Jamaal Shabazz, head coach of the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s Under-20 team, is well aware that Trinidad and Tobago could use a positive boost in these tense and negative times. And he believes that his players have what it takes to give the embattled nation the inspiration it needs. “It …
Read More »One-on-One with Trinity East’s Emmanuel John: Manny’s on a mission
Humble and unassuming, Trinity College East custodian Emmanuel “Manny” John looks down on no one; he does, however, hope that there will one day be many local players who are looking up at him. The young goalkeeper credits Maracas United Football Club Youth Academy coach Marlon Charles for much of …
Read More »T&T national women’s player murdered: TTFA mourns for 15-year-old Abiela Adams
“It’s heartbreaking [and] you still cannot understand how the mother or family feels right now. What could a young girl like Abiela [Adams] do to deserve what happened to her? “We really need to deal with what is happening in our society today. All my players right now are in …
Read More »Rosa Nation stand up: Big Cannons fire two past Real Maracas to secure maiden NSL crown
Sports and Games FC Santa Rosa clinched their maiden National Super League (NSL) Premiership Division title yesterday, as they defeated Real Maracas FC by a 2-nil margin at the Marvin Lee Stadium, Macoya. “As I always tell the boys, goals win matches but defence wins titles; and we saw it …
Read More »Mexico massacre T&T U-15 Women 11-0; Coach: They did what they could
The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Under-15 Team concluded its first international competition this morning with another mauling, as the young Women Soca Warriors were routed 11-0 in their 70-minute affair with Mexico in Orlando, Florida. It means that the Trinidad and Tobago conceded 38 goals from three defeats to the …
Read More »T&T U-15 women rebound from 22-0 US loss to beat Dominican Republic 4-0
Success Laventille Secondary student Aaliyah Prince banged in a hattrick this morning as the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Under-15 Team got its first win of the CONCACAF Under-15 Championships today with a 4-0 win over the Dominican Republic at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Arena in Orlando, Florida. …
Read More »T&T U-15 women lose 22-0 to USA; Coach: Great experience for the young girls
The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Under-15 Team lost by an astounding 22-0 margin to the United States today in the opening day of the 2016 CONCACAF Under-15 competition in Orlando, Florida. The score was a record for the CONCACAF tournament and a massive humbling for Trinidad and Tobago, as …
Read More »NSL: Club Sando come from behind to edge Real Maracas 2-1
A major blunder by Real Maracas goalkeeper Junior Granger and a 73rd minute goal by Club Sando’s Trevon Mitchell earned the South Zone club a vital come from behind victory in the CNG National Super League (NSL) Premiership Division yesterday evening at the Maracas Recreation Ground. After the final whistle, disappointed …
Read More »WPL stutters to finish line; but organisers beg for a second chance
The inaugural Women’s Professional League (WPL), the brainchild of Sport Minister Brent Sancho, looks set for a farcical finish this week with understaffed teams and crammed fixtures, as organisers try to wrap up the competition by Thursday July 30. The hastily arranged competition was initially criticised by the public. However, …
Read More »‘Twinkle Toes’ Taylor leads Oilers past Wave; Rush slays King’s Dragons
“Football was found right here in Palo Seco,” a jovial and boisterous Petrotrin Oilers supporter informed guests. “They find football and oil right here. Google it!” It has been six years since the Palo Seco Velodrome hosted top flight domestic football. Last night, it returned with a bang. And a …
Read More »Taylor dazzles but Shade and Forbes give Oilers and Rush share of spoils
Petrotrin Oilers and CNGC Rush wrapped up week one of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) last night with an intriguing one-all draw at the St James Barracks. Trinidad and Tobago National Women’s Team players Karyn Forbes and Mariah Shade both hit the back of the target during an action-packed first …
Read More »Arin is WPL’s first round draft pick; but sponsors and fixtures missing
Trinidad and Tobago’s 2014 Player of the Year and “Women Soca Warrior” defender Arin King had the distinction of being the first selection of the inaugural Women’s Premier League League (WPL) draft, which was held yesterday afternoon at the Hasely Crawford Stadium’s VIP Lounge in Port of Spain. The six-team …
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