DIRECTV W Connection head coach Stuart Charles-Fevrier expressed disappointment in his team’s 4-0 CONCACAF Champions League defeat away to Mexico champions, Santos Laguna, last night. But he vowed that the “Savonetta Boys” would bounce back and take heart from their outing. Santos did not get their opening item until the …
Read More »Santos Laguna spank Connection 4-0 in Champions League opener
DIRECTV W Connection had a predictably rough opening CONCACAF Champions League encounter last night as the Trinidad and Tobago Pro League club was trounced 4-0 by defending Mexico champions, Santos Laguna, at the Corona Stadium in Torreon. Santos had to wait until the 41st minute for their first goal, which …
Read More »Central off to face Galaxy minus Oliver, Ettienne and Joseph
The Central FC squad boarded a flight to Los Angeles this evening where the “Couva Sharks” will make their CONCACAF Champions League debut on Thursday night against MLS team, LA Galaxy. Details regarding which players are available to Central coach Ross Russell are sketchy though. Wired868 was informed that new …
Read More »For the love of football: One on one with Central FC’s Sean De Silva
“Football is my first love and college was more of a fall back plan,’’ said Central FC captain Sean De Silva. The Pro League football star has a Business Administration degree with a minor in Economics. But it’s clear his passion is football. De Silva, who has a striking resemblance to French …
Read More »Connection start C/League with six teenagers; Mekeil Williams joins exodus
DIRECTV W Connection travelled to Mexico yesterday with six teenagers and 14 players under the age of 23 as the “Savonetta Boys” start their 2015/16 Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League campaign with a fresh-faced squad. Connection face reigning and five time Liga MX Champions, Santos Laguna, tomorrow from 10 pm at the …
Read More »Bitch better have my money! Warriors respond to Sancho/Tim Kee impasse
The “Soca Warriors”, who just booked their place in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals for just the third time in the country’s history, are not bumping their heads to Maximus Dan’s “I am a Fighter” these days. R&B star Rihanna’s “Bitch better have my money” is said to be the …
Read More »All change at Connection; Britto departs for Guatemala
DIRECTV W Connection will lose their top goal scorer Jerrel Britto for the upcoming 2015/16 CONCACAF Champions League campaign as the former Trinidad and Tobago national youth team striker has agreed terms with mid-table Guatemala football club, Deportivo Malacateco. Britto, whose 15 Pro League goals placed him among the top …
Read More »Central open Champions League campaign in LA; WCFC travel to Mexico
Pro League champions Central FC will open their 2015/16 CONCACAF Champions League campaign away to United States Major League Soccer team (MLS) outfit, LA Galaxy on August 6. At present, LA Galaxy is fourth in the Western Conference and is the highest scoring outfit in the MLS with 27 goals …
Read More »Central and Fenwick part ways; Vranes among possible new coaches
Caribbean and Pro League champions, Central FC, are on the hunt for a new head coach after failing to agree terms with Englishman, Terry Fenwick, who steered the “Couva Sharks” to the 2015 Caribbean Club Championship and Digicel Pro Bowl titles and led the team for their last three Pro League …
Read More »Enter LA Galaxy: Tough CONCACAF draws for Central, Connection
Trinidad and Tobago Pro League champions, Central FC, face a nightmarish draw for their CONCACAF Champions League debut this year and, arguably, DIRECTV W Connection have it even worse. Central were today drawn with United States’ 2014 MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy, who are led by ex-Tottenham and Inter Milan …
Read More »Terry’s gamble: How Central edged Connection to the Caribbean Cup
Wired868 breaks down the 2015 Caribbean Club Championship final with help from Central FC coach Terry Fenwick, captain Marvin Oliver and W Connection assistant coach Earl Jean: “I’m absolutely delighted,” said Central FC coach Terry Fenwick. “It is a fantastic feeling to come back in and have such a great …
Read More »Central FC are Caribbean champs; Sharks stun nine-man Connection
Just three years into their existence, Central FC announced itself on the international stage tonight as the “Couva Sharks” shocked four-time regional champions DIRECTV W Connection 2-1 in the 2015 Caribbean Club Championship final at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva. The result itself might not seem surprising as Central have already …
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