There will be a strong ‘Trini’ accent at the HFX Wanderers this season, as the Canada Premier League club announced their first signings of 2019 today—and they were all Trinidad and Tobago players. The Halifax-based club will be home to veteran Soca Warriors goalkeeper Jan-Michael Williams, former national youth team …
Read More »Radanfah and Jan-Michael take TTFA ‘C’ licence coaching course; Jabari moves to Albania
Former Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team players Radanfah Abu Bakr and Jan-Michael Williams were among 23 participants in a TTFA ‘C’ licence coaching, which was conducted last week by technical director Anton Corneal. Abu Bakr and Williams were both involved in Trinidad and Tobago’s ultimately unsuccessful Russia 2018 World …
Read More »Best movie I’ve never seen! Jan-Michael defends Afro-centric reaction to Black Panther
“So I have to ask the question: is this a coincidence? And why now? After scrolling through social media and seeing that many people believe that a lot of Trinis only dressed in their African garb for the ‘likes’ and the attention, I’m forced to ask another question. However, this …
Read More »One-on-One with Trinity East’s Emmanuel John: Manny’s on a mission
Humble and unassuming, Trinity College East custodian Emmanuel “Manny” John looks down on no one; he does, however, hope that there will one day be many local players who are looking up at him. The young goalkeeper credits Maracas United Football Club Youth Academy coach Marlon Charles for much of …
Read More »Alajuelense release Boatswain after four months; agents discuss life for T&T players in Latin America
Trinidad and Tobago international forward Jamille Boatswain’s whirlwind move to the Costa Rica First Division lasted just four months. The former St Benedict’s College student and Defence Force and Point Fortin Civic poacher is on the lookout for a new opportunity after LD Alajuelense cut him from their roster today. …
Read More »Lawrence: I’m 100 percent sure of myself! T&T coach on axed players, Stern, Sol and Qatar 2022
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team head coach Dennis Lawrence struck a bullish pose at today’s media conference at the National Cycling Centre in Couva, insisting that he had 100 percent confidence in his ability to steer the Soca Warriors towards success, despite a run of eight consecutive matches without …
Read More »Aubrey, Boatswain suspended for minor league sweat; Levi recalled for upcoming WCQs
AZ Alkmaar teenager Levi Garcia is back with the Soca Warriors squad but, otherwise, the most remarkable thing about the Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Mexico and the United States are the absentees. Head coach Dennis Lawrence swung the axe with relish with …
Read More »Lawrence: I expected senior players to take control; T&T on life support after Honduras horror show
With his team having only three points and three goals to show from their six CONCACAF Hex outings before last night, National Senior Team coach Dennis Lawrence expected the Soca Warriors to show real fire in their bellies. He didn’t see it. Not for long anyway. Honduras extinguished it early, …
Read More »From paramedic to pro: Jamille Boatswain signs two-year deal with C/Rica’s Alajuelense
Trinidad and Tobago international striker Jamille “Balo” Boatswain has agreed a two-year deal with Costa Rica top flight club, LD Alajuelense, and hopes to fly to San José on Monday night to meet his new teammates for the first time. The only remaining obstacle is for Boatswain’s last Pro League club, Defence Force, to …
Read More »Jan-Michael signs with Honduran outfit; C/Rica-bound Warriors bid to shake off USA defeat
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team goalkeeper Jan-Michael Williams will resume his professional career in Honduras after agreeing terms with Honduran top flight club, Juticalpa FC, on Friday—just hours after his solid showing in World Cup qualifying action against the United States. Williams, 32, had short stints in Belgium and …
Read More »Fight like your lives depend on it! World Cup 2006 goalie gives view on USA, C/Rica tests
Trinidad and Tobago football has two absolutely crucial World Cup qualifiers coming up and we have to find a way to get two results. It will not be easy but I’m sure we all know that. Let’s go back for a quick look at the last two qualifiers. Against Mexico, …
Read More »Connection make “Lobo” move, Jan-Michael sees Stars and Central FC go Haitian
DirecTV W Connection might have their eyes on the Pro League title again after adding former Central FC and Point Fortin Civic forward Marcus “Lobo” Joseph to their offensive line-up for the upcoming TT Pro League season. Joseph’s move to his former employer’s bitter Couva rivals looks like one of …
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