My first encounter with coffee left such a bitter taste that I silently swore I would never have it again. I must have been about eight or nine, and it was one of those rare occasions when we were left at home unsupervised. It wasn’t that I had any particular …
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James sparks off bench again, but T&T U-20s eliminated after 4-1 loss to Costa Rica
Trinidad and Tobago’s adventure at the 2022 Concacaf Under-20 Championship came to an end this afternoon as they were trounced 4-1 by Costa Rica in the opening Round of 16 fixture at the Estadio Yankel Rosenthal in San Pedro Sula. Costa Rica now face the United States in the quarterfinal …
Read More »Dear Editor: If feters are doing as they please, why are we mandated to wear masks?
“[…] Over the last week we have held the Jam Naked Fete and the Stink & Dutty Fete, which seemed to have got a free pass; they escaped all regulations and contributed to one of the bloodiest weekends of the decade. Murders, larceny, being drunk in public and wearing NO …
Read More »Former TTFA president and W Connection owner, David John-Williams, passes away
Former Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams passed away this morning. He was believed to have been ailing for some time. A businessman and contractor by trade, John-Williams burst on the domestic football scene in 1999 as owner of the W Connection Football Club which successfully applied …
Read More »“Natty” stuns Suriname, as Trinidad and Tobago U-20s cruise into Round of 16 with 3-0 win
Two goals and an assist from diminutive attacker Nathaniel “Natty” James was the difference between Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname at the Estadio Olimpico in San Pedro Sula this evening, as the former outfit cruised to a 3-0 win in their final Concacaf Under-20 Championship group stage match. As a …
Read More »Hatt: Communication maketh coach! Tips to lift your coaching game
“[…] Effective communication is the cornerstone of success, not just for sports coaches, but in every aspect of life. Most challenges and obstacles arise from miscommunication, making it a vital skill to master. “[…] To coach is to awaken, develop, and enhance skills and performance, yet there are other vital …
Read More »CWI announces contracted regional cricketers for 2022-23
The Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced the contracted 15-man squads for the next calendar year, after last Friday’s Professional Cricketers Draft—which took place over two rounds via a video-call with representatives from all six territorial board franchises. The Windward Islands Volcanoes selected the Barbados pair of allrounder Justin Greaves and …
Read More »Eve: Conditions affected T&T U-20’s “passing game” against Mexico; Concacaf assigns fresh ground for Suriname showdown
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-20 Team will play their final Concacaf Under-20 Championship group match against Suriname at the Estadio Olimpico in San Pedro Sula, rather than the weather-beaten Estadio Morazan venue. The two Caribbean Football Union (CFU) outfits clash for the last remaining Round of 16 berth from …
Read More »T&T U-20s fall 5-0 to Mexico, can still advance with draw against Suriname on Thursday
Trinidad and Tobago still have an excellent chance to advance to the knockout stages of the 2022 Concacaf Under-20 Championship, but first they must shake off the effects of an arduous night at the Estadio Morazán in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Pitted against a talented Mexico outfit, the Junior Soca …
Read More »NLCL: Easy does it ; Miller and Soccer Made Simple make light work of Cox FA to take crown
They made football look simple and they are now TT$7,000 richer. On Monday evening, at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva, the Arouca/Trincity-based Soccer Made Simple (SMS) team copped the Next Level Consultant Ltd (NLCL) Under-19 Community Cup as they strolled to a 4–1 win over their southern counterparts Cox …
Read More »Jones: “I believe [we] will qualify”; five new players added to T&T roster for Concacaf W Championship
Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team head coach Kenwyne Jones named three United States-based debutantes in his 25-member squad as they prepare for the 2022 Concacaf W Championship from 4 July. The W Championship serves as the qualifiers for the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup in Australia and New …
Read More »Eve credits impact of James, Gill and De Gannes, but ‘misspeaks’ over T&T squad age in Haiti draw
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-20 Team head coach Angus Eve opened his post-match press conference with a reference to the age of his players, as he tried to explain last night’s 4-4 draw with Haiti in the 2022 Concacaf Under-20 Championship. Haiti initially sought to withdraw from the Concacaf …
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