“[…] I fully understand and respect the rules concerning team sheets. However, rules must also be applied with fairness, common sense, and consideration of circumstances beyond the control of participating teams. The issue was not negligence on our part. “[…] Our players, coaches, and parents invested significant time, effort, and …
Read More »Levi, Kobi, Spicer and Cardines among more than a dozen absentees from King’s squad for Russia friendly
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Derek King will travel to Russia without squad captain Levi Garcia and newly-minted stand-in skipper Kobi Henry, as the issue of player availability for national service continues to rise. The TTFA Media confirmed that nine players requested to be “excused” from …
Read More »Latapy: The problem with T&T football—accountability is not just for players and coaches, it’s for administrators too!
“[…] At the heart of my concern are two critical areas that I believe continue to affect the progress of football in Trinidad and Tobago, leadership and administration of the game, and the development and support systems surrounding our football stakeholders. These are not easy conversations, but they are necessary …
Read More »Dear Editor: TTFA’s treatment of young female players in NYL is unacceptable
“[…] Even worse were the conditions under which these young women participated for the last few weeks. There were no tents, no substitute benches, no changing areas, and no toilet facilities available for the players on the training field. “Substitutes sat directly on the ground under the scorching sun, and …
Read More »TTFA: We are not mismanaging funds; football body seeks to “clarify” financial position
“[…] In the interest of transparency, accountability, and maintaining the confidence of our membership, we wish to provide a comprehensive overview of the financial position inherited by the current administration and the realities we continue to manage…” The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA), led by president Kieron Edwards, has …
Read More »Referees demand “respect, transparency, and timely payment”; Downer retorts
“[…] Referees are not asking for special treatment or all of the pie. They are asking only for what they have already earned—their just due. They believe, quite reasonably, that their contribution to the sport is worth respect, transparency, and timely payment. “[…] It is time for the TTFA to …
Read More »W/Warriors fall to lowest ever Fifa ranking; after one win from four games in two years under Edwards
The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team dropped to their lowest ever Fifa ranking of 83rd in the world, after the global governing body updated its rankings today. The Women Soca Warriors completed their 2026 Concacaf W Championship qualifying series last Friday, when they were defeated 2-0 by El …
Read More »Hatt: T&T football is failing; but here’s how to fix it in 3-4 years
“[…] Trinidad and Tobago football is underperforming not due to lack of talent, but because of fragmented systems, weak development pathways, and inconsistent leadership. “The goal to success is to create a clear, sustainable pipeline from youth to senior national teams, supported by modern coaching, sport science, and consistent national …
Read More »W/Warriors outdone 2-0 by Cerén El Salvador; Wired868 reviews T&T’s short-lived Brazil 2027 campaign
The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team relinquished their dream of appearing at the Brazil 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup last night in Port of Spain, as they fell 2-0 to El Salvador in their closing Group F affair at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. The Women Soca Warriors needed …
Read More »Yorke: ‘You don’t have to be a football expert to see the improvement’; ex-T&T coach opens up on his tenure
“[…] It was a bit of a slap in the face. Knowing the work we put in to take that team to where we did, what we had to go through to get the players to join, the change in the dressing room, and the culture of the football. “[…] …
Read More »TTFA confirms King appointment; Yorke’s assistant gets second stint as interim boss
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) has officially confirmed Derek King’s second appointment as interim Men’s National Senior Team head coach for the upcoming match window. King will spearhead the technical staff for a practice game away to Bolivia on 15 March as well as for the Fifa Series …
Read More »TTFA should prioritise player safety and participation! NYL teams suggest rule changes
“[…] Player safety is a critical consideration. Athletes in the U-15 age group are still developing physically. Allowing unlimited substitutions helps manage fatigue. “Third, it (unlimited substitutions) promotes team participation and morale. Providing opportunities for all players to contribute and builds team unity. When athletes feel involved and valued, they …
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