NLCL Community Cup co-founder Brian Jordan has resigned with immediate effect from his position as chairman of the charitable youth football tournament. He will be replaced by his wife and co-founder, Germaine Jordan, who will serve in an acting capacity. A release by the NLCL Community Cup management committee stated …
Read More »NLCL 24: Kamillionare’s David makes Pt Fortin “Goliaths” stumble on dodgy Techier pitch
As a former technical director of Miracle Ministries Pentecostal High School (MMPHS), Patrick Sambrano would be familiar of the story about David and Goliath. Techier Village in Point Fortin now knows it too. On Sunday evening, second from bottom Kamillionare FC travelled to meet Group B leaders Point Fortin Youth …
Read More »NLCL 23: Hawks, Ginga advance to U-15 Cup final in contrasting styles
Trendsetter Hawks weren’t even supposed to be in the semifinal of the NLCL Under-15 Community Cup. Now, they will play a familiar opponent in FC Ginga in the grand finale, scheduled for Saturday at the Diego Martin Sporting Complex from 3.45pm. Hawks and Ginga advanced to the title match after …
Read More »NLCL 23: U15 Cup semis set for Malabar; Pt Fortin, Ginga, Titans and Cox FA in title hunt
The NLCL U15 Community Cup hits the knockout stage on Saturday, with Point Fortin Youth Football Academy, Jaric Titans, FC Ginga and Cox Football Academy all seeking a path to the finals of the inaugural competition. Titans, the Group C winners from Tobago, face Point Fortin from 2pm at the …
Read More »NLCL Community Cup adds U-15 division in March, plus U-19 round-up
Midway through its third season, the NLCL Community Cup tournament has announced its imminent expansion, with the under-19 competition now spreading to also include an under-15 division. NLCL managing director Brian Jordan said the new age bracket will kick off in “late March”, following the conclusion of the current U-19 …
Read More »Jordan: “I will make South Zone a football powerhouse again”; NLCL boss announces candidacy
“[…] Over the last two decades or more, stakeholders in southern football have seen a devastating decline in resources, opportunities and basic organisational needs… Prior to Covid-19, the zone hosted its 2019 season, and participation plummeted to five teams starting the league, with only four finishing the season. “[…] Mr …
Read More »NLCL confirm “substantial” fines but no additional suspensions, as U-19 tournament heads to finale
The NLCL Under-19 Community Cup organising committee announced that “substantial” fines have been levied against youth clubs Cox Football Academy and Cantaro United FC, after the role in a brawl during last week’s semifinals at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. However, neither the organising committee nor the Trinidad and …
Read More »Cox FA fight their way past Cantaro in NLCL brawl, SMS’ ‘Killer Miller’ clips Eagles’ wings
The semifinals of the Next Level Consultant Ltd (NLCL) Under-19 Community Cup were marred by an ugly brawl in the second contest played at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva yesterday, with a total of five players being sent off by referee Ashton Benjamin in a contest which ultimately saw …
Read More »TT$15,000 plus silverware at stake as NLCL U-19 Cup semis kicks off on Sun 12 June
The NLCL Under-19 Community Cup enters its semifinal phase on Sunday 12 June with four teams still standing: Soccer Made Simple FC from Arouca/ Trincity, Eagles FC from Tobago, Cox Football Academy from Palo Seco, and Cantaro United FC from Santa Cruz. At stake is TT$7,000 plus a championship trophy …
Read More »‘Bubba’, ‘J-Boy’, Shaheim and Lee earn All-star picks, as NLCL U-19 announces top performers
Cantaro United maestro Nathaniel ‘Bubba’ Perouse, Gasparillo Youths goalkeeper Raheem Lee, Malabar Young Stars forward Jorel ‘J-Boy’ Grant and free-scoring Soccer Made Simple defender Shaheim O’Brian are among the players whose individual performances will be recognised on Sunday 5 June in the NLCL Under-19 Community Cup All-Star Game. The event …
Read More »AC Port of Spain forfeits NLCL U-19 match due to ‘Covid outbreak’, other fixtures on schedule
AC Port of Spain football club today became the first known sports team to forfeit a domestic fixture owing to Covid-19, as the Pro League outfit withdrew their youth side from a NLCL Under-19 Community Cup clash with Soccer Made Simple (SMS) this afternoon. AC PoS, who are fifth in …
Read More »Lights out at the Velodrome! Police intervention thwarts Malabar in NLCL U-19 clash with leaders, SMS
Malabar Young Stars were leading Soccer Made Simple 3-1 in the 83rd minute of their Next Level Consultant Ltd (NLCL) Under-19 Community Cup match at the Arima Velodrome when a police officer strolled on to the field and ordered referee Oswald Samuel to instantly blow off the game. Less than …
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