New Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Kieron “Bo” Edwards is set to be installed as technical and development committee chairman, as the new executive committee prepares to resuscitate the local football body’s standing committees. The technical and development committee, according to the TTFA constitution, advises the executive committee …
Read More »Corneal: Talent was not the issue! TD discusses T&T’s shortlived Concacaf U-20 adventure
“[…] We saw an array of talent across the board and not with just 20 players. I’ve said it before and I will say it again, the group is such a talented group of players. “[…] Your questions are throwing me straight to the coach… Better you ask me about …
Read More »Haynes: “I could have prepared better!” T&T coach discusses Canada defeat
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-20 Team head coach Brian Haynes admitted that his players were not fully prepared for their do-or-die Concacaf U-20 Qualifier against Canada on Tuesday night at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. The young Soca Warriors were soundly beaten 3-0 by Canada, who will now advance to …
Read More »Outclassed! Canada KO Trinidad and Tobago U20s, in one-sided showdown
A shellshocked Trinidad and Tobago were eliminated from the Concacaf Under-20 Qualifying series at home tonight, after a 3-0 loss to Canada at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. Touted by technical director Anton Corneal as the most gifted collection of players in over a decade, the young …
Read More »“A much-anticipated staple!” The Republic Cup NYFL returns in Feb 2024
Trinidad and Tobago’s most populous nationwide club youth tournament, the Republic Club National Youth Football League, kicks off its 2024 edition on Saturday 24 February, with over 140 teams expected in four divisions across five zones. Today, Republic Bank manager of Group Brand Management Reena Gopaul hosted the media launch …
Read More »“Talent right down to the 30th player!” T&T U-20 and U-17 teams tipped to shine
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) technical director Anton Corneal suggested that Soca Warriors fans have reason for optimism based on the improved quality of young players on the training ground. The National Men’s Under-20 and Under-17 Teams both started preparation in December, with their respective training pools decided upon …
Read More »Orielle sweeps honours as T&T U-17s win Caribbean tourney—but what does it mean?
Fifteen-year-old Orielle Martin gave another exhibition of her prodigious talent at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Malabar this afternoon, with her eighth goal in four matches as she inspired Trinidad and Tobago to the Jewels of the Caribbean Under-17 Girls Invitational Tournament title. The young Women Soca Warriors defeated St …
Read More »Haynes: I’m a “possession-oriented coach”; TTFA unveils new Men’s U-20 coach
Former Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team attacker Brian Haynes will serve as the head coach of the Men’s National Under-20 and Under-23 Teams, effective today. Haynes, who has been based in the United States for the past four decades, received an initial six-month contract from the Trinidad and …
Read More »“I fought for the red jersey!” Molino reviews time with each T&T coach
“[…] Many times, I didn’t have money to go to training. I used to sell bottles so I could go. My grandmother would help me with money to go training too, but I tried not to ask too much from her. “Also Kaya’s (Micah Lewis) father would drive all the …
Read More »T&T U-17 Women chase milestone in recycled Capelli kit, TTFA mum on farce
The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Under-17 Team will be playing for a spot in the Concacaf Under-17 Championship tomorrow, when they tackle El Salvador from 4pm in a qualifying match at the Stadion Rignaal Jean Francisca in Willemstad, Curaçao. El Salvador and Trinidad and Tobago have six points each …
Read More »Cooper, Latchoo get enhanced portfolios with T&T national youth teams
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-17 Team head coach Shawn Cooper will also serve as head coach of the Boys’ National Under-15 Team for next month’s Concacaf Boys U-15 Championship in Dominican Republic. The two-island republic are grouped with Costa Rica, Honduras and Puerto Rico for the upcoming competition, which …
Read More »Hood named T&T Women’s Senior head coach; W/Warriors reactivated after 12 month lay-off
Former Police FC head coach Richard Hood will lead the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team into the 2024 W Gold Cup qualifying campaign, after his formal appointment today by the Fifa-appointed Normalisation Committee. The Women Soca Warriors have been dormant since July 2022, when they finished bottom of …
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