National Football

Roald Mitchell, Sween, ‘Fingers’ in T&T squad; Yorke names 26 players for Jamaica WCQ

Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Dwight Yorke named 22-year-old United States-born forward Roald Mitchell in his 26-man team today, as the Soca Warriors prepare for decisive World Cup qualifiers in Port of Spain against Jamaica (13 November) and Bermuda (18 November) respectively. Last week, Yorke promised …

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Dear Editor: TTFA’s National U-17 trials lacked structure, fairness and care for young athletes

“[…] The selection format involved a single 20-minute 11v11 match, with all coaches observing from the sidelines. Players were not given numbered bibs, leaving coaches to rely solely on memory to identify and assess individuals. “[…] Due to a late start, the event was called off around midday with two …

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Dear Editor: Unacceptable for SSFL’s schedule to clash with T&T’s WCQ campaign

“[…] By allowing a domestic league fixture to clash with [a Trinidad and Tobago World Cup] fixture, the organisers undermine the national agenda and send a message that the SSFL takes precedence over representing the country. “[…] From a developmental viewpoint—schools football is the ground floor of our footballing pyramid. …

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“We have heart—we know what to add!” T&T Women’s coach satisfied, despite 4-1 loss to Jamaica

The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team went down 4-1 to their Jamaican counterparts last night, in an international friendly at the Ato Boldon Stadium that represents their sole warm-up before the 2026 Concacaf W Qualifying series starts next month. Reggae Girlz star Jody Brown put the visitors ahead …

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Back in the bamboo: Eve’s resignation is latest sign of disharmony in T&T women’s programme

The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team programme looks set to re-enter farce mode, after a proffered resignation from head coach Angus Eve was leaked to the public. Eve’s resignation was dated Sunday 19 October, which is exactly 20 days after the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) re-hired …

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Gordon: ‘Zoom Zoom’ should resist Benedict’s—club vs school tussle could define 2025 SSFL season

San Juan Jabloteh head coach Marvin Gordon confirmed that 18-year-old attacker Derrel “Zoom Zoom” Garcia is expected to return to Trinidad soon, after a professional loan stint with Slingerz FC in Guyana. But Gordon is urging Garcia, who is nominally still a fifth form student at St Benedict’s College, to …

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Molik, Payne in Yorke’s T&T WCQ squad; Phillip, Joevin, Bateau excluded

Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Dwight Yorke named four changes to his 26-man squad today, as they prepare for upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Bermuda and Curaçao. Deron Payne, a 23-year-old Netherlands-born right back, and 21-year-old midfielder Molik Khan represent the most notable introductions. …

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Edwards says Eve will “elevate” T&T women’s team; after leaving side inactive for 18 months

Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Kieron Edwards trumpeted the appointment of Angus Eve as Women’s National Senior Team head coach today, after more than 18 months of inactivity for the programme. Eve, who was fired as Men’s National Senior Team head coach by the Edwards-led TTFA in July …

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