Youth Football

Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) Safeguarding manager Gary St Rose has defended the integrity of the local body’s operation and denied that the function designed for the welfare of minors has been weaponised. The Safeguarding unit was criticised last November for its decision to suspend the NLCL Under-19 Community …

Eight flawless teams will get the chance to prove their mettle when it counts most, as the Republic Bank National Youth Football League (RBNYFL) enters the knockout stage with quarterfinal action in the Boys’ Under-20, Under-17 and Under-14 divisions on the weekend after Easter. The Girls Under-17 category will use …

“[…] The pattern is familiar: someone speaks up, gets labelled, and only later do we come to understand the weight of what they tried to reveal. “To be clear, I am not accusing anyone currently under a safeguarding ban of criminal behaviour. That is not my claim. “My point is …

Cardinals Football Academy thrashed Project Pro 8-0 to take the Republic Bank National Youth Football League (RBNYFL) North Zone Under-17 title in style on Sunday at Mucurapo. Striker Karim Millington notched four goals while defender Jaylon Roberts netted a double to help Cardinals to their first crown in this division. …

“[…] The administration should set in place a programme to begin teaching the youngsters the technical aspects of the game. “In my opinion, we have ‘fly by night’ coaching schools that suck thousands of dollars from parents with false promises. These coaching schools should be run by licensed coaches…” The …

Newly-crowned East Zone U-14 champions Beatnix Sports Club survived a fierce fightback from Blue Hawks FC to keep their unbeaten run alive in the 2025 Republic Bank National Youth Football League (RBNYFL) on Saturday at the Arima Velodrome. Already assured of the title going into the final round, Beatnix led …

“[…] As previously mentioned, the goal of Fifa’s safeguarding efforts is to create an environment that includes preventative measures, educational initiatives, and clear response protocols. “Unfortunately, when these policies are misused or weaponized by disgruntled individuals, they can have serious negative consequences. For example, false allegations made by individuals can …

There will be a final push for places in the 2025 Republic Bank National Youth Football League (RBNYFL) quarterfinal round as zonal action continues this weekend, with seven of 24 knockout berths still up for grabs. The East Zone U-20 and South Zone U-17 and U-20 divisions are completed, though. …

City FC edged previously unbeaten FC Ginga 1-0 in Sunday’s marquee match-up of the Central Zone U-17 division at Frederick Settlement to keep alive their chances of qualifying for the knockout round of the 2025 Republic Bank National Youth Football League (RBNYFL). Kenai Richardson’ side-foot finish was enough to end …

The Unified Football Coaches of Trinidad and Tobago (UFCTT) has defended Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-17 Team head coach Shawn Cooper against supposed “unclear and ambiguous allegations”, in the wake of Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) sanctions against the coach. On Saturday, TTFA Safeguarding manager Gary St Rose …

“[…] The Presentation College San Fernando Past Students’ Association does not wish to speculate on the matter or matters that would have led to [the] decision by the TTFA. However, it can be stated unequivocally that Shawn Cooper, during his tenure at the college, has been a beacon of discipline, …

A late double from substitute Jody Harragin helped Pro Series cement top spot in the Republic Bank National Youth Football League (RBNYFL) Girls Trinidad U-17 Division yesterday, as the Port of Spain-based team routed Blue Hawks FC 7-0 at the UTT Campus in Valsayn. Six of their goals came in …