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 …
Read More »Kieron: ‘I’ve not been able to reach Yorke’; inside the Yorke-TTFA axis—and what next
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Kieron Edwards has denied that Soca Warriors head coach Dwight Yorke and his support staff were already replaced early by the local football body, despite a report today in the Sunshine newspaper. Edwards also denied that Yorke is owed US$150,000, which comprises five …
Read More »‘I’d every intention of continuing… but it is impossible’; Yorke steps down as Soca Warriors coach
“[…] 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 …
Read More »Nikita grabs late equaliser as Women Warriors rewarded for classy showing in Honduras
The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team remain in contention for a spot at the 2026 Concacaf W Championship, after storming from two goals down to hold Honduras 2-2 at the Estadio Chelato Ucles in Tegucigalpa yesterday night. The result saw the Women Soca Warriors slip two points behind …
Read More »Costa Rica poison T&T U-20s 3-0 in decisive affair; Gordon’s troops finish below Bermuda
For the second successive year, Trinidad and Tobago were eliminated by Costa Rica in Concacaf competition on foreign soil, after the Men’s National Under-20 Team lost 3-0 to Los Ticos this evening at Alajuela. Last year, the two-island republic fell 2-0 in the Concacaf Under-17 Qualifiers—just 90 minutes away from …
Read More »Dominic scores again, as T&T U-20s whip St Maarten 4-0—Costa Rica are next
The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-20 Team set themselves up for a pivotal end to their Concacaf U-20 Championship campaign today, as they cruised to a 4-0 win over minnows Sint Maarten at the Costa Rica Football Federation training field two in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Attacking midfielder Dominic Joseph …
Read More »Dear Editor: No medics, insufficient refs and ridiculous substitution rules—TTFA youth league’s chaotic start
“[…] In our U17 match, a player from the opposing team fell and broke his hand—and shockingly, there was not a single medic on site to administer first aid. “[…] Once again, there was a shortage of referees and […] the substitution rules of the TTFA National Youth League are …
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