“[…] It was a bit of a slap in the face. Knowing the work we put in to take that team to where we did, what we had to go through to get the players to join, the change in the dressing room, and the culture of the football. “[…] …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Levi grabs double but misses another penalty, as T&T lose to 10-man Gabon
Trinidad and Tobago twice came from behind to hold Gabon 2-2, in their closing 2026 Fifa Series contest in Uzbekistan, before losing 3-2 in a penalty shootout to the 10-man African outfit—with captain Levi Garcia epitomising a bittersweet outing for the Soca Warriors. Garcia snapped a run of eight games …
Read More »King: We lost focus in key moments; Venezuela subs overturn deficit to down T&T 4-1
Trinidad and Tobago struck first but were eventually overwhelmed 4-1 by neighbours Venezuela in the opening 2026 Fifa Series fixture at the Pakhtakor Markaziy Stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan this morning. The Soca Warriors will now play Gabon on Monday at the same venue, before returning home. Interim Trinidad and Tobago …
Read More »King names 10 attackers in 24-man squad for Fifa Series; Cardines, Dantaye, Muckette return
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team interim head coach Derek King named as dozen attack-minded players in his 24-man squad for the 2026 Fifa Series, as he prepares to lead the Soca Warriors to Uzbekistan for his Fifa international match window of his second stint at the helm. The …
Read More »T&T outclassed in 3-0 loss to Bolivia; King: We saw some positives
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team interim head coach Derek King started his second stint at the helm with a 3-0 defeat away to Bolivia this afternoon, in a friendly international at the Ramon Tahuichi Aguilera Stadium in Santa Cruz. Both teams were under-strength as the game fell outside …
Read More »King urges Warriors to “be brave” and “stay compact”, as T&T prepare for Bolivian test
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team interim head coach Derek King stressed that his job is “to build on the foundation that Dwight (Yorke) left”, as he prepares to face Bolivia tomorrow in the first game of his second stint at the helm. The Soca Warriors face Bolivia from …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
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 …
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