The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-17 Team lost 1-0 away to Jamaica this afternoon for the second successive friendly before the 2023 Concacaf Under-17 Championship. Once more, coach Shawn Cooper did not have his full roster available. Crystal Palace Academy right back Rio Cardines and Nashville FC Academy flanker …
Read More »T&T U-17s edged 1-0 by Jamaica after late goal at Arnett Gardens
The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-17 Team lost their first international outing today as they were edged 1-0 by Jamaica in friendly action at Arnett Gardens. The junior “Reggae Boyz” missed a first half penalty—given away courtesy of a careless tug by T&T winger Jeremiah Niles—before eventually getting the …
Read More »St Benedict’s provide spine for T&T U-17s, as Cooper selects final team—plus special role for Seth
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-17 Team coach Shawn Cooper is banking on solid defensive organisation, versatility and flashes of dynamism on the ball as he leads the junior Soca Warriors to battle in the 2023 Concacaf Under-17 Championship in Guatemala this month. Cooper announced a 20-man squad today, which …
Read More »Cooper names long-list for Concacaf U-17 tournament; T&T eye Jamaica friendlies
The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-17 Team look set to play two practice games away to Jamaica next month, as part of their preparation for their February Concacaf Championship in Guatemala. The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) has not yet confirmed the fixtures, although Wired868 understands they were …
Read More »TTFA announces National U-17 match against Footy Fest All Stars, Cooper says “no”
The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-17 Team have four weeks left to prepare for their opening Concacaf Under-17 Championship match against Canada on 11 February in Guatemala City. As it turns out, an exhibition match against a Footy Fest All Star Team may no longer be part of those …
Read More »Cooper hails attitude of National U-17s as squad whittled down, still no friendlies announced
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-17 Team head coach Shawn Cooper has credited the work ethic and competitiveness of his pool of players, as they come to the end of a residential training camp at the TTFA Home of Football in Couva. The young Soca Warriors are preparing for next …
Read More »Intercol 2022: Fatima maul Blanchisseuse 11-0, as “Bison” shares process that led to 12 T&T U-17 picks
Fatima College recorded the biggest win of the 2022 National Intercol competition so far on Friday evening, as they mauled second tier outfit Blanchisseuse Secondary 11-0 in a North Zone quarterfinal fixture at Serpentine Road in St Clair. Fatima will meet East Mucurapo Secondary in the North semifinals on Friday …
Read More »Fatima get 12 picks on T&T U-17 longlist, with 28 of 35 players from just four schools
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) yesterday revealed the current local-based longlist of Men’s National Under-17 Team head coach Shawn Cooper, with a remarkable 28 from his 35 member provisional squad coming from just four schools. Fatima College, the beaten Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Big 4 finalists, account …
Read More »“A privilege and a challenge!” TTFA confirms Cooper appointment AFTER his first session
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) confirmed its appointment of Shawn Cooper as Men’s National Under-17 Team head coach today. The announcement came after Cooper had already overseen his first session on the job. Imagine Manchester City announcing that they signed Erling Haaland after his debut for the “Citizens”. …
Read More »Cooper “earmarked” for T&T U-17 job; national coaches now require certificate of good character
Presentation College (San Fernando) and QPCC head coach Shawn Cooper looks poised to return as Trinidad and Tobago National Under-17 Team head coach, as the local football body aims to rejoin the international youth arena in February 2023. The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA), run by a Fifa-appointed normalisation …
Read More »B&B (Trailer): Shawn Cooper explains why Concacaf football is a whole other ball game
Think you know all about football? Wait until you’ve competed at Concacaf level! Presentation College (San Fernando) head coach Shawn Cooper explains the challenge in moving from Trinidad and Tobago’s domestic competitions to Concacaf tournaments: Look out for our full interview from Thursday 18 November as Cooper, the only coach …
Read More »B&B (Trailer): Shawn Cooper: I had to shake up Levi Garcia…
“You think you got picked already?!” Presentation College (San Fernando) head coach Shawn Cooper recalls his wake-up call to the then 14-year-old Trinidad and Tobago whiz kid Levi Garcia and how the Shiva Boys Hindu College star responded to his setback. Look out for our full interview on Wednesday 17 …
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