In the final instalment of a two part series, Trinidad and Tobago head coach Stephen Hart discusses Devorn Jorsling’s international retirement, why T&T football is stuck in the dark ages and what he expects from his Warriors at the Gold Cup: Trinidad and Tobago’s biggest on-field concern heading into the …
Read More »Thompson pulls out of 2015 season; Lee Ahye targets World Championships
The NAAA has confirmed that Trinidad and Tobago sprinters Richard “Torpedo” Thompson, Marc Burns Michelle Lee Ahye and 400 metre stand-out Deon Lendore are among a host of high profile athletes who were ruled out of the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games due to injury concerns. Thompson, who has three Olympic silver …
Read More »Muhammad fingered for Warriors cock-ups; U23s rush to replace Corbin
Trinidad and Tobago National Under-23 Team manager David Muhammad has arguably run out of hiding space for a series of administrative cock-ups that might have cost his players their 2016 Olympic Games dreams and now threaten their 2015 Pan American Games aspirations as well. The final accreditation deadline for the …
Read More »TTOC’s Pan Am roster: NAAA selects T&T athletics team
The Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) has submitted its entire roster for the 2015 Pan American Games, which will be held from July 10 to July 26 in Toronto. The entire Trinidad and Tobago team, which will be led by Chef de Mission Diane Henderson, is as follows: Athletics: …
Read More »Cautiously optimistic: Hart talks Hyland, Molino and T&T’s G/Cup chances
In the first of a two part series, Trinidad and Tobago head coach Stephen Hart discusses his team’s Gold Cup chances, the Khaleem Hyland gamble, Kenwyne Jones’ tactical adjustments and the extent of Kevin Molino’s absence to the Warriors: Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team head coach Stephen Hart declared …
Read More »U23s say ‘adios’ with 5-0 dismantling of P/Rico; Corbin allegedly off Pan Am roster
The Trinidad and Tobago National Under-23 Team managed to end its short-lived 2016 Olympic Games qualifying campaign on a high note tonight as they whipped Puerto Rico 5-0 at the Juan Ramon Louriel Stadium in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Virginia Tech student Ricardo John scored for the “Soca Warriors” while Portland …
Read More »Central open Champions League campaign in LA; WCFC travel to Mexico
Pro League champions Central FC will open their 2015/16 CONCACAF Champions League campaign away to United States Major League Soccer team (MLS) outfit, LA Galaxy on August 6. At present, LA Galaxy is fourth in the Western Conference and is the highest scoring outfit in the MLS with 27 goals …
Read More »TTOC names Pan Am contingent, including men and women football teams
The Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) today revealed its list of over 100 athletes who will represent the country from 14 different sporting disciplines at the July 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, Canada. The Trinidad and Tobago National Under-23 Men’s Team selected for the Pan Am competition comprises …
Read More »US Embassy denies Warner extradition request
The United States Embassy denied this morning that its Department of Justice issued a formal extradition request for Chaguanas West MP and ex-FIFA VP Jack Warner, as reported in the local media. The following is the brief release by the US Embassy, which was sent just after 11 am on …
Read More »‘Twinkle Toes’ Taylor leads Oilers past Wave; Rush slays King’s Dragons
“Football was found right here in Palo Seco,” a jovial and boisterous Petrotrin Oilers supporter informed guests. “They find football and oil right here. Google it!” It has been six years since the Palo Seco Velodrome hosted top flight domestic football. Last night, it returned with a bang. And a …
Read More »Vranes: St Vincent punished us; Muhammad mum on administrative errors
Trinidad and Tobago National Under-23 Team coach Zoran Vranes said St Vincent and the Grenadines created just five chances and scored them all, as his team’s 2016 Olympic qualifying dreams ended after just 90 minutes last night. “Vincey Heat” led the “Soca Warriors” 4-0 at halftime and eventually held on for …
Read More »Humiliation! T&T U-23s eliminated after just one Olympic qualifying match
The Trinidad and Tobago National Under-23 Team set a new low point for local football last night as the “Soca Warriors” were eliminated from their 2016 Olympic qualifying campaign after just one match. Technically, it took just 45 minutes to end any realistic hope of success for coach Zoran Vranes and …
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