Global Football

King: “Results don’t fully reflect [team’s] progress”; T&T coach praises team’s Gabon showing

Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team interim head coach Derek King praised the effort of his players in today’s Fifa Series contest against Gabon, despite losing 3-2 on penalties to the 10-man African team in Uzbekistan. The Soca Warriors twice rebounded from a goal down, with their second equaliser …

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King recalls Joevin and names seven teenagers, including three TT U20 players, in 23-man squad for Bolivia

Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team interim head coach Derek King named seven teenagers in his 23-man squad to travel to Bolivia this weekend, including Naparima College schoolboy Jaydon Caprietta and National Under-20 Team captain Derrel Garcia. Garcia is, at least in theory, a fifth form student at St …

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King includes 15-year-old ‘Naps’ student, Adasa, in first T&T training squad

The Jones brothers—Alvin and Joevin—and Naparima College schoolboys Adasa Richardson and Jaydon Caprietta were among 24 players involved in coach Derek King’s first training session today, in his second stint as Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team interim head coach. The Soca Warriors are preparing to face Bolivia away …

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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 …

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