National Football

“[…] The obvious question is: What has changed since 2024 to make another significant constitutional restructuring necessary? […] The TTFA’s 25 October statement merely says that the current review has been undertaken with consideration given to Fifa recommendations. “It does not identify the recommendations, explain whether they are mandatory or …

“[…] Mr Gary St Rose himself acknowledges that the investigations are not complete. So what exactly formed the basis of the decision that the present arrangements were sufficiently safe for Mr Adrian Romain to continue supervising minors? “[…] We are repeatedly told to trust the process. But trust is not …

Trinidad and Tobago Boys’ National Under-15 Team manager Adrian Romain has been cleared to continue his duties with the national youth team, despite being subject to two safeguarding complaints related to his duties during the August 2026 CFU Challenge Series. Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) Safeguarding, Player Care and …

“[…] The TTFA’s published Safeguarding Policy and Framework (version 3.0) says the TTFA ‘shall’ impose conditions on a licence whenever a person is being investigated for abuse, a breach of the policy or a criminal offence. “[…] It says provisional sanctions can be appealed to the committee chair within five …

“[…] A strategic plan should not simply articulate where an organisation hopes to be in four years. It should clearly demonstrate how it intends to get there, what resources are available, who is responsible for implementation and how progress will be measured. “Unfortunately, The Summit raises as many questions as …

Coach Randolph Boyce has confirmed his 14-man squad which leaves Trinidad and Tobago on Monday to compete in the inaugural Fifa U-15 World Cup & Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan. The tournament runs from 22-31 October and features an 8v8 format with two 20-minute halves. All Fifa member associations are invited …

“[…] A new coach may bring fresh ideas, different tactics, and renewed motivation—but if the underlying problems remain, how much can realistically change? “[…] We must honestly assess our programmes, identify what is working, correct what is failing, and ensure that resources are being used effectively to improve our football. …

“[…] Mr St Gary Rose speaks extensively about what complainants are not entitled to demand. Yet he provides considerably less clarity about the mechanisms through which his own department can be independently examined when its decisions or procedures are challenged. “Who determines whether a safeguarding officer has properly assessed a …

“[…] The safeguarding process belongs to the protection of the child and the proper management of risk—it does not belong to the person who happens to report the concern. “[…] A safeguarding department cannot determine its processes based upon the timeline demanded by a complainant… Once a matter enters a …

“[…] A Trinidad and Tobago National U-14 player was reportedly left at Piarco International Airport at approximately 3am, after the group had already spent the better part of the previous day travelling. “It was further reported that the Team Manager departed while the minor remained alone at the airport, with …

The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team will get another opportunity to win their first game of 2026, when they face Antigua and Barbuda next month—with a chance to keep their 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup ambitions alive. The Soca Warriors finished second from bottom in their group in League …

Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Derek King seemed decidedly upbeat, as he faced the media after his team’s 1-1 draw with Curaçao at the Hasely Crawford Stadium last night, which sealed their relegation from Concacaf Nations League A. “I saw the game today [as] very positive,” …