“[…] 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 »SSFL Appeals Committee uphold Scarborough’s relegation; embattled Seepersad requests promotion
Scarborough Secondary failed to convince the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Appeals Committee that they were unfairly sanctioned for using an unauthorised player, midfielder Johan Elliot, in their final game of the 2025 Premier Division season against San Juan North Secondary. And, as a result, the “Blue Marlins” will be …
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 …
Read More »Early Bird: Sammy’s Maroon Men need a miracle after South Africa mash WI up
In India, cricket is a religion; few, if any, would dispute that. So with West Indies now seeking salvation in the 2026 T20 World Cup, it should surprise no one if supporters turn to scripture in search of a solution. Especially with Suryakumar Yadav’s side not yet settled and both …
Read More »Garcia, Joseph (D) shine as T&T U20s bounce back to blitz Barbados 5-1
Trinidad and Tobago registered the first win of their 2026 Concacaf U-20 Qualifiers series today, as they rebounded from Tuesday’s 2-2 draw with Bermuda to thump Barbados 5-1 in Alajuela, Costa Rica. The result means the young Soca Warriors finish atop of Group E today with four points from two …
Read More »Gordon: ‘Too many players weren’t at their best!’ T&T U20s look to rebound from Bermuda draw
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-20 Team head coach Marvin Gordon blamed misfiring players on his team’s opening 2-2 draw with Bermuda yesterday, in a Concacaf U-20 Qualifiers group stage match in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Gordon, who is also head coach of TTPFL Tier One team San Juan Jabloteh, said …
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