“[…] I say, without fear of contradiction, that neither Dominican Republic, Guatemala nor Panama can match the football infrastructure available to Trinidad and Tobago’s football. “Undoubtedly, their football federations have their internal politics too, but where they leave us streets behind is in the areas of ambition and vision, long …
Read More »T&T fail to build on Reon opener, as Eve’s interim spell ends with 1-1 tie against Guatemala
The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team led Guatemala for over an hour last night in 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup group stage action at the Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. But they could not hang on to the win, as the Central American nation equalised in the 77th minute …
Read More »Mekeil and Powder are in, Curaçao are out, and Warriors test negative for Covid-19—despite night out
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team interim head coach Angus Eve has replaced injured midfielders Khaleem Hyland and Judah Garcia with a pair of United States-based defenders, Mekeil Williams and Noah Powder, for the group stage of the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup. The 30-year-old Williams, who has 30 national …
Read More »T&T U-15s blow two goal lead against Guatemala to lose 4-2; Fevrier: ‘The boys gave everything, I accept responsibility’
The Trinidad and Tobago Boys National Under-15 Team will leave the 2019 Concacaf Championship without a win to their names, after they blew a 2-0 goal lead today to finish 4-2 losers to Guatemala in a play off to decide eighth and ninth place. A ninth place finish from 16 …
Read More »Why must we suffer? Warriors fans and security consultant discuss issues at Guatemala game
There were barely 9,000 spectators in their seats for kick off last Friday, as the Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team squared off against Guatemala in a vital Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier. The Soca Warriors “12th man”—the fans—could not get in. By the restart, there were double the number …
Read More »Hart: Why I delayed subbing Kenwyne Jones; Soca Warriors coach clears the air
There were about 10 minutes remaining in Trinidad and Tobago’s 2018 World Cup qualifying fixture against Guatemala, on Friday 2 September, when coach Stephen Hart sent substitute Trevin Caesar to the fourth official so he could be added to the action. At the time, Trinidad and Tobago led 2-1 courtesy …
Read More »If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it: Hart and Kenwyne have mixed feelings but vow to keep succeeding
“There’s an old saying, if it’s not broken don’t try to fix it.” This was Soca Warriors skipper Kenwyne Jones’ response when asked about possible changes to certain aspects of the team’s performances after they booked a spot into the CONCACAF hex last night. The Warriors battled to a nervy …
Read More »Hex-ed! Soca Warriors hold off Guatemala to advance to final World Cup qualifying round
Mission accomplished. If you videotaped tonight’s Russia 2018 World Cup, then erase it. It was a scrappy, nervy affair with few flashes of genuine quality. But, at the final whistle, the Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team did just enough to seal their place in the CONCACAF hex courtesy of …
Read More »Not in our yard! Hart targets Guatemalan midfield as Warriors look to finish job
Guatemala have never won a competitive fixture in Trinidad and Tobago. And the Soca Warriors will expect to keep it that way as the two nations clash in Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying action from 7.06pm tomorrow at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. Guatemala, who have never …
Read More »Warriors face Hasely Crawford restrictions; Plus why landmark stadium needs urgent help
The Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team’s technical staff was understood to be upset today after the Soca Warriors were forced to shift a practice game from the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain and handed restrictions for their use of the venue before Friday’s crucial Russia 2018 World …
Read More »Hart: Expect war! Soca Warriors desperate to make hex and prolong Russian dream
The Soca Warriors are desperate to get hex-ed. Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team head coach Stephen Hart today selected his 24-man squad to tackle Guatemala and the United States in two pivotal Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers on 2 and 6 September respectively. The Warriors, who currently sit atop …
Read More »Women Warriors win warm-up 2-0; Hood encouraged despite injury concerns
The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team emerged 2-0 victors yesterday in Houston against an Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) under-18 women’s team in their sole practice match before the 2016 CONCACAF Olympic qualifying series in Texas. Veteran playmaker Tasha St Louis put the “Women Soca Warriors” ahead in …
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