Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team stand-in skipper Sheldon Bateau suggested that the Soca Warriors—who failed to even qualify for the 2017 Caribbean Cup semifinal stage—are in danger of being caught and surpassed by less fancied regional opposition. Last night, Trinidad and Tobago were forced to come from behind for …
Read More »Lawrence: I’m 100 percent sure of myself! T&T coach on axed players, Stern, Sol and Qatar 2022
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team head coach Dennis Lawrence struck a bullish pose at today’s media conference at the National Cycling Centre in Couva, insisting that he had 100 percent confidence in his ability to steer the Soca Warriors towards success, despite a run of eight consecutive matches without …
Read More »Bateau completes six month move to Kazakhstan Premier League
Twenty-six year old Trinidad and Tobago defender Sheldon Bateau will spend the rest of 2017 in Kazakhstan after signing off on a six-month loan move to Kairat Almaty in the Kazakh Premier League. Bateau, a former San Juan Jabloteh player and Fatima College schoolboy, is on loan from Krylia Sovetov …
Read More »Racism? Infantino says FIFA didn’t care much before; offers odd show of current concern
On a warm, breezy afternoon in Couva, FIFA president Gianni Infantino—dressed in a tee-shirt, short pants and sneakers—was happy to give the impression that he did not take himself too seriously. But, as any good football coach will tell you, once you kick off in a less than professional manner, …
Read More »Finances behind Couva switch; Warriors face Dominican Republic in adopted home
The Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team will launch their 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup bid on Wednesday 5 October at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva when they tackle the Dominican Republic from 7pm. And Soca Warriors fans might as well as start thinking of the 10,000 seater Couva venue …
Read More »Warriors Watch: International schedule for T&T’s overseas players from April 2-6
Maybe out of sight but definitely not out of mind! Keep up with what your favourite overseas-based Trinidad and Tobago players are up to with Roneil Walcott’s “Warriors Watch”: Saturday April 2 (K-League Challenge: Korea Republic Second Division) Carlyle Mitchell’s Seoul E-Land FC vs Daejeon Citizen, 1 am; (I-League: India) East Bengal …
Read More »T&T hit St Vincent for six; Soca Warriors put on dancing shoes in POS
The “Soca Warriors” put on their dancing shoes tonight with their most comprehensive victory under head coach Stephen Hart, as they brushed aside St Vincent and the Grenadines 6-0 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. The result kept Trinidad and Tobago atop of Group C, as they …
Read More »Hart feelings: Key to mentally stronger Warriors and why Caribbean football is better than ever
“We have a tendency that when the real game stress is on us, we make mistakes and let teams into the game,” Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team coach Stephen Hart told Wired868. “So what we have to strive for is to be more consistent and determined. So that, when …
Read More »T&T vow to shake off nerves; Warriors start Russia 2018 mission in Guatemala
The “Soca Warriors” landed in Guatemala City this afternoon with some butterflies in their stomach as they prepare to finally kick off their Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign from 9.06 pm on Friday against hosts, Guatemala. Trinidad and Tobago whipped Guatemala 3-1 at the July 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup …
Read More »Aikim in, Plaza out: Hart names T&T squad for Panama friendly
Uncapped 19-year-old DIRECTV W Connection utility player Aikim Andrews was the surprise inclusion today as Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team head coach Stephen Hart announced a 20-man squad to face Panama in an international friendly on October 8 in Panama City. Andrews, who was a stand-out for Trinidad and …
Read More »Warriors book Nicaragua for final pre-World Cup friendly
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team coach Stephen Hart will finally get the chance to simulate a World Cup qualifying run, as the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) confirmed an international friendly against Nicaragua on October 13 in Trinidad. Hart has repeatedly asked for two exhibition games within a …
Read More »Panama penalise Warriors; T&T fails to hurdle ‘Canal Men’ in G/Cup 1/4 final
The Panama football team has played four matches in the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup and is yet to win a single game, four ties in regulation time. Yet, it is “Los Canaleros” who will advance to the Gold Cup semifinal round on July 22. And the “Soca Warriors” will head …
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