2011 | Estadio Panamericano, San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | Dominica | 6–0 | 14–1 | 2012 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament qualification |
| 20 | 7 July 2011 | Estadio Panamericano, San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | Dominica | 7–0 | 14–1 | 2012 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament qualification |
| 21 | 7 July 2011 | Estadio Panamericano, San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | Dominica | 8–0 | 14–1 | 2012 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament qualification |
| 22 | 7 July 2011 | Estadio Panamericano, San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | Dominica | 9–1 | 14–1 | 2012 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament qualification |
| 23 | 7 July 2011 | Estadio Panamericano, San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | Dominica | 10–1 | 14–1 | 2012 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament qualification |
| 24 | 7 July 2011 | Estadio Panamericano, San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | Dominica | 11–1 | 14–1 | 2012 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament qualification |
| 25 | 7 July 2011 | Estadio Panamericano, San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic | Dominica | 13–1 | 14–1 | 2012 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament qualification |
| 26 | 20 August 2014 | Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 1–0 | 10–0 | 2014 CFU Women's Caribbean Cup |
| 27 | 20 August 2014 | Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 3–0 | 10–0 | 2014 CFU Women's Caribbean Cup |
| 28 | 24 August 2014 | Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago | Martinique | 1–0 | 7–0 | 2014 CFU Women's Caribbean Cup |
| 29 | 17 October 2014 | Toyota Park, Bridgeview, United States | Haiti | 1–0 | 1–0 | 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship |
| 30 | 20 October 2014 | RFK Stadium, Washington, United States | Guatemala | 1–0 | 2–1 | 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship |
| 31 | 26 October 2014 | PPL Park, Chester, United States | Mexico | 1–1 | 2–4 | 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship |
| 32 | 14 July 2015 | Hamilton Pan Am Soccer Stadium, Hamilton, Canada | Colombia | 1–1 | 1–1 | 2015 Pan American Games |
| 33 | 11 February 2016 | BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston, United States | Guatemala | 1–1 | 2–1 | 2016 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship |
| 34 | 16 February 2016 | BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston, United States | Guyana | 1–0 | 5–1 | 2016 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship |
| 35 | 16 February 2016 | BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston, United States | Guyana | 5–1 | 5–1 | 2016 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship |
| 36 | 29 August 2018 | National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica | Antigua and Barbuda | 5–0 | 5–0 | 2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship qualification |
| 37 | 2 September 2018 | National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica | Bermuda | 2–0 | 3–0 | 2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship qualification |
| 38 | 2 September 2018 | National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica | Bermuda | 3–0 | 3–0 | 2018 CONCACAF Women's Championship qualification |

## Honors and awards

* 2005 Trinidad and Tobago Female Footballer of the Year
* 2010 Trinidad and Tobago Female Footballer of the Year