The João Havelange Centre of Excellence, formerly known as the João Havelange CONCACAF Centre of Excellence, has done a U-turn of sorts regarding the Trinidad and Tobago national under-17 team but the result is the same. The young “Soca Warriors” will not have the benefit of preparing on turf for the United …
Read More »Belizean bacchanal: Frustrated Warriors force venue change
Financial wrangling, distrust, an airline booking hiccup, lost baggage, an inadequate playing surface, an abrupt re-scheduling; you name it. At this rate, the Trinidad and Tobago national football team will be mentally drained before it takes the field for a friendly international fixture against Belize from 10 pm (8 pm …
Read More »Warriors avoid strike but Guerra misses friendlies
The Trinidad and Tobago national football team was a few hours away from pulling out of friendly internationals against Belize and Peru due to another financial squabble with the Sport Ministry. The “Soca Warriors” left the Piarco International Airport today in two groups with the first set of players travelling …
Read More »SportWired: Schizophrenic selections threaten Warriors’ progress
Nothing divides opinion like team selections. Should the coach go for experience or fresh enthusiasm? Loyalty or new blood? It is impossible to please everyone and there are pros and cons for almost every choice. And, no, I was not pleased with the 18-man squad selected by joint head coaches …
Read More »Central’s Byers routs T&TEC; Stars hold Police
A Cornell Glen penalty kick, deep into stoppage time, salvaged a draw for North East Stars this evening as the Sangre Grande-based football club drew 2-2 with Police FC in the first game of a Digicel Pro League double header at the Marvin Lee Stadium in Macoya. A late double …
Read More »Defence Force closes in on League title after Caledonia draw
The Defence Force Football Club moved closer to its third Pro League title and the second under present coach Ross Russell as the Army/Coast Guard combination came away with a goalless draw tonight against second placed Neal & Massy Caledonia AIA at the Marvin Lee Stadium in Macoya. In a …
Read More »Warner’s CoE snubs T&T U-17 footballers
The Trinidad and Tobago national under-17 football team was dealt a low blow to its United Arab Emirates 2013 Under-17 World Cup chances yesterday when the teenaged “Soca Warriors” were denied any chance of practicing on the Marvin Lee Stadium at the Dr João Havelange Centre of Excellence, which was …
Read More »Stars stun Caledonia to go third; Central holds Connection
North East Stars celebrated last week’s triumph over Digicel Pro League leader Defence Force with an even more impressive 3-1 victory over second placed Neal & Massy Caledonia AIA at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva yesterday evening. The Stars win, coupled with a 2-2 draw between DIRECTV W Connection …
Read More »Jan-Michael Williams set to swap Connection for Rangers
Trinidad and Tobago’s 2012 Caribbean Cup captain and goalkeeper Jan-Michael Williams is poised to return to competitive football as early as Friday evening after agreeing terms today with struggling Pro League club, St Ann’s Rangers. The 28-year-old Williams, who has 46 national senior team caps and is the only goalkeeper …
Read More »Four 2006 Warriors selected for Belize, Peru friendlies
The Trinidad and Tobago national football team should not lack know-how for its two upcoming friendly internationals against Belize on March 22 and away to Peru on March 26 after picking a relatively experienced 18-man squad today. Four 2006 World Cup players got the nod from the technical staff, which …
Read More »Calling Glen: Ex-World Cup star recalled for Belize, Peru friendlies
Former 2006 World Cup standout Cornell Glen will receive another shot at the international stage as the North East Stars striker is set for a recall to the Trinidad and Tobago national football team to face Belize and Peru on March 22 and 26 respectively. The final squad is expected …
Read More »Glen strikes again as Defence Force falters
North East Stars striker Cornell Glen struck his eighth goal from his last seven Digicel Pro League matches last night as the third-placed Sangre Grande-based team edged present leader Defence Force 1-0 at the Marvin Lee Stadium, Macoya. There were no changes in the Pro League standings yesterday but second-placed …
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