Back to back! Soccer Made Simple (SMS) have done it again. The Arouca/Trincity-based club copped the Next Level Consulting Ltd (NLCL) Under-19 Community Cup for a second straight season yesterday, as they got by fellow easterners World Class Soccer Clinic (WCSC) by a 2-nil margin at the Larry Gomes Stadium …
Read More »Jamaica host Soca Warriors for two friendlies, Eve: “These games are invaluable”
The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team have confirmed two international friendlies away to Jamaica on 11 and 14 March, which should afford head coach Angus Eve a vital opportunity to assess his home-based players. The fixtures will be played at the Montego Bay Sports Complex in Catherine Hall …
Read More »NLCL 23: Noel and “Super Gio” star as SMS and World Class down Blasters and Connection in semis
Eastern rivals Wold Class Soccer Clinic (WCSC) and defending champions Soccer Made Simple (SMS) will meet in the 2022/23 Next Level Consultant Ltd (NLCL) U19 Community Cup final on Sunday after getting contrasting semifinal wins at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella yesterday. Just as they did in last year’s …
Read More »Windies recall Gabriel for ODIs; Pooran, McCoy are in but no Hetmyer for S/Africa tour
Veteran Trinidad and Tobago Red Force pacer Shannon Gabriel was recalled to the West Indies One-Day International (ODI) team today, as Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced its white-ball squads for next month’s tour of South Africa. The West Indies will play three ODIs on 16, 18 and 21 March, followed …
Read More »Valiant T&T U-17s go down fighting, after 3-2 extra time loss to El Salvador
The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-17 Team were eliminated from the Concacaf Under-17 Championship last night. But the relief of their conquerors, El Salvador, at the final whistle spoke volumes. It took 120 minutes and a shot in the dark from an unlikely saviour, El Salvadorian defender Michael Ventura, …
Read More »Dear Editor: Machel’s One Show was dangerous to patrons and the HC Stadium surface
“[…] Some keen observations coming out of the show—apart from the long lines and late gates—was the failure to fully protect the football pitch, as areas of green could be seen toward the back end of the fete. “[…] What could be the repercussions of this heavy foot traffic, alcohol spilling and high …
Read More »“It’s about attitude!” Cooper on T&T football’s shortcomings, facing El Salvador and his players’ special quality
On Thursday evening, Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-17 Team head coach Shawn Cooper and another staff member suffered an attempted “break-in” at their hotel in Antigua City, Guatemala. “I saw someone trying to open my door,” Cooper told Wired868. “They showed me a key with my room number…” A …
Read More »“It wasn’t pretty… but the boys are learning,” Cooper credits fitness and desire for T&T U-17 result
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-17 Team head coach Shawn Cooper credited the desire of his players and the physical preparation of the teenaged team, as they advanced to the Round of 16 phase of the Concacaf Under-17 Championship after yesterday’s 1-1 tie with Barbados. The result, at the Estadio …
Read More »Sween rescues T&T, as young Warriors stumble into knockout stage after 1-1 Barbados tie
Trinidad and Tobago are through to the knockout stages of the 2023 Concacaf Under-17 Championship but coach Shawn Cooper will not want to dwell on how they got there. Having tussled with Canada and the United States in their opening two Group F matches, Soca Warriors supporters would have hoped …
Read More »“Greatest honour of my career”, “Dream come true”—Hope and Powell named WI white-ball captains
Wicketkeeper/batter Shai Hope and batting allrounder Rovman Powell will lead the West Indies cricket team in the One-Day International (ODI) and T20 formats. Hope and Powell were confirmed in their respective roles today by the Cricket West Indies. The talented cricketers replace Nicholas Pooran, who quit his post in both …
Read More »Outclassed but not embarrassed, T&T U-17s fall 3-1 to US in second Concacaf outing
Trinidad and Tobago lost their second successive outing of the Concacaf Under-17 Championship tonight in Antigua, Guatemala. But, once again, they did not go meekly—as they fell 3-1 to the Group F leaders, the United States of America, at the Estadio Pensativo. The result was arguably settled within the first …
Read More »“He didn’t touch the ball!” Cooper defends Cardines and explains tactical tale of Canada contest
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-17 Team head coach Shawn Cooper defended right back Rio Cardines over his expulsion in yesterday’s Concacaf Under-17 Championship match against Canada, which forced his teammates to play for 70 minutes with 10 players. There were barely 19 minutes on the clock at the Estadio …
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