The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) has revealed a new role for former World Cup 2006 defender Brent Sancho at the centre of its overseas recruitment drive. Sancho, a former Pro League chairman who also served on the TTFA’s technical committee, was announced as the TTFA’s head of overseas …
Read More »TTFA names assistant youth coach, Elcock, as technical director
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Kieron Edwards today announced the appointment of AC Port of Spain team manager Devin Elcock as the football body’s new acting technical director. Elcock worked as assistant coach at Defence Force as well as with several national youth teams. He assisted Shawn Cooper …
Read More »‘I want to make my mom proud’: One-on-one with Five Rivers starlet Hackeemar Goodridge
“[…] Losing my mother (Nisa Goodridge) was [my biggest] challenge this season. But it doesn’t hold me back—it actually pushes me to work harder than before. “Football helps me stay active, and when I stay active, it takes my mind off everything else…” At just 15 years old, Five Rivers …
Read More »Kedie scores sizzler as T&T thump Barbados 5-0 in opening W Championship qualifier
The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team got their 2026 Concacaf W Championship qualifying series off to a solid start this evening with a 5-0 thumping of Barbados at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown. The result saw the Women Soca Warriors storm to the head of Group F, although …
Read More »‘I’ve no interest in critics!’ Yorke defends job and vows to make T&T 10 times better—Wired868 examines coach’s tenure
“In the 12 months that we have been together, if anyone said we would be in this position—unbeaten at home—despite the draws, you would have said I don’t think that would happen,” said Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Dwight Yorke. “There are lots of positives in …
Read More »Molino and Marvin farewell ends with baffling 2-2 tie, as T&T close WCQ campaign against Bermuda
So, what was the score? Did we win? The confusion among Trinidad and Tobago football supporters as they streamed out of the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain last night was remarkable, with the scoreboard vacillating before deciding on a result that was at odds with what was reported …
Read More »Dear Editor: History proves T&T needs vibrant local leagues for success—not grandparent legislation
“[…] Besides Chris Birchall, born in England of a Trinidad mother, all the members of the starting XI against Sweden came of footballing age in Trinidad and Tobago. “Shaka Hislop was born in London while his parents were temporarily resident there, but he grew up in Diego Martin. “Again, all …
Read More »Yorke: T&T is “closing the gap!” Coach explains Molino omission and tactics in Jamaica tie
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Dwight Yorke put a brave face on his team’s failure to qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, as he suggested the Soca Warriors have closed the gap on Jamaica and have a bright future ahead. The Soca Warriors needed a …
Read More »Molino’s late goal fails to save T&T’s WCQ dreams; Warriors KO’d by Jamaica draw
In second half stoppage time, a path to the Jamaican goal suddenly opened up for debutante Trinidad and Tobago forward Roald Mitchell at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain last night. The 22-year-old Mitchell hit the accelerator—and then his hamstring gave way. And, just like that, Trinidad and …
Read More »Win or lose, what next for Yorke’s red, black and white army? And what does it mean for T&T’s football?
Will the next three hours of football played by the Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team define the legacy of head coach Dwight Yorke, the Soca Warriors under his guidance and the current Kieron Edwards-led Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) executive? Could it spark the revitalisation of Trinidad …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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