“For me it wasn’t about qualifying [when I accepted the job as women’s coach], it was about stability,” said Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Under-20 Team head coach Jamaal Shabazz. “It was about creating what we created back then, which was a framework for players to go on scholarship and …
Read More »Gritty Women Warriors go under 1-3; pleased Morace promises more hard work
The Women Soca Warriors couldn’t give Trinidad and Tobago fans the result they needed to put their post-Mexico hangover behind them. But they did entertain in a hard-fought 3-1 defeat to Venezuela last night at the Ato Boldon Stadium. A two-goal salvo from the South Americans within the space of five …
Read More »St Louis gets armband as T&T start W/Cup drive with Venezuela friendly in Couva
Veteran Trinidad and Tobago attacking midfielder Tasha St Louis will wear the captain’s armband against Venezuela tomorrow as the Women Soca Warriors play their first international under new head coach Carolina Morace. Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela kick off from 4pm at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva tomorrow and …
Read More »St Louis stunner propels W/Warriors to 2-1 qualifying win over Guatemala
A gutsy Kennya “Yaya” Cordner item and a stunning strike from playmaker Tasha St Louis propelled Trinidad and Tobago to a hard-fought 2-1 triumph last night over Guatemala in their opening CONCACAF 2016 Olympic Group B contest in Houston, Texas. The “Women Soca Warriors” started brightly and totally overran Guatemala …
Read More »Maracas hit 10-man Stokely Vale for six; Tobagonians suffer meltdown
Real Maracas gave themselves an emotional lift in their bid to avoid relegation yesterday evening, as they started 2016 with an emphatic 6-1 win over Stokely Vale FC in a clash between the CNG National Super League (NSL) Premiership Division’s two bottom clubs. But, in more ways than one, this …
Read More »Now interim coach leaves Women Warriors too after 3-0 loss to Mexico
The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team will be led by technical director Kendall Walkes when they face Mexico from 11.30 am tomorrow in Brazil, after interim head coach Anthony Creece returned home. The “Women Soca Warriors” were already without head coach Randy Waldrum and assistant Ben Waldrum, who …
Read More »Bibi sinks Puerto Rico; W/Warriors rule Caribbean again
The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team are Caribbean champions again, as the “Women Soca Warriors” defeated Puerto Rico 1-0 tonight in the final game of the regional 2016 Olympic qualifying round at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. United States-based utility player Karyn “Bibi” Forbes decided the affair …
Read More »Bibi boom: One on one with T&T women’s star Karyn Forbes
A champion, an academic, a God fearing woman and, of course, one of the most gifted footballers in the Caribbean. Twenty four year old Trinidad and Tobago Women’s Senior National Team utility player Karyn “Bibi” Forbes is blazing a trail in the sport. The soft-spoken “Women Soca Warriors” star took time out from her busy …
Read More »Boom Bang Bang; Fuego lift inaugural WPL crown; Plus WPL All-Star team
The inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) is now in the books and Boom Champions Fuego was crowned champion after battling to a nail-biting 2-2 draw with CNGC Rush last night at the St James Barracks. The Chancellor Angels, who were level with Fuego on points and goal difference at the …
Read More »Wave, Dragons grab first WPL points; Kayla leads Wired868’s All-Stars
Wave FC and SGC Dragons finally picked up their first points of the 2015 Women’s Premier League (WPL) season in topsy turvy affairs at Ojoe Road in Sangre Grande last night. Petrotrin Oilers was unbeaten after the opening two rounds but they fell 2-0 yesterday to the bottom of the …
Read More »‘Twinkle Toes’ Taylor leads Oilers past Wave; Rush slays King’s Dragons
“Football was found right here in Palo Seco,” a jovial and boisterous Petrotrin Oilers supporter informed guests. “They find football and oil right here. Google it!” It has been six years since the Palo Seco Velodrome hosted top flight domestic football. Last night, it returned with a bang. And a …
Read More »Maylee’s Angels; Wired868 picks its WPL Round One All-Star team
Way to go, ladies! The Women’s Premier League (WPL) is up and running and, despite the obvious rust, some players have already begun to assert themselves. Wired868 wants to recognise the best performers in each round. These might not necessarily be the WPL’s best players. But they sure played well this …
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