“[…] Me: What I paying for? Security: To park. My husband: Who is you? Me (in a loud voice): I done pay my moneee to come here why I paying more! Security: If yuh doh pay, the police wouldn’t let you pass. Me: What evidence you giving me that I …
Read More »Dear Editor: TTFA let football fans down with disastrous mismanagement at Ato Boldon Stadium
“[…] The fans at last night’s match had the best of intentions: to support their team and celebrate the legacy of Dwight Yorke in his first home game as head coach. “Instead, many left the stadium angry and frustrated despite Dwight’s troops putting Cuba to the sword—their experience soured by …
Read More »NGC injects TT$3 mil into Soca Warriors’ 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign
The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NGC) has injected TT$3 million into the Soca Warriors’ 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign. The two-year sponsorship, which is the first major commercial deal done under the tenure of current Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Kieron Edwards, was …
Read More »Coaches body claims TTFA suspended Cooper without an interview; Kieron still silent
The Unified Football Coaches of Trinidad and Tobago (UFCTT) has defended Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-17 Team head coach Shawn Cooper against supposed “unclear and ambiguous allegations”, in the wake of Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) sanctions against the coach. On Saturday, TTFA Safeguarding manager Gary St Rose …
Read More »‘Cooper is a beacon of discipline!’: Pres’ Old Boys demand ‘timely’ resolution to TTFA ban
“[…] The Presentation College San Fernando Past Students’ Association does not wish to speculate on the matter or matters that would have led to [the] decision by the TTFA. However, it can be stated unequivocally that Shawn Cooper, during his tenure at the college, has been a beacon of discipline, …
Read More »T&T U-17 and ‘Pres’ coach Shawn Cooper banned from coaching minors; Corneal: This is unheard of!
Trinidad and Tobago Safeguarding manager Gary St Rose has banned Men’s National Under-17 team head coach Shawn Cooper from coaching minors in an unprecedented move within the national setup. On Saturday 15 March, St Rose issued a release on a TTFA letterhead that took aim at the veteran coach, who …
Read More »U17 Women draw USA in W/Cup qualifiers, T&T host 7th international tournament in 13 mths
Trinidad and Tobago will host one of three Concacaf qualifying groups for the Morocco 2025 Fifa Women’s Under-17 World Cup from 31 March to 6 April as 12 teams compete for four World Cup spots. The young Women Soca Warriors are grouped with the formidable United States, El Salvador and …
Read More »TTFA applauds efforts of T&T U-17s, after failing to properly prepare team
“[…] While the team fell just short of qualification for the Fifa U-17 Men’s World Cup after a 2-0 defeat to the host nation in their final match, we recognize and applaud the dedication, effort, and determination displayed throughout the tournament. “Narrowly missing out on what would have been our …
Read More »T&T U17s played “way, way above what they were given”; Cooper dissects Costa Rica loss
Are the Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-17 Team failures for their inability to defeat Costa Rica in their own backyard in a do-or-die World Cup qualifier? Are Soca Warriors supporters justified in expecting wins in such scenarios, within the context of the two football nations? Head coach Shawn Cooper …
Read More »T&T U-17s prepare for hostile WCQ finale, as Costa Rica changes venue for showdown
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-17 Team head coach Shawn Cooper is preparing his troops for the most hostile environment of their brief football careers thus far as the young Soca Warriors prepare for two decisive Concacaf Under-17 Qualifiers in four days. On Thursday 13 February, captain Nikosi Foncette will …
Read More »“The cream came to the top!” Cooper on assembling T&T U17 team, ‘Toka’ return, and a 14-year-old starlet
The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-17 Team depart tonight for Concacaf qualifying action in Costa Rica, and they will not be going to make up the numbers. The young Soca Warriors are grouped with Guyana, the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Saint Martin and Costa Rica. Only the group winner …
Read More »TTFA vows to investigate “unacceptable behaviour” at Women’s qualifier; apologises to referees and Honduras U17s
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Kieron Edwards condemned the “unacceptable behaviour” by some football supporters at the Ato Boldon Stadium last night, after objects were thrown at match officials as they attempted to return to their dressing room. The incident followed Trinidad and Tobago’s 1-0 loss to Honduras …
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