“This is the right game to lose,” one spectator said, as he made his way out of the Hasely Crawford Stadium following Trinidad and Tobago’s 2-1 friendly defeat at the hands of Jamaica last night. He and the Soca Warriors coaching staff are hoping for a turnaround in fortune by …
Read More »Boyz better Warriors; Lawrence’s win-less streak stretches to five after 2-1 loss to Jamaica
Trinidad and Tobago failed to make home advantage count against Jamaica tonight as they lost 2-1 in the friendly international contest at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. The Soca Warriors never led and, although they came close to a late equaliser, the reality is coach Dennis Lawrence …
Read More »No permission for Joevin; but Warriors look to outgun Jamaica in POS tonight
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team head coach Dennis Lawrence has indicated that talented Seattle Sounders flanker Joevin Jones is unlikely to feature against Jamaica tonight, after the Soca Warriors failed to receive written clearance from his MLS employers. The Warriors and the “Reggae Boyz” clash from 8pm in friendly …
Read More »Joevin allegedly goes AWOL from Seattle; TTFA can’t confirm involvement for Jamaica friendly
Talented Trinidad and Tobago winger Joevin Jones joined the Soca Warriors squad in training on Tuesday but it is uncertain whether he will take the field for Thursday’s friendly international against Jamaica, kicking off at 8pm at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port-of-Spain. Jones’ surprise return caused a stir in …
Read More »“The boys were not mentally prepared!”; football insider opens up on miserable T&T U-15 showing
Trinidad and Tobago National Under-15 Team head coach Russell Latapy has not addressed the public since his team returned last week from a shambolic showing at the CONCACAF Under-15 Championship in Florida. The young Soca Warriors scored once and conceded 21 goals in four matches, their results including a 8-1 hammering …
Read More »Dear Editor: Modern football isn’t just about talent but coaching; the TTFA’s youth policy problem
“The current TTFA administration and technical staff seem not to understand. Their dependence on a cadre of volunteers who come at a dime a dozen shows flagrant disregard for an effective pathway to success.” The following Letter to the Editor on Trinidad and Tobago’s struggles in youth football—and, in particular, …
Read More »Another humiliation! T&T U-15s routed 8-1 by Jamaica to finish last in CONCACAF division
The good news is that Trinidad and Tobago finally got on the score sheet in the fourth and final outing of their CONCACAF Under-15 Championship adventure today. The bad news is coach Russell Latapy’s team conceded their highest tally for the competition, losing to Jamaica by a humiliating 8-1 margin …
Read More »Cato named in T&T squad to face Jamaica; Lawrence: “What happened is behind us”
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team head coach Dennis Lawrence has recalled Cordell Cato to the Soca Warriors, just two months after the United States-based winger was dropped for indiscipline. Cato, who plays for San Jose Earthquakes in the MLS, is one of three foreign-based players who will represent the …
Read More »T&T U-15s close group with 3-0 loss to Canada; Latapy: “Good learning experience”
Trinidad and Tobago signed off from the CONCACAF Under-15 Championship group today with a 3-0 loss to Canada at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. The defeat followed heavy losses to Costa Rica (4-0) and the United States (6-0), as the young Soca Warriors failed to score a single goal …
Read More »Abu Bakr makes Lithuania history; gets chance to showcase talents in Europa League
Radanfah Abu Bakr is making a name for himself in Lithuania. His FK Suduva club side advanced, two weeks ago, to the play-off round of the UEFA Europa League qualifying phase, the first Lithuanian club ever to go beyond the third round of qualifying in any European club competition. And …
Read More »USA rout T&T U-15s 6-0; Latapy’s troops eliminated from CONCACAF Championship
Trinidad and Tobago were eliminated from the CONCACAF Under-15 Championship with a game to spare after their second successive Group B loss today at the IMG Campus in Bradenton, Florida. The young Soca Warriors were routed 6-0 by hosts, the United States, on the heels of a 4-0 loss to …
Read More »T&T U-15s lose 4-0 to C/Rica; Latapy: Tactical awareness and experience made the difference
Trinidad and Tobago National Under-15 head coach Russell Latapy pointed to experience and tactical awareness, as two areas in which his charges must improve after they started their CONCACAF Under-15 Championship campaign today with a 4-0 loss to Costa Rica in Bradenton, Florida, USA. The young Soca Warriors conceded two …
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