Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) board member Keith Look Loy has accused president David John-Williams of financial irresponsibility and violating the local football body’s governing structure. The charges come in response to the TTFA’s announcement of its intention to host women’s senior team competitions in April and May. The …
Read More »“It wasn’t about qualifying, it was about stability!” Shabazz shares vision for T&T’s women’s football
“For me it wasn’t about qualifying [when I accepted the job as women’s coach], it was about stability,” said Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Under-20 Team head coach Jamaal Shabazz. “It was about creating what we created back then, which was a framework for players to go on scholarship and …
Read More »Haiti make histoire! French-speaking islanders take maiden World Cup spot; Mexico edge USA
Roughly two dozen Haitian teenagers made history for the French-speaking islanders this evening at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva when Haiti booked their first-ever berth at a FIFA Women’s World Cup after a 1-0 triumph over Canada. It will be only the Caribbean nation’s second appearance in a FIFA …
Read More »USA need penalties to hurdle Haiti; Mexico also use shootout route to eclipse Canada
The United States held off a feisty Haitian outfit to qualify for their eighth straight CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship final at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva tonight. But only just, as they defeated a 10-member Haiti squad 3-0 on kicks from the penalty spot after a 1-1 draw in …
Read More »USA hold off Mexico to top group; set up CONCACAF semifinal date with Haiti
The United States and Mexico booked their final dance partners today as the CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship enters its business end on Friday at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. USA, who won the last four successive CONCACAF Under-20 tournaments and five of the Confederation’s seven competitions at this level, …
Read More »“The girls played their heart out!” Shabazz praises U-20’s effort as they bow out after third loss
For the third time in six days, Trinidad and Tobago’s Junior Women Soca Warriors scored first in a first round match during the CONCACAF Under-20 Women’s Championship at the Ato Boldon Stadium. That’s the good news. For the third time in six days, Trinidad and Tobago’s Junior Women Soca Warriors …
Read More »Dennecia scores again but Costa Rica hand T&T third straight CONCACAF defeat
Trinidad and Tobago ended their CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship campaign with a third successive defeat this evening, falling 2-1 to Costa Rica at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. For the third straight match, the Junior Women Soca Warriors scored first—this time, through bustling forward Dennecia Prince. But, yet again, …
Read More »USA and Mexico advance to U-20 semis; but Jamaica give CONCACAF giants a scare
United States and Mexico both booked their places in the CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship semi-final stage this evening after wins over Jamaica (2-1) and Nicaragua (2-0) respectively but it was not as straightforward as they might have expected. The United States scored direct from a free kick by Sophia Smith …
Read More »Corneal not surprised by early elimination; slams dependence on magic in successive youth tournaments
It would have come as no surprise to Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) Technical Director Anton Corneal that Trinidad and Tobago’s hopes of going to the Under-20 Women’s World Cup came crashing down yesterday evening. Having lost 2-3 to Haiti in their opening CONCACAF qualifier at the Ato Boldon Stadium …
Read More »Shabazz: We showed talent but couldn’t keep pace with Canada; T&T look to end on high
With a group game to spare, hosts Trinidad and Tobago were yesterday eliminated from the 2018 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship tournament. Canada produced a come-from-behind 4-1 victory at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva to send the Junior Women Warriors crashing out in the first round despite their home advantage. …
Read More »Huitema hattrick hero as Canada KO feisty T&T; hosts sunk after controversial red card
Trinidad and Tobago gave CONCACAF giants, Canada, a scare but, in the end, were eliminated with a group match to spare as they fell 4-1 tonight in CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship action at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. Lanky striker Jordyn Huitema lived up to her billing for Canada …
Read More »We’re here to win! USA open account against Nicaragua; Mexico spank dismal Jamaica
Defending the title they have won in the competition’s last four editions, USA got off to a winning start in the 2018 edition of the CONCACAF Under-20 Women’s Championship. On a cool Friday evening at the Ato Boldon Stadium, they defeated Nicaragua 2-0. On the second evening of tournament action …
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