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“[…] I remain confident in the work that was undertaken, the standards that were established, and the foundation that continues to be built for the future of the National Team.
“[…] I had every intention of continuing that journey. Unfortunately, circumstances beyond my control have made that impossible…”
The following press statement was issued by Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Dwight Yorke, via personal assistant Marie Priestly, on his immediate future with the Soca Warriors:
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It is with a heavy heart that I have made the difficult decision to step down from my role with the Trinidad and Tobago National Team.
Serving as head coach of the Senior Men’s National Team has been an honour and a responsibility I have carried with immense pride. Representing Trinidad and Tobago at the highest level of the game is a privilege that very few experience, and I remain grateful for the opportunity.
From the moment I took charge in November 2024, my focus has been on building something meaningful—creating a strong structure, helping players grow individually, strengthening us as a team, and reinvigorating our fan base with consistent performances.
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I remain confident in the work that was undertaken, the standards that were established, and the foundation that continues to be built for the future of the National Team.
Progress in international football requires stability, structure, and sustained investment, and I firmly believe that the players demonstrated the commitment and potential necessary to move the programme forward.
I had every intention of continuing that journey. Unfortunately, circumstances beyond my control have made that impossible.
I want to pay special tribute to the players. Their commitment, resilience, willingness to work hard and pride in representing Trinidad and Tobago were evident every single day.
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They gave everything in pursuit of reaching a first World Cup finals in 20 years, and they should be immensely proud of their efforts.
To the supporters, thank you for your passion and belief—it never went unnoticed. And to the Association, I am grateful for the opportunity to lead this team.
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Editor’s Note: The TTFA claimed, via a press release, that Dwight Yorke was terminated “by mutual agreement” since 28 February. Click HERE to read.
Dwight Yorke led Trinidad and Tobago in 13 competitive matches with four wins, six draws and three defeats, with 21 goals scored and 18 conceded.
His overall record spans 18 matches with four wins, seven draws and seven defeats.
He led the Soca Warriors to the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup as well as the final World Cup qualifying group stage, although they failed to advance in both cases.
Both men are former Manchester United employees.
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Trinidad and Tobago never lost a competitive home match under Yorke, after games against Cuba, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Curaçao, Jamaica and Bermuda.
However, Yorke never managed a competitive win against a higher ranked nation—despite eight opportunities to do so against: Costa Rica, USA, Haiti, Saudi Arabia, Curaçao and Jamaica.
The highest ranked team that Trinidad and Tobago defeated during Yorke’s tenure was Saint Kitts and Nevis: ranked 154th in the world by Fifa.
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I believe yorke has the capacity, skill and understanding to take our team forward. It most unfortunate that it has to come to this. If there’s anyone that can help him reverse this decision, we would like you to come forward now. It’s not easy when everything becomes challenge to build and get things right. i pray that the environment change and give him the opportunity to make our team great again.