Weather permitting, Trinidad and Tobago will face off against the USA in their final 2018 World Cup qualifier from 8pm tomorrow at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. For coach Dennis Lawrence and his charges, pride is all that is on the line but, because suspension and injury respectively will …
Read More »We’re not blaming anyone! USSF official denies SPORTT account but keen to soothe tensions over Couva venue
United States Soccer Federation (USSF) press officer Michael Kammarman denied SPORTT claims that the visiting team were warned about the unsuitability of the Ato Boldon Stadium venue and offered an alternative venue before their training session this morning. However, Kammarman stressed that USA wanted to put the war of words …
Read More »SPORTT: Arena ignored safety warnings before Ato Boldon Stadium training session
The Sport Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SPORTT) countered criticism of the state of the Ato Boldon Stadium venue today by claiming that United States head coach Bruce Arena ignored its advice to train elsewhere. The stadium’s facility manager Jeffrey John, via a press release, explained that the running track …
Read More »TTFA “concerned” about USSF tweets; hits back with photo from SnowClásico
The following press statement and accompanying photograph from the United States’ infamous 1-0 World Cup qualifying over Costa Rica—during a snowstorm in Colorado last year—were issued by the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA): The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association has noted with concern several social media posts by the US …
Read More »Lawrence’s Warriors set new losing record; Wired868 looks at T&T’s five longest winless streaks
On Friday night, Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team head coach Dennis Lawrence set an unflattering record as he oversaw his seventh straight defeat at the helm when the Soca Warriors failed to hold on to a one-goal advantage against Mexico and eventually succumbed 3-1 in World Cup qualifying action. …
Read More »Tinkerman Tallest misses out on historic point; “Chicharito” leads Mexico past stubborn T&T
The Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team came within three minutes of a famous result in Mexico last night but, at the final whistle, it was a seventh successive loss for coach Dennis Lawrence’s men. West Ham United striker Javier “Chicharito” Hernández was the man to break the hearts of …
Read More »Moses summoned to Mexico after increased Alvin suspension; mix-up leaves Warriors shorthanded
Lower league United States-based defender Kareem Moses earned a surprise recall to the Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team today after coach Dennis Lawrence found himself shorthanded at the back, just two days before the Soca Warriors face Mexico in 2018 World Cup qualifying action at the Estadio Alfonso Lastras …
Read More »Molino is late arrival as Warriors brace for clash with full-strength Mexico team
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team head coach Dennis Lawrence will have his full squad for less than 48 hours before Friday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier away to Mexico, due to the late arrival of United States-based ace midfielder Kevin Molino. Molino was granted permission by the TTFA to represent …
Read More »Lawrence: I’m 100 percent sure of myself! T&T coach on axed players, Stern, Sol and Qatar 2022
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team head coach Dennis Lawrence struck a bullish pose at today’s media conference at the National Cycling Centre in Couva, insisting that he had 100 percent confidence in his ability to steer the Soca Warriors towards success, despite a run of eight consecutive matches without …
Read More »TTFA offers fans chance to donate to hurricane-ravaged Dominica with new ticket option
Trinidad and Tobago football fans will be able to enjoy some Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying action and donate to beleaguered regional neighbours, Dominica, at the same time—come Tuesday 10 October at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. The occasion is the Soca Warriors’ final 2018 qualifier and a home …
Read More »Aubrey, Boatswain suspended for minor league sweat; Levi recalled for upcoming WCQs
AZ Alkmaar teenager Levi Garcia is back with the Soca Warriors squad but, otherwise, the most remarkable thing about the Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Mexico and the United States are the absentees. Head coach Dennis Lawrence swung the axe with relish with …
Read More »We have no respect for Stern! Stars slam T&T assistant coach after on-field insults
North East Stars head coach Derek King and at least two members of his playing staff have condemned the behaviour of Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team assistant coach and former World Cup 2006 star Stern John, after several heated verbal exchanges at Couva last night which left players disgusted …
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