“[…] Referees are not asking for special treatment or all of the pie. They are asking only for what they have already earned—their just due. They believe, quite reasonably, that their contribution to the sport is worth respect, transparency, and timely payment. “[…] It is time for the TTFA to …
Read More »W/Warriors fall to lowest ever Fifa ranking; after one win from four games in two years under Edwards
The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team dropped to their lowest ever Fifa ranking of 83rd in the world, after the global governing body updated its rankings today. The Women Soca Warriors completed their 2026 Concacaf W Championship qualifying series last Friday, when they were defeated 2-0 by El …
Read More »W/Warriors outdone 2-0 by Cerén El Salvador; Wired868 reviews T&T’s short-lived Brazil 2027 campaign
The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team relinquished their dream of appearing at the Brazil 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup last night in Port of Spain, as they fell 2-0 to El Salvador in their closing Group F affair at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. The Women Soca Warriors needed …
Read More »Showdown at Hasely Crawford; Women Warriors chase history, against dangerous El Salvador outfit
Trinidad and Tobago is just 180 minutes away from a place at the Brazil 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup. On Friday, the Women’s National Senior Team face El Salvador from 6pm in a virtual knock-out contest at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. The Women Soca Warriors need …
Read More »TTFA confirms King appointment; Yorke’s assistant gets second stint as interim boss
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) has officially confirmed Derek King’s second appointment as interim Men’s National Senior Team head coach for the upcoming match window. King will spearhead the technical staff for a practice game away to Bolivia on 15 March as well as for the Fifa Series …
Read More »TTFA should prioritise player safety and participation! NYL teams suggest rule changes
“[…] Player safety is a critical consideration. Athletes in the U-15 age group are still developing physically. Allowing unlimited substitutions helps manage fatigue. “Third, it (unlimited substitutions) promotes team participation and morale. Providing opportunities for all players to contribute and builds team unity. When athletes feel involved and valued, they …
Read More »TTFA claims Yorke was terminated “by mutual agreement” since 28 February
“[…] Discussions were held between the TTFA and Mr Dwight Yorke regarding the future of the role, including revised contractual terms and remuneration aligned to the next phase of the programme. “After these discussions, both parties were unable to reach agreement on the proposed terms at this time, and it …
Read More »Kieron: ‘I’ve not been able to reach Yorke’; inside the Yorke-TTFA axis—and what next
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Kieron Edwards has denied that Soca Warriors head coach Dwight Yorke and his support staff were already replaced early by the local football body, despite a report today in the Sunshine newspaper. Edwards also denied that Yorke is owed US$150,000, which comprises five …
Read More »Costa Rica poison T&T U-20s 3-0 in decisive affair; Gordon’s troops finish below Bermuda
For the second successive year, Trinidad and Tobago were eliminated by Costa Rica in Concacaf competition on foreign soil, after the Men’s National Under-20 Team lost 3-0 to Los Ticos this evening at Alajuela. Last year, the two-island republic fell 2-0 in the Concacaf Under-17 Qualifiers—just 90 minutes away from …
Read More »Dear Editor: No medics, insufficient refs and ridiculous substitution rules—TTFA youth league’s chaotic start
“[…] In our U17 match, a player from the opposing team fell and broke his hand—and shockingly, there was not a single medic on site to administer first aid. “[…] Once again, there was a shortage of referees and […] the substitution rules of the TTFA National Youth League are …
Read More »Russell selects T&T U-17 team; girls get alternate lodging after HoF mix-up
Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Under-17 Team head coach Ayana Russell named nine overseas-based players in her 21-member squad today, as the young Women Soca Warriors prepare for Concacaf U-17 Qualifiers action. Russell’s troops start their campaign on Saturday 24 January against hosts Curaçao at the FFK Stadium in Willemstad, …
Read More »Gordon: T&T has “real chance” at U-20 W/Cup spot; coach targets Costa Rica upset
Rookie Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-20 Team head coach Marvin Gordon thinks his team is capable of qualifying for the World Cup, as the young Soca Warriors prepare for action in the Concacaf Under-20 Qualifiers next month. Trinidad and Tobago are grouped with hosts Costa Rica, Bermuda, Barbados and …
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