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Title: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on November 14, 2006, 04:54:32 AM
11 overseas players in Women’s squad.
By: Nigel Simon (Guardian).
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Eleven overseas based players have been included in a 20-member T&T team by national coach Marlon Charles for the 2006 Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup which will take place in the United States from Sunday.
Included in the 11 is 16-year-old Atlanta-born utility Sadjr Williams, whose father is a T&T national.
Williams was also selected to the Under-20 women’s team earlier in the year but did not acquire her passport in time to play in the tournament.
However, she is now in possession of her T&T passport and eager to represent the twin Island Republic.
Among the notable overseas players in the team are forwards Aveann Douglas of Munroe Community College, Ahkeela Mollon of the University of South Carolina and defenders Katrina Meyer of Murray State University and Anastasia Prescott of the University of Mobile and Canadian-born Micah Mahabirsingh of the Thornhill Cobras in Toronto.
Maylee Attin-Johnson is still recovering from knee surgery and was not included in the team.
The local women will continue to train at the UWI Ground, St Augustine daily before departing for the US on Friday.
The third edition of the Women’s Gold Cup will see Canada, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, T&T and USA competing for the title along with two guaranteed spots in the 2007 Fifa Women’s World Cup in China.
In first round action, Panama plays Jamaica and Mexico faces T&T, both at Tropical Park Stadium in Miami, Florida on Sunday.
The winners of these two first round games will then advance to the semifinals of the event with the winner of Panama/Jamaica match meeting Canada, while the winner of the Mexico/T&T will meet reigning defending champions, USA.
The semifinals take place on Wednesday November 22 at The Home Depot Center on the campus of California State University.
Tournament play concludes with the Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup Final and a third-place play-off game on November 26, also at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California. The Champion team and the runner-up will automatically qualify to next year’s Fifa Women’s World Cup in China while the third-place finisher will face Japan (Asian Football Confederation) in a home-and-away play-off for the final berth.
Women's team selected for Gold Cup.
By: Shaun Fuentes (TTFF).
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Trinidad and Tobago’s Women footballers will depart home for Miami on Sunday ahead of the 2006 CONCACAF Gold Cup and World Championship qualifier against Mexico two days later.
The squad was finalized this week by coach Marlon Charles and includes eleven overseas-based players. They will however not play Jamaica in an earlier proposes friendly international as the continue preparations at the University of the West Indies, St Augustine grounds.
Also back in the mix is experienced goalkeeper Lisa Jo Ramkissoon who is showing true grit as she also recovers from the passing of her young kids father Sean Vincent, former NCC cameraman.
Not included is talented forward Maylee-Attin Johnson who is yet to fully recover from surgery.
In first round action, Panama plays Jamaica and Mexico faces T&T, both at Tropical Park Stadium in Miami, Florida on Sunday.
The winners of these two first round games will then advance to the semifinals of the event with the winner of Panama/Jamaica match meeting Canada, while the winner of the Mexico/T&T will meet reigning defending champions, USA.
The semifinals take place on Wednesday November 22 at The Home Depot Center on the campus of California State University.
Tournament play concludes with the Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup Final and a third-place play-off game on November 26, also at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California.
The Champion team and the runner-up will automatically qualify to next year’s Fifa Women’s World Cup in China while the third-place finisher will face Japan (Asian Football Confederation) in a home-and-away play-off for the final berth.

T&T Team:

Goalkeepers:[/b]
Kimika Forbes (Stokelyvale FC), Lisa-Jo Ramkissoon (Real Dimension).

Defenders:
Jemilia Mathlin (Real Dimension), Katrina Meyer (Murray State University/USA), Anastasia Prescott (University of Mobile/USA), Ayana Russell (Munroe Community College), Patrice Superville (Brewton Parker College/USA).

Midfielders:
Aveann Douglas (Monroe Community College/USA), Rae-Ann Elder (Real Dimension), Leslie Ann James (Joe Public), Nadia James (Real Dimension), Micah Mahabirsingh (Thornhill/Canada), Dernelle Mascall (University of Mobile/USA), Ahkeela Darcel Mollon (University of South Carolina/USA), Jenelle Nedd (West Texas A&M University/USA), Mauricia Nicholson (University of West Florida/USA), Niasha Reyes (Real Dimension).

Forwards:
Kennya Cordner (Young Harris College/USA), Tasha St. Louis (New England Mutiny/USA), Sadjr Williams (no club).

Technical staff:
Marlon Charles (coach), Izzler Browne (asst coach), Ricarda Nelson (manager), Janelle James (asst manager), Nicole Kistow (physiotherapist), Steve Frederick (goalkeeper coach), Dexter Williams (equipment manager).

Related News.

2006 Women’s Gold Cup begins next week. (http://www.socawarriors.net/forum/index.php?topic=22577.msg241761#msg241761)
Burgins nets hat-trick in Women FA quarters.
T&T Guardian Reports.
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National striker, Alania Burgins, scored a hat-trick as title-holders Real Dimension began the defence of their T&T Women’s Football Federation FA Trophy with a 9-0 quarter-final hammering of UWI.
Tasha St Louis, another national women’s player added a pair of goals in the win at UWI Ground, St Augustine on Saturday while Rae-Ann Elder, Jeniel Nivet, Niasha Reyes and Nadia James got one each.
Elder, Reyes and James are also members of the national team.
In the semifinals, Real Dimension will meet St Clair Coaching School, who defeated Eugene Central United 4-3 on penalty-kicks on Sunday at Home Land Gardens Ground, Enterprise in Chaguanas after a 1-1 regulation time draw.
Renasha Jones scored for St Clair and national women’s hockey player Oire Trotman, showed she is well able on the football field by netting Central’s equaliser.
However, in the shoot-out national goalkeeper Julia Mc Dougall came up trumps for St Clair with a decisive save.
Jones, Eltisha Adams, Jenelle Mc Kellar and Natoya John scored St Clair’s first four attempts, while national cricketer Stacey King, Natalie Noel and Afiesha Mohammed were on target for Central.
Waliyda Muhammad fired Central’s fourth attempt wide of the target, but with a chance for a 5-3 win, Akeela George missed St Clair’s fifth attempt which left the door open for their opponents to level the scores at 4-4.
But it was not to be as Mc Dougall kept out Roxanne O’Brien effort to earned her team a 4-3 win. The other semifinal will see league runner-up Joe Public against Vandykes.
Yosha Jacobs got a brace and Desiree Sergeant scored the other in Vandykes’ 3-1 triumph over Petrotrin at the St Augustine Senior Comprehensive Ground, while Joe Public were awarded their match by a 3-0 result when opponents North Coast failed to keep their date at the Eddie Hart Ground, Tacarigua.

Saturday’s FA quarterfinal results:

Real Dimension 9 (Alania Burgins 3, Tasha St Louis 2, Rae-Ann Elder, Jeniel Nivet, Niasha Reyes, Nadia James) vs UWI 0.

Joe Public 3 bt North Coast 0 - By default.

Vandykes 3 (Yosha Jacob 2, Desiree Sargeant) vs Petrotrin 1 (Natalie Des Vignes).

Sunday’s FA quarterfinal result:

St Clair CS 1 (Renasha Jones) vs Eugene Central Utd 1 (Oire Trotman).
St Clair won 4-3 on penalty-kicks.
Title: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Flex on November 27, 2013, 03:17:52 AM
Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation
By Ian Prescott (Express).


Hoping for more warm-up games

With most of the major CONCACAF teams already deep in preparation, Trinidad and Tobago’s senior national women’s team this week began full preparation for the upcoming World Cup qualifying. CONCACAF qualifying for the World Cup is due to begin in 2014, although no date has yet been set.

The 2015 Women’s World Cup will be held in Canada, and local experts believe that Trinidad and Tobago have their best chance of qualifying for their first World Cup this time around. Expansion of the Women’s World Cup from 16 to 24 teams, has seen CONCACAF being given an additional automatic qualifying spot.

CONCACAF is guaranteed to have at least four representatives for the World Cup, hosts Canada and three automatic qualifiers. A fifth CONCACAF team will also qualify for a playoff against the third-placed team in the South America region.

World champions USA and top-10 ranked Canada traditionally dominate CONCACAF women’s football, which is regarded as being of a higher standard than South America (CONMEBOL), where Brazil dominate.

South America has been given just two automatic qualifying spots, and a playoff spot against the fourth-placed CONCACAF qualifiers. With Canada qualifying as host, and the USA almost guaranteed another spot, it leaves two automatic qualifying spots and a playoff berth up for grabs among the other CONCACAF contenders, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and possibly Haiti.

Under coaches Marlon Charles and Anton Corneal, the locally-based contingent of the national team has been keeping fit. However, the training schedule has been increased to four times a week.

“We have been training all along and just keeping fit,” Charles said, “But, we have only really began the programme for the 2015 World Cup (qualification) this week.”

Charles expects to have a full complement of players by mid-December, when several players, who are based in the United States at college, will return home for the vacation break.

“We will be able to train as a group them and really get to do what we wanted as a team,” he said.

T&T have not had any international matches since August, when they played unbeaten against club teams on a tour of England. That trip was sponsored by the Ministry of Sport. On the other hand, the USA have played unbeaten in 16 matches this season, winning 13 and drawing three. Also busy have been Canada, Panama, Costa Rica and Guatemala.

“They say that next year things will be better in terms of matches,” Charles said. “But, we’ll wait and see.”

Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Coop's on November 27, 2013, 09:57:01 AM
From what i'm reading here this does not sound good at all,we already start off on the wrong foot and is Marlon and Corneal going to be blamed for everything in the end.

Imagine all those other teams are deep in preparation for this tournament and we just doing some training four times a week without the majority of the women who going to actually play.It's WC qualification we talking about,look how the men start putting things in place and they looking at 2018,these women suppose to be ready for next year and nothing is being done as yet.

Again is the women may be it's not important,when was the last time these women played together,they will get a couple games/tournaments before the qualifying tournament and tell themselves they ready.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Deeks on November 27, 2013, 04:26:30 PM
The women teams in general get the short end of the stick. If by a fluke we get to host the women's WC that will change, but otherwise is guava season for the senior women's team. When will it end.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: socalion on November 27, 2013, 06:22:21 PM
while we are here on the topic of women's football  , can someone ,anyone  bring us up to date  also concerning our under20's women preparation  for the final rounds of qualification  which i believe scheduled for  january  .......??   what sort of preparations are taking place as we speak ..??  coach izler brown has made it absolutely clear of what is needed, !!! has anything been done since for the team .?
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: palos on November 27, 2013, 06:48:27 PM
Doh like de nickname fuh dis team
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: gawd on pitch on November 27, 2013, 09:36:33 PM
Doh like de nickname fuh dis team

Agreed. Sounds too novelty like..

Based on my research, this team actually has a good chance of making the WC. It will be them fighting Costa Rica for the 3rd spot. There is also a playoff for the 4th place team. I think the hex will look like this.. If there is a hex:

USA
MEX
T&T/CR
HAI
GUA/JAM

TT has a decent set of NCAA players. Also, many of the girls played in the under 17 WC in 2010. Taking this into consideration.. TT may even be better than CR on paper. Dont be surprised if TT women make history.

Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Coop's on November 28, 2013, 01:03:48 PM
Doh like de nickname fuh dis team

Agreed. Sounds too novelty like..

Based on my research, this team actually has a good chance of making the WC. It will be them fighting Costa Rica for the 3rd spot. There is also a playoff for the 4th place team. I think the hex will look like this.. If there is a hex:

USA
MEX
T&T/CR
HAI
GUA/JAM

TT has a decent set of NCAA players. Also, many of the girls played in the under 17 WC in 2010. Taking this into consideration.. TT may even be better than CR on paper. Dont be surprised if TT women make history.


    What kind of research you did and you talking about being better than CR on paper,Breds forget research and lets deal with reality.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Coop's on November 28, 2013, 01:23:53 PM
The women teams in general get the short end of the stick. If by a fluke we get to host the women's WC that will change, but otherwise is guava season for the senior women's team. When will it end.
      Deeks, Women's Football needs it's own office,admin,Secretary,Technical Director etc etc TTFA can't afford that,i remember when Dr Iva Glouden was in charge things used to look organized,one thing good about the Women's program they assit players with scholarships,is years now Coaches have been the scapegoats for the admin shortcomings.

     
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: gawd on pitch on November 28, 2013, 06:55:26 PM
Doh like de nickname fuh dis team

Agreed. Sounds too novelty like..

Based on my research, this team actually has a good chance of making the WC. It will be them fighting Costa Rica for the 3rd spot. There is also a playoff for the 4th place team. I think the hex will look like this.. If there is a hex:

USA
MEX
T&T/CR
HAI
GUA/JAM

TT has a decent set of NCAA players. Also, many of the girls played in the under 17 WC in 2010. Taking this into consideration.. TT may even be better than CR on paper. Dont be surprised if TT women make history.


    What kind of research you did and you talking about being better than CR on paper,Breds forget research and lets deal with reality.

Its obvious you glanced over my comment. I said "TT may even be better than CR on paper". The keyword here is "may"..Its called figurative language Coops..  You make it sound as if CR is far ahead of TT. In fact, they are not. CR and TT are on the same level. Check the last Gold cup campaign, Check the current ranking, etc.. You will see there is not much that separates TT and CR.

Regardless, this is probably their best ever chance to make the WC. We will see how they fare in the 2014 Gold cup.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Coop's on November 28, 2013, 07:50:16 PM
Doh like de nickname fuh dis team

Agreed. Sounds too novelty like..

Based on my research, this team actually has a good chance of making the WC. It will be them fighting Costa Rica for the 3rd spot. There is also a playoff for the 4th place team. I think the hex will look like this.. If there is a hex:

USA
MEX
T&T/CR
HAI
GUA/JAM

TT has a decent set of NCAA players. Also, many of the girls played in the under 17 WC in 2010. Taking this into consideration.. TT may even be better than CR on paper. Dont be surprised if TT women make history.


    What kind of research you did and you talking about being better than CR on paper,Breds forget research and lets deal with reality.

Its obvious you glanced over my comment. I said "TT may even be better than CR on paper". The keyword here is "may"..Its called figurative language Coops..  You make it sound as if CR is far ahead of TT. In fact, they are not. CR and TT are on the same level. Check the last Gold cup campaign, Check the current ranking, etc.. You will see there is not much that separates TT and CR.

Regardless, this is probably their best ever chance to make the WC. We will see how they fare in the 2014 Gold cup.
       I hear you,what i'm trying to say is how prepared are we?from the initial report all the countries involved are way ahead in their preparation for this qualifying round,it doesn't matter where we are in rankings.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: gawd on pitch on November 29, 2013, 09:50:09 PM
Okay. Yeah I agree that we are not as prepared. We all seen how the big teams are staying prepared. I think this TT team will find their legs quickly.. Just imagine we are nowhere prepared as USA, MEX and CAN. But much more prepared than the GUA, HAI, JAM and even CR.

Our college girls will make the difference. Many of them played in the under 17.. They are more mature now and have trained in the NCAA environment. 
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Soccer 19 on December 09, 2013, 08:39:24 PM
Camp opens very soon (next week I believe). CFU first round is April 7th-14th. The women need to show their CFU competition that they are the team to beat & serve notice to the likes of Costa Rica & Mexico that they will be gunning for them. :cheers: :cheers:



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Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Soccer 19 on December 18, 2013, 12:24:03 PM
Camp has opened up with hardly a peep from anyone. Surely somebody in the know can share what is occurring on the pitch for the Princesses.


Cheers   19
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: elan on December 18, 2013, 02:13:17 PM
Camp has opened up with hardly a peep from anyone. Surely somebody in the know can share what is occurring on the pitch for the Princesses.


Cheers   19

Who are you talking about ? The U20s or the Women's?
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Soccer 19 on December 18, 2013, 02:39:48 PM
Camp has opened up with hardly a peep from anyone. Surely somebody in the know can share what is occurring on the pitch for the Princesses.


Cheers   19

Who are you talking about ? The U20s or the Women's?

The Senior's

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Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: soccerlover on December 18, 2013, 10:44:13 PM
 

  The girls have begun training 3-4 times a week.However , an average of about 7 players attend each session .Min. of Sp[orts , Anil Roberts seems to be part of the technical staff now , working on the team's fitness .The whole set-up looks like a joke .The team was scheduled to play an American University team (male ) two days ago but could not field a team .
The U-20 team is currently in camp , training twice daily .Camp will break on the weekend . :-[
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: elan on December 19, 2013, 11:30:40 AM


  The girls have begun training 3-4 times a week.However , an average of about 7 players attend each session .Min. of Sp[orts , Anil Roberts seems to be part of the technical staff now , working on the team's fitness .The whole set-up looks like a joke .The team was scheduled to play an American University team (male ) two days ago but could not field a team .
The U-20 team is currently in camp , training twice daily .Camp will break on the weekend . :-[

Is the poor turn out because many of the senior women are on the U20 also and the U20 tournament is in a couple week the players attend the U20 training?

Is Mollon, Attin-Johnson, St. Louis, Mascall present with the Senior Team?
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Soccer 19 on December 19, 2013, 11:54:04 AM


  The girls have begun training 3-4 times a week.However , an average of about 7 players attend each session .Min. of Sp[orts , Anil Roberts seems to be part of the technical staff now , working on the team's fitness .The whole set-up looks like a joke .The team was scheduled to play an American University team (male ) two days ago but could not field a team .
The U-20 team is currently in camp , training twice daily .Camp will break on the weekend . :-[

Is the poor turn out because many of the senior women are on the U20 also and the U20 tournament is in a couple week the players attend the U20 training?

Is Mollon, Attin-Johnson, St. Louis, Mascall present with the Senior Team?

Don't forget Ya Ya Kordner & Arin King  :wavetowel: To name two more regular contributors.

I was thinking the same thing Elan (re 20's that are on the sqaud yet immersed in their own camp). It's funny the Warriors have a camp & everyone and their brother is all over who what why etc etc etc... Yet the Women have a camp and it's like it's none existent :banginghead:. We have to change that culture !!!!
This is Trinidad's best chance to qualify for a World Cup with Canada hosting as they are not involved in the qualifying rounds and with 2015 WWC going from 16 to 24 teams it opens up another Concacaf spot. I can't believe the poor turnouts none-the-less  >:(

CFU's are around the corner in April. The bigger question is why are there not more senior's out ?


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Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: elan on December 19, 2013, 12:01:56 PM


  The girls have begun training 3-4 times a week.However , an average of about 7 players attend each session .Min. of Sp[orts , Anil Roberts seems to be part of the technical staff now , working on the team's fitness .The whole set-up looks like a joke .The team was scheduled to play an American University team (male ) two days ago but could not field a team .
The U-20 team is currently in camp , training twice daily .Camp will break on the weekend . :-[

Is the poor turn out because many of the senior women are on the U20 also and the U20 tournament is in a couple week the players attend the U20 training?

Is Mollon, Attin-Johnson, St. Louis, Mascall present with the Senior Team?

Don't forget Ya Ya Kordner & Arin King  :wavetowel: To name two more regular contributors.

I was thinking the same thing Elan (re 20's that are on the sqaud yet immersed in their own camp). It's funny the Warriors have a camp & everyone and their brother is all over who what why etc etc etc... Yet the Women have a camp and it's like it's none existent :banginghead:. We have to change that culture !!!!
This is Trinidad's best chance to qualify for a World Cup with Canada hosting as they are not involved in the qualifying rounds and with 2015 WWC going from 16 to 24 teams it opens up another Concacaf spot. I can't believe the poor turnouts none-the-less  >:(

CFU's are around the corner in April. The bigger question is why are there not more senior's out ?


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The U20s have a very good chance of qualifying also. But again, the preparation is today for tomorrow.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Coach on December 19, 2013, 12:09:22 PM
For the senior women team to have a good chance to qualify for the World Cup TTFF should get Stephen Hart involve in some capacity as the present coaching staff have proven they don't have the tactical coaching knowledge to compete at the international level.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: soccerlover on December 20, 2013, 12:40:21 AM

 None of the senior girls are on the U-20 team ,so they are not in camp . Mollon is not part of the team at present .There are one or two girls that are still out of the country .The girls just don't appear to be too motivated so they train when they feel to or are able to .The majority of them know that they will be on the team whether they train hard or not at all .
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: elan on December 20, 2013, 01:19:35 PM

 None of the senior girls are on the U-20 team ,so they are not in camp . Mollon is not part of the team at present .There are one or two girls that are still out of the country .The girls just don't appear to be too motivated so they train when they feel to or are able to .The majority of them know that they will be on the team whether they train hard or not at all .

That's the :bs: and why women's soccer in T&T will continue to struggle. It shows on the field, women vs our girls.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Deeks on December 20, 2013, 05:15:34 PM

 None of the senior girls are on the U-20 team ,so they are not in camp . Mollon is not part of the team at present .There are one or two girls that are still out of the country .The girls just don't appear to be too motivated so they train when they feel to or are able to .The majority of them know that they will be on the team whether they train hard or not at all .

That's the :bs: and why women's soccer in T&T will continue to struggle. It shows on the field, women vs our girls.

Nah, don't dump it all on the girls now. The TTFF is so caught up what their restructureing getting some kind of order on the menside side. IT APPEARS that the women side of this equation is not getting full attention. Plain and simple.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Coop's on December 20, 2013, 05:36:00 PM

 None of the senior girls are on the U-20 team ,so they are not in camp . Mollon is not part of the team at present .There are one or two girls that are still out of the country .The girls just don't appear to be too motivated so they train when they feel to or are able to .The majority of them know that they will be on the team whether they train hard or not at all .

That's the :bs: and why women's soccer in T&T will continue to struggle. It shows on the field, women vs our girls.

Nah, don't dump it all on the girls now. The TTFF is so caught up what their restructureing getting some kind of order on the menside side. IT APPEARS that the women side of this equation is not getting full attention. Plain and simple.
        Women Football in T&T don't get the attention it deserves and that's a fact,at times the admin is blamed,at times the Coaches/technical staff is blamed and at times the players are blamed,really and truely it's a combination of all.
        Look at the kind of money spending on Football/Facilities etc u never hear of anything for Women,check the Seminars/Clinics going on by foreign Coaches/staff none is geared towards Women.
Title: Senior women quailfying campaign !!!
Post by: socalion on January 22, 2014, 03:53:30 PM
Can anyone provide an update /  details /  concerning the senior womens preparations as it relates to their upcoming qualifying campaign ?
Title: Re: Senior women quailfying campaign !!!
Post by: elan on January 22, 2014, 04:32:49 PM
Can anyone provide an update /  details /  concerning the senior womens preparations as it relates to their upcoming qualifying campaign ?

They were training over the Christmas break at home, but only a couple girls come out ever so often from what I've heard. Maybe the U20s inspired them to come out in full force.


Title: Re: Senior women quailfying campaign !!!
Post by: elan on January 22, 2014, 04:35:23 PM
Take a read here. (http://www.socawarriors.net/womens-team/womens-team-news/womens-senior-team-news/13350-soca-princesses-begin-qualifying-preparation.html)
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Soccer 19 on January 22, 2014, 06:09:44 PM
Take a read here. (http://www.socawarriors.net/womens-team/womens-team-news/womens-senior-team-news/13350-soca-princesses-begin-qualifying-preparation.html)

The 2015 Women’s World Cup will be held in Canada, and local experts believe that Trinidad and Tobago have their best chance of qualifying for their first World Cup this time around. Expansion of the Women’s World Cup from 16 to 24 teams, has seen CONCACAF being given an additional automatic qualifying spot.

CONCACAF is guaranteed to have at least four representatives for the World Cup, hosts Canada and three automatic qualifiers. A fifth CONCACAF team will also qualify for a playoff against the third-placed team in the South America region.


Well considering how we have had very positive results versus Costa Rica in the past year & even with Mexico as far back as the Pan American games IMHO I see no reason why we should not capture at least one spot. However Mexico has been playing top world ranked teams to ensure they continue to be a worthy opposition in any tournament they play in. These extra spots by no means are a given as we still have to go through CFU's in April & May. We need to trounce everyone we play in CFU to make a statement that we are ready to make the leap to the coveted WWC.

The ministry of sport needs to ensure that the best players available are brought into Trinidad right away to start to have the team begin to gel. I hope to god that every player is working out over and above the training on their fitness. Good luck ladies as April is just around the corner.


Cheers   19
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: elan on January 22, 2014, 07:12:26 PM
Take a read here. (http://www.socawarriors.net/womens-team/womens-team-news/womens-senior-team-news/13350-soca-princesses-begin-qualifying-preparation.html)

The 2015 Women’s World Cup will be held in Canada, and local experts believe that Trinidad and Tobago have their best chance of qualifying for their first World Cup this time around. Expansion of the Women’s World Cup from 16 to 24 teams, has seen CONCACAF being given an additional automatic qualifying spot.

CONCACAF is guaranteed to have at least four representatives for the World Cup, hosts Canada and three automatic qualifiers. A fifth CONCACAF team will also qualify for a playoff against the third-placed team in the South America region.


Well considering how we have had very positive results versus Costa Rica in the past year & even with Mexico as far back as the Pan American games IMHO I see no reason why we should not capture at least one spot. However Mexico has been playing top world ranked teams to ensure they continue to be a worthy opposition in any tournament they play in. These extra spots by no means are a given as we still have to go through CFU's in April & May. We need to trounce everyone we play in CFU to make a statement that we are ready to make the leap to the coveted WWC.

The ministry of sport TTFA needs to ensure that the best players available are brought into Trinidad right away to start to have the team begin to gel. I hope to god that every player is working out over and above the training on their fitness. Good luck ladies as April is just around the corner.


Cheers   19

Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Soccer 19 on January 22, 2014, 08:36:51 PM
Take a read here. (http://www.socawarriors.net/womens-team/womens-team-news/womens-senior-team-news/13350-soca-princesses-begin-qualifying-preparation.html)

The 2015 Women’s World Cup will be held in Canada, and local experts believe that Trinidad and Tobago have their best chance of qualifying for their first World Cup this time around. Expansion of the Women’s World Cup from 16 to 24 teams, has seen CONCACAF being given an additional automatic qualifying spot.

CONCACAF is guaranteed to have at least four representatives for the World Cup, hosts Canada and three automatic qualifiers. A fifth CONCACAF team will also qualify for a playoff against the third-placed team in the South America region.


Well considering how we have had very positive results versus Costa Rica in the past year & even with Mexico as far back as the Pan American games IMHO I see no reason why we should not capture at least one spot. However Mexico has been playing top world ranked teams to ensure they continue to be a worthy opposition in any tournament they play in. These extra spots by no means are a given as we still have to go through CFU's in April & May. We need to trounce everyone we play in CFU to make a statement that we are ready to make the leap to the coveted WWC.

The ministry of sport TTFA needs to ensure that the best players available are brought into Trinidad right away to start to have the team begin to gel. I hope to god that every player is working out over and above the training on their fitness. Good luck ladies as April is just around the corner.


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Meant to say that the MOS needs to open their wallets to the TTFA ...... to ensure the TTFA can then ensure the best players where ever they live are made available to the program.

Cheers  19
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: elan on January 22, 2014, 08:45:54 PM
Take a read here. (http://www.socawarriors.net/womens-team/womens-team-news/womens-senior-team-news/13350-soca-princesses-begin-qualifying-preparation.html)

The 2015 Women’s World Cup will be held in Canada, and local experts believe that Trinidad and Tobago have their best chance of qualifying for their first World Cup this time around. Expansion of the Women’s World Cup from 16 to 24 teams, has seen CONCACAF being given an additional automatic qualifying spot.

CONCACAF is guaranteed to have at least four representatives for the World Cup, hosts Canada and three automatic qualifiers. A fifth CONCACAF team will also qualify for a playoff against the third-placed team in the South America region.


Well considering how we have had very positive results versus Costa Rica in the past year & even with Mexico as far back as the Pan American games IMHO I see no reason why we should not capture at least one spot. However Mexico has been playing top world ranked teams to ensure they continue to be a worthy opposition in any tournament they play in. These extra spots by no means are a given as we still have to go through CFU's in April & May. We need to trounce everyone we play in CFU to make a statement that we are ready to make the leap to the coveted WWC.

The ministry of sport TTFA needs to ensure that the best players available are brought into Trinidad right away to start to have the team begin to gel. I hope to god that every player is working out over and above the training on their fitness. Good luck ladies as April is just around the corner.


Cheers   19


Meant to say that the MOS needs to open their wallets to the TTFA ...... to ensure the TTFA can then ensure the best players where ever they live are made available to the program.

Cheers  19

Doh worry I understand what you're saying.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: FF on January 24, 2014, 02:48:35 AM
Senior women getting ready for World Cup qualifiers
By Ian Prescott (Express).


Has a lesson been learnt?

The Trinidad and Tobago senior national women’s football team are preparing for World Cup qualification and need international warm-up matches.

Will the senior Soca Princesses receive the support needed for a successful World Cup run, or go a similar route to the national Under-20 team, which fell at the final hurdle, within grasp of achieving their goal?

It is just over 70 days and counting to the start of what may be an historic run by the Trinidad and Tobago senior national women’s team to their first-ever qualification for a FIFA Women’s World Cup.

The expansion of the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup to 24 teams has given the region an extra automatic qualifying spot. And as hosts, top-10 world-ranked Canada does not have to qualify. It gives teams like T&T a unique opportunity to qualify for the World Cup for the first time.

“We are due to open Caribbean qualifying in the week of April 7-14,” said head coach Marlon Charles. “We were hoping to make a bid to host the CONCACAF leg of the qualifiers, but Mexico beat us to it. Hosting would have given us home advantage and also let people get to see the progress of these girls, and get behind the team.”

The only Caribbean team ranked top-50 in the world, T&T will be favoured to advance past the two early Caribbean rounds wherever they are played, before meeting the CONCACAF contenders, who will battle for three automatic World Cup spots, and an additional playoff spot against a third-placed South American finisher.

“USA will qualify automatically. But then, it’s a toss-up between Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago and the rest, for two and a half spots. The team that finishes fourth in CONCACAF still gets a chance of a playoff.

This is a fantastic opportunity for teams in the region,” Charles said.

Over the Christmas holidays, much of the T&T team assembled, including the foreign-based players from college in the United States. Right back Ria Belgrave, and Tobago sisters Karen “Baby” Forbes and goalie Kamika Forbes are among those that have since returned to school, leaving the home-based players to work hard at getting fit, under the guidance of trainer Dexter Thomas, a seaman in the Coast Guard.

Among those regularly present at sessions are Tasha St Louis, Maylee Attin-Johnson, Tamar Watson, Anastasia Prescott, Ayanna Russell, Janine Superville, Kennya Cordner, Afiyah Mathias, Patrice Superville, Dernell Mascall, and prolific scorer Jo-Marie Lewis.

Anique Walker, the Debesette twins, Khadisha and Khadidra, and other members of the Under-20 squad may also be given the chance to vie for selection. Solid Canadian defender Arin King and USA-based Danielle Blair will likely hook up with the team prior to the CONCACAF leg. But missing are former professional Ahkeela Mollon, hard-running Tobago striker Candice Edwards, and solid right back Katrina Meyer. Striker Mariah Shade, meanwhile, is doing well at college in the USA.

The status of 26-year-old Edwards is uncertain despite team efforts to contact her, and Meyer hasn’t played since being injured a couple years ago. Meanwhile, the very gifted Mollon has had past issues with team management.

“She promise to join us in January...and it’s January now,” Charles said of Mollon’s status. “As far as I am concerned, past issues are past. I am about putting the best Trinidad and Tobago national team together. My only concern is a player’s willingness to contribute to the team.”

Over the past few weeks, the Soca Princesses have been hard at work on the training ground of the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain.

Coaches have split the duties. Sometimes, Charles is in charge, while former Joe Public coach Rajesh Lachoo and T&T technical director Anton Corneal have also done work with the team. They played the national Under-20 women in a couple of scrimmages, and a couple weeks ago veteran playmaker Tasha St Louis was seen smashing a bullet against an over-40 men’s team.

Charles said the next step would be to re-assemble the entire team and get them playing together, possibly in international matches.

“We would like to have a camp somewhere in North or South Carolina (USA). That way we can get all our players together,” Charles said. “We can train together and have some matches.

Although we may know the girls we think will be involved in the campaign, such a camp will also give other players, and maybe those with Trinidad and Tobago roots, a final chance for selection. We might just spot someone we might not have considered.”

Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: elan on February 03, 2014, 05:17:32 PM
Danielle Blair is not USA Based , she is a Canadian. Danielle graduated UAB University of Alabama at Birmingham. Blair plays on a Provincial Women's Soccer team (Provincial is the highest level for women in Ontario).
Check her out here (http://uabnews.blogspot.com/2011/09/former-uab-blazer-danielle-blair.html)


Arin King is in from the start to finish. Arin was supposed arrive Saturday morning to begin training with the team in their CFU quest & ultimately 2015 WWC. So another boost for the team


The team may go to Portugal in March.  With the success of the 20's & this being our best chance to secure a WWC spot maybe the MoS will come to assist sooner rather than later.

Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Tallman on February 03, 2014, 05:44:59 PM
Ah wonder whatever happen tuh Lauren Schmidt, de captain of we U-17 team at de World Cup? Ah know she going Stanford, but ah wonder if de TTFA has been in contact with she?

Ah hear de Mohammed twins might attend de camp.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Sam on February 07, 2014, 06:18:30 AM
Ah wonder whatever happen tuh Lauren Schmidt, de captain of we U-17 team at de World Cup? Ah know she going Stanford, but ah wonder if de TTFA has been in contact with she?
Ah hear de Mohammed twins might attend de camp.


 Yuh think she go come back after they made a big stink about her being captain.

Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: elan on February 07, 2014, 11:49:44 AM
Ah wonder whatever happen tuh Lauren Schmidt, de captain of we U-17 team at de World Cup? Ah know she going Stanford, but ah wonder if de TTFA has been in contact with she?
Ah hear de Mohammed twins might attend de camp.


 Yuh think she go come back after they made a big stink about her being captain.




I remember that bachannal.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Soccer 19 on February 18, 2014, 07:16:58 AM
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The team may go to Portugal in March.  With the success of the 20's & this being our best chance to secure a WWC spot maybe the MoS will come to assist sooner rather than later.


Unfortunately the team will not be going to Portugal in March as the last open spot in the Algarve Cup was filled by Korea DPR. There is talk of a camp in the States at some point in the near future.


Keep training hard ladies  :wavetowel: :challenge: :challenge: :wavetowel:


Cheers  19
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: elan on February 18, 2014, 12:20:51 PM
Quote
The team may go to Portugal in March.  With the success of the 20's & this being our best chance to secure a WWC spot maybe the MoS will come to assist sooner rather than later.


Unfortunately the team will not be going to Portugal in March as the last open spot in the Algarve Cup was filled by Korea DPR. There is talk of a camp in the States at some point in the near future.


Keep training hard ladies  :wavetowel: :challenge: :challenge: :wavetowel:


Cheers  19


There is always talk of doing something.

Ladies stay grounded.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Soccer 19 on March 18, 2014, 02:29:05 PM
https://www.facebook.com/TTwomensleaguefootball

SENIOR WOMEN'S TEAM OFF TO CHARLESTON FOR 4-MATCH CAMP

Issued on March 18th, 2014

A Trinidad and Tobago senior women’s football team left Port of Spain on Tuesday for a four-match training camp in Charleston.

The squad, under technical director Anton Corneal and coach Marlon Charles, are in preparations for the Caribbean Football Union leg of 2015 World Cup qualification and have been in training for the past few months. Vernetta Flanders is the team manager with Rajeesh Latchoo serving as assistant coach.

Following their tour of England last year, the local ladies will get another opportunity for some much needed match practice.

They will kick off their match schedule tomorrow (Wednesday) against Charleston Southern University at the Patriots Point Athletic Complex in Mt Pleasant, SC. That game is scheduled for a 7pm local time kick off.

The next day T&T will face College of Charleston at the same venue from 7:30pm.

T&T will continue their tour with another fixture against University of South Carolina at USC Stone Stadium from 6pm on March 22nd. They then close off the their slate of matches against Coastal Carolina University on March 23rd from 6pm at 540 University Blvd. Conway, SC.

Corneal, who has been overseeing the team’s preparations, said the games will go a long way in the team’s build up to the qualifiers for Canada 2015.

“It’s just that opportunity to have the players together in a camp atmosphere and to get some valuable match practice before the qualifiers begin. These College teams are of a decent standard and will offer a good challenge to our players,” said Corneal.

“A lot of our opponents in the Concacaf are well into their preparations and we cannot afford to slip far behind if we intend to challenge for a spot at the World Cup. If we are to be serious about this then we have got to try our best to get the team ready and this trip will help our efforts.”

The 20-player squad includes Maylee Attin Johnson, former national under 17 and US-based goalkeeper Linfah Jones, Tasha St Louis, prolific goalscorer and TTFA Women’s Player of the year for 2013 Kennya Cordner, Jo-Marie Lewis and Arin King among others.

The Ministry of Sport and the SporTT Company are supporters of this training camp.


Cheers 19
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 18, 2014, 02:34:53 PM
Niceness.

http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/w-soccer/scar-w-soccer-body.html

Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 18, 2014, 04:02:08 PM
Gamecocks Host Trinidad & Tobago National Team Saturday
March 18, 2014
gamecocksonline.com


COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina women's soccer team will host the Trinidad & Tobago women's national team on Saturday. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m., ET at Stone Stadium with free admission.

"This is a great opportunity for us to play an international opponent, someone who is preparing for the world cup qualifying stage so we're glad to help them out and give them a good game," head coach Shelley Smith said. "For our players, it's an opportunity to see another style of play, different from what we face a lot of times in the U.S. and in the college game. There will be a lot of things that we're not normally faced with and how we deal with that will just make us better."

The game will be part of the Gamecocks' spring season, which began last month, while Trinidad & Tobago is currently preparing for the CONCACAF group stages as they attempt to qualify for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.

South Carolina has ties to Caribbean nation, as former Gamecock Darcel Mollon has been a staple on its national team since the mid-2000s. She will not be making the trip though as she is currently playing professionally in Sweden with Kvarnsvedens IK.

Carolina will use this opportunity to help prepare for the fall as they look to improve on one of the best seasons in program history. The Gamecocks were ranked in the Top 20 the majority of the year and rose to as high as No. 7 (Oct. 15, 2013) in the NSCAA rankings before finishing the year at No. 15. Carolina's final record of 17-4-2 was the second-best mark in school history, while the team put together the program's only undefeated season at home at 11-0-0.

http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/w-soccer/spec-rel/031814aac.html

Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Soccer 19 on March 19, 2014, 10:10:05 AM
The ladies arrived late last evening from a looooooooooong layover in Miami & a looooooooong day overall to boot. I can't understand why they don't fly direct whenever possible. Here's hoping that the ladies shake the jet lag & are able to rebound quickly for this evening's match. Good luck ladies  :wavetowel: :wavetowel: :wavetowel:


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Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 20, 2014, 07:45:25 AM
Match report?
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Tallman on March 20, 2014, 08:01:24 AM
Match report?
Our Women's team won 7-0.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Soccer 19 on March 20, 2014, 08:10:23 AM
Match report LOL :)

From TT Wolf's Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/TTwomensleaguefootball


WNT SENIOR TEAM ANNIHILATES UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON 7-0.
GOALSCORERS: TASHA ST. LOUIS, MAYLEE ATTIN-JOHNSON, KENNYA CORDNER, LAUREN HUTCHINSON.

GAME 2 TONITE VS COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON (7:30PM)



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Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 20, 2014, 08:23:16 AM
Thx, TM & 19!  :beermug:

BTW, who is in the travelling party? I eh see no mention of squad etc.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Tallman on March 20, 2014, 08:37:35 AM
Thx, TM & 19!  :beermug:

BTW, who is in the travelling party? I eh see no mention of squad etc.

T&T squad for Charleston: Maylee Attin-Johnson, Rhea Belgrave, Kennya Cordner, Karyn Forbes, Kimika Forbes, Janine Francois, Dernelle Mascall, Anastasia Prescott, Tasha St Louis, Patrice Superville, Arin King, Afiyah Mathias, Kenya Charles, Jonelle Warrick, Camille Borneo, Lauryn Hutchinson, Linfah Jones, Annalis Cummings, Jo-Marie Lewis and Shenelle Henry.

Technical staff: Anton Corneal (technical director), Marlon Charles (coach), Rajesh Latchoo (assistant coach), Vernetta Flanders (manager)
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 20, 2014, 08:59:47 AM
Thx, TM & 19!  :beermug:

BTW, who is in the travelling party? I eh see no mention of squad etc.

T&T squad for Charleston: Maylee Attin-Johnson, Rhea Belgrave, Kennya Cordner, Karyn Forbes, Kimika Forbes, Janine Francois, Dernelle Mascall, Anastasia Prescott, Tasha St Louis, Patrice Superville, Arin King, Afiyah Mathias, Kenya Charles, Jonelle Warrick, Camille Borneo, Lauryn Hutchinson, Linfah Jones, Annalis Cummings, Jo-Marie Lewis and Shenelle Henry.

Technical staff: Anton Corneal (technical director), Marlon Charles (coach), Rajesh Latchoo (assistant coach), Vernetta Flanders (manager)

Solid. :beermug:

(Fari, yuh coulda be seeing this ting live).
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Soccer 19 on March 20, 2014, 12:25:42 PM
Thx, TM & 19!  :beermug:

BTW, who is in the travelling party? I eh see no mention of squad etc.

T&T squad for Charleston: Maylee Attin-Johnson, Rhea Belgrave, Kennya Cordner, Karyn Forbes, Kimika Forbes, Janine Francois, Dernelle Mascall, Anastasia Prescott, Tasha St Louis, Patrice Superville, Arin King, Afiyah Mathias, Kenya Charles, Jonelle Warrick, Camille Borneo, Lauryn Hutchinson, Linfah Jones, Annalis Cummings, Jo-Marie Lewis and Shenelle Henry.

Technical staff: Anton Corneal (technical director), Marlon Charles (coach), Rajesh Latchoo (assistant coach), Vernetta Flanders (manager)

Solid. :beermug:

(Fari, yuh coulda be seeing this ting live).

I know for a fact the Corneal has asked each school to video each game so he has a copy for further breakdown of play when he gets home however a live stream may be a stretch. I know somebody who knows somebody at USC & will see if they are going to live stream. They have a pretty good set up at USC so here is hoping they can. Will update you all ASAP.


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Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: CK1 on March 20, 2014, 02:13:50 PM
Match report LOL :)

From TT Wolf's Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/TTwomensleaguefootball


WNT SENIOR TEAM ANNIHILATES UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON 7-0.
GOALSCORERS: TASHA ST. LOUIS, MAYLEE ATTIN-JOHNSON, KENNYA CORDNER, LAUREN HUTCHINSON.

GAME 2 TONITE VS COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON (7:30PM)



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That is Charleston Southern University...weak opponent. Apart from USC, these other schools aren't quality enough to give them a true preparation test. Should have scheduled USC, Clemson and Furman for the best quality games (IMO)
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 20, 2014, 02:44:16 PM
Somebody had to say it ...
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Socapro on March 20, 2014, 05:49:22 PM
Soca Princesses continue preparations in USA camp
Published: Thursday, March 20, 2014 (T&T Guardian)


A 20-member T&T senior women’s football and four officials team left Piarco on Tuesday for a four-match training camp in Charleston, South Carolina, USA, which kicked off against Charleston Southern University at the Patriots Point Athletic Complex in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina from 7 pm (local time), yesterday.
 
Today, the T&T women’s team under technical director Anton Corneal and coach Marlon Charles, will continue their preparations for the Caribbean Football Union leg of 2015 FIFA World Cup qualification versus the College of Charleston at the same venue from 7.30 pm.
 
The squad which has been in training for the past few months following their tour of England last August during which they won all matches played, will continue their tour with another fixture against University of South Carolina at USC Stone Stadium from 6 pm on Saturday before closing out their tour against Coastal Carolina University on Sunday from 6 pm in Conway, South Carolina.
 
A former senior men’s team World Cup as Under-17 and U-20 assistant coach, Corneal, has been overseeing the team’s preparations and says the games will go a long way in the team’s build up to the qualifiers for the FIFA World in Canada 2015.
 
“It’s just that opportunity to have the players together in a camp atmosphere and to get some valuable match practice before the qualifiers begin. These College teams are of a decent standard and will offer a good challenge to our players,” said Corneal.
 
“A lot of our opponents in the CONCACAF are well into their preparations and we cannot afford to slip far behind if we intend to challenge for a spot at the World Cup. If we are to be serious about this then we have got to try our best to get the team ready and this trip will help our efforts.”
 
The 20-player squad includes Maylee Attin-Johnson, former national U-17 and US-based goalkeeper Linfah Jones, Tasha St Louis, prolific goalscorer and T&T Football Association Women’s Player of the year for 2013 Kennya Cordner, Jo-Marie Lewis and Canadian-based defender Arin King among others. Vernetta Flanders is the team manager with Rajesh Latchoo serving as assistant coach.
 
The CFU qualifiers are expected to kick off in just under a month (April 7-14) and the local women’s team has their eyes set on a historic first ever qualification.
 
T&T squad for Charleston:
Maylee Attin-Johnson, Rhea Belgrave, Kennya Cordner, Karyn Forbes, Kimika Forbes, Janine Francois, Dernelle Mascall, Anastasia Prescott, Tasha St Louis, Patrice Superville, Arin King, Afiyah Mathias, Kenya Charles, Jonelle Warrick, Camille Borneo, Lauryn Hutchinson, Linfah Jones, Annalis Cummings, Jo-Marie Lewis and Shenelle Henry.
Technical staff: Anton Corneal (technical director), Marlon Charles (coach), Rajesh Latchoo (assistant coach), Vernetta Flanders (manager)
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Soccer 19 on March 20, 2014, 09:07:39 PM
The ladies won their match tonight over Charleston College one nil. The goal was scored by YaYa Kordner. No other match details are known at this time.


Cheers 19
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 21, 2014, 01:45:25 AM
According to @CofCWSOC this game was a rematch of an encounter played in Point in 2012. (https://twitter.com/CofCWSOC/status/446652070339162112/photo/1)
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: elan on March 21, 2014, 09:39:16 AM
The ladies won their match tonight over Charleston College one nil. The goal was scored by YaYa Kordner. No other match details are known at this time.


Cheers 19

At this stage in preparation we should be dismissing a college team like this easily and maybe even handily.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Soccer 19 on March 21, 2014, 11:07:34 AM
The ladies won their match tonight over Charleston College one nil. The goal was scored by YaYa Kordner. No other match details are known at this time.


Cheers 19

At this stage in preparation we should be dismissing a college team like this easily and maybe even handily.


This score was not indicative of what the play was. It should've been a lot higher for Trinidad however give-a-ways in the attacking 3rd were the story of this match.



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Post by: Tiresais on March 22, 2014, 04:17:04 AM
‘Ya Ya’ gives Soca Princesses 2nd win
T&T Express


Striker Kennya “Ya Ya” Cordner scored the only goal as Trinidad and Tobago National Women Football team won for the second time on a four-match tour of Clarleston, South Carolina, USA.

Trinidad and Tobago beat the College of Charleston 1-0 on Thursday night, following a 7-0 win over the Charlestown Southern University the night before.

Preparing for the Caribbean leg first round of the Women’s World Cup Qualifiers to be held from April 7-14, T&T will play probably their toughest match tonight against University of South Carolina (USC) from 6pm at Stone Stadium, before closing out their tour against Coastal Carolina University on Sunday, from 6 p.m. in Conway, South Carolina. Trinidad and Tobago are seeking to qualify for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada, the first in the country’s history.

T&T had previously met the College of Charleston “Cougars” in 2012, when the Americans spent 10 days training and playing matches at the University of the West Indies ground, where T&T won the opener 2-1 and the College of Charleston took the return match 4-1. Meanwhile, Cordner, Tasha St Louis, Maylee Attin Johnson and Lauren Hutchinson all scored in T&T’s opening win over Charlestown Southern University.

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO:
Maylee Attin-Johnson, Rhea Belgrave, Kennya Cordner, Karyn Forbes, Kimika Forbes, Janine Francois, Dernelle Mascall, Anastasia Prescott, Tasha St Louis, Patrice Superville, Arin King, Afiyah Mathias, Kenya Charles, Jonelle Warrick, Camille Borneo, Lauryn Hutchinson, Linfah Jones, Annalis Cummings, Jo-Marie Lewis and Shenelle Henry.

Technical staff: Anton Corneal (technical director), Marlon Charles (coach), Rajesh Latchoo (assistant coach), Vernetta Flanders (manager)
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 22, 2014, 01:48:50 PM
10 minutes in ... Very slow, plodding game in progress. 0-0.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 22, 2014, 01:52:37 PM
USC 1 TT 0 @ 16'
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 22, 2014, 01:54:04 PM
Lobbed goal.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 22, 2014, 02:17:24 PM
2 good saves by USC to deny the equalizer. Sadly, T&T look largely disinterested in going fwd. This game is excruciatingly slow. Left-sided TT central defender incurred injury. Game stopped briefly.

Then ...

Opportunity to equalize for TT @ the other end. Dead ball situation. Ball lobbed over the goal.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 22, 2014, 02:33:17 PM
7 subs engaged in a possession activity at the half ... seemed to have started 4 v 3 ... then 3 v 3 + a neutral.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 22, 2014, 02:39:18 PM
... then a technical warm-up with emphasis on passing. This and the above were with Coach Latchoo. The passing quality here was significantly better than in display during the game ... even considering the absence of pressure.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 22, 2014, 02:44:23 PM
Goal! @ 49' equalizer by left mid.

SC 1 TT 1
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 22, 2014, 02:53:58 PM
We are playing without numbered kit so ... not easy to distinguish some of the players.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 22, 2014, 03:00:43 PM
Much better sequence of play ... Right mid is now playing as center mid ... More creativity on display.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 22, 2014, 03:06:07 PM
Notable is the absence of a substitution rotation. @ 71'

Great double save by our goalie.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 22, 2014, 03:09:42 PM
2-1 them!

Disallowed! 1-1
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 22, 2014, 03:11:28 PM
Keepers rotated. @ 78'
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 22, 2014, 03:14:51 PM
Passing has improved. Sun has gone down. Finally use of width.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 22, 2014, 03:51:03 PM
1-1 FT. Closed out the game with more attacking commitment.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Soccer 19 on March 22, 2014, 10:23:22 PM
Lobbed goal.

Miscommunication between our left back and left centre back was a direct result of this goal.  Our keeper then was indecisive coming off her line as she was thinking our defenders would right the issues.  Before our keeper knew it the ball was in the back of the night far side. 

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Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Soccer 19 on March 24, 2014, 10:41:11 AM
In the game versus Coastal Carolina the Princesses won 3-2. Goals scored were Kordner, King , Kordner. Coastal scored first we then tied it & then Coastal went up we than tied it & then went up late in the 2nd half. We were playing behind the 8 ball from the get go.The team arrived late to the match as they were given wrong instructions as to get to the field.

Arriving late & not getting a proper warm up affected the girls as they were very lethargic to say the least. We also started many of the younger players that did not get into the USC game on Saturday. Many of the youngsters were very tentative and IMHO were afraid to make mistakes. I was expecting to see more pace & jump from our youth as they should have been chomping at the bit to make an impression on the coaching staff to show they deserve to be regulars with the seniors.The opposite occurred IMHO on both sides of the ball. There was moments of flash however not for the full 90 minutes.

The team came away with the "W" however take the ugly 3 points & run after the game film is dissected. Personally I would burn it. Bottom line is against CFU teams an effort like that is put in the ladies will get shredded. Only 3 players IMHO showed up to play and they were Kimika Forbes, Arin King & YaYa Kordner. Overall a successful trip for the Princesses as these friendlies have given the coaching staff a good indication as to who is ready & who needs work. Further breakdowns off all the games " film " will show deeper what needs immediate attention.

Next on tap are the CFU's. No official dates have been announced by the CFU organizing body. The CFU calendar indicated dates in early May however team mgmt has not heard from the CFU officials yet. It will be better for us if it is at the end of May as we still have a few seniors at school in the states they would have early May conflicts. Am hearing the Trinidad may get the first round of the CFU at home so the 12th man in the stands will be huge for the ladies. Good luck ladies in your continued training.


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Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Michael-j on March 24, 2014, 10:56:06 AM
In the game versus Coastal Carolina the Princesses won 3-2. Goals scored were Kordner, King , Kordner. Coastal scored first we then tied it & then Coastal went up we than tied it & then went up late in the 2nd half. We were playing behind the 8 ball from the get go.The team arrived late to the match as they were given wrong instructions as to get to the field.

Arriving late & not getting a proper warm up affected the girls as they were very lethargic to say the least. We also started many of the younger players that did not get into the USC game on Saturday. Many of the youngsters were very tentative and IMHO were afraid to make mistakes. I was expecting to see more pace & jump from our youth as they should have been chomping at the bit to make an impression on the coaching staff to show they deserve to be regulars with the seniors.The opposite occurred IMHO on both sides of the ball. There was moments of flash however not for the full 90 minutes.

The team came away with the "W" however take the ugly 3 points & run after the game film is dissected. Personally I would burn it. Bottom line is against CFU teams an effort like that is put in the ladies will get shredded. Only 3 players IMHO showed up to play and they were Kimika Forbes, Arin King & YaYa Kordner. Overall a successful trip for the Princesses as these friendlies have given the coaching staff a good indication as to who is ready & who needs work. Further breakdowns off all the games " film " will show deeper what needs immediate attention.

Next on tap are the CFU's. No official dates have been announced by the CFU organizing body. The CFU calendar indicated dates in early May however team mgmt has not heard from the CFU officials yet. It will be better for us if it is at the end of May as we still have a few seniors at school in the states they would have early May conflicts. Am hearing the Trinidad may get the first round of the CFU at home so the 12th man in the stands will be huge for the ladies. Good luck ladies in your continued training.


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Thanks for the reports soccer19!
Did Linfah Jones get any playing time? How did she look between the uprights? I saw her in the U17 WC and loved her spirit and commitment ....she read the game well and her positioning was pretty good....my only concern was that she was a little on the short side and thus susceptible to the high balls and lobs...
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Soccer 19 on March 24, 2014, 12:01:45 PM
In the game versus Coastal Carolina the Princesses won 3-2. Goals scored were Kordner, King , Kordner. Coastal scored first we then tied it & then Coastal went up we than tied it & then went up late in the 2nd half. We were playing behind the 8 ball from the get go.The team arrived late to the match as they were given wrong instructions as to get to the field.

Arriving late & not getting a proper warm up affected the girls as they were very lethargic to say the least. We also started many of the younger players that did not get into the USC game on Saturday. Many of the youngsters were very tentative and IMHO were afraid to make mistakes. I was expecting to see more pace & jump from our youth as they should have been chomping at the bit to make an impression on the coaching staff to show they deserve to be regulars with the seniors.The opposite occurred IMHO on both sides of the ball. There was moments of flash however not for the full 90 minutes.

The team came away with the "W" however take the ugly 3 points & run after the game film is dissected. Personally I would burn it. Bottom line is against CFU teams an effort like that is put in the ladies will get shredded. Only 3 players IMHO showed up to play and they were Kimika Forbes, Arin King & YaYa Kordner. Overall a successful trip for the Princesses as these friendlies have given the coaching staff a good indication as to who is ready & who needs work. Further breakdowns off all the games " film " will show deeper what needs immediate attention.

Next on tap are the CFU's. No official dates have been announced by the CFU organizing body. The CFU calendar indicated dates in early May however team mgmt has not heard from the CFU officials yet. It will be better for us if it is at the end of May as we still have a few seniors at school in the states they would have early May conflicts. Am hearing the Trinidad may get the first round of the CFU at home so the 12th man in the stands will be huge for the ladies. Good luck ladies in your continued training.


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Thanks for the reports soccer19!
Did Linfah Jones get any playing time? How did she look between the uprights? I saw her in the U17 WC and loved her spirit and commitment ....she read the game well and her positioning was pretty good....my only concern was that she was a little on the short side and thus susceptible to the high balls and lobs...

She played the 1st two games in full as Kimika Forbes was still at school (University of Maine / Fort Kent) and she only arrived  late Saturday afternoon. The game versus USC was originally at 18:00 however with the time change to earlier coupled with Forbes flight coming in around 15:00 we are lucky she even got any time in the 2nd half.

I did not see those 1st two games however a 7 nil game I was told she did not see much leather. In the 2nd game I cannot comment as I was not there however was told she played well in that game. In game three she saw the 1st half and part of the 2nd. Made some very nice saves (one breakaway save she came up big in particular) however the goal that was scored she hesitated (see previous post) coming off of her line. If she came out when her gut first told her to go she would have saved the goal.There was a corner kick that was bent in over her head to the back side of the net however USC was ruled offside. From my vantage point it was really hard for me to tell whether USC was offside or not.  Other than the one faux pas I liked what I saw.

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Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 24, 2014, 01:49:46 PM
RE: Linfah and the USC game

She did reasonably well. Obviously Kimika's physical stature is more imposing, but I can't think of a game situation in which Linfah's height impacted the game or her approach to the game. She does not seem to lack courage, and, based on what was in evidence, could only get better with targeted training. (How tall is she anyway?)

Although she tended to reach her target players, I thought there could have been the occasional variation in her distribution of the ball. Otherwise, above I noted a double save that was very creditable ... overall, she did not leave anything but a positive impression. (I recall an assertive action or two on defending corners also).

As far as the goal: I disagree somewhat with Soccer 19's assessment. To fully analyze what happened, I suggest rewinding to the development of the play. USC played a pass (from central midfield) aimed at getting in behind the defence. Though intelligent, the pass itself was unremarkable and should have been innocuous. It had no pace on it, and was predictable to read. HOWEVER, the right-sided central defender failed to react with sufficient urgency to stifle the play ... her outside back had pushed up marginally, and the ball, though placed between the gap between them (it was perhaps not more than 10 yards), would have been hers to retrieve possession ... but for the casualness of her reaction. I'm calling it that because she saw the danger, but only seemed to take it seriously when SC's flank player actually took possession, even then she didn't assert herself. It was the defender's failure to react that prompted Linfah to move off her line ... and for a brief moment it looked as if she had managed to delay the attacker sufficiently, but the lob was executed, and at that point it was out of her hands ...

HOWEVER, Linfah should also be credited for narrowing the angle that was available to the attacker ... and this is where OTHER players are culpable on the goal ... the left central and left flank defenders did not assist her effort and could have prevented that goal had one (or both) recovered to the central goal area/far post. Granted, they reacted, but only after the lob was in progress. (It either bounced off the post or hit the immediate side-netting).

It was an avoidable goal, but it was not generated merely by the GK's decision-making.

The right sided defender had been incorporating into the attack ... although on this occasion she wasn't fully pushed up ... she too looked disinterested in recovering ... she had options ... such as to cover the left central defender ... particularly had the left central defender made a decision to delay the attacker. It wasn't an impressive sequence.

I don't know what Linfah's verbal communication is like with her defence.


Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: FF on March 24, 2014, 02:07:07 PM

She played the 1st two games in full as Kimika Forbes was still at school (University of Maine / Fort Kent) and she only arrived  late Saturday afternoon. The game versus USC was originally at 18:00 however with the time change to earlier coupled with Forbes flight coming in around 15:00 we are lucky she even got any time in the 2nd half.

I did not see those 1st two games however a 7 nil game I was told she did not see much leather. In the 2nd game I cannot comment as I was not there however was told she played well in that game. In game three she saw the 1st half and part of the 2nd. Made some very nice saves (one breakaway save she came up big in particular) however the goal that was scored she hesitated (see previous post) coming off of her line. If she came out when her gut first told her to go she would have saved the goal.There was a corner kick that was bent in over her head to the back side of the net however USC was ruled offside. From my vantage point it was really hard for me to tell whether USC was offside or not.  Other than the one faux pas I liked what I saw.

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Offside?? from a corner kick? Did the ball get cleared and come back in?
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Soccer 19 on March 26, 2014, 08:07:39 AM

She played the 1st two games in full as Kimika Forbes was still at school (University of Maine / Fort Kent) and she only arrived  late Saturday afternoon. The game versus USC was originally at 18:00 however with the time change to earlier coupled with Forbes flight coming in around 15:00 we are lucky she even got any time in the 2nd half.

I did not see those 1st two games however a 7 nil game I was told she did not see much leather. In the 2nd game I cannot comment as I was not there however was told she played well in that game. In game three she saw the 1st half and part of the 2nd. Made some very nice saves (one breakaway save she came up big in particular) however the goal that was scored she hesitated (see previous post) coming off of her line. If she came out when her gut first told her to go she would have saved the goal.There was a corner kick that was bent in over her head to the back side of the net however USC was ruled offside. From my vantage point it was really hard for me to tell whether USC was offside or not.  Other than the one faux pas I liked what I saw.

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Offside?? from a corner kick? Did the ball get cleared and come back in?


To answer your question " No ". Everybody was saying it was an offside ( that's what i assumed). The AR had his flag up now I did not see him twirling it to indicate a foul & the man in the middle to not run over to ask him. Very strange call IMHO. Asylumseeker I am not sure where you were sitting however what were your thought's on this play?


Cheers   19
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Soccer 19 on March 26, 2014, 08:15:55 AM
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It was an avoidable goal, but it was not generated merely by the GK's decision-making.


Maybe I should re-read before I type. That is what happens when you are sleep deprived. I do agree with your assessment of the play however from my vantage point (behind the Trinidad bench - close to the play) when the play came over the top our keepers 1st instinct was to come and punch the ball away. She hesitated ever so marginally because she thought our defenders would clear the ball. That slight hesitation to go & punch/parry the ball left the net exposed.

I am not blaming her by any means for the goal as our defenders should have cleared the ball. Just making a comment about her original hesitation.

Sorry you did not make the Coastal game as would have liked to have met you at that pitch.


Cheers

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Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Soccer 19 on March 26, 2014, 08:24:45 AM
Trinidad and Tobago senior national women’s football team won and drew on the weekend, to end a four-match tour of South Carolina unbeaten. The Soca Princesses ended their tour against USA college teams with three victories and a draw.

T&T gave several young players a run when they ended with a 3-2 win over Coastal Carolina University on Sunday. Top scorer Kenya “Ya Ya” cordner scored twice along with Toronto-based defender Arin King. The Soca Princesses twice trailed before Cordner struck the winning goal.


http://www.socawarriors.net/womens-team/womens-team-news/womens-senior-team-news/13752-soca-princesses-play-unbeaten.html


Arin King has been playing mostly midfield this tour and has looked very comfortable feeding her fellow forwards & or " YaYa" with switched balls to put her on the attack.

Good to see the team playing rather than just training as they need more high level matches in order to keep improving. They have a lot to sharpen up however the core looks good. They should do well at CFU's in May & then July (locations to be determined) and this forumite will be disappointed if they don't move on to Concacaf.

They need to play the likes of Mexico , Costa Rica & even some Conmebol teams this summer / early fall to really gauge what needs tweaking.


Keep up the good work ladies.


Cheers  19





Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 26, 2014, 08:42:22 AM

She played the 1st two games in full as Kimika Forbes was still at school (University of Maine / Fort Kent) and she only arrived  late Saturday afternoon. The game versus USC was originally at 18:00 however with the time change to earlier coupled with Forbes flight coming in around 15:00 we are lucky she even got any time in the 2nd half.

I did not see those 1st two games however a 7 nil game I was told she did not see much leather. In the 2nd game I cannot comment as I was not there however was told she played well in that game. In game three she saw the 1st half and part of the 2nd. Made some very nice saves (one breakaway save she came up big in particular) however the goal that was scored she hesitated (see previous post) coming off of her line. If she came out when her gut first told her to go she would have saved the goal.There was a corner kick that was bent in over her head to the back side of the net however USC was ruled offside. From my vantage point it was really hard for me to tell whether USC was offside or not.  Other than the one faux pas I liked what I saw.

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Offside?? from a corner kick? Did the ball get cleared and come back in?


To answer your question " No ". Everybody was saying it was an offside ( that's what i assumed). The AR had his flag up now I did not see him twirling it to indicate a foul & the man in the middle to not run over to ask him. Very strange call IMHO. Asylumseeker I am not sure where you were sitting however what were your thought's on this play?


Cheers   19

Foul determined by the ref without the AR's assistance?
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Soccer 19 on March 26, 2014, 10:29:38 AM
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Foul determined by the ref without the AR's assistance?

Thanks for the FYI heads up on that call.


Cheers
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Tallman on March 27, 2014, 11:31:20 PM
Catching up with Technical Director Anton Corneal after the completion of a four-match tour of South Carolina by the T&T Senior Women's team.

https://www.youtube.com/v/jhzJKRMVfn8
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Flex on March 28, 2014, 02:00:34 AM
T&T want to host Caribbean opening round.
By Ian Prescott (Express).


Marlon Charles, Trinidad and Tobago senior national women team head coach, is hoping that T&T will host the opening round of Caribbean qualifying for the  2015 World Cup, which is carded for May. 

Charles was speaking following the Soca Princesses’ return from last week’s pre-tournament training camp in the USA.

“I think the Caribbean qualification will be a high standard.  Like a mini World Cup.  And we are hoping that the first leg is here in Trinidad and Tobago,” Charles said.

“Every Caribbean team has the same dream us. Every Caribbean team wants to qualify for this World Cup because it might be the best chance to get to one. Assuming the USA will qualify, there are still two automatic qualifying spot and a playoff spot left.  It’s almost like three spots. “

While on tour, the Soca Princesses won three matches and drew once against South Carolina university teams.  Trinidad and Tobago opened with a 7-0 win against  Charlestown Southern University, before edging College of Charleston 1-0. They drew 1-1 with University of South Carolina (USC) and ended the tour with a 3-2 over Coastal Carolina University.

‘”I think that the objective was met in that we got a chance to play as a team in a competitive setting and we had to play to get a result,” Charles said. “The first game gave us the opportunity to find our feet, but the other three were very competitive. You know how American teams play. They never gave us a chance to relax.”

On tour, T&T got a look at one USA-born player, and want to see her again. But Charles was not able to see all the USA players he wanted to due to school commitments. Locals players on the fringe of the team were also give a chance to play. Also on tour was technical director Anton Corneal, who felt the player showed a lot of character. Sometimes they came from behind to get a result, and were able to also take control of some matches.   

Corneal felt there would definitely be a lot of competition for places with World Cup qualifier coming up. Canada-based defender Daniel Blair has begun training following surgery, while Ahkeela Mollon is playing professionally in Sweden  and is expected to join the team at some point, along with several USA-based college players. Ten or so members of the team are based in Trinidad and Tobago will the other based abroad.

“We have not seen all of them,” Corneal said.  “In mid-May we will bring them all together in a group of about 30. Players, will definitely have to play for their spot.”

“We are looking to see every player we can get an eye on so that we can look to build the best possible team,” Charles added. “Some of the Under-20s like the Debisette twins and Anique Walker are likely to start training with us in April.”

Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Tallman on April 04, 2014, 09:50:17 PM
HIGHLIGHTS of University of South Carolina Women vs T&T Women on March 22nd at Stone Stadium. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

https://www.youtube.com/v/SYjiJ1zvMEg
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Soccer 19 on April 05, 2014, 06:47:56 AM
The hi lights don't due justice of what actually occured during the match.  Mostly followed USC.  Question to those why are in the know.  Has Cirneal completely left the TTFA ? The women's team was the only team he was regularly attending daily practises as he was heavily involved. Is he gone ?
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: elan on April 05, 2014, 01:01:57 PM
We have a massive problem with our female defenders and bystander apathy. Our 2nd and 3rd defenders seem to not assess the urgency of situations in and around the box. This was present in the U17s, the U20s and from the little highlights you get glimpse of this problem also.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on April 05, 2014, 01:36:37 PM
The hi lights don't due justice of what actually occured during the match.  Mostly followed USC.  Question to those why are in the know.  Has Cirneal completely left the TTFA ? The women's team was the only team he was regularly attending daily practises as he was heavily involved. Is he gone ?

Give thanks.

Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on April 05, 2014, 01:42:17 PM
The TTFA maybe, just maybe, need to take a  peek at Venezuela program.

Suddenly that Venezuelan offer to play mentioned by AC looks like something to pursue.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: elan on April 06, 2014, 10:05:50 PM
U.S. Soccer Relieves Tom Sermanni of Duties as Head Coach of the U.S. Women's National Team (http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/04/06/21/16/140406-sermanni-relieved)



CHICAGO (April 6, 2014) - U.S. Soccer has announced that Tom Sermanni has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the U.S. Women's National Team, effective immediately.

U.S. Soccer Director of Development Jill Ellis will serve as interim head coach, starting with the USA's next match against China PR on April 10 in San Diego.

"We want to thank Tom for his service over the past year and half, but we felt that we needed to go in a different direction at this time," said U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati. "We will begin looking for a new coach immediately to guide our Women's National Team toward qualifying for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup."

"I'm disappointed that things didn't work out, but I'd like to thank U.S. Soccer for the opportunity to have coached this team and also the staff and players for all their hard work," said Sermanni.

Ellis previously served as interim head coach for seven matches at the end of 2012, going 5-0-2.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on April 06, 2014, 10:37:20 PM
Raw deal ...
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Deeks on April 07, 2014, 10:21:05 AM

Ellis previously served as interim head coach for seven matches at the end of 2012, going 5-0-2.

What is the real reason? Were they playing that badly under him?




Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Deeks on April 07, 2014, 10:25:25 AM
The TTFA maybe, just maybe, need to take a  peek at Venezuela program.

Suddenly that Venezuelan offer to play mentioned by AC looks like something to pursue.

I always used to wonder why we don't play when often. Look how often US and Mex play. They are our closest neighbours. Jump in a pirogue and we dey. But with the situation in Caracas with the muslims under detention, I don't think that is possible for now at least.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: elan on April 07, 2014, 10:40:54 AM

Ellis previously served as interim head coach for seven matches at the end of 2012, going 5-0-2.

What is the real reason? Were they playing that badly under him?









Those players have to like yuh. You ever see so much different players play on the team other than in the last year? The US doh want to change they does only say that. Back to boom and run me down.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on April 07, 2014, 10:48:43 AM

Ellis previously served as interim head coach for seven matches at the end of 2012, going 5-0-2.

What is the real reason? Were they playing that badly under him?


Cultural dissonance ... the man was 18-2-4.
 
http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/10741545/tom-sermanni-dismissed-us-women-soccer-national-team-coach

(looking at Antonietta Collins is like looking at her mother).
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: elan on April 07, 2014, 03:23:55 PM
Didn't know that these women were contacted to USsoccer.

Heard Abby is deep in this issue :-\
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: asylumseeker on April 07, 2014, 05:35:31 PM
Didn't know that these women were contacted to USsoccer.

Heard Abby is deep in this issue :-\

Yuh mean player contracts? Yeah, man!
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: elan on April 07, 2014, 07:54:51 PM
Didn't know that these women were contracted to USsoccer.

Heard Abby is deep in this issue :-\

Yuh mean player contracts? Yeah, man!

Recieve like US $30000+ a year  ???
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Tiresais on April 13, 2014, 02:21:56 AM
FIFA SENDS WOMEN FOOTBALL CONSULTANT FOR TALKS WITH TTFA
TTFA Website



As part of the continuing efforts to assist Trinidad and Tobago football, FIFA will send one of its women football consultants and instructors to this country on Monday to hold meetings about the development of the local women’s game.

Andrea Rodebaugh will arrive in Port of Spain on Monday and will meet with TTFA President Raymond Tim Kee and General Secretary Sheldon Phillips. During her two-day visit, she will also hold meetings with the T&T Women’s Football League (WOLF) and President of the Women’s football Sharon O’Brien. Rodebaugh is also scheduled to hold discussions with the members of the TTFA Women’s football committee and local national women’s team coaches.

Rodebaugh was part of the team that conducted a CONCACAF Coaching Workshop for women’s football in Costa Rica earlier this month at the FIFA Under 17 Women’s World Cup.

Last Tuesday, FIFA Vice President Jeffrey Webb and FIFA Development Officer Howard McIntosh visited T&T to hold various meetings with TTFA officials and other football stakeholders. McIntosh said the ongoing visits by FIFA consultants was all in relation to the efforts by FIFA to assist football in this country.

“The visit by Ms Rodebaugh, a  FIFA women’s football consultant, is another way of FIFA’s effort to help the TTFA and football in your country,” McIntosh said. 

“Again we have realized that the plans for the development of local football as put forward by President Tim Kee and the General Secretary Phillips shows us that concerted efforts are being made by the TTFA. We know there are major challenges but we must get the work done and we are about offering assistance in the various areas to see how best we can help with the development of the game here, “McIntosh added.

Trinidad and Tobago will host the Women’s Caribbean Finals in August and currently the T&T Senior Women’s Team is preparing for this tournament as they attempt to qualify for the next FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada.
Title: Re: Soca Princesses begin qualifying preparation.
Post by: Soccer 19 on April 19, 2014, 04:50:14 PM
FIFA SENDS WOMEN FOOTBALL CONSULTANT FOR TALKS WITH TTFA
TTFA Website



As part of the continuing efforts to assist Trinidad and Tobago football, FIFA will send one of its women football consultants and instructors to this country on Monday to hold meetings about the development of the local women’s game.

Andrea Rodebaugh will arrive in Port of Spain on Monday and will meet with TTFA President Raymond Tim Kee and General Secretary Sheldon Phillips. During her two-day visit, she will also hold meetings with the T&T Women’s Football League (WOLF) and President of the Women’s football Sharon O’Brien. Rodebaugh is also scheduled to hold discussions with the members of the TTFA Women’s football committee and local national women’s team coaches.

Rodebaugh was part of the team that conducted a CONCACAF Coaching Workshop for women’s football in Costa Rica earlier this month at the FIFA Under 17 Women’s World Cup.

Last Tuesday, FIFA Vice President Jeffrey Webb and FIFA Development Officer Howard McIntosh visited T&T to hold various meetings with TTFA officials and other football stakeholders. McIntosh said the ongoing visits by FIFA consultants was all in relation to the efforts by FIFA to assist football in this country.

“The visit by Ms Rodebaugh, a  FIFA women’s football consultant, is another way of FIFA’s effort to help the TTFA and football in your country,” McIntosh said. 

“Again we have realized that the plans for the development of local football as put forward by President Tim Kee and the General Secretary Phillips shows us that concerted efforts are being made by the TTFA. We know there are major challenges but we must get the work done and we are about offering assistance in the various areas to see how best we can help with the development of the game here, “McIntosh added.

Trinidad and Tobago will host the Women’s Caribbean Finals in August and currently the T&T Senior Women’s Team is preparing for this tournament as they attempt to qualify for the next FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada.

Anyone in the know aware of what transpired with the recent FIFA visit. We are hearing zero about the seniors. There was talk of a Venezuela trip with the men. However nothing concrete has been advised.

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Title: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on October 06, 2014, 05:19:37 PM
Introducing the Women Soca Warriors, formerly known as the Soca Princesses.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10687068_840017259362926_5557467778892770700_n.png?oh=39a19261dafceb77c84ea558803eb580&oe=54B0894A&__gda__=1422775026_cbb5a128905441989dde038f080c828b)


LIKE their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/tt.womensocawarriors).
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors
Post by: Bakes on October 06, 2014, 05:34:39 PM
Thank you... the 'Soca Princesses' thing was borderline chauvinistic.  Not too sure about the mask and headdress, kinda stereotyping of Native Americans.  Some of the other elements seem like overkill (and ah not sure about that "steel drum") but definitely a start in the right direction.  The women's program deserve their own brand  :beermug:
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors
Post by: Sando prince on October 06, 2014, 08:01:57 PM

http://www.trinidadexpress.com/sports/Soca-Princesses-get-help-278319301.html (http://www.trinidadexpress.com/sports/Soca-Princesses-get-help-278319301.html)


Soca Princesses get help

Team to leave for training camp today


 Leaving at last. According to a press release by the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association yesterday, the national women’s team will leave at three o’clock this afternoon for a training camp in Dallas, United States ahead of the opening CONCACAF Final Round fixture against the United States on October 15.

This departure will come four days after the team’s originally scheduled departure on Saturday.
Seven members of coach Randy Waldrum’s squad of 20 will meet the rest of  the team in Dallas.
Yesterday, the Express reported that the team had been grounded because the TTFA had failed to come up with $40,000 to process visa applications for team members. But according to the release, 10 players and one member of the technical staff were granted their US travel visas.

 The TTFA said the Ministry of Sport had provided financial support which will cover costs for the training camp in Dallas which runs until October 13, as well as other allowances and team-related expenses.

Petrotrin, which also provided its Beach Camp facility in Palo Seco for a previous training camp, has also come forward to support the team with the provision of casual wear and $75,000 which assisted in the visa payments for the players.
TTFA President Raymond Tim Kee expressed his gratitude for the support. He told TTFA Media: “I speak on behalf of the TTFA and the local football fraternity in saying how extremely grateful for the unwavering support of the Ministry of Sport, the Sport Company and Petrotrin in ensuring our  national women’s team received the necessary assistance ahead of their qualifying tournament in the United States.”
 

He added: “There was some unfinished business over the past few days but we are quite pleased to say now that things have been looked after and there is an ongoing process to ensure that the team will have the right conditions heading into the tournament. I want to wish them the very best in what will be an extremely difficult opening match against the United States, a world giant in women’s football but I expect them to give it their best and I am optimistic of the team’s chances in progressing out of the group and into the World Cup.”Coach Waldrum said of his squad that, “I’m really excited about our squad of 20.  I think this group gives us the best opportunity to advance in the CONCACAF tournament at this moment...We have a very good blend of talent, experience, and desire within this squad, and I know they will represent Trinidad and Tobago to the absolute best of their ability.”
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors
Post by: gawd on pitch on October 06, 2014, 08:04:08 PM
Thank you... the 'Soca Princesses' thing was borderline chauvinistic.  Not too sure about the mask and headdress, kinda stereotyping of Native Americans.  Some of the other elements seem like overkill (and ah not sure about that "steel drum") but definitely a start in the right direction.  The women's program deserve their own brand  :beermug:

I always spoke out against the name " soca princess ".. It's too novelty. Plus the word princess isn't anything to be fearful of. When I hear princess I think of a little girl who needs shelter and pampering. .

 A step in the right direction..  But what's up with the native American ??
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors
Post by: Bakes on October 06, 2014, 08:49:45 PM
I always spoke out against the name " soca princess ".. It's too novelty. Plus the word princess isn't anything to be fearful of. When I hear princess I think of a little girl who needs shelter and pampering. .

 A step in the right direction..  But what's up with the native American ??

LOL... well after ah read the description, they say she's ah "Amerindian." Nevermind the fact that they weren't known for wearing feathered headdresses... but whatever.  Step in the right direction indeed.


Kudos to the Ministry of Sport, Sport Company and Petrotrin for stepping up, stepping in and helping  :beermug: :beermug:
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors
Post by: Big Magician on October 06, 2014, 09:14:18 PM
tnt tnt tnt
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors
Post by: elan on October 06, 2014, 09:42:16 PM
Game on!!!

I hope one of dem gyul bus Solo net.
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors
Post by: asylumseeker on October 06, 2014, 10:04:48 PM
Why not call dem Soca Warriors and done?

(Ah whole lot going on in that emblem. Maybe too much ambition for one emblem. Laudable still).
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors
Post by: Mose on October 07, 2014, 01:29:44 PM
Thank you... the 'Soca Princesses' thing was borderline chauvinistic.  Not too sure about the mask and headdress, kinda stereotyping of Native Americans.  Some of the other elements seem like overkill (and ah not sure about that "steel drum") but definitely a start in the right direction.  The women's program deserve their own brand :beermug:

Ditto. Don't particularly like the logo or the new name, but the idea is good.
Title: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Sando on October 30, 2014, 09:57:25 AM
Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Lasana Liburd (wired868).
29 October 2014


The Trinidad and Tobago national senior women’s players are still awaiting outstanding match fees and per diems, which were promised to them for the 2014 CONCACAF Women’s Championship in the United States.

A Ministry of Sport official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told Wired868 that roughly $350,000 of its subvention to the football body was meant to go to the players as per diem.

However, none of the money reached the “Women Soca Warriors” although the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) saved on meal expenses during the team’s pre-tournament camp due to donated foodstuff prompted by head coach Randy Waldrum’s appeal for help via Twitter.

Wired868 was also informed that some of the Government’s subvention was re-routed to pay for non-budgeted team costs, which included hotel accommodation and travel for several late additions to the technical staff including former national stand-out Lincoln “Tiger” Phillips, who is the father of Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) general secretary Sheldon Phillips.

“We were promised $100 US a day but we never got it,” Trinidad and Tobago captain Maylee Attin-Johnson told Wired868. “They told us we will get it before we go to Mexico. It seems that there was some misdirect.”

Narada Wilson, who is the agent for Sweden-based winger Ahkeela Mollon, said the women were owed match fees as well as per diems and, although there has been no uproar within the squad, players have grumbled.

“They were told that they would get US$100 a day and it was 21 days so, from their calculation, they are supposed to get US$2,100 and that is not counting promised match fees,” said Wilson. “The girls are upset about it. But, to be honest, they are feeling worse about the players who are at university and stayed away from school for so long and then left with nothing.

“Everybody shook their hands yesterday (at the VIP reception) and said everything would be settled off today but then nothing. They are hoping they get it before they leave.”

However, Phillips denied that the Government specified any money was due to the players in its subvention.

“Our budgetary request was for $870,000 but we received roughly $650,000,” said Phillips, who stressed that he did not wish to be in conflict with the Ministry of Sport. “The $650,000 did not have line items. To me it was meant for expenses as they came along including hotel and meals and so on.”

CONCACAF paid for meals, accommodation and travel for 20 players and five technical staff members during its competition. The Trinidad and Tobago team had 11 technical staff members.

Randy Waldrum (head coach), Vernetta Flanders (manager), Claire George (equipment manager), Michael Taylor (physiotherapist) and Ben Waldrum (assistant coach) were involved to varying degrees with the women during their Caribbean Cup triumph.

The new additions to the squad were Muhammad Isa (acting technical director), Lincoln Phillips (technical advisor and goalkeeper coach), Wayne Cunningham (head of delegation), Nicholson Paul (cameraman), Dr Margaret Ottley (sport psychologist) and Adam Burns (trainer).

Cunningham, who is also the Eastern Football Association (EFA) president, and Paul are both GISL employees. They did one interview with Waldrum during their trip that was made available to the local media and public through the TTFA’s media channel.

Isa, Phillips, Cunningham, Ottley and Burns are among a list of staff members sent to the Ministry of Sport to receive $50,000 bonuses promised to the team. Only Paul missed out.

Phillips said he had to speak to Flanders before he could divulge how money was spent on the trip.

“I have to have a meeting with the manager to reconcile where and how the money was used so i can give you the breakdown later today,” said Phillips.

After a chat with Flanders, Phillips suggested too that, apart from an inadequate Government budget without a clear directive for line items, a faulty bank card was also partly responsible for the women not receiving their per diems in the United States.

“There was a problem where the manager couldn’t get money from her visa card while in the US,” said Phillips. “We need to find out why the card wasn’t operating. A per diem was budgeted but if the manager cannot get access to the funds she can’t do it.”

Could the TTFA not have wired the money to the women?

“If you wire money, it is a very expensive process and you end up spending hundreds of dollars,” said Phillips. “The card is really the best approach; so you have to find out from the bank what was the problem and why the card wasn’t operating.”

Phillips assured football fans that the women will be paid today.

Waldrum, in a telephone interview with Wired868, also revealed that the money raised from donations in the United States is still in a PayPal account set up for the players. He explained that the money will go to the players but has not been disbursed yet since he is trying to clarify NCAA rules on the matter.

Goalkeeper Kimika Forbes, her younger sister and midfielder Karyn Forbes, defenders Brianna Ryce, Liana Hinds and Rhea Belgrave and attacker Anique Walker are all university students. They can collect the per diem, which are considered living expenses, but none of them can receive match fees or bonus money given to their teammates.

Waldrum hopes that they can get a share of the money raised by Twitter, though.

“We wrote a letter to the NCAA to find out we can do with the money for those six players,” Waldrum told Wired868. “It cannot go to the players or the players’ families so we are trying to find out if we can put it in an account somewhere or if the Government or (TTFA) can hold it for them…

“So the money is still in a PayPal account until we get word from the (TTFA) and NCAA on that. We felt it wasn’t a good idea to give some players their money in front of other players who could not get any.”

The Women Warriors are due to leave tomorrow for a seven day training camp in Mexico City where they will prepare for the first game of their two-legged FIFA Play Off against Ecuador. The Ecuador national team plays its home matches in Quito, which is 2,782 metres above sea level.

The players hope to receive their per diems before then while the US-based players hope to have their stipends sent to them.

Waldrum apologised again for any embarrassment caused by his tweet for financial assistance and thanked the football body and the government for their response since then.

“I never intended to embarrass anybody,” said Waldrum, who confirmed that he is still working without a salary for the TTFA. “I thought as a parent who was trying to take care of his kids. I am extremely happy with the way the Government responded and Sheldon and Mr Tim Kee responded once we got things moving forward.”

He pleaded with football fans not to let any negative feelings for any of the parties involved in their World Cup bid detract from their support for the women.

“I want everybody to know how much I appreciate the support for the team,” said Waldrum. “It is important to get all the people of Trinidad and Tobago to throw all their differences aside and get behind the team.

“With the social media and internet, it is hard to keep the girls from seeing the negative stuff. So I hope even those who don’t support me will support the team and what we are trying to do for Trinidad and Tobago.”

Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: dreamer on October 30, 2014, 10:32:02 AM
Keep up the good work Lasana. We would still be up the friggin' creek right now with Jackula siphoning off every last cent, had it not been for your fearless work, your challenging of authority, zero tolerance for mediocrity and also the work of the brave lawsuit warriors with Sancho, Football supporter and the many other unsung heroes. Hard to believe that Horner and his sick crew are largely silent now. Just remember the amount of vitriol and resentment you get now is proportional to the amount of good work you are doing. Just follow the money and perks. So press on.

Now for the ladies. We love what you all are doing. We appreciate you and thanks Coach Waldrun and  thanks Uncle Tim and Sheldon. The eyes of all the world are coming on us so we have to represent at all levels as fans, players, journalists, coaches, administrators, financiers and those who market the team.
Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: socalion on October 30, 2014, 11:47:33 AM
Lasana your objectivity is seriously being brought into question !!   Lasana    are you  serious ..?? 
Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: Flex on October 30, 2014, 12:40:03 PM
Apparently, the girls are refusing to get on the plane to Mexico right now unless they are paid their stipends!!

So I heard !!!

Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: Bakes on October 30, 2014, 12:47:42 PM
Lasana? Objective?  The man himself state that when reporting the news he has no obligation to be objective... and some of his sycophants happy with that.  The bias in his articles are at times less subtle than others, but yuh have to guard against it all the same.  For instance:

Quote
Phillips said he had to speak to Flanders before he could divulge how money was spent on the trip.

“I have to have a meeting with the manager to reconcile where and how the money was used so i can give you the breakdown later today,” said Phillips.

His use of the word "divulge" (meaning to reveal, disclose, share etc.) implies that Phillips already knows how the money was spent but need to speak with Flanders before he shares that publicly.  Like there is some kinda conspiracy.  Whereas, reading the actual comment from Phillips, it's clear from the context that he means he wasn't there himself and would have to find out from Flanders how money was spent on what.  Also, from the article one cannot tell whether it was only the women who did not get their per diem, or whether everybody was affected.  The truth is that no one has received the per diem because the TTFA still hasn't received all the money the MoS promised them.  Naturally what money was received was used to take care of necessities first (paying for rooms, meals, transportation etc.) rather than paying players their per diem.

Aside from that, there's an undercurrent to his reporting about Lincoln Phillips... as though he just on some kinda freeco thing.  In comments made in response to an earlier article he stated that there were other goalkeeping coaches besides Lincoln, and now making it a point to mention Lincoln's name among those being recommended for a bonus.  You'd swear Sheldon Phillips trying to look out fuh he pops... the way Lasana spinning it.  Reality is that LP wouldn't be on the staff if Waldrum didn't request for him to be there.  Yes him and Lincoln are good friends, but is not like Lincoln is some kinda scrub.  With his coaching acumen I'm sure he'd be an asset to any staff anywhere in the world, and it's no stretch to think that he had a hand in Kamika Forbes' outstanding performance throughout the tournament.
Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: weary1969 on October 30, 2014, 12:50:22 PM
Apparently, the girls are refusing to get on the plane to Mexico right now unless they are paid their stipends!!

So I heard !!!



You kidding y should they do such a ting.
Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: de_redman on October 30, 2014, 12:50:56 PM
Apparently, the girls are refusing to get on the plane to Mexico right now unless they are paid their stipends!!

So I heard !!!


WHATTT!!!! Like Bravo talk to dem!
Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: FF on October 30, 2014, 12:52:40 PM
I cant see how this would help...

Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: asylumseeker on October 30, 2014, 01:01:53 PM
Apparently, the girls are refusing to get on the plane to Mexico right now unless they are paid their stipends!!

So I heard !!!


Say it isn't so!!!! Flashes of the experiences of Togolese, Ghanaian, Cameroonian, Nigerian, and Ivorian teams are coming to mind. Damn, we just had a cricket incident ... smh, if dahis what we boil down to!
Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: Football supporter on October 30, 2014, 01:04:34 PM
There was a discussion but all is resolved and the girls are getting on the plane.
Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: weary1969 on October 30, 2014, 01:06:36 PM
There was a discussion but all is resolved and the girls are getting on the plane.

Cash or a rubber checque? I heard they got it. Good 4 them. If u doh stand 4 sumting u will fall 4 anything.
Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: socalion on October 30, 2014, 01:24:23 PM
Unless someone has direct and reliable info from a spokeperson  representing the ladies  and team staff  being discontented as we speak, i will   have serious reservation  as it relates at this time to any  careless whispers ...  !!!
Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: Flex on October 30, 2014, 02:05:14 PM
Not sure if my original source was right, but the fa assured me they were taken care off and is on the plane.

Good job.

Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: elan on October 30, 2014, 02:08:07 PM
Lasana? Objective?  The man himself state that when reporting the news he has no obligation to be objective... and some of his sycophants happy with that.  The bias in his articles are at times less subtle than others, but yuh have to guard against it all the same.  For instance:

Quote
Phillips said he had to speak to Flanders before he could divulge how money was spent on the trip.

“I have to have a meeting with the manager to reconcile where and how the money was used so i can give you the breakdown later today,” said Phillips.

His use of the word "divulge" (meaning to reveal, disclose, share etc.) implies that Phillips already knows how the money was spent but need to speak with Flanders before he shares that publicly.  Like there is some kinda conspiracy.  Whereas, reading the actual comment from Phillips, it's clear from the context that he means he wasn't there himself and would have to find out from Flanders how money was spent on what.  Also, from the article one cannot tell whether it was only the women who did not get their per diem, or whether everybody was affected.  The truth is that no one has received the per diem because the TTFA still hasn't received all the money the MoS promised them.  Naturally what money was received was used to take care of necessities first (paying for rooms, meals, transportation etc.) rather than paying players their per diem.

Aside from that, there's an undercurrent to his reporting about Lincoln Phillips... as though he just on some kinda freeco thing.  In comments made in response to an earlier article he stated that there were other goalkeeping coaches besides Lincoln, and now making it a point to mention Lincoln's name among those being recommended for a bonus.  You'd swear Sheldon Phillips trying to look out fuh he pops... the way Lasana spinning it.  Reality is that LP wouldn't be on the staff if Waldrum didn't request for him to be there.  Yes him and Lincoln are good friends, but is not like Lincoln is some kinda scrub.  With his coaching acumen I'm sure he'd be an asset to any staff anywhere in the world, and it's no stretch to think that he had a hand in Kamika Forbes' outstanding performance throughout the tournament.

Yuh wukking over time dred.
Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: elan on October 30, 2014, 02:10:00 PM
Unless someone has direct and reliable info from a spokeperson  representing the ladies  and team staff  being discontented as we speak, i will   have serious reservation  as it relates at this time to any  careless whispers ...  !!!

because as we know, people trying to sabotage the team right. Alyuh need to get serious. People just siddung and come up with these things.

Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: dreamer on October 30, 2014, 03:38:18 PM
There was a discussion but all is resolved and the girls are getting on the plane.

Lovely. Got pay? Got game !!!
Onward to Mexico then Ecuador!
Remember, while we jump & wine wit' we head bad, during the anticipated successes of the female warriors, making us as fans feel good,
let us not forget the need for their contracts, for all their blood sweat and tears, to be honored.
Kudos to those who have the guts to raise the issues to trigger action and change in policy.
This would nevah have happened with Jackula still at the helm. Thank you again Lord for his demise. We must be ever vigilant.
Horner (socalion) and dem eh done yet and might have another re-incarnation.
Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: socalion on October 30, 2014, 04:03:55 PM
Aye aye  Dreamer    wha kinda thing is dat i see  yuh trying  to connect and assocaite  meh  name with horner   dem ppl dey like  horner and jackula doh  associate meh name wid  dem at all   ......... like yuh smoke some bad weed dey  ah wah.... my support is  100 percent  plus more   fuh dem lady warriors  so doh try dat:)
Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: dreamer on October 30, 2014, 04:14:24 PM
Aye aye  Dreamer    wha kinda thing is dat i see  yuh trying  to connect and assocaite  meh  name with horner   dem ppl dey like  horner and jackula doh  associate meh name wid  dem at all   ......... like yuh smoke some bad weed dey  ah wah.... my support is  100 percent  plus more   fuh dem lady warriors  so doh try dat:)

Good to know lion. Glad yuh understand how serious dis business is.
Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: socalion on October 30, 2014, 04:34:09 PM
 ah doh make dem kinda joke  dreamer ........... when it comes to  de/ meh   red whilte and black   ah fervent wid meh supoort...... ah doh  play  dat kinda shifty game  bizness and change like ah camileon..   leave dat for horner and he crew....
Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: Feliziano on October 30, 2014, 05:37:32 PM
Lasana? Objective?  The man himself state that when reporting the news he has no obligation to be objective... and some of his sycophants happy with that.  The bias in his articles are at times less subtle than others, but yuh have to guard against it all the same.  For instance:

Quote
Phillips said he had to speak to Flanders before he could divulge how money was spent on the trip.

“I have to have a meeting with the manager to reconcile where and how the money was used so i can give you the breakdown later today,” said Phillips.

His use of the word "divulge" (meaning to reveal, disclose, share etc.) implies that Phillips already knows how the money was spent but need to speak with Flanders before he shares that publicly.  Like there is some kinda conspiracy.  Whereas, reading the actual comment from Phillips, it's clear from the context that he means he wasn't there himself and would have to find out from Flanders how money was spent on what.  Also, from the article one cannot tell whether it was only the women who did not get their per diem, or whether everybody was affected.  The truth is that no one has received the per diem because the TTFA still hasn't received all the money the MoS promised them.  Naturally what money was received was used to take care of necessities first (paying for rooms, meals, transportation etc.) rather than paying players their per diem.

Aside from that, there's an undercurrent to his reporting about Lincoln Phillips... as though he just on some kinda freeco thing.  In comments made in response to an earlier article he stated that there were other goalkeeping coaches besides Lincoln, and now making it a point to mention Lincoln's name among those being recommended for a bonus.  You'd swear Sheldon Phillips trying to look out fuh he pops... the way Lasana spinning it.  Reality is that LP wouldn't be on the staff if Waldrum didn't request for him to be there.  Yes him and Lincoln are good friends, but is not like Lincoln is some kinda scrub.  With his coaching acumen I'm sure he'd be an asset to any staff anywhere in the world, and it's no stretch to think that he had a hand in Kamika Forbes' outstanding performance throughout the tournament.

Yuh wukking over time dred.
Spot on Bakes...I read and interpreted it the same way
Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: Flex on October 30, 2014, 06:30:22 PM
I heard that the women team were paid in full. A $100 dollars a day x 21 days stipend and the bonus promised by the MoS will be paid after the match in December.

Good job by all involved.

Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: dreamer on October 30, 2014, 06:48:31 PM
I heard that the women team were paid in full. A $100 dollars a day x 21 days stipend and the bonus promised by the MoS will be paid after the match in December.


Supa dupa results. Now I happy. Thanks to all who made this happen.
Thanks Flex for reporting this and indirectly being an advocate for justice.
Could imagine how furious Horner, Jackula and others would be to see this waste of money on a bunch of fleckin' greedy-ass players who eh win a dyam trophy in Concacaf. Dey too fas wit' deyself.  :rotfl:
Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: King Deese on October 31, 2014, 09:28:37 AM
Cuidado....ttfa employees, incognito.....and peeping on this forum.

Lasana and Flex thanks for revealing the cantankerous, juvenile delinquencies. Ain't a damn thing different about the small minded and so professional ttfa.

Quite frankly, Frank.....doh believe ah f*%king thing the ttfa tell you. Money in December? Yeah.....okay.
Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: dreamer on October 31, 2014, 10:36:17 AM
Cuidado....ttfa employees, incognito.....and peeping on this forum.

Lasana and Flex thanks for revealing the cantankerous, juvenile delinquencies. Ain't a damn thing different about the small minded and so professional ttfa.

Quite frankly, Frank.....doh believe ah f*%king thing the ttfa tell you. Money in December? Yeah.....okay.
:beermug:

One thing you will notice. Attin-Johnson eh no fool like the predecessors of the Jackula era. She made it clear, hinting: " ah love all allyuh but run de dollars written in de contrac' b4 you watch meh board this plane to sacrifice meh body at 10 thousan' feet for an ungrateful bunch of waggonists."

Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: palos on October 31, 2014, 02:42:46 PM
Hopefully we have a squad for the Caribbean Cup Finals in Jamaica in November.
Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: Sando on October 31, 2014, 03:41:01 PM
Hopefully we have a squad for the Caribbean Cup Finals in Jamaica in November.

They used up all the funds to pay 11 staff members for the women team, so we will be lucky if we get a squad for the Caribbean Cup Finals in Jamaica in November.

They have no clue how to utilize money.

Our ministry can't be that dumb.

Jeez.

Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: weary1969 on October 31, 2014, 10:56:10 PM
Hopefully we have a squad for the Caribbean Cup Finals in Jamaica in November.

Doh worry everything will b gr8
Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: Sam on November 01, 2014, 09:29:01 AM
This headline f00ck up, Lasana  know how to get hits.

He making it sound like is de TTFA or MOS fault Forbes not getting a bonus.

She getting one, just when she done school.

Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: Football supporter on November 01, 2014, 12:46:20 PM
Hopefully we have a squad for the Caribbean Cup Finals in Jamaica in November.

They used up all the funds to pay 11 staff members for the women team, so we will be lucky if we get a squad for the Caribbean Cup Finals in Jamaica in November.

They have no clue how to utilize money.

Our ministry can't be that dumb.

Jeez.



This is not so. Funding for Jamaica will already have been applied for by TTFA. The bonus was a separate initiative by the Minister of Sports. I doubt that there was any consultation with TTFA aside from maybe including the additional staff members. Don't allow the Sports Ministers actions to cloud those of TTFA.
Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: Insider on November 03, 2014, 01:00:26 PM
Apparently, the girls are refusing to get on the plane to Mexico right now unless they are paid their stipends!!

So I heard !!!



I can tell you that this is 100% true.

And I am happy the ladies made a stand.

They grouped them together and passed out brown envelopes with US dollar close to the female bathroom in the airport with their payments.

I just wanted to clear this up.

Title: Re: Women Warriors still owed match fees; no bonus for Kimika Forbes.
Post by: Banter Banton on November 03, 2014, 03:46:54 PM
Apparently, the girls are refusing to get on the plane to Mexico right now unless they are paid their stipends!!

So I heard !!!



I can tell you that this is 100% true.

And I am happy the ladies made a stand.

They grouped them together and passed out brown envelopes with US dollar close to the female bathroom in the airport with their payments.

I just wanted to clear this up.

Yuh went Inside the bathroom too sadman?


Title: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: Flex on November 08, 2014, 03:57:53 PM
Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
By Inshan Mohammed.


Trinidad and Tobago women senior team are just one win away from a FIFA World Cup after pulling off a surprising 0-0 draw against Ecuador at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito.

Despite playing at the elevation of 2,782m, T&T kept their composure and frustrated the Ecuadorians throughout the match as the South Americans were pilling on repeated attacks on T&T goal especially in the second half.

They came very close on a few occasions with some good opportunities from long distance and dead ball situations. However, T&T, led in defence by the composed Arin King dealt with almost everything coming their way.

Ligia Moreira had the great opportunity to open the scoring for Ecuador in the 80th minute, but could not finish inside the box as goalkeeper Kimika Forbes were up to the task. Forbes, were at her best and came up big on many occasions that kept T&T in the game.

The Soca Princesses refused to lay-down and had a few chances if their own. They were unfortunate not have stolen the match away from under the noses of Ecuador, in-fact, T&T had found the net in the dying minutes of the second half after a mix up in the box, but German referee Bibiana Steinhaus blew for a foul and as a result the goal were disallowed.

T&T will now head into the second game knowing that they have the upper hand while Ecuador will feel the opposite as they have failed to win on their home ground and now face an up-hill battle. Both teams are aspiring to qualify for a first ever World Cup appearance.

T&T will now regroup and gear up for the return game when they play host to the South Americans in 3 weeks time at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo, on December 2.

Teams

Ecuador: - 1.Shirley Berrus, 19.Kerly Real, 3.Lorena Aguilar (Yellow 27), 16.Ligia Moreira, 6.Angie Ponce (Yellow 34), 18.Adriana Barre (Yellow 35), 20.Andrea Pesantes, 13.Madeline Riera, 7.Ingrid Rodriguez, 10.Ambar Torres, 9.Gianina Lattanzio.

Coach: - Vanessa Arauz.

Trinidad & Tobago: - 1.Kimika Forbes, 4.Rhea Belgrave (Yellow 47), 5.Arin King, 8.Patrice Superville, 9.Maylee Attin Johnson (capt) (Yellow 35), 14.Karyn Forbes, 11.Janine Francois, 20.Lauren Hutchinson, 12.Ahkeela Mollon, 3.Mariah Shade, 19.Kennya Cordner.

Coach: - Randy Waldrum.

Referee: - Bibiana Steinhaus (Germany).

Attendance: - 17,500.

Title: Trinidad and Tobago and Ecuador Play to a Draw in World Cup Qualifying
Post by: Tallman on November 08, 2014, 04:16:58 PM
Trinidad and Tobago and Ecuador Play to a Draw in World Cup Qualifying
By Hal Kaiser (Orange in the Oven)


It was a tale of two halves in Quito, as Trinidad and Tobago faced Ecuador in the first leg of a playoff for one of the final two spots in the Women’s World Cup in Canada next summer. The end result of both halves was identical, however, as the teams played to a 0-0 draw in front of over 15,000 in a match played at an altitude of 9,127 feet.

The opening ten minutes were frenetic as both teams raced up and down the pitch in a pace that likely favored the home side given the altitude. Thereafter, the Soca Princesses began to take control of the match with Ecuador dropping deep to defend and struggling to get numbers forward.

The pace and athleticism of the Trinidadian players proved difficult for Ecuador to cope with in the 1st half, and La Tri accrued three yellow cards early on as they dove to where the ball once was but found only the legs of the opposing players.

Still, the Ecuadorian defense proved difficult to break down and despite all of Trinidad & Tobago’s possession, they were unable to get a good look at goal. Ahkeela Mollon looked dangerous on the right side of the pitch, however the final ball was always lacking. Her best chance to create came in the 31st minute when she made a clever move to beat a defender along the right touchline only to hit her cross straight at the keeper.

In the final five minutes of the half, Ecuador began to show some signs of life as the altitude, perhaps, started to take its toll on the Trinidadian players. La Tri could not string together enough passes to threaten goal, however. The closest they came was in the 40th minute when a cross into the box found Ingrid Rodriguez, who chested it up nicely but went down under the slightest of contact. The referee was not impressed, and no foul was called.

As the sides went into the locker room, it was 0-0 with Ecuador having reason to feel good after surviving Trinidad and Tobago’s best efforts to get forward to score.

After the half, Trinidad and Tobago continued to look tired, getting increasingly sloppy in possession as Ecuador began to push numbers forward. Four minutes into the half, Andrea Pesantes had La Tri’s first real chance on goal, picking up a Trinidad and Tobago clearance near the top of the box and blasting a shot wide.

In the 53rd minute, T&T keeper Kimika Forbes was called upon to punch a dangerous set piece out of the box. Three minutes later, Ecuador brought on the dangerous Erika Vásquez who made her presence felt immediately. In the 60th minute, she was nearly played through on goal but the defense was alert to the danger and cleared. Two minutes later, she was played through again but Forbes was quick off her line and slid out to deflect the ball away.

In the 73rd minute, Pesantes stole the ball near the top of the Trinidad and Tobago box and let loose another long range volley which went just over the crossbar. As Ecuador continued to press forward, Trinidad and Tobago looked increasingly tired leading Randy Waldrum to send Tasha St Louis and Dernelle Mascall into the game.

In the 80th minute, Ecuador sent a dangerous ball into the box but the defense cleared. A minute later, a free kick for Ecuador created a frenzy in front of goal, but the Soca Princesses were again finally able to clear.

The 82nd minute saw a rare chance for Trinidad and Tobago, but the shot from the top of the box went harmlessly to the keeper.

Over the final five minutes of the game plus stoppage time, the pace picked up and chances came fast and furious at both ends of the pitch. In the 87th minute, Kennya Cordner found space at the far post but could not get up high enough to make good contact on a cross from the right touchline.

Four minutes later, the ball was in the back of the net as Cordner challenged the Ecuadorian keeper on a ball into the box, however she was judged to have fouled the keeper. In the 93rd, Quintero had a quality chance for Ecuador but headed wide of the net.

As the whistle blew following nearly six minutes of stoppage time, the Soca Princesses took a deep breath of relief having come away with a scoreless draw in difficult conditions. The teams will meet again on December 2nd in Port of Spain for the second leg of the playoff. A win on home turf and the Soca Princesses are through to the World Cup.
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: AB.Trini on November 08, 2014, 04:27:39 PM
BAAaRrRRRAAAIIINNNNNNN all over again- we need a cracker!!!!!!
 Meh ticket booked - flying in for the game Dec1 - any link ups planned forumnites? Any special section for SWO fans?
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: Sando prince on November 08, 2014, 04:49:31 PM

Hasely Crawford stadium should be flood out in red in support for our women on Dec 2nd
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: FireBrand on November 08, 2014, 06:22:34 PM
I'll be doing my best to make it. We are on the verge of creating history... we have to ram out de HCS. Come on TTFA, fans, waggonist, corporate T&T, show your support and let's give our Women Warrior all that they need to reach the promised land.
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: Brownsugar on November 08, 2014, 06:40:54 PM
I eh goh lie......I am a waggonist on this one........
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: Sando prince on November 08, 2014, 06:42:23 PM
I'll be doing my best to make it. We are on the verge of creating history... we have to ram out de HCS. Come on TTFA, fans, waggonist, corporate T&T, show your support and let's give our Women Warrior all that they need to reach the promised land.

I think the Hasely Crawford Stadium has not been sold out since October 2005 when T&T battle Mexico in a WC qualifier. This next game for our Women ballers should bring an end to the drought

Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: weary1969 on November 08, 2014, 07:00:14 PM
I'll be doing my best to make it. We are on the verge of creating history... we have to ram out de HCS. Come on TTFA, fans, waggonist, corporate T&T, show your support and let's give our Women Warrior all that they need to reach the promised land.

I think the Hasely Crawford Stadium has not been sold out since October 2005 when T&T battle Mexico in a WC qualifier. This next game for our Women ballers should bring an end to the drought





U 4get when Becks came. That was d last time 4 a TT game.
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: Thomo on November 08, 2014, 07:01:39 PM
I couldn't be any prouder of these ladies. No complacency come December 2nd, we don't want the ghost of November 19th, 1989 coming back to haunt us.
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: weary1969 on November 08, 2014, 07:18:16 PM
I couldn't be any prouder of these ladies. No complacency come December 2nd, we don't want the ghost of November 19th, 1989 coming back to haunt us.

ENT. It took 16 yrs to recover from that dreadful day, I eh want 2 relive that again.
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: warmonga on November 08, 2014, 08:12:28 PM
I couldn't be any prouder of these ladies. No complacency come December 2nd, we don't want the ghost of November 19th, 1989 coming back to haunt us.

ENT. It took 16 yrs to recover from that dreadful day, I eh want 2 relive that again.

big game .. Jus stop bringing up dat unfortunate date before allyuh blight  di children dem nuh..

war
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: palos on November 08, 2014, 08:32:50 PM
Does a score draw in the return leg mean that Ecuador will qualify?

What's the tie breaker?
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: weary1969 on November 08, 2014, 09:11:30 PM
I couldn't be any prouder of these ladies. No complacency come December 2nd, we don't want the ghost of November 19th, 1989 coming back to haunt us.

ENT. It took 16 yrs to recover from that dreadful day, I eh want 2 relive that again.

big game .. Jus stop bringing up dat unfortunate date before allyuh blight  di children dem nuh..

war

Just keep yuh gyul Kams away from them and they will b ok.
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: che on November 08, 2014, 09:56:13 PM
Does a score draw in the return leg mean that Ecuador will qualify?

What's the tie breaker?

Yes. 1-1, or any draw with goals means Ecuador will qualify on away goals.  :nailbiting:
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: palos on November 08, 2014, 10:16:58 PM
Does a score draw in the return leg mean that Ecuador will qualify?

What's the tie breaker?

Yes. 1-1, or any draw with goals means Ecuador will qualify on away goals.  :nailbiting:

Thanks. Lots of work left to be done
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: Socapro on November 09, 2014, 02:17:12 AM
Does a score draw in the return leg mean that Ecuador will qualify?

What's the tie breaker?

Yes. 1-1, or any draw with goals means Ecuador will qualify on away goals.  :nailbiting:

Thanks. Lots of work left to be done

Ecuador will be coming with all guns blazing to at least score one goal so we will need to try our best to keep a clean sheet and beat them by at least 2 goals to keep things safe. This is not going to be an easy game to win even with us being at home unless we impose our selves on Ecuador.   :nailbiting:
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: Flex on November 09, 2014, 02:47:29 AM
Brave Women Warriors hold Ecuador goalless.
T&T Guardian Reports.


A determined, physical and gritty performance from T&T’s senior women’s team was rewarded by a goalless draw against Ecuador yesterday, when the two teams battled in the first leg of a two-match qualifying playoff for next year’s Fifa Women’s World Cup.

Playing at the Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa, Quito, one of the most intimidating venues for traveling teams because of its altitude, captain Maylee Attin-Johnson’s T&T team epitomised their “Women Soca Warriors” nickname as she and her teammates once again beat the odds stacked against them.

The result, likely to give T&T the edge for the December 2 second leg in Port-of-Spain, left head coach Randy Waldrum much more satisfied than his counterpart, Vanessa Arauz.

It was a match lacking genuine goal-scoring chances for either team but T&T goalkeeper Kimika Forbes nevertheless turned up in another outstanding display. Despite being called into only one reflex save early on, Forbes’ calculated movement off her line and top-notch handling of shots and aerial crosses, may have been a real factor in keeping a most valuable clean sheet for T&T.

She also had the support of a strong back-line marshalled by Arin King, who was confident and composed. However, T&T visibly struggled in the final third. Attempts to play through the middle were often cut off by the Ecuadorian defence, leaving T&T’s key forward Kennya Cordner and Mariah Shade often isolated. Winger Ahkeela Mollon made a number of bursts off the flank and also recorded T&T’s only shot on target late in the match, while Ecuador made desperate attempts on the other end to please the home support with a goal.

Ecuador had a couple of attempts and were naturally more daring going forward but T&T was by no means second best, particularly in the first half, which the away team dominated. T&T slowed the pace in the second period and allowed Ecuador to press but continued a strong defensive display.

Only with the last quarter of the match remaining, some T&T players showed signs of fatigue given the testing conditions. Apart from Attin-Johnson nearly receiving a second yellow card in the 75th minute, the Warriors remained composed to celebrate the draw. Ecuador, desperate to find something to leave home with, had a penalty appeal waved away by the German official with five minutes remaining.

On the other end, within the five minutes of time added on, Cordner almost came up massive when she put the ball into the net with a header but this time the referee blew in Ecuador’s favour, as Cordner was adjudged to have impeded the goalkeeper, although her eyes were glued to the ball.

It was a fair result for both teams in the end but a less-than-positive one for Ecuador, based on its reported expectations prior to kick-off. The six-day preparation camp in Mexico, which ended on Wednesday, seemed to have the ideal effect on Waldrum’s players, who almost seemed more comfortable in sprints than the opposition, before the final third of the match. Speaking after the match, Waldrum offered praises to his players and said he could ask little more of them.

“They were all just warriors out there today,” he said. “We came into this game wanting a positive result, to stay in the game as long as we could and we did everything for that to happen today. I’m extremely pleased with the way we kept it together out there.  “There were times in the game where they (Ecuador) tried to break us down but we kept it strong and considering the conditions of this match, I have to really applaud the players for this great effort today.”

He added, however, that the players should not get ahead of themselves but ought to remain focused on the task at hand. “We’ve got to now ensure that the focus remains and I’m sure it will because these girls are keeping their eyes firmly on the prize which is qualification for Canada. But, we’ll also ensure that we do things right because playing at home now is different to what we‘ve had in the recent past.

The Caribbean Championship was great but we’re now looking at a World Cup Final qualifying game here where everything is on the line.” He urged the T&T public to turn out in support in the team. “It’s a great opportunity now for the folks back in Trinidad to really show their love and support for this team,” he said. The team is expected to return home tomorrow morning.

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‘Women Warriors’ set-up decider with gritty draw
By STEPHON NICHOLAS (NEWSDAY).


Trinidad and Tobago put themselves in position to qualify for the 2015 Women’s World Cup after a gutsy 0-0 draw in high altitude yesterday against Ecuador in the first leg of their play-off at the Atahualpa Stadium in Quito, Ecuador.

The “Women Soca Warriors” now have 90 minutes at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on December 2 to beat the South Americans and book their ticket for a first ever appearance at the global showpiece in Canada.

Battle hardened at the recently concluded CONCACAF Women’s Championship where they placed fourth, the TT women gave a sterling account of themselves despite playing over 9000 feet above sea level.

Well organised in defence and looking to hit on the counter, the TT team executed their game plan well in limiting their opponents despite suffering a dip in performance in the second half when fatigue began to set in.

The taller TT team looked a threat throughout the game on set pieces and will definitely be looking to exploit that advantage in the return leg.

Former national player Brent Sancho, a member of the 2006 Soca Warriors team that qualified for the World Cup in Germany, commended the team for their gritty showing yesterday but warned that the job is not yet complete.

“Obviously they should be proud of their performance but they have to be wary that the job is only halfway done. I know some of the girls personally so I know complacency won’t step in,” he said.

Sancho noted though that the tie is still undecided with no team gaining a decisive edge as yet.

“I am always cautious with a zero zero tie. It’s still a lot of football to be played. No team scored so there isn’t an away goal advantage (for us). There is still a sizeable chunk of work left to be done but if you’d ask coach Randy Waldrum before if he’d taken a zero zero tie I’m sure he would have. They’re halfway there. It’s not a great result but it’s not a bad result,” he added.

The hosts, backed by a vociferous 17,000 crowd yesterday, started strongly, looking to find gaps in the TT backline with their short passing game.

The TT defence, marshalled by central defender Arin King, stood firm though to repel the first wave of pressure.

King, outsanding throughout the 90, showed her fancy footwork in the 27th minute, dribbling past four Ecuador players in a strong run that took her into Ecuador territory before passing off the ball.

Right winger Ahkeela Mollon was also looking good, beating players at will down the flank but was unable to deliver that final killer cross.

A strong run down the right channel by Mollon in the 31st looked promising for the visitors but the dreadlocked player’s cross was too close to Ecuador goalkeeper Shirley Berruz who collected the ball with ease. A minute later, Kennya Cordner received a through ball down the left but attempted to take on three defenders when a pass to Mollon on top the box would have been the better option.

Ecuador, persisting with their short passing game, crafted their best chance from a long ball to Lorena Aguilar but King stuck to her task to block the forward’s shot. Mollon was having her way with the Ecuadoreans who found it easier to foul her than stop her legally.

A free-kick won by Mollon in the 35th gave TT the chance to strike from the deal ball and captain Maylee Attin-Johnson saw her shot from just outside the area blocked after the free-kick was cleared straight to her.

Ecuador started the second half brightly, and midfielder Andrea Tenorio tried her luck from distance with a couple shots that had goalkeeper Kimika Forbes concerned.

Ecuador substitute Monica Quinteros was causing the TT defnce some headache with her pace and strength and looked goalbound when sent clear but Forbes raced off her line to make a crucial clearance in the 62nd.

With the altitude beginning to take its toll on the TT players, Ecuador assumed ascanedancy as the Caribbean women struggled to get out their half.

Coach Randy Waldrum quicky sought to refresh his team with subsitutions, taking off the tiring left-back Lauryn Hutchinson (64th), Mariah Shade (66th) and Jenine Francois (76th) in favour of Ayanna Russell, Tasha St Louis and Dernelle Mascall.

Despite weary, TT were looking dangerous on the counter with the hosts pushing for the go-ahead goal and leaving space in the back. In the 85th, a combination that worked so well at the CONCACAF Championship almost came to the rescue again as Mollon made progress down her flank and looked to pick out Cordner at the last post but the TT forward could not jump high enough to connect on a header.

TT had the ball in the back of the net in injury time when a cross from Mollon was attacked by Cordner who fouled the Ecuador goalie attempting to head the ball.

There were to be no scares as TT picked up a precious draw to head back home with just a win needed.

Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: asylumseeker on November 09, 2014, 03:38:22 AM
Although the match was firmly a tactical battle complicated by the conditions (altitude, playing away, and the physical condition of our players - fatigue included), it was not a "great game".

It ended up being a "good game", but primarily on the merit of heightened moments in the second half ... as both teams actively opted for more than to negate the actions of the opponent.

The first half was bland, and likely encouraging to both coaching staffs as evidence of opportunities to exploit the opponent was easily identifiable to the other team.

In my view, both dressing rooms relished getting to the half time whistle to discuss what needed to be tweaked. Most weren't subtleties. Most were items there for the taking (or preventing).

Both coaching staffs were well-prepared. The occasional issue was with players (on both teams) not remaining faithful to the script.

Despite our overall caution - no doubt weighted by altitude and physical health concerns - I was disappointed that we didn't exhaustively exploit available 1 v 1 situations on Ecuador's defending left flank. It seemed evident that there was a vulnerability in that position. (Alternatively, in the second half we briefly overloaded their right defending flank with some measure of promise).

Nonetheless, I have to applaud Mollon's enterprise. She covered a lot of ground with the ball in taking on the opponent, but didn't ... and to be fair couldn't consistently have the support of players in advanced positions. However, I would like to see her vary some of her attacking movement (make some actions inside, diagonal and incisive) rather than linear and down the flanks ... although yesterday she effectively rode several challenges like a gazelle, and as on other occasions left an impression and entertained with a truly, TRULY sublime moment of skill, worthy of throwing $ at her feet.  :notworthy:

For my $ Mollon still has another gear bottled up in her. If she shifts to that gear, be on high alert.

Our midfield (collectively) remains an area of concern. It's an area on the field in which being attentive to defensive responsibilities on transition is particularly important. One player in particular was having difficulty being on the right side of the ball and her opponent ... and to our danger seemed to be hedging her bets on recovering. Fortunately, this issue was addressed.

Positively though ... as the game developed, I was impressed by our captain's rendition in midfield. She grew with the game and took command of nullifying dangerous situations while generating our attack from increasingly advanced positions on the field. Kudos to her. :beermug:

I thought the central defenders were not only effective in addressing aerial balls, and dealing with the threat imposed by Coach Arauz's introduction of Monica Quinteros Cabeza. I also thought they were  comfortable and mentally tuned in. Certainly, Arin King's composure and intervention proved to be invaluable at critical moments. However, deficiencies in the midfield cause her to step high to address penetration, and it becomes a game of inches when she's drawn/sucked out of position. It's not an ideal situation.

Quinteros - one of the new players called up to the Ecuadoran squad in anticipation of this game (although not for the first time as she has prior NT experience) gave us something to think about not just through being faster than the player she replaced, but also in her willingness to hold the ball and attract/confront defenders. Her presence on the field earlier, in accompaniment with the midfielder Ambar Torres, might have led to them capitalizing on the concern noted above. 

Areas in which we were particularly poor: service of the ball from wide areas and GROSS indiscipline in moving offside. 

Our players have self-belief, talent and confidence. What still plagues us is concentration and being too casual. I believe we have the arsenal to take care of the return leg in Port-of-Spain, but I am wary of being undone by a moment of mental slackness. One had the sense that we were being unguarded in delicate moments. Thankfully, the referee's sophistication and attentiveness helped us.

In the meantime, fitness has to be a concern. There's a lot of work to be done to put us on the right side of history.
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: Sam on November 09, 2014, 06:31:41 AM
Good post asylumseeker.

The T&T captain Ms Johnson is a very clever player, but she have to be careful cause she like to get cards, we need her.

She has improve a lot.

Still find Tasha did not make any impact.

Other than that, I agree with your post.

We need to be ready mentally.

And we need to make better use of the ball.

One big problem with our team and I saw this vs Mexico and Costa Rica, we does give away de ball to easily and sometime to close to our own box down de center and if we did not have a good keeper was more goal in we ass.

We need to fix that.

De team improve in de defensive department but they need some good attacking training. Waldrum seems like he strong in defense training.

Our forward player all over de place and we expecting her to run from midfield.

De coach using Mollon and Cordner wrongly.

These players can make things happen up front, we need to utilize that, we cant have players running from midfield and by the time they reach up front they tired or they have no options.

Some little tweaks need fixing up front.

We have de players.

A system like this is good for de return game.

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Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: Carib-Briton on November 09, 2014, 06:40:18 AM
Seriously, T&T have got to take this now. Will the stadium be packed for this? What is the feel amongst the people in T&T right now?
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: frico on November 09, 2014, 08:12:57 AM
You've got to wonder if Ecuador held back just a bit to avoid a goal,IMO if we had lost 2-1,the impact may have been better,with the away goal counting double.Our home encounter will now take on a different flavour,and we must look for goals,that is always dicey.We now have to avoid a goal and also look for goals,we'll be under some pressure,but I think history will be made after watching our ladies fight in foreign conditions.
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: asylumseeker on November 09, 2014, 10:37:40 AM
Good post asylumseeker.  :beermug:

The T&T captain Ms Johnson is a very clever player, but she have to be careful cause she like to get cards, we need her.

She has improve a lot.

Still find Tasha did not make any impact.

Other than that, I agree with your post.

We need to be ready mentally.

And we need to make better use of the ball.

One big problem with our team and I saw this vs Mexico and Costa Rica, we does give away de ball to easily and sometime to close to our own box down de center and if we did not have a good keeper was more goal in we ass.

We need to fix that.


De team improve in de defensive department but they need some good attacking training. Waldrum seems like he strong in defense training.

Our forward player all over de place and we expecting her to run from midfield.

De coach using Mollon and Cordner wrongly.

These players can make things happen up front, we need to utilize that, we cant have players running from midfield and by the time they reach up front they tired or they have no options.

Some little tweaks need fixing up front.

We have de players.

A system like this is good for de return game.

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These are items I have thoughts on, but preferred to defer discussing ... but since you've raised them, ah will comment lil bit.

1. Tasha St. Louis

A player of pedigree, but with a health situation (ah doh know the specifics, but it's evident) that is restricting her effectiveness/impact. Sometimes when faced with situations like this, coaches opt for the player being on the field to deliver a moment of magic. This comes with downsides that tend to  mean that other players have to compensate for the injured player's inability to do certain things.

It also means that teammates should be tuned in enough to know that they can play that player only certain types of passes ... yesterday I saw a couple of "not so thoughtful" balls into Tasha that she could never address in her present state.

It also means we have to be clear as to which player we need/want addressing the final ball. If chances are going to come rarely, yuh better get the right personnel there. However, once a player is on the field, I expect a lil something from the player ... especially in these situations. So yeah, fair play on that point.

It's essential for the coach to know when to deal another hand. Because yuh could only linger in sentimentality and romanticism fuh so long ... ultimately, the takeaway here might be that we need to do a deep genealogical search to find a pre-done baller eligible to play for us ... OR ... toss an understudy into the deep end, and work in earnest between now and December 2 on that player's ability to impose her will on the opponent, and cohesive understanding with fellow attackers.

As it stands, the Tasha option seems to tip the scales when Coachman glances at his bench. So, it is what it is.

2. Our improvement defensively versus where we are in the attacking department

In an elimination situation, no surprise why we drill home a defensive commitment. We have several players with natural attacking instincts and attacking commitment. However, what a couple of these players need to cultivate is where they need to be defensively should attacking movement break down. Even on set plays, we don't read well enough where second balls are likely to break. Two passes by a more surgical opponent could slice us open.
 
Regarding cohesive understanding, I would say Mollon and Cordner have an attacking expectation/understanding of each other, but because they play at some distance apart ... this makes the pivotal ingredient the combination play and movement of any third player in attack (typically the player working off Mollon) ... this is an area where things are not "tight". It's not bad, but it isn't sufficiently orchestrated.

Sometimes yesterday, particularly in the first half ... YaYa was underutilized (although in good positions), and somewhat due to no link-up play through third player options (if there was a third player option). Basically this problem comes down to incorporating the midfield into the attack ... yesterday, circumstances weren't perfect so ah empathise with the coaching staff on that one because they were trying to strike a defensive balance. The alternative would have been playing long, diagonal balls (almost from flank to flank) ... but that would have been a risky proposition ... and ah not even sure we have personnel who could hit those.

When Ecuador had the ball in advanced areas, you could see their attacking intent, what their dynamism created (seams etc.), and how we could be exploited. In football you want players to be unpredictable, BUT ... when an attack is predictable and yuh can't stop the attack (or are troubled by it) ... it speaks volumes to that attack.

When we had the ball in attack, our players at times looked like independent actors rather than clearly on the same page. So, there is something in what yuh saying in terms of the product we saw ... but in fairness, this is still a work in progress. After we qualify, we should see things worked out as the staff can focus more liberally on the attacking element.

Mollon did "come" for the ball. This did work her physically. She did well in doing that. I think she did that because she wants the ball. Ah doh think Coach necessarily expects her to work for it there. However, in observing that, I would note that her coming for the ball also allowed her to be in place to contribute some robust challenges to break up Ecuador generating an attack ... so on both sides of the ball, we got some measure of good from her.

3. Loss of possession in sensitive areas

This is undeniably correct. Usually occurred, not so much through passes (although I can think of one horrible square pass that could have poisoned us), but through dribbling.

Our players need to appreciate when releasing the ball is the preferred option. Because we have issues in transition, loss of possession in advanced areas for the opponent needlessly creates exposure for us in ways that are entirely avoidable.

I found myself cussing when these unforced errors occurred. Ah doh want to be cynical, but if you consider our tactical posture yesterday, rather than losing the ball through dribbling in those areas, I would have preferred to see the culprits play the ball into space behind the opposing defence ... away from the opposing keeper ... Consequence: their defenders turn their backs to our goal and chase the balls, and we obtain time to organize our lines. Same occurrence if the ball goes out of touch.  It's a fundamental way of releasing pressure.

Ah have to say that King's pass selection in terms of where ... and the type of balls to release pressure was excellent. Some of the lofted balls she played ... gave just enough to restore order and didn't risk any loss of possession in sensitive areas.

At the end of the day, what is past is past. The stage is set for us to make adjustments. The flip side of this is that Ecuador understands a bit more about our playing culture ... even if we feel we will deliver a stronger product on December 2, I feel they feel they will deliver a stronger product too.

Four years ago, at age 22, Arauz got into this gig because she finished at the top of her coaching cohort (not 1st, but possibly 2nd out of 22 candidates, and the first Ecuadoran woman to be credentialled). She had no idea it was coming (the federation president dropped the news on her at the graduation ceremony). The guy who finished 1st got a wuk with the U15s and 16s.

I think she's hanging pretty well, and has accomplished a lot to be on the door of WC qualification. No one in our camp should take anything for granted.
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: Deeks on November 09, 2014, 10:48:42 AM
I did not see the game, but was pleased we came out with a tie. Would have love the win, but.....  So, Congrats to the Ladies. So now they have a respite until the next game. Conditioning, ball possession and passing could be worked on during this period. We could probably ask Ven. for a game, who knows. But our girls will be under "pressure" because we are at home. But as long as we come with a clear sheet, that is all that matters for now. God Bless, Ladies!!!
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: asylumseeker on November 09, 2014, 10:53:16 AM
You've got to wonder if Ecuador held back just a bit to avoid a goal,IMO if we had lost 2-1,the impact may have been better,with the away goal counting double.Our home encounter will now take on a different flavour,and we must look for goals,that is always dicey.We now have to avoid a goal and also look for goals,we'll be under some pressure,but I think history will be made after watching our ladies fight in foreign conditions.

They wanted a "result" before travelling to us.
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: elan on November 09, 2014, 11:42:27 AM
Although the match was firmly a tactical battle complicated by the conditions (altitude, playing away, and the physical condition of our players - fatigue included), it was not a "great game".

It ended up being a "good game", but primarily on the merit of heightened moments in the second half ... as both teams actively opted for more than to negate the actions of the opponent.

The first half was bland, and likely encouraging to both coaching staffs as evidence of opportunities to exploit the opponent was easily identifiable to the other team.

In my view, both dressing rooms relished getting to the half time whistle to discuss what needed to be tweaked. Most weren't subtleties. Most were items there for the taking (or preventing).

Both coaching staffs were well-prepared. The occasional issue was with players (on both teams) not remaining faithful to the script.

Despite our overall caution - no doubt weighted by altitude and physical health concerns - I was disappointed that we didn't exhaustively exploit available 1 v 1 situations on Ecuador's defending left flank. It seemed evident that there was a vulnerability in that position. (Alternatively, in the second half we briefly overloaded their right defending flank with some measure of promise).

Nonetheless, I have to applaud Mollon's enterprise. She covered a lot of ground with the ball in taking on the opponent, but didn't ... and to be fair couldn't consistently have the support of players in advanced positions. However, I would like to see her vary some of her attacking movement (make some actions inside, diagonal and incisive) rather than linear and down the flanks ... although yesterday she effectively rode several challenges like a gazelle, and as on other occasions left an impression and entertained with a truly, TRULY sublime moment of skill, worthy of throwing $ at her feet.  :notworthy:

For my $ Mollon still has another gear bottled up in her. If she shifts to that gear, be on high alert.

Our midfield (collectively) remains an area of concern. It's an area on the field in which being attentive to defensive responsibilities on transition is particularly important. One player in particular was having difficulty being on the right side of the ball and her opponent ... and to our danger seemed to be hedging her bets on recovering. Fortunately, this issue was addressed.

Positively though ... as the game developed, I was impressed by our captain's rendition in midfield. She grew with the game and took command of nullifying dangerous situations while generating our attack from increasingly advanced positions on the field. Kudos to her. :beermug:

I thought the central defenders were not only effective in addressing aerial balls, and dealing with the threat imposed by Coach Arauz's introduction of Monica Quinteros Cabeza. I also thought they were  comfortable and mentally tuned in. Certainly, Arin King's composure and intervention proved to be invaluable at critical moments. However, deficiencies in the midfield cause her to step high to address penetration, and it becomes a game of inches when she's drawn/sucked out of position. It's not an ideal situation.

Quinteros - one of the new players called up to the Ecuadoran squad in anticipation of this game (although not for the first time as she has prior NT experience) gave us something to think about not just through being faster than the player she replaced, but also in her willingness to hold the ball and attract/confront defenders. Her presence on the field earlier, in accompaniment with the midfielder Ambar Torres, might have led to them capitalizing on the concern noted above. 

Areas in which we were particularly poor: service of the ball from wide areas and GROSS indiscipline in moving offside. 

Our players have self-belief, talent and confidence. What still plagues us is concentration and being too casual. I believe we have the arsenal to take care of the return leg in Port-of-Spain, but I am wary of being undone by a moment of mental slackness. One had the sense that we were being unguarded in delicate moments. Thankfully, the referee's sophistication and attentiveness helped us.

In the meantime, fitness has to be a concern. There's a lot of work to be done to put us on the right side of history.

Man we could go into business you and I, but for the fact you don't need me  ;D .

I was wondering why we did not work a bit harder to exploit that left flank as Mollon was distressing that little girl. I would have like to see supporting player put themselves into dangerous areas in the box once Mollon had the ball vs that player. That was an instance where we could have committed numbers in the attack. I believe that we should have scored at least one goal from build up on that flank.

Also maybe give Mollon and Yaya a little less defensive responsibility. Maybe go a bit Dutch in the formation?


All your observation are spot on and fair.
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: Coach on November 09, 2014, 12:30:29 PM
Hope we don't get to penalty kicks and we beat them in regular time, if we do get to a shootout hopefully the girls get in some practice and given some pointers on taking PK's. Putting your head down and going for a corner is risky, if the the keeper picks correct by moving before you kick then you screwed.
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: Tallman on November 10, 2014, 11:25:44 AM
https://www.youtube.com/v/W1NQOgQaOJg
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: Tallman on November 10, 2014, 11:28:39 AM
Allyuh Spanish speakers! What it is de Ecuadorean coach say?

https://www.youtube.com/v/Iz9R28RVFRo
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: FF on November 10, 2014, 01:01:23 PM
She said they went out with the expectation or goal to win by 2-0. They gave 100% towards this and they were not playing for a 0-0. She said everything went as planned and the only thing missing was scoring a goal or two.
She said corrections will be made for the rematch in Port of Spain and once again they will be giving 100% to getting the result and qualifying.

Let me know if I miss anything who have a better ear than me.
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: 100% Barataria on November 10, 2014, 01:23:37 PM
She said they went out with the expectation or goal to win by 2-0. They gave 100% towards this and they were not playing for a 0-0. She said everything went as planned and the only thing missing was scoring a goal or two.
She said corrections will be made for the rematch in Port of Spain and once again they will be giving 100% to getting the result and qualifying.

Let me know if I miss anything who have a better ear than me.

yuh miss one ting, she say she lookin forward to meetin de dread who co-runs SWO in Puerta de Espana  ;D
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: Bourbon on November 10, 2014, 01:49:32 PM
Hope they practice penalties just in case. And by practice..I mean practice at the end of a training session where they tired.

Feel we could win this in normal time though.....
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: elan on November 10, 2014, 02:08:08 PM
I hear 96.1wefm bigging up the game. Telling people to clear they schedule for this game.
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: mcruic on November 10, 2014, 04:04:11 PM
Trinidad & Tobago women also down to compete in the Central American & Caribbean Games next week in Mexico - 17 November v Haiti, 19 November v Mexico, 21 November v Colombia.

Clearly, they will not send their A team, as they are preparing for Ecuador.  Anybody know what kind of team they will be sending?  The tournament has no age restrictions, and is for full national teams, so I think T&T will struggle.
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: asylumseeker on November 11, 2014, 03:42:23 AM
She said they went out with the expectation or goal to win by 2-0. They gave 100% towards this and they were not playing for a 0-0. She said everything went as planned and the only thing missing was scoring a goal or two.
She said corrections will be made for the rematch in Port of Spain and once again they will be giving 100% to getting the result and qualifying.

Let me know if I miss anything who have a better ear than me.

... also specifically referred to their failure to capitalize on the chances created in the first half. Views this as a collective error.

It seems she thinks a first half goal would have made the difference.
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: AB.Trini on November 11, 2014, 09:59:05 AM
I was at all the games in August to watch and support our Women' netballers qualify for the Worlds in Australia next year- the ladies mash up every team they played. December 02 passage done booked, I will be there to see our Women's Soca Warriors qualify for the Worlds in Canada-
Ladies let's make it happen- starts with a BELIEF- in self in team and in Faith that given our tLent and experience,against the likes of USA , Mexico and CR, we ought to be NEXT up for the WC!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: Flex on November 12, 2014, 02:52:25 AM
A good thing going
By Garth Wattley (Express).


“We have a good thing going, togetherness make it so,So while the mauvais langue is flowing, we want our people to know,We play this game for both you and me, good and I but great are we, We have a good thing going with football in T&T...”

It’s November and Trinidad and Tobago is on the road again. The path this time is leading to Canadian 2015 for the Warriors in Randy Waldrum’s charge who are now one game and one win away from becoming the country’s first-ever representatives to play at a Women’s World Cup.

Here we go again, the voice in my head is singing.

Twenty-five years ago this month, the “Strike Squad” had a very good thing going on the road to Italy until Paul Caligiuri ended the journey. But that was some trip while it lasted.

Having got into the final round of qualifying, the last phase of the campaign began in Torrance, California against the Americans in Murdock Stadium. It was a May afternoon, a Saturday. I am in front my TV in St James.

Things are not looking too good for Clayton Morris and his men. Two minutes to go, and they are still trailing to Steve Trittschuh’s volley early in the second half. “Spiderman” Earl Carter has no chance with it.

But then, Brian Williams picks up the ball on the right side, just inside his half, flicks it over his head and turns, leaving out his American challenger, travels into the American half and chips in-field towards Hutson Charles.

Rather than collecting, “Baba” dummies and continues his run towards goal, the ball floating on to Marlon Morris. What does he do? Not take it on the chest and look for the pass, but dives forward and directs a flick header into Charles’ path. Clear through on goal, “Baba” steers a left footer past David Vanole in the USA goal. All square.

Creative, pacy and clinical, that goal set the tone for what was to follow in 1989. For a generation that had not known the Cha Cha Cha era of Malvern, the “Government” sides of Maple and the stars of St Benedict’s of the 1960s or were too young to identify with the side that was “robbed” of a place in the 1974 World Cup during the qualifying series in Haiti, this campaign presented T&T football like they had never seen it.

The 1970s had seen the game go into the doldrums. But this side led by Morris, coached by Everald “Gally” Cummings and conducted by Russell Latapy at his best brought freshness to the football.

It dragged all the closet followers back out, created new fans, and just gave people hope--mainly that they could actually see a T&T side play on the sport’s biggest stage.

That qualifying series threw up many memories that have lasted. The artistry of that goal in the US was an iPhone moment for sure. But so was the Kerry Jamerson thunderbolt that won the penultimate game against Guatemala at the then National Stadium.

With the game level at 1-1 in the second half, Latapy lays the ball back to Jamerson outside the 18-yard box and he drives into the bottom left-hand corner.

The Stadium was shaken to its foundations when the ball hit the back of that net. Relief and excitement was shooting around the place. It even possessed a soldier, the man leaving his post to take a prance on the field. Remember that?

After that game, all that was needed was a draw. Just a draw, at home against the Americans on “Red Day.” Just a draw...

I don’t have to tell you the rest of that story. But it would take another 16 years before Latapy and Dwight Yorke could complete their journey to a World Cup, this time with the Soca Warriors. Dennis Lawrence finally supplied the missing goal.

But that Warriors team is not the side I identify with. The end of that 1989 campaign made me a football cynic. That November 19 day when my life and the lives of the thousands were put at risk so that someone could squeeze every cent out of the occasion, something was lost for me as far as local football was concerned. It was like a love affair gone sour. But I have never lost affection for the football of the Strike Squad.

However, the story of the female Warriors has piqued my interest. They remind me of Gally’s side in that they have set a standard for those who come after to follow, regardless of the final outcome against Ecuador on December 2. And like the Strike Squad, they have captured people’s attention because of their unity.

The strength of character of those young women really must be admired.

Taken for granted, ignored largely over the years by the public and their administration, and kept together sometimes through the individual efforts of coaches like Marlon Charles, they have got this far largely on their own steam.

I can only conclude that it is the largeness of their ambition, the love of the game, sheer guts and the devotion of coaches like Charles and Jamaal Shabbazz and the standards that Norwegian Even Pellerud tried to establish that have got them to this point. Even West Indies cricketers could learn about sacrificing to succeed from these Warriors.

As the late Lancelot Layne voiced in the opening words at the top of this page: “Good am I but great are WE.”

So keep your good thing going Women Warriors.

Title: Re: Women Warriors one win away from World Cup.
Post by: de_redman on November 12, 2014, 05:18:13 AM
What '89 have to do with the women's qualification campaign... Poor attempt to tie things in  :bs:
Title: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: SWF Reporter on November 13, 2014, 01:21:04 PM
TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
By Lasana Liburd (Wired868.com)


Football fans must pay a record admission fee for a local women’s match to be part of history on 2 December 2014 when the Trinidad and Tobago senior national women’s football team faces Ecuador in the second and final leg of a Canada 2015 Women’s World Cup Play Off from 6 pm at the Hasely Crawford Stadium.

Trinidad and Tobago held Ecuador to a goalless draw at 2,700 metres above sea level in Quito for the first leg on 8 November 2014 and now needs a win at home on December 2.

Trinidad and Tobago has never qualified for a FIFA women’s tournament before although the two island republic participated in the 2010 Women’s Under-17 World Cup as the host nation.

And the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA), based on advice from its Local Organising Committee (LOC), has set the ticket prices at $200 (covered stands) and $100 (uncovered stands) for the return leg with children under-12 free in the uncovered section. The tickets are due to go on sale from November 17 at still undisclosed outlets.

The admission fee of $200 and $100 mirrors the price for Trinidad and Tobago’s vital 2006 World Cup qualifier against Mexico on 12 October 2005 when Stern John’s double got the “Soca Warriors” into a FIFA Play Off against Bahrain. Tickets for that historic match, which also featured icons Dwight Yorke and Russell Latapy, were sold out.

The price for Trinidad and Tobago’s first leg clash with Bahrain in 2005 rose to $300 (covered) and $150 (uncovered) and there were over 5,000 fewer spectators for the contest in Port of Spain.

The women’s game has never previously commanded a fee near to either sum.

Four years ago, local fans paid $40 (covered) and $20 (uncovered) to watch Trinidad and Tobago’s three group matches at the Women’s Under-17 World Cup.

And tickets were priced at $20 when the Women Warriors began their World Cup campaign on Wednesday 20 August 2014 with a 10-0 rout of St Kitts and Nevis at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. Roughly 1,000 fans came out, then, to cheer on their women’s team.

There were just under 4,000 supporters for the women’s last Port of Spain outing in the Caribbean Cup final on Tuesday 26 August 2014, which was priced at $50.

But Phillips, who is a LOC member, believes that the heightened interest around the team and the importance of the fixture justifies the price spike.

“(The price) wasn’t arbitrarily made,” Phillips told Wired868. “It was talked about at length at a LOC meeting and everyone collectively felt that it was a good price point… The Caribbean Cup was three months ago and a lot has changed since then in terms of the knowledge of the women’s programme.

“It was also one of the first tournaments we had hosted… So you cannot compare the CFU tournament to a World Cup qualifier.”

Responses to the prices on the social media thus far have been muted but, generally, positive.

Phillips claimed that the revenue gained from the upcoming fixture would help further develop the women’s game.

“You cannot speak about raising the level of women’s football in one breath and then say it cannot demand a higher fee because that is the way it is always done,” said Phillips. “You have to look at it as a case by case situation. And this is a women’s team at the cusp of the World Cup and a very good team.”

But does the inflated women’s ticket prices, whether reasonable or not, run the risk of diminishing the volume of supporters for the crucial World Cup Play fixture?

Since most of Ecuador’s women players come from its coastal regions, Trinidad and Tobago’s temperature and humidity are not expected to create difficulties for “La Tricolor.” Apart from the ability, desire and preparation of the two teams, fan support represents the best chance of an advantage for the host nation.

In Quito, the Ecuador Football Federation (FEF) charged US$2 (TT$13) and US$5 (TT$32) for uncovered and covered stand tickets and US$10 for private boxes and was thrilled for a turnout of 17,500 patrons. Outside the Atahualapa Stadium, by means of context, it costs between US$5 and $10 for a meal at the mall.

However, Phillips dismissed any notion that the TTFA should mirror Ecuador’s approach in the first leg.

“That is Ecuador; Ecuador is not Trinidad and Tobago,” said the TTFA General Secretary. “We based our discussion based on feedback we got from the folks in Trinidad and Tobago. That was good and appropriate for Ecuador…

“When the tickets go on sale on Monday that is when the market will speak. But people are waiting to buy tickets and we already have pre-orders… So the overriding issue is the importance of the game and the level of excitement from the public.”

Phillips said the TTFA will pay match fees to the women’s team for the first time on December 2 while there is a bonus arrangement in place with the players should they qualify. He said the gate receipts will help to cover those costs.

“This is the first time the team has found itself in this position where they captured the hearts and minds of the nation,” said Phillips, when asked why there was a different pay scale for the upcoming game, “and it is the first time they are in the position where they are one win away from the World Cup. This is a big deal.”

In fact, the Women Warriors were one match away from the World Cup twice already when they played Costa Rica and then Mexico in last month’s 2014 CONCACAF Championship semi-finals and third place play off.

The FIFA Play Off is the last chance for the team, which overcome chaotic preparation with the dramatic technical staff alterations, visa issues that affected its pre-Caribbean Cup camp and, most famously, when the Warriors left for the pre-CONCACAF camp with just US$500 and no accompanying match officials.

Today, Phillips thinks the women’s squad, which is captained by Maylee Attin-Johnson and led by coach Randy Waldrum, can become the country’s second flagship team along with the senior men.

“This could be the launch pad game for the women’s team to be another flagship team for the national program,” he said.

Between 1,200 and 4,000 supporters turned out to watch the national men’s team play in the Caribbean Cup qualifying phase in Couva last month with prices set at $100 (covered) and $60 (uncovered).

The TTFA will soon know whether the women’s team, which is contesting a World Cup place rather than a Caribbean Cup crown, can surpass that level of interest. And whether the football body’s pricing of the upcoming contest is fair.

“We believe a crowd of 12,000 to 15,000 people will be a success, based upon past audiences,” said Phillips. “We would be happy with that amount going into the match. But we do believe this game has real potential to be a sell-out.”

The Hasely Crawford holds roughly 6,000 patrons in the covered stands and 16,000 in uncovered. If 4,000 covered tickets are sold and 8,000 uncovered, the TTFA will raise $1.6 million from the decisive December 2 affair.

Theoretically, if tickets were sold a $100 and $50 and 20,000 patrons (6,000 covered and 14,000 uncovered) turned up; the TTFA could raise $1.3 million, which would represent a $300,000 loss but with a near full stadium.

Of course, there is no proof that the ticket price would be the decisive factor in whether fans come out to the Tuesday evening contest.

The TTFA and the national women’s team are counting on supporters to turn up in their numbers on December 2 to roar them into the history books as the first Caribbean team to qualify for a FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Flex on November 13, 2014, 04:32:05 PM
Very good price.

Hope the stadium is sold out.

Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Bakes on November 13, 2014, 05:00:59 PM
Steups... we trying to make history here yet this f**ker talking about "record ticket prices."  Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: spideybuff on November 13, 2014, 07:51:04 PM
Very good price.

Hope the stadium is sold out.


The sarcasm is deafening.

I cah make that price this rounds...sorry Maylee...I there in spirit
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: elan on November 13, 2014, 09:38:45 PM
It will have plenty ppl, but many will stay away.

My concern is the younger school players who may want to go but can't. I would have given the female players in WoLF league a free entry. This is a good opportunity for young female footballers to feel and see the next level.

But daiz me.

I understand the price, but not really feeling it.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Thomo on November 14, 2014, 01:36:31 AM
That's a fair price considering Cost of Living in TnT. Lately I've been losing faith in some of Lasana's commentary and analysis. The pricing was NOT worthy of an investigation (or article) IMO
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Flex on November 14, 2014, 03:07:26 AM
It will have plenty ppl, but many will stay away.

My concern is the younger school players who may want to go but can't. I would have given the female players in WoLF league a free entry. This is a good opportunity for young female footballers to feel and see the next level.

But daiz me.

I understand the price, but not really feeling it.

Maybe not all but very good idea.

Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Cowen on November 14, 2014, 03:56:08 AM
That's a fair price considering Cost of Living in TnT. Lately I've been losing faith in some of Lasana's commentary and analysis. The pricing was NOT worthy of an investigation (or article) IMO

Totally disagree. That could never be a fair price and the "logic" for the price is total BS.  :flamethrower:
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Sam on November 14, 2014, 05:09:45 AM
Allyuh to f00cking cheap, a $100 and $200 TT is no kinda money.

Stop de f00cking cheapnest and go support de team.

Its not cheap, the FA needs the money.

I cah believe some of these f00ckers here, $15 US they cah spend but they could go in a rum shop and TGIF every f00cking Friday and spend hundreds.


Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Deeks on November 14, 2014, 07:20:32 AM
Allyuh to f00cking cheap, a $100 and $200 TT is no kinda money.

Stop de f00cking cheapnest and go support de team.

Its not cheap, the FA needs the money.

I cah believe some of these f00ckers here, $15 US they cah spend but they could go in a rum shop and TGIF every f00cking Friday and spend hundreds.




Breds, I on the same page with you this morning!
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: FF on November 14, 2014, 07:33:59 AM
How much for a fete ticket?
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: asylumseeker on November 14, 2014, 08:07:08 AM
One would be amazed at how depressed prices/costs are in Ecuador ... in a dollarized economy (the US dollar is the currency in use). On the face of it, T&T is made more expensive on the basis of wielding supply and demand curve principles like a weapon. Under any accounting, eating a $2.50 2-course hot meal at lunch with a beverage ... is flicking amazing. Ah suppose the real correlation would be to cross-reference the comparative costs at KFC ...   ::)

Those 17,500 spectators at the first leg represent the most ppl ever to watch a women's game in Ecuador. Contrast that to the maybe 300 spectators that showed up at the same venue 4 days later to watch Independiente v. Nacional in the pro league top flight. Independiente was first going into the game, and Nacional fifth. Undoubtedly, the Ecuadoran federation got something right ... while seeking to balance multiple objectives, one of which included bolstering interest and mashing up stereotypes regarding the women's game ... and dey have a new stadium to build.

Local pricing should strike a balance with multiple objectives in mind. Yuh cyah develop the women's game to the exclusion of future or present young participants. Some of the ppl who the price point will capture ... are waggonists. Hopefully the net also captures ppl who will be faithful to the game on and off the field down de road.

Whatever the deal, the venue should be filled. I didn't expect the Atahualpa to be filled, and it wasn't ... but Ecuadorans were also shocked that 17.5K showed up to watch women ball. That's priceless.

What's priceless for us in terms of value and WC qualification?

What's the advertising blitz like for the second leg?
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: FireBrand on November 14, 2014, 08:49:54 AM
I'm curious…  To those who disagree with the pricing, what would you consider to be a "fair" cost of admission to this match?
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Banter Banton on November 14, 2014, 09:20:33 AM
Really?

I cannot believe people beating up over $100 $200 for a f**king World Cup playoff game , a virtual final.

If it was Jack he would have charged easily 300 200, maybe more.

You will pay $600 dollars no questioned asked to watch bulla man Machel sing a few tunes but you beating up to pay a blue bill to support the Women ... Also the TTFA have to use the games that will have a good crowd to generate income and I think they could have gone greedy and it's very good to see they stuck realistic and went with a very very very fair price of 100 200.

Those who don't want to pay the fair price..save allyuh money for Carinval you waggonist shithongs.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Bakes on November 14, 2014, 10:04:03 AM
Totally disagree. That could never be a fair price and the "logic" for the price is total BS.  :flamethrower:

So what would be a 'fair price'?  When the Men's National Team hosted their qualifying leg against Bahrain the price was $300 covered stands, $150 uncovered... and that was nine years ago.  People spending $100-$200 TTD to go Movietowne but can't/unwilling to spend that to support the women?  The TTFA has its faults, but people need to stop and re-assess their attitudes too.  Even at $40 a ticket they not going to watch Pro League football.  Central just had a match where admission was free, people still eh come out.  So tell me, what would be a fair price?  And no, pointing to what Ecuador did hardly aids the conversation, their economy and the financial situation with their football much different from ours.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Jayerson on November 14, 2014, 10:43:35 AM
Totally disagree. That could never be a fair price and the "logic" for the price is total BS.  :flamethrower:

So what would be a 'fair price'?  When the Men's National Team hosted their qualifying leg against Bahrain the price was $300 covered stands, $150 uncovered... and that was nine years ago.  People spending $100-$200 TTD to go Movietowne but can't/unwilling to spend that to support the women?  The TTFA has its faults, but people need to stop and re-assess their attitudes too.  Even at $40 a ticket they not going to watch Pro League football.  Central just had a match where admission was free, people still eh come out.  So tell me, what would be a fair price?  And no, pointing to what Ecuador did hardly aids the conversation, there economy and the financial situation with their football much different from ours.

Also, am I missing something in the article?

The admission fee of $200 and $100 mirrors the price for Trinidad and Tobago’s vital 2006 World Cup qualifier against Mexico on 12 October 2005 when Stern John’s double got the “Soca Warriors” into a FIFA Play Off against Bahrain. Tickets for that historic match, which also featured icons Dwight Yorke and Russell Latapy, were sold out.

The price for Trinidad and Tobago’s first leg clash with Bahrain in 2005 rose to $300 (covered) and $150 (uncovered) and there were over 5,000 fewer spectators for the contest in Port of Spain.


Is he saying that there were 5,000 fewer spectators in the TnT leg of the Bahrain tie than there were at the Mexico game? Unless I'm misinterpreting this, that is so far from being accurate. We all know the Bahrain leg was utter chaos and oversubscribed.

I remember reaching to the Mexico game when anthems were playing and still got a good choice of seats. Whereas the Bahrain game .......well those who were there know the level of drama surrounding that game.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Bakes on November 14, 2014, 10:51:47 AM
The article just isn't very coherent.  This is a World Cup qualifier... clearly it's being priced on par with previous World Cup qualifiers, and ticket prices were set at the same level they were 9 years ago.  You can't compare this to a regular Pro League match and it sounds disingenous to argue that the TTFA shouldn't price this match competitive to the Senior Men's matches.  Some would respond, "well, this is ah woman's game"... but that is precisely the mentality we need to move away from.  This particular group of women, on the verge of achieving what would be a historic accomplishment, deserve better.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: de_redman on November 14, 2014, 11:55:53 AM
The fact that we have disagreement means that the price is just about right... Personally I find it is a steal of a deal... but doh tell the bandwaggonists... I don't want to have to fight up for tickets.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Deeks on November 14, 2014, 12:02:50 PM
Homies, it is imperatives allyuh come out and support the national team. Allyuh read and see their trials and tribulations. Oh Gorm, please, give our DAUGHTERS their support nah!!!! What they have to do again? Please ah beggin. I on meh friggin knees. Please go and help out the ladies nah.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: FireBrand on November 14, 2014, 12:36:05 PM
Homies, it is imperatives allyuh come out and support the national team. Allyuh read and see their trials and tribulations. Oh Gorm, please, give our DAUGHTERS their support nah!!!! What they have to do again? Please ah beggin. I on meh friggin knees. Please go and help out the ladies nah.

Deeks the fact that this is even an issue shows how much Trinbagonians care about their own.  Forget dem girls and instead bring Messi, bring Brazil, bring Ronaldo, bring England, bring Chronixx….. SMH. 
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Bakes on November 14, 2014, 12:53:56 PM
Deeks and Firebrand, fully agreed.  Allyuh should read the comments to the article on Lasana's site, people honestly believe that the TTFA trying to get rich off this game.  If the TTFA lucky they'll gross about $2m-$3m TT from the gate, based on them selling 15,000- 20,000 tickets at $150.00 per.  $3 million TT might help the FA just about get out of the red, but won't make anybody rich.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Thomo on November 14, 2014, 01:10:35 PM
That's a fair price considering Cost of Living in TnT. Lately I've been losing faith in some of Lasana's commentary and analysis. The pricing was NOT worthy of an investigation (or article) IMO

Totally disagree. That could never be a fair price and the "logic" for the price is total BS.  :flamethrower:

Why do you disagree and what do you think is a fair price then, in your opinion?
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Coach on November 14, 2014, 01:27:03 PM
A soccer fanatic don't care about price!
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Flex on November 14, 2014, 01:33:31 PM
Very good price.

Hope the stadium is sold out.


The sarcasm is deafening.

I cah make that price this rounds...sorry Maylee...I there in spirit

??   >:(

Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: asylumseeker on November 14, 2014, 01:37:38 PM
Any word on where the tix available in de earlies?
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Errol on November 14, 2014, 01:58:17 PM
Some of you guys comments are embarrassing.

And even Maylee Atti-Johnson is getting sucked into this one by Lasana, she better stop worrying about these stuff and worry about getting the job done.

$100 TTD is $15.76 US Dollars !!!!!

That you cant spend to see possible history?

Shame on some of you here.

Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Cowen on November 14, 2014, 02:26:41 PM
Totally disagree. That could never be a fair price and the "logic" for the price is total BS.  :flamethrower:

So what would be a 'fair price'?  When the Men's National Team hosted their qualifying leg against Bahrain the price was $300 covered stands, $150 uncovered... and that was nine years ago.  People spending $100-$200 TTD to go Movietowne but can't/unwilling to spend that to support the women?  The TTFA has its faults, but people need to stop and re-assess their attitudes too.  Even at $40 a ticket they not going to watch Pro League football.  Central just had a match where admission was free, people still eh come out.  So tell me, what would be a fair price?  And no, pointing to what Ecuador did hardly aids the conversation, their economy and the financial situation with their football much different from ours.

During the qualifiers prices were nowhere close to what they should have been for any WC Qualifier and the games where bitterly underpopulated. Its a case of "johnny come lately".....we on the verge of a possible qualification and now prices suddenly start to reflect what it should have been in the beginning?

Im not against the price for the games cause granted it is on par with a WC qualification. My issue is with the TTFA suddenly realising they have a chance to cash in on the "hot item" now and and bump up the price.........yes supply and demand....but at $60 we only had the die hards at the game....the bandwaggonist will just replace the die hards who will feel that there loyal support going through isn't now being rewarded...together with the many who just may not be able to afford it
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: socalion on November 14, 2014, 02:30:51 PM
A  few weeks ago many at home and abroad expressed disbelief  and horror to learn of our women's team  predicament  upon arrival in the U.S ..i don't think much  more need to be said in that respect....  now here is the perfect opportunity to show  much needed support  for our Women's team come  (  December 2nd and people bitching about  paying $100 tt /$ 200 tt to go see the game?  wtf man   ..Ah really cyah believe it ..   for  frigging  sake   homies go show de ladies some love  , support de ladies  by showing  up ..... full that stadium, please go support dem ladies...   show dem ladies / our women warriors  team we believe in them , homies go show yuh support please.....  ah bet if   it was ah carnival fete  @ de stadium  $600tt  woulda be nuttin..!!!. :banginghead:   lawd i wish i was @ home for dat ......
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: asylumseeker on November 14, 2014, 02:42:20 PM
Extracted from the article:

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And the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA), based on advice from its Local Organising Committee (LOC), has set the ticket prices at $200 (covered stands) and $100 (uncovered stands) for the return leg with children under-12 free in the uncovered section. The tickets are due to go on sale from November 17 at still undisclosed outlets.

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In Quito, the Ecuador Football Federation (FEF) charged US$2 (TT$13) and US$5 (TT$32) for uncovered and covered stand tickets and US$10 for private boxes and was thrilled for a turnout of 17,500 patrons. Outside the Atahualapa Stadium, by means of context, it costs between US$5 and $10 for a meal at the mall.

However, Phillips dismissed any notion that the TTFA should mirror Ecuador’s approach in the first leg.

“That is Ecuador; Ecuador is not Trinidad and Tobago,” said the TTFA General Secretary. “We based our discussion based on feedback we got from the folks in Trinidad and Tobago. That was good and appropriate for Ecuador.

The WC qualifier was treated as an exception. Women also entered free.

Aucas, the second tier leader ... is a point away from sealing promotion from Serie B to Serie A. Game will be on Sunday at the Atahualpa also. Tickets are priced at $10, $18 and $30 US (box seats), and children will pay a $1. Whereas, on Wednesday night, when Independiente clashed with Nacional, it was $5 (covered) and $10 (uncovered).

Different events will command different assessments. In comparing, we shouldn't read more than is there.

Good debate; reasonable issue for inquiry. All ah we want ah full house.

Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Bakes on November 14, 2014, 02:48:42 PM
During the qualifiers prices were nowhere close to what they should have been for any WC Qualifier and the games where bitterly underpopulated. Its a case of "johnny come lately".....we on the verge of a possible qualification and now prices suddenly start to reflect what it should have been in the beginning?

Im not against the price for the games cause granted it is on par with a WC qualification. My issue is with the TTFA suddenly realising they have a chance to cash in on the "hot item" now and and bump up the price.........yes supply and demand....but at $60 we only had the die hards at the game....the bandwaggonist will just replace the die hards who will feel that there loyal support going through isn't now being rewarded...together with the many who just may not be able to afford it

I know you's a fair man and a diehard... I seem to recall you and a handful of others wearing black to the England game to protest the blacklist of the 2006 WC players, so I know you does support.   That being said, doh fall for the fiction that the TTFA trying to profit on the backs of the ladies, perception is a helluva thing and I realize how it might seem to the skeptics, but putting aside the emotions over perceived 'price gouging', putting aside mistrust of the FA... you self concede that the price is on par for an important qualifier like this.  You can't hold against the TTFA the fact that they was underpricing tickets before and "all of a sudden" want to price them closer to reasonable.  Stop and think about that for a second, that make any sense?  They had to undersell tickets before because nobody was paying attention to the womens' game... now they are. 

Bear in mind also, all of the fixed costs associated with hosting a game at the HCS remained the same in the past... they didn't get any discounts from vendors/service providers etc. just because nobody didn't care about women's football before.  People don't realize that the FA was operating at a loss when it hosted these earlier games... yuh can't fault them for now trying to make back a little money to stay afloat.  And then we does want to pong dem for "only sitting down and waiting on government handout."
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: socalion on November 14, 2014, 03:32:25 PM
Well said bakes.....
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Flex on November 14, 2014, 04:11:26 PM
You know whats amazing, the people in Texas raised over 9,000 USD for a team that was no where close to where they are now, furthermore, more than half of them are none Trinis.

They didn't care whether they were getting back something in return, in-fact, they didn't even know if the team would have reached this far. I am sure they didn't even know the players, they even bought food and drinks for them.

A few months ago, even some of the diehards didn't want to pay $40 TT to go see the women play.

If the TTFA is using this game to generate some much needed funds, I see nothing wrong with that.

Its a business in a sense and they have to take advantage of the situation so they can help stand on their feet, its not like the money is going into someones pocket. Its going back into the teams.

Just to bring the foreign players for the men's team cost over a million dollars. Its expensive to run a FA and have teams compete in tournaments.

Lets be logical here guys, anyone of you in the same position would have done the same, besides, $100 dollars is not much to go see the ladies play, it wouldn't break you. It costing a little more than a 6-pack of Carib.

Trinis are to dam cheap, imagine, we run a donation for kids every year on the SWO and not one of the persons here complaining ever donated to the cause to help the kids.

Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Thomo on November 14, 2014, 04:28:55 PM
You know whats amazing, the people in Texas raised over 9,000 USD for a team that was no where close to where they are now, furthermore, more than half of them are none Trinis.

They didn't care whether they were getting back something in return, in-fact, they didn't even know if the team would have reached this far. I am sure they didn't even know the players, they even bought food and drinks for them.

A few months ago, even some of the diehards didn't want to pay $40 TT to go see the women play.

If the TTFA is using this game to generate some much needed funds, I see nothing wrong with that.

Its a business in a sense and they have to take advantage of the situation so they can help stand on their feet, its not like the money is going into someones pocket. Its going back into the teams.

Just to bring the foreign players for the men's team cost over a million dollars. Its expensive to run a FA and have teams compete in tournaments.

Lets be logical here guys, anyone of you in the same position would have done the same, besides, $100 dollars is not much to go see the ladies play, it wouldn't break you. It costing a little more than a 6-pack of Carib.

Trinis are to dam cheap, imagine, we run a donation for kids every year on the SWO and not one of the persons here complaining ever donated to the cause to help the kids.

Well said

Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Socapro on November 14, 2014, 07:31:38 PM
Please no more complaints about the price folks and have some pride in being able to support your team and country. 
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: elan on November 14, 2014, 09:03:33 PM
The women's team is in a bright spot right now. They are capturing the attention of many, but does that equate to being main-stream? To draw attention is one thing, but to parlay that into paying customers is an entirely different ball game. This needs to be given sufficient consideration and not lumped with the "we reach” syndrome that so often permeates our psyche when any glimmer of success on the international stage is within grasp.
 
This upcoming game for our women's team is a great situation to be in as it draws attention to the sport, the team, and the players. Therefore, this opportunity should be seen as a time to solidify the importance of women soccer, the opportunities available, and the success of our players in the local and international game. This is a time to develop heroes, stars, and personalities within the women's team to the wider public. To do this we need to cast as wide a net as possible.  We eh reach, we’re on approach. 
 
The posturing of “How much is a fete ticket?" is a relevant argument if used in comparison to would be customers making a choice on how they should spend their money.  You must take into consideration competition for the same demographic you are targeting. Thus, the cost of a fete ticket must be a real consideration when setting a price for your product. That is, what other events are scheduled around the date and time that maybe relevant to the customers you wish to provide a service to.
 
That people are spending money to partake in other entertainment and so should automatically spend that money to support our women's team is a bit naïve. People need to know that the money they spend on entertainment will provide satisfaction for them that is worth their money. For an organization (not the TTFA perse) to proffer that people spend money on other supposedly "trivial" things and that supporting the women's team is a much more "meaningful" venture is very simple and shows a lack of understanding of customers. The TTFA have to make a concerted effort to sell this game and this team to the public. Not everyone is a football fan and not every football fan is a fan of the women's game. How do we win over the fence sitters? These are the people we should be focusing on and trying to reach to spend that money to come out and support. Cannot understand the rational that people should just support the team.  We have to convince people to come out. They have many options to chose to spend their money on. Your product must be great and your marketing must be even better.

Notice must be taken on how other countries are going about generating hype around the women’s game. You make not take all of the idea but you may take bits and pieces to assist us in solidifying the women’s game in T&T.

Imagine the USWNT in the mecca of youth soccer (girls’ soccer is huge in KC and STL) only managed to generate just under 4000 spectators for their world cup qualifier opener through which last time they struggled.

Quote
Match: U.S. Women’s National Team vs. Trinidad & Tobago
Date: Oct. 15, 2014
Competition: 2014 CONCACAF Women’s Championship
Venue: Sporting Park; Kansas City, Kansas
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. CT
Attendance: 3,621
Weather: 60 degrees, cool

We have to accept that great strides were made with the women's national team, but we are not equal to or on the same level as the men's national team. To admit that is not doing a disservice to the women's game or to our players. It is the reality. We know the players, we know the struggles they had to endure (not many of you know those struggles more than me), and we give our support. How much of the wider public know this team, the players, what they have been through. We could argue about Kenwyn Jones and Randafar Abu Bakr. We can compare Molino to Latapy. How many people can compare Mollon to a past female player? Compare Kamika Forbes to a past GK? Attins-Johnson to a past midfielder? We are on our way, but we are not there yet and we have to operate in the system as just that, we are not there yet.
 
The TTFA can use this game to streamline their organizing of hosting home games. Now is a good time to divide the stadium seating and affix various prices for different sections -
1. Behind the Goal,
2. Corner Flag,
3. Side line Lower (covered and uncover),
4. Side Line Upper (covered and Uncovered),
5. Field seating,
6. The Warrior Experience ("on field seats, meet and greet of TTMNT, etc.),
7. Group rates, etc...

This may also be a brilliant opportunity to get online sales going where you can purchase and print you ticket. How about a TTFA app for up to the minute news, give away, game day info, competitions, etc.  This is a very short sighted approach that can come back to haunt the TTFA and the Women's game is mishandled.
 
Fill the stadium, bring as many people in to see our women play so that there can be arguments about player and how good they are or how shitty they are or how much they have improved or how much they have fallen off. This is the perfect scenario to lift the women's game to the next level.

Don’t be misled. I think the price is not bad and the monies generated will go a long way in assisting the FA to provide better services to our players.

Should the cost of entry to one of its finest moment in the women’s game in T&T be a point of contention?
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Bakes on November 14, 2014, 10:14:50 PM
Imagine the USWNT in the mecca of youth soccer (girls’ soccer is huge in KC and STL) only managed to generate just under 4000 spectators for their world cup qualifier opener through which last time they struggled.

Quote
Match: U.S. Women’s National Team vs. Trinidad & Tobago
Date: Oct. 15, 2014
Competition: 2014 CONCACAF Women’s Championship
Venue: Sporting Park; Kansas City, Kansas
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. CT
Attendance: 3,621
Weather: 60 degrees, cool

People keep harping on this as if it were relevant.  For one thing the opponents that night were expected to just lay down and let the US walk all over them.  More significantly the Kansas City Royals returned to the World Series for the first time in 29 years, and were playing less than half an hour away at Kaufmann Stadium.  That is where the crowd went, it had very little to do with apathy towards the women's game.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: asylumseeker on November 15, 2014, 05:30:37 AM
The women's team is in a bright spot right now. They are capturing the attention of many, but does that equate to being main-stream? To draw attention is one thing, but to parlay that into paying customers is an entirely different ball game. This needs to be given sufficient consideration and not lumped with the "we reach” syndrome that so often permeates our psyche when any glimmer of success on the international stage is within grasp.
 
This upcoming game for our women's team is a great situation to be in as it draws attention to the sport, the team, and the players. Therefore, this opportunity should be seen as a time to solidify the importance of women soccer, the opportunities available, and the success of our players in the local and international game. This is a time to develop heroes, stars, and personalities within the women's team to the wider public. To do this we need to cast as wide a net as possible.  We eh reach, we’re on approach. 
 
The posturing of “How much is a fete ticket?" is a relevant argument if used in comparison to would be customers making a choice on how they should spend their money.  You must take into consideration competition for the same demographic you are targeting. Thus, the cost of a fete ticket must be a real consideration when setting a price for your product. That is, what other events are scheduled around the date and time that maybe relevant to the customers you wish to provide a service to.
 
That people are spending money to partake in other entertainment and so should automatically spend that money to support our women's team is a bit naïve. People need to know that the money they spend on entertainment will provide satisfaction for them that is worth their money. For an organization (not the TTFA perse) to proffer that people spend money on other supposedly "trivial" things and that supporting the women's team is a much more "meaningful" venture is very simple and shows a lack of understanding of customers. The TTFA have to make a concerted effort to sell this game and this team to the public. Not everyone is a football fan and not every football fan is a fan of the women's game. How do we win over the fence sitters? These are the people we should be focusing on and trying to reach to spend that money to come out and support. Cannot understand the rational that people should just support the team.  We have to convince people to come out. They have many options to chose to spend their money on. Your product must be great and your marketing must be even better.

Notice must be taken on how other countries are going about generating hype around the women’s game. You make not take all of the idea but you may take bits and pieces to assist us in solidifying the women’s game in T&T.

Imagine the USWNT in the mecca of youth soccer (girls’ soccer is huge in KC and STL) only managed to generate just under 4000 spectators for their world cup qualifier opener through which last time they struggled.

Quote
Match: U.S. Women’s National Team vs. Trinidad & Tobago
Date: Oct. 15, 2014
Competition: 2014 CONCACAF Women’s Championship
Venue: Sporting Park; Kansas City, Kansas
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. CT
Attendance: 3,621
Weather: 60 degrees, cool

We have to accept that great strides were made with the women's national team, but we are not equal to or on the same level as the men's national team. To admit that is not doing a disservice to the women's game or to our players. It is the reality. We know the players, we know the struggles they had to endure (not many of you know those struggles more than me), and we give our support. How much of the wider public know this team, the players, what they have been through. We could argue about Kenwyn Jones and Randafar Abu Bakr. We can compare Molino to Latapy. How many people can compare Mollon to a past female player? Compare Kamika Forbes to a past GK? Attins-Johnson to a past midfielder? We are on our way, but we are not there yet and we have to operate in the system as just that, we are not there yet.
 
The TTFA can use this game to streamline their organizing of hosting home games. Now is a good time to divide the stadium seating and affix various prices for different sections -
1. Behind the Goal,
2. Corner Flag,
3. Side line Lower (covered and uncover),
4. Side Line Upper (covered and Uncovered),
5. Field seating,
6. The Warrior Experience ("on field seats, meet and greet of TTMNT, etc.),
7. Group rates, etc...

This may also be a brilliant opportunity to get online sales going where you can purchase and print you ticket. How about a TTFA app for up to the minute news, give away, game day info, competitions, etc.  This is a very short sighted approach that can come back to haunt the TTFA and the Women's game is mishandled.
 
Fill the stadium, bring as many people in to see our women play so that there can be arguments about player and how good they are or how shitty they are or how much they have improved or how much they have fallen off. This is the perfect scenario to lift the women's game to the next level.

Don’t be misled. I think the price is not bad and the monies generated will go a long way in assisting the FA to provide better services to our players.

Should the cost of entry to one of its finest moment in the women’s game in T&T be a point of contention?

Lots of good nuggets in this post!
Title: Be reasonable, gentlemen
Post by: Tallman on November 17, 2014, 07:30:08 AM
Be reasonable, gentlemen
By Fazeer Mohammed (T&T Express)


It’s not too late, gentlemen, to heed the captain’s plea.

Maylee Attin-Johnson wants a packed Hasely Crawford Stadium for Trinidad and Tobago’s return women’s World Cup qualifying play-off against Ecuador in 15 days’ time, and doesn’t think ticket prices of $200 and $100 will make that possible.

For the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association to justify the pricing on the basis of the game’s status and the fact that it is on par with what was charged for the men’s do-or-die qualifier against Mexico in 2005 suggests that whoever has the final say on this matter misses the point of the occasion completely.

Look, there’s absolutely no comparison between the men’s and women’s teams when it comes to national interest. If there was parity, the game on December 2 would already be the talk of the town and the subject of endless speculation on every mainstream or social media platform that exists. But it isn’t, and that’s why everything reasonable should be done to attract fans to the game, to get them to come out in support of the national women’s team and give the female version of the game in this country a significant boost.

To suggest that, as this is a senior World Cup finals playoff, a certain price structure has to be maintained in keeping with the status of the game is a classic case of being preoccupied with keeping up appearances when it is blindingly obvious that the hype for the fixture does not exist in any form or fashion to compare with what has prevailed when the men’s teams were as close to making it onto football’s biggest stage.

For an organisation that suffers from a chronic lack of credibility with corporate T&T and a significant segment of the football-loving public, this is an opportunity to earn much-needed goodwill, to show that the governing body for the sport in this country is more concerned with providing the perfect backdrop for the women’s team to make national and Caribbean history than cashing in on a unique occasion.

Surely they should have the sense to recognise this, especially as we are only two days away from the 25th anniversary of arguably the most blatant and shameless example of exploitation of patriotism when tickets were deliberately oversold – as a fund-raising exercise—by the thousands for the decisive World Cup qualifier against the United States on November 19, 1989.

I suppose the argument will be that it’s too late to make any changes now with tickets supposed to be on sale from this morning. Maybe there will be a bit of a rush at the start, especially by the scalpers seeking to capitalise on any last-minute surge in interest as we count down to the kickoff of a game in which both sides have everything to play for following a goalless first leg in Quito nine days ago.

This is not an occasion to be anticipating significant gate receipts but to try and fuel a vibe, to encourage fans to go out and support the team. Surely the subventions or allocations from FIFA will be much more than anything that can be collected at the turnstiles should the team get the result required to advance to next year’s finals in Canada. Think about the spinoff benefits for football, and especially women’s football, should the Trinidad and Tobago team prevail over an Ecuadorean side that will certainly be a handful come that fateful evening.

If, and I emphasise “if,” the TTFA is serious about distancing itself from a reputation of greed, selfishness, arrogance and unaccountability, this is a chance not to be missed.

Tickets already printed? How difficult will it be to get a few rubber stamps made in denominations of $100 (covered) and $50 (uncovered), or just leave it as $50 anywhere and let as many people as possible get to the game to cheer on the team? I fully appreciate that it may not be as easy as that, but then again, you have to be prepared to do unconventional things if you want to drum up national support and, very importantly, to be seen as not doing so for narrow-minded financial reasons.

This is a TTFA that has not paid the senior men’s national team players for six months while the coach has gone without his salary for longer than that. Yet they are through to tomorrow night’s final of the Caribbean Cup in Jamaica, their fourth game in eight days in a low-key competition squeezed into a tight international window.

Our footballers continue to achieve despite embarrassing setbacks. After leaving the women’s coach begging for assistance for his team ahead of the CONCACAF tournament last month, there will be no better time than right now to show genuine goodwill.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Socapro on November 17, 2014, 08:03:50 AM
Be reasonable, gentlemen
By Fazeer Mohammed (T&T Express)


It’s not too late, gentlemen, to heed the captain’s plea.

Maylee Attin-Johnson wants a packed Hasely Crawford Stadium for Trinidad and Tobago’s return women’s World Cup qualifying play-off against Ecuador in 15 days’ time, and doesn’t think ticket prices of $200 and $100 will make that possible.

For the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association to justify the pricing on the basis of the game’s status and the fact that it is on par with what was charged for the men’s do-or-die qualifier against Mexico in 2005 suggests that whoever has the final say on this matter misses the point of the occasion completely.

Look, there’s absolutely no comparison between the men’s and women’s teams when it comes to national interest. If there was parity, the game on December 2 would already be the talk of the town and the subject of endless speculation on every mainstream or social media platform that exists. But it isn’t, and that’s why everything reasonable should be done to attract fans to the game, to get them to come out in support of the national women’s team and give the female version of the game in this country a significant boost.

To suggest that, as this is a senior World Cup finals playoff, a certain price structure has to be maintained in keeping with the status of the game is a classic case of being preoccupied with keeping up appearances when it is blindingly obvious that the hype for the fixture does not exist in any form or fashion to compare with what has prevailed when the men’s teams were as close to making it onto football’s biggest stage.

For an organisation that suffers from a chronic lack of credibility with corporate T&T and a significant segment of the football-loving public, this is an opportunity to earn much-needed goodwill, to show that the governing body for the sport in this country is more concerned with providing the perfect backdrop for the women’s team to make national and Caribbean history than cashing in on a unique occasion.

Surely they should have the sense to recognise this, especially as we are only two days away from the 25th anniversary of arguably the most blatant and shameless example of exploitation of patriotism when tickets were deliberately oversold – as a fund-raising exercise—by the thousands for the decisive World Cup qualifier against the United States on November 19, 1989.

I suppose the argument will be that it’s too late to make any changes now with tickets supposed to be on sale from this morning. Maybe there will be a bit of a rush at the start, especially by the scalpers seeking to capitalise on any last-minute surge in interest as we count down to the kickoff of a game in which both sides have everything to play for following a goalless first leg in Quito nine days ago.

This is not an occasion to be anticipating significant gate receipts but to try and fuel a vibe, to encourage fans to go out and support the team. Surely the subventions or allocations from FIFA will be much more than anything that can be collected at the turnstiles should the team get the result required to advance to next year’s finals in Canada. Think about the spinoff benefits for football, and especially women’s football, should the Trinidad and Tobago team prevail over an Ecuadorean side that will certainly be a handful come that fateful evening.

If, and I emphasise “if,” the TTFA is serious about distancing itself from a reputation of greed, selfishness, arrogance and unaccountability, this is a chance not to be missed.

Tickets already printed? How difficult will it be to get a few rubber stamps made in denominations of $100 (covered) and $50 (uncovered), or just leave it as $50 anywhere and let as many people as possible get to the game to cheer on the team? I fully appreciate that it may not be as easy as that, but then again, you have to be prepared to do unconventional things if you want to drum up national support and, very importantly, to be seen as not doing so for narrow-minded financial reasons.

This is a TTFA that has not paid the senior men’s national team players for six months while the coach has gone without his salary for longer than that. Yet they are through to tomorrow night’s final of the Caribbean Cup in Jamaica, their fourth game in eight days in a low-key competition squeezed into a tight international window.

Our footballers continue to achieve despite embarrassing setbacks. After leaving the women’s coach begging for assistance for his team ahead of the CONCACAF tournament last month, there will be no better time than right now to show genuine goodwill.

I agree with this article but will be surprised if the TTFA drops the price of the tickets now as they have already been printed and are on sales as from today.

Maybe that can announce that the tickets already printed will now allow entry of two people on one ticket so that the tickets already printed are not wasted before printing more tickets priced at $50 uncovered and £100 covered. That can work if the TTFA wants to be innovative and try to get a guaranteed sold out stadium on 2nd December.

They can even do some door prizes on the tickets with a grand prize like a pair of airline tickets to the World Cup Finals in Canada next year if we win the game. That should be an added incentive for fans to cheer on the team as they may just be the one who might win the free pair of airline tickets to go support our team in Canada if we win the play-off.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Trevor on November 17, 2014, 09:23:17 AM
I find Lasana Liburd only tries to cause confusion.  To me, the ticket prices sound quite reasonable.  Out of curiosity, what is the price of house to see a movie in T&T?  What is the price of a big mac meal in T&T?  Go T&T girls!
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Socapro on November 17, 2014, 10:05:48 AM
I find Lasana Liburd only tries to cause confusion.  To me, the ticket prices sound quite reasonable.  Out of curiosity, what is the price of house to see a movie in T&T?  What is the price of a big mac meal in T&T?  Go T&T girls!

If you had read the article in Reply #37 above properly you would have gathered that it was written by Fazeer Mohammed and not Lasana Liburd and that he is reflecting a plea from the T&T team captain Maylee Attin-Johnson who wants to play in a guaranteed packed Hasely Crawford Stadium for T&T's return women’s World Cup qualifying play-off against Ecuador in 15 days’ time. She doesn't think ticket prices of $200 and $100 will make her team's desire for a packed stadium possible.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Sando prince on November 17, 2014, 10:23:00 AM
Socapro yuh serious bredda? Yuh dont think the man talking about the original article of this thread?
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Bourbon on November 17, 2014, 10:26:12 AM
Allyuh wicked oui.


It have little guarantee that the stadium going and be sold out if it were cheaper.

If the waggonists and dem coming out......take dem while yuh could get it.


100 reasonable........is the attitudes that need adjusting.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Socapro on November 17, 2014, 10:42:32 AM
Allyuh wicked oui.


It have little guarantee that the stadium going and be sold out if it were cheaper.

If the waggonists and dem coming out......take dem while yuh could get it.


100 reasonable........is the attitudes that need adjusting.

Tell that to the T&T captain Maylee Attin-Johnson and her team mates who would like to see a guaranteed packed stadium and believe that cheaper ticket prices would be a great help.

Did you read the article in reply #37? The money that will come in to the TTFA if we qualify with the help of a packed stadium will more than make up for pricing the tickets cheaper to guarantee a packed stadium.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: elan on November 17, 2014, 11:18:20 AM
I coulda tell alyuh long time the players was concerned about the ticket prices but did not want to put them on blast.

Why you feel they concerned? Maybe people who they know telling them about the prices? Maybe they themselves understand the communities they come from? But then again is not the communities they come from who most likely/hopefully will fill the stadium.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: elan on November 17, 2014, 11:19:09 AM
Allyuh wicked oui.


It have little guarantee that the stadium going and be sold out if it were cheaper.

If the waggonists and dem coming out......take dem while yuh could get it.


100 reasonable........is the attitudes that need adjusting.

Yeah the captain should hush and stick to playing football on the field.   ::)
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Socapro on November 17, 2014, 11:30:14 AM
Allyuh wicked oui.


It have little guarantee that the stadium going and be sold out if it were cheaper.

If the waggonists and dem coming out......take dem while yuh could get it.


100 reasonable........is the attitudes that need adjusting.

Yeah the captain should hush and stick to playing football on the field.

So the captain should hush if she believes a packed stadium encouraged by cheaper ticket prices will help her team in their quest to win their return play-off game at home?

I see.

I am glad that the captain gave her view on the issue as they have made enough sacrifices to get us this far and their opinion on the matter should be valued.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: elan on November 17, 2014, 11:42:58 AM
Allyuh wicked oui.


It have little guarantee that the stadium going and be sold out if it were cheaper.

If the waggonists and dem coming out......take dem while yuh could get it.


100 reasonable........is the attitudes that need adjusting.

Yeah the captain should hush and stick to playing football on the field.

So the captain should hush if she believes a packed stadium encouraged by cheaper ticket prices will help her team in their quest to win their return play-off game at home?

I see.

I am glad that the captain gave her view on the issue as they have made enough sacrifices to get us this far and their opinion on the matter should be valued.

Sarcasm
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Bakes on November 17, 2014, 12:04:50 PM
While I wouldn't go as far as to say that Maylee should hush, her comments are very out-of-timing and only serves to undermine her employers.  Her concerns would have better been raised behind closed doors.  Imagine the backlash if Tim Kee or Phillips had criticized the performance of the team, for instance... or if they were to publicly second-guess the coaching.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: elan on November 17, 2014, 01:25:22 PM
While I wouldn't go as far as to say that Maylee should hush, her comments are very out-of-timing and only serves to undermine her employers.  Her concerns would have better been raised behind closed doors.  Imagine the backlash if Tim Kee or Phillips had criticized the performance of the team, for instance... or if they were to publicly second-guess the coaching.

Again, I was being sarcastic. I support Maylee and as I said, I knew about this sentiment as soon as the ticket prices were publicized. I don't think she should hush, I think she should speak out.

The TTFA are not her "employers". I would love to see a contract of employment from the TTFA. When did negotiations take place between the players and the TTFA and who represented the players?



Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Socapro on November 17, 2014, 01:46:04 PM
While I wouldn't go as far as to say that Maylee should hush, her comments are very out-of-timing and only serves to undermine her employers.  Her concerns would have better been raised behind closed doors.  Imagine the backlash if Tim Kee or Phillips had criticized the performance of the team, for instance... or if they were to publicly second-guess the coaching.

Again, I was being sarcastic. I support Maylee and as I said, I knew about this sentiment as soon as the ticket prices were publicized. I don't think she should hush, I think she should speak out.

The TTFA are not her "employers". I would love to see a contract of employment from the TTFA. When did negotiations take place between the players and the TTFA and who represented the players?

You hit that lame argument of Bakes out of the Oval and the ball is now lost!  :devil:
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Sam on November 17, 2014, 01:57:07 PM
Why de f00ck Maylee doh hush she ass.

How they expect to get paid or play friendly games for the future?

If T&T make it to de world cup, ent de money they make here will help the team?

The TTFA needs the money, this is not thieving Jack Warner, Maylee ole boss who use to promote she.

The money will go a long way.

How stupid some of these players go be, she have mouth now.

On de flip side, is the women team playing any friendly to fine tune?

Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: elan on November 17, 2014, 02:04:18 PM
Why de f00ck Maylee doh hush she ass.

How they expect to get paid or play friendly games for the future?

If T&T make it to de world cup, ent de money they make here will help the team?

The TTFA needs the money, this is not thieving Jack Warner, Maylee ole boss who use to promote she.

The money will go a long way.

How stupid some of these players go be, she have mouth now.

On de flip side, is the women team playing any friendly to fine tune?



So after these players go through so much with so little, they should hush they mouth now?

Alyuh fellas is real jokers yes.

I always say as long as football playing nobody care about what going on and the players.

We using the price to show parity with the MNT, but then in the same instance the women must hush. The 1 time she speak not in favor of the FA she eh know what she talking bout. She support them with all the shyte they do, this 1 time.

Alyuh doh understand women football at all.

I does have tuh laugh yes.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Sando prince on November 17, 2014, 02:11:18 PM
All this bad energy can be a distraction and possibly affective how the women play in the near future.

I have no problems with players voicing there concerns. In fact I encourage them to voice their concerns BUT do it in a professional manner. Her concerns should have been brought to the TTFA privately behind closed doors and not out in the public. Now the public discussion is turning out to be more about the Captain reaction to ticket prices instead of what the team should do to win the game on December 2nd.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Bakes on November 17, 2014, 02:14:04 PM
Again, I was being sarcastic. I support Maylee and as I said, I knew about this sentiment as soon as the ticket prices were publicized. I don't think she should hush, I think she should speak out.

The TTFA are not her "employers". I would love to see a contract of employment from the TTFA. When did negotiations take place between the players and the TTFA and who represented the players?

I wasn't addressing you so you don't need to explain anything to me.  The tone of your comment was evident from the " ::) ", even if Socapro was too dotish to pick up on that.  As for the TTFA not being Maylee's employer... that is entirely too foolish to even respond to.  Every international player who plays "for their country" really plays for and at the pleasure of the local FA.  There is no players union in TnT but this why when players union have any issues on behalf of the players, they take it up with the local FA.  Not really sure what your contention is.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Socapro on November 17, 2014, 02:20:54 PM
Again, I was being sarcastic. I support Maylee and as I said, I knew about this sentiment as soon as the ticket prices were publicized. I don't think she should hush, I think she should speak out.

The TTFA are not her "employers". I would love to see a contract of employment from the TTFA. When did negotiations take place between the players and the TTFA and who represented the players?

I wasn't addressing you so you don't need to explain anything to me.  The tone of your comment was evident from the " ::) ", even if Socapro was too dotish to pick up on that.  As for the TTFA not being Maylee's employer... that is entirely too foolish to even respond to.  Every international player who plays "for their country" really plays for and at the pleasure of the local FA.  There is no players union in TnT but this why when players union have any issues on behalf of the players, they take it up with the local FA.  Not really sure what your contention is.

Hey cunnyhole, Elan inserted the " ::)" AFTER I quoted his post to make it clearer to anyone else that he was just being sarcastic so no need for the insults about who dotish.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: elan on November 17, 2014, 02:23:07 PM
All this bad energy can be a distraction and possibly affective how the women play in the near future.

I have no problems with players voicing there concerns. In fact I encourage them to voice their concerns BUT do it in a professional manner. Her concerns should have been brought to the TTFA privately behind closed doors and not out in the public. Now the public discussion is turning out to be more about the Captain reaction to ticket prices instead of what the team should do to win the game on December 2nd.

Isn't this how football should be? Or should we treat the women like Princesses? The women show how tough and gritty they are why we want to baby them. How are we moving forward if we want to treat them with kid gloves.

Discuss it man, let the talk be about the team good bad or in-between. Bring them out front for real.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Sando prince on November 17, 2014, 02:27:14 PM

Elan you know very well a player concern about ticket prices can be discussed privately. This is not an issue to demand public outcry.

What about people who think the prices are reasonable. What about players who think the prices are reasonable.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Socapro on November 17, 2014, 02:34:38 PM

Elan you know very well a player concern about ticket prices can be discussed privately. This is not an issue to demand public outcry.

What about people who think the prices are reasonable. What about players who think the prices are reasonable.

As the team captain she is most likely reflecting the concerns of all of her team mates in addition to people she knows personally who are giving a feedback on what it may take to help jam the stadium.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Sando prince on November 17, 2014, 02:44:34 PM

Elan you know very well a player concern about ticket prices can be discussed privately. This is not an issue to demand public outcry.

What about people who think the prices are reasonable. What about players who think the prices are reasonable.

As the team captain she is most likely reflecting the concerns of all of her team mates in addition to people she knows personally who are giving a feedback on what it may take to help jam the stadium.

Right this YOUR assumption. Also nothing is wrong with giving feedback, that is not the issue.

Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Bourbon on November 17, 2014, 03:05:47 PM
She entitled to her opinion. But the fact remains that the federation has full rights to utilize the opportunity to get as much windfall from this as prudent. 100 eh grievous.  The point of hoping lower prices draw the crowd is valid to some extent but  then think of this: those who care enough to come out sure to know what happened at the qualifier and should understand the price. It still is a reasonable cost... And children under twelve free. Come nah man.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: elan on November 17, 2014, 03:16:45 PM

Elan you know very well a player concern about ticket prices can be discussed privately. This is not an issue to demand public outcry.

What about people who think the prices are reasonable. What about players who think the prices are reasonable.

Man whatever yes. I never run ah mango stand much less ah federation. The most I ever organize was ah game ah pitch and ah lorse all meh marble so me eh know utte ah bout organizing ah WCQ.

I go watch from the back.
Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: spideybuff on November 17, 2014, 11:07:48 PM
The outcry on the price is because this is not about the girls.

If i was paying my money to support my national team, no scene. But we here in 2014 and NONE of our national teams getting paid. All the money STILL going somewhere else. Why am I pelting money blindly because the TTFF see an avenue to exploit us by using the success of the team when the players and coaches not getting paid ???

Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Sam on November 18, 2014, 03:41:06 AM
The outcry on the price is because this is not about the girls.

If i was paying my money to support my national team, no scene. But we here in 2014 and NONE of our national teams getting paid. All the money STILL going somewhere else. Why am I pelting money blindly because the TTFF see an avenue to exploit us by using the success of the team when the players and coaches not getting paid ???

Wha game you went to recentaly?

De funny thing is, half de f00ckers here who complaining is waggonist.

When was de last time any game get sell out or de TTFA making money on gates?

Man, stop de bitching nah, if you cant afford to pay $100 TT dollars, then shut yuh cat and doh go nah.

Ok, forget de game, how much money yuh donating to this here, at least yuh know where yuh money going and is for a good cause.

http://www.socawarriors.net/forum/index.php?topic=63678.msg913488#msg913488

Let me here yuh.

Title: Re: TTFA explains record women’s ticket prices for historic W/Cup contest
Post by: Anbrat on November 18, 2014, 07:46:01 AM
Allyuh to f00cking cheap, a $100 and $200 TT is no kinda money.

Stop de f00cking cheapnest and go support de team.

Its not cheap, the FA needs the money.

I cah believe some of these f00ckers here, $15 US they cah spend but they could go in a rum shop and TGIF every f00cking Friday and spend hundreds.



*APPLAUSE* :applause:
Title: Don’t give up on us.
Post by: Flex on December 03, 2014, 02:45:19 AM
Don’t give up on us.
By Andrew Gioannetti (Guardian).


Waldrum hopes to keep momentum

T&T’s Women Soca Warriors’ hopes of achieving an historic berth in next year’s Fifa World Cup in Canada were dashed at the Hasely Crawford Stadium last night, after they conceded a goal in time added on in their intercontinental playoff against Ecuador.

Monica Quinteros stunned the packed stadium of mostly local supporters when she deflected a seemingly harmless free kick from the left flank over advancing keeper Kimika Forbes which bounced into an open net.

Forbes was left stranded as she left her line to gather the cross but ran into heavy traffic inside the penalty area and could only look on as the ball sailed over her and into the net. The effort came against the run of play and gave T&T, who had dominated the match from nearly the start until then, the task of having to score two goals to win, as Ecuador’s away goal counted as two.

T&T threw everything into attack but when Mariah Shade pushed her shot wide of advancing Ecuador goalkeeper Shirley Berruz it was the visitors who would celebrate their first ever World Cup berth. The result was all too familiar for many of the local fans, bringing back memories of the Strike Squad’s campaign in 1989 when T&T men, needing only a draw then, suffered a 1-0 defeat to USA in the final qualifying match at the very same venue.

Speaking afterwards, T&T coach Randy Waldrum could not hide his disappointment, but still congratulated his players for their sterling effort throughout the qualifying experience. “We had more clear chances… It was almost a replay of 1989,” he said.

“I am really disappointed for the players. I want to congratulate Ecuador. Their plan was to sit in and counter. “I am really proud of this group. This group touched so many people around the world.”

Waldrum did not speak about his future with the team, but said, “It has been an incredible journey… It’s made for the big screen. It has been an amazing experience.

“I am devastated but I hope the T&T public (continues to) show their support. We must tip our hats to Ecuador for qualifying.” He said he hoped the authorities would use this effort to continue to develop the women’s game.

“We have to continue the momentum … We have to move forward.” Ecuador had played the counter-attacking game for most of the 90 minutes, allowing T&T to press from the onset. There was a sense that a goal was coming for T&T almost immediately after kickoff as winger Ahkeela Mollon poured in crosses from the right flank.

Tasha St Louis, on the opposite flank, was also lively up until her early withdrawal in the 36th minute from an apparent leg injury. She was replaced by Shade, who also linked well with the star striker Kennya Cordner and Mollon.

Cordner was T&T’s most enterprising player throughout and was perhaps unlucky not to convert one of her chances. In the 60th minute, she connected with an overhead kick, which beat Ecuador’s goalkeeper but went out off of the crossbar. Then, in the 77th minute, she made a darting run past a couple of Ecuador defenders from the right flank and had two team-mates in support, but opted to shoot into the gloves of Ecuador’s shot stopper.

Ecuador’s 25-year-old coach Vanessa Arauz will look forward to the draw for the 24 qualifying nations in Ottawa, Ontario, on the weekend.

PM salutes team

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar last night congratulated the Women Soca Warriors for their effort in the intercontinental playoff saying although the were just edged out by Ecuador they had captured the heart of the nation.

“You won the admiration of an entire nation. You won our pride by the way you played your hearts out,” Persad-Bissessar said in a statement after the match, which she attended.

“You won a world of respect and the heartfelt gratitude of all of Trinidad and Tobago. You have demonstrated how far we can go no matter how great the odds.”

She noted that the team had been an inspiration to every young girl who may want to “emulate your character, your spirit, your ability to bring a nation together.” “Your efforts have gone well beyond the excitement and pride from what occurred on the field of play. You have united us all,” she said.

“The red, white and black unfurls proudly in your honour and our nation salutes you.”

Title: Re: Don’t give up on us.
Post by: socalion on December 03, 2014, 01:30:57 PM
Heartbroken i must admit , but i must also admit that i'm extremely proud  of the efforts  given by all these players every single one of them, thanks again our women warriors,  take a moment for some quiet reflection, but your journey  should not nor must it end with yesterdays' results, infact i encourage each of you to be even more motivated , much love to all you .......... keep your heads up you have won many admirers for all your efforts ..!!    With that said my plea is please do not let these young ladies down ..!!  and to the fans don't let  this be a one of moment , we need to show all time support for our sportsmen and women alike ..i'm remain  hopeful  with the belief  together we all can  achieve more   best wishes to our women warriors   thanks again  .......to coach randy waldrum you are not forgotten  thanks  much .... so too the fans ..
Title: Re: Don’t give up on us.
Post by: AB.Trini on December 03, 2014, 05:45:43 PM
Lesson learned- once more these setbacks should help to build us not demoralize us-

One thing I would like the TTFA to consider is to shift focus from building teams to building programs. Foundational programs would allow us to have succession plans for players and our teams throughout- from our u17-u 20 Olympic programs to our senior teams- what common shared philosophy, training, objectives and consistency in goals do we have in place?

By the way, speaking of giving up? Consider the role of a coach in the mental emotional and physical development  of players - while I remained uncritical of this 'volunteer coach'  Would he consider working with this program in a paid contractual position?  Or is he done!!!!!!!
Title: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on December 04, 2014, 02:45:24 AM
T&T skipper makes appeal on behalf of Women Warriors after loss to Ecuador
By Ian Prescott and Mark Pouchet (Express).


The Women Warriors need jobs.

Team captain Maylee Attin-Johnson specifically mentioned her colleague Ahkeela Mollon when she highlighted a problem facing many of the players on the national team, which failed to qualify for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup when it lost 1-0 to Ecuador Tuesday night at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain.

Many have been through the United States college system and have graduated with degrees, but cannot find jobs in Trinidad and Tobago. At best, most of them have gotten ‘on-the-job training’,” she said in an interview after the match.

Attin-Johnson also called for meaningful resources to be invested in women’s football.

“A lot of us are not only talented footballers, but we are very intelligent young ladies as well. We went abroad, got a degree, and it is very difficult to come back home and not get jobs,” Attin-Johnson pointed out. “So, hopefully the heads that be can facilitate that. Help us throughout our football career and even after.”

Like many of the older players, the women’s team captain has to think of a career ahead, and at age 28 she is unsure whether she will see another World Cup qualification campaign.

“Four years from now? It’s hard to say. Especially with a loss like this. I am very distressed at this moment,” Attin-Johnson stated. “A lot of things have to change for us to commit our time. We (are) getting older, so we have to find a career that will finance us through our lives,” she added.

The captain also called on the authorities to improve the status of women footballers, so that upcoming footballers do not have to face the hardship they went through during the World Cup qualifying campaign.

“Football is not my life, it a passion for me. I graduated with a degree in sport management, so I can fall back on that. But for the other kids coming up, who are in school right now, they have a lot of football to play. Granted, I hope, a lot of resources is pumped into women’s football,” she said.

I hope now they can see what we can give and what a little resources and investment in women’s football can do. Hopefully, the head that be, take charge and start putting money into women’s football,” she added.

“I hope a lot of resources is pumped into women’s football to make it easier for the ones going to school, and the ones that are coming up to have a way of life,” she ended.

Early August, 2014: US-based coach Randy Waldrum is hired and accepts leading the team without pay until the TTFA gets funding.

August 27: One day after winning the Caribbean Championship, captain Maylee Attin-Johnson and the team’s coach Randy Waldrum appealed for funding to gather the team together to train and prepare properly in preparation for the October 12-26 CONCACAF Women’s Championship.

October 5: Six days before the start of the CONCACAF Women’s Championship, some members of the Women Soca Warriors are stranded in T&T ahead because the TTFA had trouble raising $40,000 to process visas for the team.

A planned pre-tour camp that was expected to include warm-up matches, is compromised and the TTFA scrambles to get the team together in time for their first match against world number one ranked USA.

October 6: The final members of the team travel to Dallas, Texas, four days after the team’s originally scheduled departure.

In a last ditch effort the Ministry of Sport bailed out the TTFA providing financial support to cover costs for the training camp in Dallas to run until October 13 and other allowances and team-related expenses. Petrotrin provides casual wear and $75,000 to assist in the visa payments.

October 8: Coach Waldrum tweets about the T&T female soca warriors, “I need HELP! T&T sent a team here last night with $500 total. No equipment such as balls, no transportation from airport to hotel, nothing.”

October 9: The Haitian football team and the T&T diaspora in Dallas contribute over US$10,000 to the team. The coach is able to raise much needed funds while the Ministry of Sport injects over $200,000 to help the team.

November 26: Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar scolds the TTFA organisation to get its house in order to provide funding for football in T&T as she delivers a promised one-off $1.5 million incentive payment to the team.

December 2: At a post-match interview after their 1-0 loss to Ecuador, captain Attin-Johnson appeals for help with securing jobs as she and several of her teammates have failed to secure jobs despite being qualified.

Title: Re: The Women Warriors need jobs.
Post by: Flex on December 04, 2014, 02:53:09 AM
Captain wants T&T to take sports seriously.
T&T Guardian Reports.


Women Soca Warriors captain Maylee Attin-Johnson made an emotional plea to the Government of T&T at an appreciation function for the team at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Wrightson Road, Port-of-Spain, yesterday, asking for more respect for the athletes.

On Tuesday, T&T’s dream of qualifying for the Fifa Women’s World Cup was crushed after a 1-0 loss to Ecuador.

At the function where Minister of Sport Dr Rupert Griffith and president of the T&T Football Association (TTFA) Raymond Tim Kee were present, the captain was thankful for the support but wanted the country to show athletes more respect.

Attin-Johnson said: “To the Ministry of Sport and the Government, thanks for everything in the last couple months we truly appreciate it. I also wish for you all to stop taking our sportswomen and sportsmen for granted. Stop looking at us just as footballers but as ambassadors for our country. Please respect us.”

Earlier, Attin-Johnson in an address to her teammates, who were present, said: “I want you all to be disappointed but not ashamed. I hope you have found the comfort in knowing you have changed the entire outlook of women’s sports. You have captivated the entire nation, hold your heads high.

“You have inspired every young girl that follows us. You all are champions in my book.”

The members of the team all received commemoration plaques for their effort.

Tim Kee, Griffith praise team

Tim Kee and Dr Griffith both congratulated T&T’s football team for its effort in Tuesday’s match.

Tim Kee said, “The ladies performed admirably and they made us all proud. The journey that took us to yesterday’s (Tuesday) final match was indeed a challenging one. Despite those difficulties, you have persevered and you have won the hearts of the country. You are indeed our national heroes.”

Dr Griffith who praised Attin-Johnson for her leadership skills, said the Ministry had plans which will help women’s football.

“We want to have a special unit in the Ministry dealing with sport development and administration with special emphasis on women and girls.

“I have to put a team together, they will touch base with the various key stakeholders and then we will come up with a plan.”

Mollon okay, St Louis needs time to recover

Following the match, midfielder Ahkeela Mollon fainted in the dressing room and was rushed to West Shore Medical Private Hospital. The team doctor Tonya Welch described Mollon’s condition as respiratory distress due to fatigue and exhaustion. Mollon was stabilised and discharged, and was present at the appreciation function.

Tasha St Louis, who was substituted in the 36th minute because of a knee injury, is suffering from swelling and Dr Welch said St Louis would need between two weeks and a month to recover.

(http://www.guardian.co.tt/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/Maylee%20Attin-Johnson.jpg?itok=zW-G8dIz)
National women’s football captain Maylee Attin-Johnson, left, and teammate Arin King embrace during an appreciation function at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Port-of-Spain. The local team was edged by Ecuador, 1-0 in Tuesday’s Women’s World Cup qualifier at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo. Photo: Shirley Bahadur

Title: Building Women Warriors’ success.
Post by: Flex on December 08, 2014, 04:34:41 AM
Building Women Warriors’ success.
By Anand Rampersad (Guardian).


The adage of goals win matches holds true regardless of dominance of ball possession. T&T clearly had the higher percentage of ball possession. However, they failed to convert any of the many chances they had to score. On the other hand, Ecuador capitalised on one of their very few opportunities and earned a spot in the 2015 women’s World Cup in Canada.

It is understandable that the players are devastated by their three (twice at CONCACAF and the Intercontinental playoff) missed opportunities to qualify for the 2015 World Cup. However, at the same time 2014 must be remembered as a positive year for women’s football in T&T.

In January, the Under 20 team just failed to qualify for the 2014 U20 Women’s World Cup in Canada losing 7-3 to Costa Rica in extra time after leading 3-2 with five minutes to play in normal time. The national U15 team finished 3rd in the inaugural U15 CONCACAF championship beating Honduras 5-2 after losing 1-0 to the eventual winner Canada. In August the senior national team was crowned the inaugural Caribbean Cup Champions beating Jamaica 1-0 at the Hasley Crawford Stadium.

Looking ahead the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) has to build upon the momentum created throughout the year, climaxing with the stellar effort of the senior national team. The TTFA have to factor into their strategic plan a clearly defined road map for the integrated development of women’s football.

A good starting point from a governance perspective would be an overall assessment of the status of the game. This assessment should be able to provide hard data about:

• the number of persons playing the game

• factors influencing and or discouraging participation

• availability of facilities

• a viable league structure that will attract players

• review of the school system

• funding

• coaching

• media and marketing

A postmortem of the performance of the national senior team campaign for Canada 2015 must be undertaken to assess the strengths and weaknesses. This report should be made public to allow for transparency and accountability. It may also raise public confidence in the ability of the TTFA.

From a strategic perspective was enough time afforded for effective preparation. For instance why were there no practice matches against worthy opponents before the CONCACAF qualifiers?

There was almost a one month break between the end of the Caribbean Cup and the start of the CONCACAF qualifiers. Even more importantly would a practice match at home before the return leg against Ecuador been strategically useful in terms of acclimatization?

Secondly, the international embarrassment the team and the country experienced when it arrived in the US for the start of the CONCACAF qualifiers cannot be overlooked. The source of the fiasco must be addressed and ensured that it is never repeated.

If the issue of financing is not addressed by the TTFA as it seeks to rebrand itself, the full development of football will continue to suffer. The TTFA has to get its act in order and not depend on the state to regularly come to its assistance as happened in 2014.

The U17 and U20 teams must be kept together to form the basis of future national teams especially for the 2019 World Cup. The technical staff must be identified and given the green light and resources to develop the team for the next World Cup. Models of the American and even Costa Rican system should be looked at but importantly not necessarily to be copied without good reason.

The primary and secondary school leagues must be reviewed and improved especially as at these levels the players will be honing their basic skills. It is not only important to have proper development of players’ skills but coaches at this level must also be on par with the overall women development programme.

The management of the league has to find creative ways to promote the girl’s league. Every effort must be made by the organisers to get more sponsorship, media coverage and overall mileage for the girl’s league. It will be great accomplishment if the status of the game can be elevated to that of the boy’s. However, at the onset any improvement will be welcomed.

More effort has to be given the development of the TT WoLF. Greater visibility through funding, better facilities, media coverage and public buy-in can add to existing status of the league. Women should also be encouraged become coaches and match officials.

There is no doubt that talent and ability is abound as demonstrated by the various teams that represented T&T in 2014. The challenge now falls upon the administrators to ensure that the momentum of 2014 is mobilized into clearly defined road maps tied to specific goals.

Title: TTFA makes $1.6m from women’s match.
Post by: Flex on December 17, 2014, 06:41:47 AM
TTFA makes $1.6m from women’s match.
T&T Guardian Reports.


The Fifa Intercontinental second leg Women’s World Cup qualifier between T&T and Ecuador at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port-of-Spain on December 2 was a resounding success, bringing in over $1.6 million dollars in profits.

In fact, the TTFA had an income of $2,161,340 and its expenditure was $532,264 which produced a healthy profit of $1,629,077. The profit was made after $1,975, 180 in ticket sales which came from an attendence of 20,071 persons.

The TTTFA was successful in establishing partnerships with the Ministry of Sport and The Sports Company of T&T to provide resources and support for the women’s national team, including a seven-day camp, full technical staff, pre-camp strength and conditioning program, transportation services, unfettered access to the national stadium, and medical support.

Other state stakeholders that made the event profitable included the National Operations Centre, Ministry of National Security, Tourism Development Company, PTSC, CNMG, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Science and Technology, and the Office of the Prime Minister.

Among the commercial partners who served vital roles were; Lifestyle Motors, Gatorade, Blue Waters, Miscellaneous Marketing, DirecTV, Toyota of T&T, First Citizens Bank, Trotters, All Out, Kenny’s Sports, The Fan Club, Econo Mart, Heritage Sports of Tobago, Ramsinghs Sports, Sportway, socawarriors.net, 105 fm, 102 fm, Talk City 91.1, and i95.5 fm.

In many ways, the match was a celebration of the growth and development of not only women’s football but also the progress made by the TTFA over the last two years.

T&T football’s road back to national and international relevance would not have been possible without the support of the football family of T&T beginning with the office staff of the TTFA, Regional Associations, members of the TTFA Executive Committee, Local Organizing Committee, various local, regional, and national leagues, and of course, the people whom the TTFA work tirelessly to support; the coaches and players of our national team programs, especially our Women Soca Warriors.

The TTFA thanked all the faithful and loyal supporters as well as new fans of women’s football who all showed up as the 12th Warrior.

The TTFA is committed to applying a significant part of the earnings from this event towards the development of women’s football. Specific details on the Association’s plans will be relayed in due course once it has completed discussions with relevant technical personnel and approved by the TTFA Executive Committee. The TTFA is excited at the prospects and believes this is just the beginning of a new era for women’s football in T&T.

Title: Re: TTFA makes $1.6m from women’s match.
Post by: Mose on December 17, 2014, 08:48:51 AM
Interesting. I wonder what's the cost of bringing a team in for an international match?
Title: Re: TTFA makes $1.6m from women’s match.
Post by: Deeks on December 17, 2014, 10:57:21 AM
That is TT money, right?
Title: Re: TTFA makes $1.6m from women’s match.
Post by: dreamer on December 17, 2014, 11:37:34 AM
Progress to see some version of what they call accounting. Big progress as a matter of fact. That only comes from fans givin' them thunder and tellin' them we eh taking this shite no more ... and of course Lasana (aka "yuh f**ker") Liburd constantly letting them know that "we watching yuh - so doh try dat".  Keep the pressure on , and I mean pressure, cause when you are mentored by the dutty hands of Jackula, iz almost impossible to reform without the threat of a fleckin' jail in yuh backside.
Title: Re: TTFA makes $1.6m from women’s match.
Post by: Bakes on December 17, 2014, 11:49:42 AM
Progress to see some version of what they call accounting. Big progress as a matter. That only comes from fans givin' them thunder and tellin' them we eh taking this shite no more ... and of course Lasana (aka "yuh f**ker") Liburd constantly letting them know that "we watching yuh - so doh try dat".  Keep the pressure on , and I mean pressure, cause when you are mentored by the dutty hands of Jackula, iz almost impossible to reform without the threat of a fleckin' jail in yuh backside.

Or it comes from a genuine desire to change things but having to overcome strident (and often internal) resistance... have you ever considered that?

TTFA damned if they do, damned if they don't. 
Everybody was bitching about the lack of self-sustenance and income generation... so what they do?

-They were successful in getting the Min. of Tourism to sign on to a deal packaged around the Argentina deal, give a contract to a former Soca Warrior who has apparently mismanaged the funds... it's because "Tim Kee and Phillips t'iefin' money."

-They priced tickets to generate some revenue and people start bitching about "band waggonists" and "they too greedy" and "boycott the game."

- Game done and they taking they time to properly account for the proceedings... is because "two weeks pass and they still ent pay de women and them.  How long it does take to count money??" 

- They let children under 12 in free to the game and gave out complimentary tickets to Girls who participated in the SSFL competition this year... is because "they give away too many free tickets."

- They promised greater transparency... yet when they start to deliver on that promise they get no credit for it... it's because of 'watchdogs' pressuring them to do the right thing.
Title: Cordner on TTFA
Post by: Tallman on December 18, 2014, 10:25:03 PM
Cordner on TTFA
T&T Express


Even as the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association profited in excess of $1.6 million for the home leg World Cup qualifier against Ecuador, the National Women's Football team is yet to be paid.

Contacted, striker on the team Kennya Cordner says the women were given promises by the TTFA that they would be compensated for their efforts.

However, she says the TTFA has made no statements concerning their salaries since the December 2nd clash and she wants to know when they will get their salaries.

http://www.tv6tnt.com/sevenpm-news/CORDNER-ON-TTFA-286297011.html
Title: We Are Proud Of You Women Warriors!
Post by: Socapro on December 19, 2014, 01:46:18 PM
The Support Continues For Our Women Warriors!
https://www.youtube.com/v/ClDmjNo6h6I

Women Warriors Captain, Maylee Attin-Johnson, Ahkeela Mollon and Kenya Yaya Cordner on the Mad Drive with Shal, Jaiga and Ding Dong.

The ladies were presented with Flowers courtesy Flowers 137.

We Are Proud Of You Women Warriors!
https://www.youtube.com/v/P_RiVzekduE

Women Warriors Captain, Maylee Attin-Johnson and Ahkeela Mollon on Cruise Control with Allan and Ashleia.
Title: Re: Building Women Warriors’ success.
Post by: royal on December 19, 2014, 02:57:59 PM
just like dis captain very articulate right woman for the job
Title: Re: Building Women Warriors’ success.
Post by: asylumseeker on December 19, 2014, 03:39:07 PM
Hold it dong. Iz ah love. Ah love allyuh like cook food.

My captain: "I doh believe in moral victories."  :applause:

Tell dem already ... we have to tell dem again
Tell dem already ... we have to tell dem again
Tell dem already ... we have to tell dem again
Title: Re: TTFA makes $1.6m from women’s match.
Post by: Bakes on December 19, 2014, 08:48:03 PM
Women Warriors receive $$

Story Created: Dec 19, 2014 at 9:39 PM ECT

Members of the Trinidad and Tobago Senior Women’s team have received their match wages for the recent FIFA Intercontinental Women’s World Cup Qualifier against Ecuador.

This was revealed by the TTFA via a press release yesterday which stated that cheques were provided to players present in Trinidad while team manager Vernetta Flanders and captain Maylee Attin-Johnson collected for those who are away from Trinidad at this time.
The match fee per player was $3200 while a stipend total of $4480 was also provided.

In addition, the TTFA has made available a gratuity of $3200, which will be wired to both players and members of the technical staff. 
Flanders expressed gratitude on behalf of the Women Warriors to the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association for the payments which represent the first ever match fee collected by women’s senior national team players.

“It’s been a long campaign for everyone on the team including players and staff and we wish to say thank you to the TTFA and those who ensured the players in particular were able to receive their payments before the holiday period. The experience has been one of a lifetime for everyone in the team and again we appreciate the efforts of the association,” Flanders said.

Longstanding T&T player Tasha St. Louis also added “The FA came through for us and we received more resources and payment over the last three months than we have received since over the ten years or more that I’ve been a part of the program.”

TTFA President Raymond Tim Kee stated that he was pleased that the TTFA was able to complete the payments, also expressing gratitude to the Government for its partnership with the TTFA during the campaign including the $50,000 bonus the TTFA initiated in its discussions with Minister of Sport Rupert Griffith and Minister of National Security Gary Griffith.

Tim Kee also relayed that Randy Waldrum has already submitted a plan for 2015 going forward for the National Women’s program with proposed training matches in early 2015 and preparations for the Pan American Games in Canada in August.

Breakdown of wages to T&T senior women’s team

CONCACAF TOURNAMENT /MEXICO TRAINING CAMP
$20,480

DEC 2 MATCH FEE
$3,200

DEC 2 CAMP STIPEND
$5,120

GRATUITY
$3,200

GOVERNMENT BONUS
$50,000   

TOTAL      $82,000

http://www.trinidadexpress.com/sports/Women-Warriors-receive--286427441.html


Now that the TTFA paid them a bonus on top of what was owed, ah wonder if Maylee still crying about "how long it takes to count money"?
Title: Re: TTFA makes $1.6m from women’s match.
Post by: elan on December 19, 2014, 09:24:29 PM
Bakes yuh eh easy, yuh lashing the soldiers and all after they come back from battle. The brass and them infallible.

What did Jack Warner say, "the player to greedy."
Title: Re: TTFA makes $1.6m from women’s match.
Post by: Deeks on December 19, 2014, 09:42:37 PM
I don't think the players are greedy. They should demand  what is rightfully theirs after making all those sacrifices. They deserve all monies owed  to them. But they should keep a level head, read between the lines and don't get caught up the tug-a-war between the two political parties.
Title: Re: TTFA makes $1.6m from women’s match.
Post by: Bakes on December 19, 2014, 10:51:37 PM
Bakes yuh eh easy, yuh lashing the soldiers and all after they come back from battle. The brass and them infallible.

What did Jack Warner say, "the player to greedy."

You the only person raising the "greedy" talk... because I certainly didn't.
Title: Women Warriors receive $$.
Post by: Flex on December 20, 2014, 07:03:15 AM
Women Warriors receive $$.
T&T Express Reports.


Members of the Trinidad and Tobago Senior Women’s team have received their match wages for the recent FIFA Intercontinental Women’s World Cup Qualifier against Ecuador.

This was revealed by the TTFA via a press release yesterday which stated that cheques were provided to players present in Trinidad while team manager Vernetta Flanders and captain Maylee Attin-Johnson collected for those who are away from Trinidad at this time.

The match fee per player was $3200 while a stipend total of $4480 was also provided.

In addition, the TTFA has made available a gratuity of $3200, which will be wired to both players and members of the technical staff. 

Flanders expressed gratitude on behalf of the Women Warriors to the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association for the payments which represent the first ever match fee collected by women’s senior national team players.

“It’s been a long campaign for everyone on the team including players and staff and we wish to say thank you to the TTFA and those who ensured the players in particular were able to receive their payments before the holiday period.

The experience has been one of a lifetime for everyone in the team and again we appreciate the efforts of the association,” Flanders said.

Longstanding T&T player Tasha St. Louis also added “The FA came through for us and we received more resources and payment over the last three months than we have received since over the ten years or more that I’ve been a part of the program.”

TTFA President Raymond Tim Kee stated that he was pleased that the TTFA was able to complete the payments, also expressing gratitude to the Government for its partnership with the TTFA during the campaign including the $50,000 bonus the TTFA initiated in its discussions with Minister of Sport Rupert Griffith and Minister of National Security Gary Griffith.

Tim Kee also relayed that Randy Waldrum has already submitted a plan for 2015 going forward for the National Women’s program with proposed training matches in early 2015 and preparations for the Pan American Games in Canada in August.

Breakdown of wages to T&T senior women’s team

CONCACAF TOURNAMENT /MEXICO TRAINING CAMP

$20,480

DEC 2 MATCH FEE

$3,200

DEC 2 CAMP STIPEND

$5,120

GRATUITY

$3,200

GOVERNMENT BONUS

$50,000
   
TOTAL

$82,000

Title: Re: Women Warriors receive $$.
Post by: Rastaman on December 20, 2014, 11:22:27 AM
Why was it necessary for the entire world to know exactly how much our female players got ?????????
Title: Sham! TTFA allegedly faked congratulatory statement from Women Warriors
Post by: SWF Reporter on December 20, 2014, 12:10:04 PM
Sham! TTFA allegedly faked congratulatory statement from Women Warriors
By Lasana Liburd (Wired868.com)


The credibility of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) has taken another hit after an allegation that the beleagured football body sent invented quotes to media from national women’s team player Tasha St Louis, which congratulated the TTFA over its treatment of the national women footballers.

Yesterday, a TTFA press release quoted St Louis and national team manager Vernetta Flanders complimenting the organisation for its efforts during the team’s 2015 World Cup qualifying campaign.

“The FA came through for us,” said St Louis, according to a TTFA press release, “and we received more resources and payment over the last three months than we have received since over the ten years or more that I’ve been a part of the program.”

Flanders allegedly thanked the football body for paying the players before the holiday period.

“It’s been a long campaign for everyone on the team including players and staff and we wish to say thank you to the TTFA and those who ensured the players in particular were able to receive their payments before the holiday period,” Flanders allegedly told the TTFA Media. “The experience has been one of a lifetime for everyone in the team and again we appreciate the efforts of the association.”

However, Wired868 was informed that both persons privately denied conducted any such interview with TTFA press officer Shaun Fuentes or anyone else from the local football body.

“No, I didn’t do an interview,” St Louis told Wired868. “Shaun called me but I told him I was busy and he didn’t call back.”

Wired868 read out St Louis’ alleged statement and asked if those were her words. She replied in the negative.

Flanders said she heard about her supposed statement but, when asked if she gave an interview to the TTFA Media or was accurately quoted, she responded: “no comment.”

Fuentes, who sent to the release to the media, told Wired868 that he did not speak to St Louis or Flanders but claimed he received the quotes in a draft done by TTFA general secretary Sheldon Phillips.

The long-serving press officer admitted that he called St Louis but was told she was driving at the time while his second attempt to reach the player was unsuccessful. He was also unable to contact defender Arin King for a comment regarding the payment of their match fees and stipends.

Fuentes alleged that Phillips then sent him a draft press release with quotes from St Louis and Flanders. So he assumed that his boss spoke to both women.

“The release was put together by (Phillips) who said he had confirmed with the player that it was okay to use that quote,” Fuentes told Wired868. “He inserted the quote in the final draft to me and indicated that he spoke to her… He sent me a quote from both of them.”

Wired868 phoned Phillips for comment and left a message. But, up to the time of publication, he had not responded.

The allegedly faked interviews followed criticism from team captain Maylee Attin-Johnson and star attacker Kennya “Yaya” Cordner who blasted the TTFA’s tardiness in paying its players among other issues.

“To be honest, there are times when (the TTFA) was good to us,” Cordner told Wired868, “but most times when we needed them the most they were not good at all.”

At just 26 years of age, Cordner is already a three-time TTFA Women’s Player of the Year and recently became the first Caribbean player to be named on a shortlist for the CONCACAF Player of the Year award.

But, rather than call Cordner into a meeting to discuss her disenchantment, the TTFA appeared to counter her complaints by allegedly fabricatinig quotes that were credited to her teammate, St Louis, which claimed that: “The FA came through for us.”

If true, the stunt will do little for the image of the TTFA at a time when its integrity is being questioned more than ever since the depature of its former special advisor Jack Warner.

Phillips was alleged to be involved in a license fee racket, which cost taxpayers $400,000 in May. And football president Raymond Tim Kee deceived his own football executive over monies owed to coach Stephen Hart and his players and allegedly tried to hide Darren Millien’s role with the TTFA from the ExCo as well as Tourism Minister Gerald Hadeed.

St Louis’ claim suggests that the TTFA has now turned to using players as pawns to shield themselves from criticism.

Tim Kee, in response to Cordner’s suggestion that the women’s team is now dormant, said that coach Randy Waldrum had already submitted plans for 2015, which included practice games. Just minutes after the final qualifying game on December 2, Phillips also indicated that Waldrum would be kept on.

It raised the question as to whether the TTFA technical committee, which is chaired by Richard Quan Chan, is no more than a rubber stamp. It is the technical committee’s remit to gauge and recommend coaches. But, if Waldrum did send his plans for 2015 to the football body, neither Tim Kee nor Phillips bothered to forward them to Quan Chan.

“We have not had yet had a report from Randy and we will not do anything until a report from him is submitted,” Quan Chan told Wired868. “The fraternity might accept at this point that Mr Waldrum has done a good job (and) the women believe he has brought them a long way…

“Mr Waldrum is the coach of Dallas Dash and I do not know that we are in a financial position to hire a foreign coach at this time. But there will be a full discussion on his performance and what kinds of options we might have.”

Title: Re: Sham! TTFA allegedly faked congratulatory statement from Women Warriors
Post by: Spursy on December 20, 2014, 12:31:35 PM
Good read. Again we dabbin up in mud like 4 eye fish.
Title: Re: Women Warriors receive $$.
Post by: Deeks on December 20, 2014, 02:57:48 PM
Rastafarian. I think you could answer that, you know.
Title: Re: Sham! TTFA allegedly faked congratulatory statement from Women Warriors
Post by: kounty on December 20, 2014, 07:51:15 PM
lol. two other possibilities are that st louis and flanders gave these quotes to sheldon himself (not fuentes) in some conversation they had with him, or that sheldon wrote up a draft document for fuentes with fake quotes as space savers and fuentes either wittingly or otherwise release with said quotes in order to embarrass him or just a big misunderstanding.  Or is like this article implies - a sham!
Title: Re: TTFA makes $1.6m from women’s match.
Post by: elan on December 20, 2014, 11:05:26 PM
Bakes yuh eh easy, yuh lashing the soldiers and all after they come back from battle. The brass and them infallible.

What did Jack Warner say, "the player to greedy."

You the only person raising the "greedy" talk... because I certainly didn't.

What were you implying when you quoted/stated
Quote
ah wonder if Maylee still crying about "how long it takes to count money"?

nvm, don't  bother. I will ask Tasha and Flanders for a quote.
Title: Re: TTFA makes $1.6m from women’s match.
Post by: Bakes on December 20, 2014, 11:16:13 PM
What were you implying when you quoted/stated
Quote
ah wonder if Maylee still crying about "how long it takes to count money"?

nvm, don't  bother. I will ask Tasha and Flanders for a quote.

The implication is both simple and clear... no wonder then that it would have escaped you.  Maylee was being impatient... suggesting that two weeks was too long a time for the TTFA to reconcile their books.  And look in the end they was looking out for them... not only did they give the players what they owed the, but they even throw in ah extra $600 US as a "gratuity."  If the TTFA was really trying to scheme or cheat them (by drawing out the counting process) they wouldn't turn around and pay the women a bonus.  Sometimes it pays to keep a level head and air your dirty laundry privately.
Title: Re: TTFA makes $1.6m from women’s match.
Post by: Spursy on December 21, 2014, 01:18:32 AM
Or under pay them even with the bonus included so it looks like they actually getting a bonus when infact they are been robbed. Next level robbery.

Title: Re: TTFA makes $1.6m from women’s match.
Post by: Bakes on December 21, 2014, 06:49:14 AM
Or under pay them even with the bonus included so it looks like they actually getting a bonus when infact they are been robbed. Next level robbery.



You see any of the women complaining? Right. The match fee and stipend they paid them was actually more than what they negotiated, and then in addition to paying them more than the contract called for, they give them a bonus on top of that. Real next level robbery.
Title: Re: TTFA makes $1.6m from women’s match.
Post by: coache on December 21, 2014, 02:17:19 PM
This the reported amount...how much was pocketed? What is going to happen with this money?
Title: Re: TTFA makes $1.6m from women’s match.
Post by: coache on December 21, 2014, 02:17:40 PM
This the reported amount...how much was pocketed? What is going to happen with this money?
Title: Re: Sham! TTFA allegedly faked congratulatory statement from Women Warriors
Post by: coache on December 21, 2014, 02:37:06 PM
All TTFA officials should be hunted ,captured and tried for treason..they should be tied, blindfolded, stripped and blasted by cannons filled with human faeces..then left in the midday sun to dry out.
Title: Re: Women Warriors receive $$.
Post by: Sam on December 22, 2014, 06:31:47 AM
Good job by the TTFA in paying these ladies. Lets see whats next.

Maylee, ah still love yuh.

Yuh sweet like julie mango.

Where yuh go be for Karnival?

Title: Re: Sham! TTFA allegedly faked congratulatory statement from Women Warriors
Post by: Sam on December 22, 2014, 06:47:50 AM
This TTFA is real dramma sah.

They come out and lie yes.

Title: Re: Women Warriors receive $$.
Post by: Deeks on December 22, 2014, 07:59:43 AM
Good job by the TTFA in paying these ladies. Lets see whats next.

Maylee, ah still love yuh.

Yuh sweet like julie mango.

Where yuh go be for Karnival?


You friggin rat, you!
Title: Re: Sham! TTFA allegedly faked congratulatory statement from Women Warriors
Post by: elan on December 22, 2014, 01:55:26 PM
So is this another ax on de grinder?
Title: Re: Sham! TTFA allegedly faked congratulatory statement from Women Warriors
Post by: dreamer on December 22, 2014, 09:20:52 PM
Sham! TTFA allegedly faked congratulatory statement from Women Warriors
By Lasana Liburd (Wired868.com)


The credibility of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) has taken another hit after an allegation that the beleagured football body sent invented quotes to media from national women’s team player Tasha St Louis, which congratulated the TTFA over its treatment of the national women footballers.

Yesterday, a TTFA press release quoted St Louis and national team manager Vernetta Flanders complimenting the organisation for its efforts during the team’s 2015 World Cup qualifying campaign.

“The FA came through for us,” said St Louis, according to a TTFA press release, “and we received more resources and payment over the last three months than we have received since over the ten years or more that I’ve been a part of the program.”

Flanders allegedly thanked the football body for paying the players before the holiday period.

“It’s been a long campaign for everyone on the team including players and staff and we wish to say thank you to the TTFA and those who ensured the players in particular were able to receive their payments before the holiday period,” Flanders allegedly told the TTFA Media. “The experience has been one of a lifetime for everyone in the team and again we appreciate the efforts of the association.”

However, Wired868 was informed that both persons privately denied conducted any such interview with TTFA press officer Shaun Fuentes or anyone else from the local football body.

“No, I didn’t do an interview,” St Louis told Wired868. “Shaun called me but I told him I was busy and he didn’t call back.”

Wired868 read out St Louis’ alleged statement and asked if those were her words. She replied in the negative.

Flanders said she heard about her supposed statement but, when asked if she gave an interview to the TTFA Media or was accurately quoted, she responded: “no comment.”

Fuentes, who sent to the release to the media, told Wired868 that he did not speak to St Louis or Flanders but claimed he received the quotes in a draft done by TTFA general secretary Sheldon Phillips.

The long-serving press officer admitted that he called St Louis but was told she was driving at the time while his second attempt to reach the player was unsuccessful. He was also unable to contact defender Arin King for a comment regarding the payment of their match fees and stipends.

Fuentes alleged that Phillips then sent him a draft press release with quotes from St Louis and Flanders. So he assumed that his boss spoke to both women.

“The release was put together by (Phillips) who said he had confirmed with the player that it was okay to use that quote,” Fuentes told Wired868. “He inserted the quote in the final draft to me and indicated that he spoke to her… He sent me a quote from both of them.”

Wired868 phoned Phillips for comment and left a message. But, up to the time of publication, he had not responded.

The allegedly faked interviews followed criticism from team captain Maylee Attin-Johnson and star attacker Kennya “Yaya” Cordner who blasted the TTFA’s tardiness in paying its players among other issues.

“To be honest, there are times when (the TTFA) was good to us,” Cordner told Wired868, “but most times when we needed them the most they were not good at all.”

At just 26 years of age, Cordner is already a three-time TTFA Women’s Player of the Year and recently became the first Caribbean player to be named on a shortlist for the CONCACAF Player of the Year award.

But, rather than call Cordner into a meeting to discuss her disenchantment, the TTFA appeared to counter her complaints by allegedly fabricatinig quotes that were credited to her teammate, St Louis, which claimed that: “The FA came through for us.”

If true, the stunt will do little for the image of the TTFA at a time when its integrity is being questioned more than ever since the depature of its former special advisor Jack Warner.

Phillips was alleged to be involved in a license fee racket, which cost taxpayers $400,000 in May. And football president Raymond Tim Kee deceived his own football executive over monies owed to coach Stephen Hart and his players and allegedly tried to hide Darren Millien’s role with the TTFA from the ExCo as well as Tourism Minister Gerald Hadeed.

St Louis’ claim suggests that the TTFA has now turned to using players as pawns to shield themselves from criticism.

Tim Kee, in response to Cordner’s suggestion that the women’s team is now dormant, said that coach Randy Waldrum had already submitted plans for 2015, which included practice games. Just minutes after the final qualifying game on December 2, Phillips also indicated that Waldrum would be kept on.

It raised the question as to whether the TTFA technical committee, which is chaired by Richard Quan Chan, is no more than a rubber stamp. It is the technical committee’s remit to gauge and recommend coaches. But, if Waldrum did send his plans for 2015 to the football body, neither Tim Kee nor Phillips bothered to forward them to Quan Chan.

“We have not had yet had a report from Randy and we will not do anything until a report from him is submitted,” Quan Chan told Wired868. “The fraternity might accept at this point that Mr Waldrum has done a good job (and) the women believe he has brought them a long way…

“Mr Waldrum is the coach of Dallas Dash and I do not know that we are in a financial position to hire a foreign coach at this time. But there will be a full discussion on his performance and what kinds of options we might have.”

Watch nah, this is some deadly & reportedly seriously inappropriate behaviour on the part of some folks in/associated with the TTFA,
as being reported by a journalist called Lasana (previously venomously called "yuh f**ker") Liburd.
If the allegations of misconduct about alleged quotes of Tasha St. Louis are true, I would advise Tasha to get ready with a lawyer and prepare for some action (as this could be a game changing moment).
The integrity or character (let's say good or bad) of the folks in the TTFA and those who support them intensely could be slowly revealed by this very serious story.

Title: Re: Sham! TTFA allegedly faked congratulatory statement from Women Warriors
Post by: Sando prince on December 23, 2014, 01:21:30 AM
I want to step aside from the topic to ask...

Is it just me or this writer seem obsessed to tarnish the TTFA. Most of the info he has been revealing in different articles is not being published elsewhere. Not in the Express, Not in the Guardian, not even in the pro-government Newsday. I encourage the writer to show some objectivity in his writing unless his wish is to be seen as a bias writer.
Title: Re: Sham! TTFA allegedly faked congratulatory statement from Women Warriors
Post by: elan on December 23, 2014, 10:44:55 AM
I want to step aside from the topic to ask...

Is it just me or this writer seem obsessed to tarnish the TTFA. Most of the info he has been revealing in different articles is not being published elsewhere. Not in the Express, Not in the Guardian, not even in the pro-government Newsday. I encourage the writer to show some objectivity in his writing unless his wish is to be seen as a bias writer.

You serious?
Title: Re: Building Women Warriors’ success.
Post by: elan on December 23, 2014, 01:09:35 PM
FIFA announced that it would be doubling its funds dedicated to womens football development from grassroots up in 2015.
Title: Re: Sham! TTFA allegedly faked congratulatory statement from Women Warriors
Post by: SWF Reporter on December 24, 2014, 02:59:20 PM
So the solution is that Wired868 sticks to press releases and match reports like the daily newspapers? Really?
I do the match reports and so on as well. There was a Wired868 story when Kevin Molino scored his first international hattrick and when the women's team won the Caribbean Cup.
The difference here is that I understand what happens off the field affects performances on the field. So I don't turn a blind eye to that.
I can't dumb down Wired868 to benefit people who are embarrassed by my stories. I see my job as to provide relevant information for the football community.
Title: Re: Sham! TTFA allegedly faked congratulatory statement from Women Warriors
Post by: Sam on December 24, 2014, 03:25:52 PM
If wasn't for Lasana, Jack Warner woulda still be here bulling all ah them.

If wasn't for Lasana, Tim Kee woulda do as he please without caring to let the public, they woulda cover up everything.

If wasn't for Lasana, rapper man Terrance Marcelle woulda still be trying to bull lil boys.

Lasana, keep doing the splendid job you are doing.

Title: Re: Sham! TTFA allegedly faked congratulatory statement from Women Warriors
Post by: Socapro on December 24, 2014, 04:10:24 PM
So the solution is that Wired868 sticks to press releases and match reports like the daily newspapers? Really?
I do the match reports and so on as well. There was a Wired868 story when Kevin Molino scored his first international hattrick and when the women's team won the Caribbean Cup.
The difference here is that I understand what happens off the field affects performances on the field. So I don't turn a blind eye to that.
I can't dumb down Wired868 to benefit people who are embarrassed by my stories. I see my job as to provide relevant information for the football community.

Please continue to do your good journalistic work in 2015, its invaluable and we appreciate it!
Title: Re: Sham! TTFA allegedly faked congratulatory statement from Women Warriors
Post by: Agent Jack Bauer on December 24, 2014, 08:43:29 PM
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing" - Edmund Burke


Keep up doing things your way Lasana and don't be bullied by your biased critics
Title: Re: Sham! TTFA allegedly faked congratulatory statement from Women Warriors
Post by: weary1969 on December 25, 2014, 10:48:44 AM
Sando I take it that u do not live in TnT. FYI the crime reporters sit at their desk and call the station and get the info. You really expect the sports reporters them eh journalists to get information bout the operations of the TTFA.
Title: Re: Sham! TTFA allegedly faked congratulatory statement from Women Warriors
Post by: SWF Reporter on December 27, 2014, 07:41:17 AM
Thanks everyone. I will do my best and as much as I can.  :beermug:
Title: Re: Building Women Warriors’ success.
Post by: elan on February 01, 2015, 12:21:36 AM
So I was listening to ah lil talk today.

Many of our U17 Women's players who should be making the step up to the U20 are very jaded. A number of them are trying to get into college and have stated that they will not play again for the NT. They cannot deal with the poor organization, the last minute tournament.

These players are still hurt from that dismal U17 performance they gave as may feel that was not a true reflection of their abilities (they were never debriefed and have not been contacted since). That they were not set up to succeed. Making matters worst they are looking at the U20 USWNT in training already (players who are already in college and training year round at a top level).  Haiti is also in training as most of the U17s still live at that Haiti Football complex that was built and have been training since they lost in the U17 qualifiers.

I don't know what the TTFA have planned but they need to get this group of players going or else we will lose a quality bunch of players. These players are really dejected and have no one to turn to for any information. As it stands, they don't know anything about screening, when exactly qualifications begin, who their coach will be, etc. They are hopelessly reaching out to each other to find out if anyone has any kind of info and keeps coming up with nothing.  Sad situation as some may quit the sport altogether.

What is the TTFA doing? When will they get their act together? How much time is enough time?

How much money do they need to communicate plans with players?
Title: Re: Building Women Warriors’ success.
Post by: Deeks on February 01, 2015, 11:14:10 AM
How much money do they need to communicate plans with players?

Plenty. If you know a couple millionaires, use your influence to get them to invest in the football program. As you know by now football is no longer a cheap man sport.
Title: Re: Building Women Warriors’ success.
Post by: elan on February 01, 2015, 12:15:14 PM
How much money do they need to communicate plans with players?

Plenty. If you know a couple millionaires, use your influence to get them to invest in the football program. As you know by now football is no longer a cheap man sport.

Deeks what kinda madness you talking. How does communication cost money? How hard is it to get in touch with players and give them a date to meet at the "free" HCS. There, they could explain to the players the situation, show that they have a plan, what it will take to implement the plan, why it cannot be currently implemented and what the ALTERNATE plan is. Yes a plan B and a plan C is a requirement for any serious organization. They can also let the players know what they (the players) can do to assist in being ready for upcoming tournaments.

See this is our main problem that everyone has bought into. Money will fix the problems we are experiencing. No, money won't solve it.
It will still take foresight, consideration, concern, planning, and communication to rectify our problem. Yes we need money and money will allow us to do much, much, much better, but only if it is used effectively ad efficiently.

I believe a lack of communicating with our players is the biggest downfall of the administration. They identified this recently on 2 separate occasions. Those occasion being the US $500-Houston-Twitter fiasco, and then the MNT JA debacle. For some reason it seems that the FA believe that players are only supposed to play the game and not be involved of have any dealings with the administrative side of the game. In today's world there are no secrets in football (well except where the money from the 2006 WC gone and where the "Milli" disappear to). I truly believe things will go much smoother - money or not - if the players are treated as valuable members of the FA and not disposable commodities.



Title: Re: The Women Warriors need jobs.
Post by: royal on February 18, 2015, 06:13:16 PM
so after all is said and done none ah those ladies from de national team was good enough for Waldrum Houston Dash team? Dey finish last in de league last year
Title: Re: The Women Warriors need jobs.
Post by: elan on February 18, 2015, 06:33:04 PM
so after all is said and done none ah those ladies from de national team was good enough for Waldrum Houston Dash team? Dey finish last in de league last year

Ah glad somebody say it. i did not want to say it. After watching the Dash last season I am positive a try out for King was in order. Our players though are not in keeping with the style of play at the Dash or the NWSL for that matter. Not even ah lil mamaguy self. Maybe our player doh want to play pro. Or going through the paper work for a work permit maybe more headache than it's worth?

Maybe the TTFA could have offered to pay the players he interested in Salary.
Title: Re: The Women Warriors need jobs.
Post by: elan on February 18, 2015, 08:27:44 PM
Look who he rather sign (http://www.sbisoccer.com/2015/02/houston-finalist-stephanie.html)   :frustrated:  I am following Houston real closely this season because I am working on a theory.
Title: Re: Building Women Warriors’ success.
Post by: elan on March 05, 2015, 07:50:10 PM
World Cup Champion Julie Foudy: Women’s Soccer Is A Major ‘Untapped Market’ (http://thinkprogress.org/sports/2015/03/05/3628410/wheres-funding-womens-soccer/)



(http://d35brb9zkkbdsd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/trinidadsoccer-638x471.jpg)
Trinidad and Tobago's Arin King (5) challenges Haiti's Yvrose Gervil during World Cup qualifying in October.
CREDIT: (AP PHOTO/NAM Y. HUH)



When Trinidad and Tobago’s women’s national soccer team flew to the United States for World Cup qualifying in October, its coach faced a crisis: his team did not have enough money to fund training equipment or basic expenses for players during the trip.

So Randy Waldrum, the American coach of Trinidad’s women’s team, took to social media to issue a plea for help, and different sources of funding soon emerged, from crowd-funded campaigns and the Haitian team (which subsequently received help from The Clinton Foundation). The Trinidadian federation stepped up too, promising more funding was on the way. But in this region alone, Jamaica also had to crowd-fund just to get through qualifying.

The issues associated with merely getting to qualifying put a bright light on a well-known problem: the lack of funding for women’s soccer, not just in small associations that are part of CONCACAF, which governs North and Central America and the Caribbean, but worldwide. In the year ahead of the Women’s World Cup, the comparatively meager funding for women’s soccer teams isn’t just an issue of equality, it creates a huge missed opportunity for FIFA and national and regional federations.

When it comes to funding the sport, “whether you like women’s soccer or not is not of interest to me,” said Julie Foudy, the former captain of the U.S. Women’s National Team who played for two World Cup-winning sides. “What concerns me…is here is this untapped market worth a lot of revenue to the federation. How can we not be utilizing that? From a business perspective — and I think FIFA is finally coming to this — there is really something here that we’re not tapping into.”

There is an indication now that FIFA, the sport’s international governing body, is realizing that. In February, it released the results of a year-long survey that detailed some of the biggest problems facing the women’s game. Based on the responses of 177 of the sport’s 209 federations, the survey found that just 25 percent of the national federations had staff dedicated to the women’s game, and worse, 20 percent of those federations didn’t even have a team. Half of them had no youth development program for girls.

The numbers “aren’t surprising,” Foudy said. But the fact that FIFA conducted such a survey is a big step forward for understanding the upward climb facing the women’s game.

“What’s great is that FIFA took the time to put those numbers in place,” Foudy, who now works as an analyst on ESPN’s soccer broadcasts and remains close to the women’s game. “We need some sort of baseline standard to say, ‘Here’s where we are, here’s the reality, and how are we going to make it better?'”

FIFA’s survey documents the issues facing specific federations, noting that many need more competitions, more development programs, and, especially, more funding. The 177 member foundations put $156 million toward women’s soccer annually, the survey found, though that investment skews heavily toward Europe, which invests roughly two-thirds of that total (CONCACAF and the Asian federation, meanwhile, make up another $40 million). FIFA has said it would double its funding of the women’s game by 2018 by focusing primarily on development programs across the world.

That funding matters. According to the survey, the top 20 countries in the FIFA women’s world rankings put an average of $5.4 million into their teams each year. The average drops to $1.2 million in the next group of countries all the way down to $100,000 for the worst teams.

For most federations and member associations, women’s soccer “is not a priority,” Foudy said. “So the question is, how do you create federations where there are more people that’s a priority for?”

One way to do that could be through increasing the number of women working in positions of power in the sport. FIFA’s survey found that just one-in-six federation executive committee members are women, and women make up just one-in-14 coaches. Women occupy only three of the 27 spots on FIFA’s executive board.

Even in the United States, where the women’s game is comparatively well-funded and advanced, there isn’t yet a pipeline that encourages girls and women playing the sport — there are an estimated 30 million worldwide, with half of them in the U.S. or Canada — to pursue coaching positions or other decision-making roles in the sport. That is a place where the United States could take the lead as an example for the rest of the world, Foudy said.

The survey is a start for improving the women’s game because it puts a focus on and quantifies the problem. Still, Foudy said, the fact that much of soccer’s funding flows directly through these same federations that have not committed to the women’s game in the past means there also needs to be pressure for more transparency about how they spend their money, particularly the funds that are supposed to go toward women’s soccer.

FIFA’s recommendations are “all good stuff, but at the end of the day, who’s going to be the one to ensure all of this is getting done?”

But it needs to happen, because the successes of countries that have invested in the women’s game makes it clear that the market is there for the sport.

“If you open those doors, I think you’d find there’s a lot of women that would step through them,” Foudy said. “They’re just not doing that.”
Title: Re: Building Women Warriors’ success.
Post by: elan on March 09, 2015, 02:54:33 PM
2015 Houston Dash Preseason Roster (http://www.houstondynamo.com/news/2015/03/houston-dash-announce-2015-preseason-roster)

Goalkeepers (5): Erin McLeod**, Bianca Henninger, Megan Kinneman*, Jordan Day*, Haley Carter*
Defenders (17): Allysha Chapman**, Niki Cross, Meghan Klingenberg**, Stephanie Ochs, Lauren Sesselmann, Taylor Leach*, Sam Harder*, Taylor Nelson*, Tessa Andujar*, Ellie Rice*, Brooke Rice*, Whitney Jaynes*, Lauren Hutchinson*, Lauren Silver*, Jen LaPonte*, Jazmyne Avant*, Carleigh Williams
Midfielders (10): Rachael Axon, Brittany Bock, Morgan Brian**, Jordan Jackson, Carli Lloyd**, Ashley Nick, Allie Bailey*, Quinny Truong*, Laura Eddy*, Cami Privett*
Forwards (9): Melissa Henderson, Ella Masar, Tiffany McCarty, Jessica McDonald***, Kealia Ohai, Stephanie Roche**, Kelley Monogue*, Claudia Saucedo*, Anisa Guajardo*


*Non-roster invitee
**Currently with national team
***Not in preseason camp
Title: Re: Building Women Warriors’ success.
Post by: Deeks on March 09, 2015, 03:20:51 PM
Lauren is a good player. Good luck!
Title: Re: Building Women Warriors’ success.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 09, 2015, 06:25:07 PM
I thought Roche was signing with Lyon.
Title: Re: Building Women Warriors’ success.
Post by: elan on March 09, 2015, 06:46:06 PM
I thought Roche was signing with Lyon.

I think she's  even going to the WH to meet the President for St. Paddy's.
Title: Re: Building Women Warriors’ success.
Post by: Soccer 19 on March 10, 2015, 05:07:25 AM
This is great news for the Women's program. Lets hope he is offered a contract through the 2019 Women's World Cup. Good luck Coach at the Pan Am's in Toronto this summer.

http://www.newsday.co.tt/sport/0,208057.html



19
Title: Re: Building Women Warriors’ success.
Post by: elan on March 10, 2015, 11:19:08 AM
So Waldrum will be the U20 coach. I wonder when they will come together?

Also September 6th is the last regular season game for the Houston Dash, Pan Am games is July 11th - 26th.
Title: Re: Building Women Warriors’ success.
Post by: dreamer on March 11, 2015, 07:16:27 AM
This is great news for the Women's program. Lets hope he is offered a contract through the 2019 Women's World Cup. Good luck Coach at the Pan Am's in Toronto this summer.

http://www.newsday.co.tt/sport/0,208057.html

19

Good move to hire Waldrun even though TTFA is probably clueless about where the money coming from and hoping that the MOS & Sancho will fix up.
Keep the pressure on the TTFA. Jackula never felt this kinda pressure or scrutiny. It works.
Title: Waldrum wrong man for the job
Post by: Tallman on March 12, 2015, 06:46:06 AM
Waldrum wrong man for the job
T&T Express


I write in response to an article published in the newspapers on Tuesday where it was stated that Randy Waldrum will be retained as the Soca Princesses’ coach.

I am really amazed at this decision by the T&T Football Association to retain Waldrum’s services. My question is what is the yardstick they use to measure success?

It is important to first jog our memory by going back to a few years ago during Waldrum’s first stint with our women’s national under-17 team. Under his stewardship, our Soca Princesses were defeated by 9 goals to 0 by the US in a Concacaf qualifying game.

What was more memorable was Waldrum’s refusal to leave the comfort of this bench to attempt to instil advice or motivation to his players in a situation that seemed beyond their technical competencies. This was recorded as the largest defeat ever experienced by a Trinidad team to the US. It was unanimous that Waldrum must ride out of Dodge. Hopefully never to be seen again in these parts of the woods.

Many people in T&T may have seen the current women’s senior team for the first time as they attempted to qualify in the Concacaf tournament. It is important to note this very talented team had been making inroads with high-level performances on the international scene many months before Waldrum’s arrival on the Concacaf scene a few weeks before its commencement.

In 2013, this very team toured the UK and posted victories against Queens Park Rangers 6-1, Reading 4-0, Tottenham Hotspurs 3-0. I believe Anton Corneal handled the team on that tour, as Marlon Charles, their substantive coach, took the under-17 team to a tournament taking place at the same time.

Two months before the Concacaf tournament there was a return to Dodge by Waldrum and with him the previously dismissed technical director, Lincoln Phillips. These two, I understand, have had a long friendship; I say no more on that matter!

Waldrum could not have asked for an easier passage to a World Cup finals; topping his group would have qualified the team to the WC finals. As we know, that was not the case. He missed the first bite. He also missed the second bite when he lost to Mexico in an attempt to finish as the third qualifier of the tournament. Nevertheless all was not lost, or so we thought, as we had only to secure a win in the home-and-away playoff with Ecuador.

With a full house at the Hasely Crawford Stadium wanting a victory over a very mediocre team, we could not do it under Waldrum.
Where are we going with decisions like these? Is this a decision made by the TTFA’s technical committee or one made by the general secretary, Phillips? Are we going to watch a national coach sit on the bench and not get involved to provide needed instructions when the team needs it most; as he did during that ill-fated game in the stadium? Poor Minister Sancho another mouth to feed!

Please president Tim Kee, take a hold of your organisation and these nonsensical decisions. While some foreign coaches may be good, this one certainly is not, and the evidence is right before us.

Bob Mills
Tunapuna
Title: Re: Building Women Warriors’ success.
Post by: royal on March 12, 2015, 06:54:25 AM
Waldrum wrong man for the job
T&T Express


I write in response to an article published in the newspapers on Tuesday where it was stated that Randy Waldrum will be retained as the Soca Princesses’ coach.

I am really amazed at this decision by the T&T Football Association to retain Waldrum’s services. My question is what is the yardstick they use to measure success?

It is important to first jog our memory by going back to a few years ago during Waldrum’s first stint with our women’s national under-17 team. Under his stewardship, our Soca Princesses were defeated by 9 goals to 0 by the US in a Concacaf qualifying game.

What was more memorable was Waldrum’s refusal to leave the comfort of this bench to attempt to instil advice or motivation to his players in a situation that seemed beyond their technical competencies. This was recorded as the largest defeat ever experienced by a Trinidad team to the US. It was unanimous that Waldrum must ride out of Dodge. Hopefully never to be seen again in these parts of the woods.

Many people in T&T may have seen the current women’s senior team for the first time as they attempted to qualify in the Concacaf tournament. It is important to note this very talented team had been making inroads with high-level performances on the international scene many months before Waldrum’s arrival on the Concacaf scene a few weeks before its commencement.

In 2013, this very team toured the UK and posted victories against Queens Park Rangers 6-1, Reading 4-0, Tottenham Hotspurs 3-0. I believe Anton Corneal handled the team on that tour, as Marlon Charles, their substantive coach, took the under-17 team to a tournament taking place at the same time.

Two months before the Concacaf tournament there was a return to Dodge by Waldrum and with him the previously dismissed technical director, Lincoln Phillips. These two, I understand, have had a long friendship; I say no more on that matter!

Waldrum could not have asked for an easier passage to a World Cup finals; topping his group would have qualified the team to the WC finals. As we know, that was not the case. He missed the first bite. He also missed the second bite when he lost to Mexico in an attempt to finish as the third qualifier of the tournament. Nevertheless all was not lost, or so we thought, as we had only to secure a win in the home-and-away playoff with Ecuador.

With a full house at the Hasely Crawford Stadium wanting a victory over a very mediocre team, we could not do it under Waldrum.
Where are we going with decisions like these? Is this a decision made by the TTFA’s technical committee or one made by the general secretary, Phillips? Are we going to watch a national coach sit on the bench and not get involved to provide needed instructions when the team needs it most; as he did during that ill-fated game in the stadium? Poor Minister Sancho another mouth to feed!

Please president Tim Kee, take a hold of your organisation and these nonsensical decisions. While some foreign coaches may be good, this one certainly is not, and the evidence is right before us.

Bob Mills
Tunapuna


I agree with the article. A man who miss 3 bites at the cherry including a home game in a good situation. Also not one of our players are on his pro team, indicates to me what he thinks of our players for his last place team.
Title: Re: Building Women Warriors’ success.
Post by: elan on March 18, 2015, 11:37:48 AM
Breakers to play Jamaican Women's National Team (http://www.bostonbreakerssoccer.com/NEWS/867631.html)


(March 18, 2015) – The Boston Breakers will head to Florida next week to continue their preseason preparations with an eight-day road trip. The Breakers will play two games against the Jamaican Women’s National Team during the road trip.

The first of two matches against the “Reggae Girlz” takes place Wednesday, March 25 at 7 p.m. ET, at Flagler College in St. Augustine, just outside of Jacksonville. The teams meet again Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m., at Central Winds Park in Winter Springs, on the outskirts of Orlando.

“We are excited we can play two quality games in Florida against a national team,” Boston Breakers general manager Lee Billiard said. “We see this as good preparation as we continue through preseason camp.”

The Breakers will spend four days in Jacksonville before heading to Orlando to round out their preseason trip.

Jamaica, No. 72 in the latest FIFA Women’s Rankings, most recently played in the 2014 CONCACAF Women’s Championship in October. The Reggae Girlz beat Martinique, 6-0, to open the tournament, which served as the qualifier for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada. Following the win over Martinique, Jamaica lost, 2-1, to Costa Rica and 3-1 to Mexico.

Also while in Florida, the Breakers coaching staff and players will meet players and staff from the Florida Elite Soccer Academy (FESA). The Breakers partnered with the Florida Elite Soccer Academy in February to be FESA’s professional affiliate.

The Breakers will play Boston College Friday in Newton, Mass. at 12:30 p.m., in a closed-door practice match. It will be their first preseason game of the year. The Breakers plan to play one final practice match when they return from Florida prior to the start of the NWSL regular season.
Title: Re: Building Women Warriors’ success.
Post by: elan on March 20, 2015, 09:19:39 PM
So Arin King is in Houston, Texas on try-outs with the Dash. It sound very positive. Hopefully it works. Good luck.
Title: Re: Building Women Warriors’ success.
Post by: elan on March 20, 2015, 11:10:12 PM
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Title: Re: Building Women Warriors’ success.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 21, 2015, 05:13:43 AM
Was Roche a trialist? Is it reasonable for King to be a trialist?
Title: Re: Building Women Warriors’ success.
Post by: asylumseeker on March 27, 2015, 05:45:15 AM
And the outcome of Arin's trial is?
Title: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: Flex on May 06, 2015, 02:00:55 AM
Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
By Andre Baptise (Guardian).


Whether or not it is human error, negligence or simply forgetfulness, something is wrong with the way women are treated.

But in this case I am referring to Women in Sports, not in other spheres of life, and in particular for the purpose of those who wish to read further, women in football in T&T.

The fact, that since December 2, 2014, our national women’s team has not played a single match to this day, is not only unforgivable, but a possible sign of disengagement by those in authority, who if not for this team would have been as unpopular as their predecessors. Because let me explain for the infinite time to all Sports Administrators in all spheres of this country, that people are interested in the sportsmen and sportswomen and not in them. If they remain silent and do their work efficiently, they will have achieved and one day be recognised.

In the case of the women, the T&T Football Association stated that since the young ladies lost that game in December to Ecuador 0-1, there are no countries interested in playing our national team anymore.

However, the women footballers are flatly denying that is true and instead believe that not enough effort was made by the TTFA to ensure that this could have occurred. It is difficult to believe that after such a successful run, that no team would be interested in playing this country ahead of the World Cup in Canada.

And if the TTFA were smart and given the apparent business success of the game in December, they would have found a way through connections to play a game in front of a still adoring crowd when the momentum was there for all to witness, instead to most, it appears as if they have turned their backs once again on women’s football.

We all know the problems the team experienced in 2014 and when you listen to the captain Maylee Attin-Johnson talk from the heart again about the fact, that officials basically at one time told her, that the emphasis has to be on men’s football, because that is the flag bearer, you can imagine the passion and drive in our women when they heard this male dominated TTFA state these words.

However the situation at the moment that again has the TTFA and women’s football at loggerheads involves the Pan American Championships in Canada, where a men’s team was named some 10 days ago and names rightfully submitted to the T&T Olympic Committee. However no team was announced or published or released to the media on a women’s team for the same event with the same deadlines.

On i95.5fm, I sports on Thursday, we spoke with Maylee Attin-Johnson, who says she knows that a team is going, but no team has been announced to her or any of the players and it was just in line with that knowledge that Attin Johnson and Akhela  Mollon decided to call some players to practices.

There is not even a coach as yet for the women’s team for these Championships, with apparently the TTFA in negotiations with Randy Waldrum. There is just too much uncertainly, and this breathes doubt and despair and can lead to more questions.

Why is there so much secrecy over the naming of a team , over the situation with a coach, it is this apparent unwillingness to be open and transparent that has affected the Football Association in the past and unless they fix this problem, quickly , they are heading down the same road.

As a follow up to all of this on Saturday on Isports, the President of the TTOC, Brian Lewis confirmed, that a team of ladies for the Pan American Championships had been received from the TTFA. So then, one is forced to question, why the need for all of this secrecy and this non-disclosure by the TTFA. Is it that Shaun Fuentes forgot to issue this information? Or was he told not to do so?

Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: elan on May 06, 2015, 08:34:23 AM
No one to explain the TTFA side or has Mollon joined with Maylee to be Sancho mouth-piece?
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: Sando on May 06, 2015, 09:43:21 AM
Everyone should give the TTFA the same secrecy treatment especially the ones they depend on.

No one knows whats going on T&T football.


Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: maxg on May 06, 2015, 12:15:05 PM
Let's understand something, and this pertains to all football teams. Up to the last game played by our teams, players and staff indicated they were not paid and monies from the Government was barely forthcoming, and other sponsor funds practically non-existent.
Currently to our knowledge staff ( &players) payments are probably not up to date , as we haven't had any influx of any new major funds. Well, true, this could be a secret.
To call practices (not even games) a certain amount of basic funds need to be available. Unless players (& staff) utilize their own and provide their own basics. That just covers the local-based contingent. To include the foreign is an even greater expense.
So Tobago all star 11(or Argentina) say they available for games. Does that mean, the required funds to bring them or carry a team, or even to run a practice will surface, because we want to keep active ? I must be missing something. Maybe we can let Randy run a facebook advert again begging for at least water.
Even pro-footballers in TT ketchin hell to get prize monies from previous years, and Pro operations suppose to be a business. Or ppl not studying that. When ppl watch EPL(or wherever) and see the ''Wemblys' stands pack, and games broadcast all over the world, when they read KJ get x amt of pounds in championship, do ppl think we football make the same money, and operate the same way, when 3000 ppl in the Manny stands ?  Ppl crying for professional minds and dreams, but living in a amateur environment. I think things can be organized, but not to the level of consistency that TT fans think is required, and maybe rightfully so, may be required. This is why I laud all our National team performances given the situation. I bet more ppl in TT have a Foreign team sports shirt than those with a Local team sports shirt.
but all of above are just from personal observations..i could be wrong
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: Deeks on May 06, 2015, 12:23:07 PM
i could be wrong

Max, you eh wrong. But something will have to give. The TTFA have to get someone who can support them financially(NOT JACk). They have 8 teams to support.
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: elan on May 06, 2015, 12:59:32 PM
Let's understand something, and this pertains to all football teams. Up to the last game played by our teams, players and staff indicated they were not paid and monies from the Government was barely forthcoming, and other sponsor funds practically non-existent.
Currently to our knowledge staff ( &players) payments are probably not up to date , as we haven't had any influx of any new major funds. Well, true, this could be a secret.
To call practices (not even games) a certain amount of basic funds need to be available. Unless players (& staff) utilize their own and provide their own basics. That just covers the local-based contingent. To include the foreign is an even greater expense.
So Tobago all star 11(or Argentina) say they available for games. Does that mean, the required funds to bring them or carry a team, or even to run a practice will surface, because we want to keep active ? I must be missing something. Maybe we can let Randy run a facebook advert again begging for at least water.
Even pro-footballers in TT ketchin hell to get prize monies from previous years, and Pro operations suppose to be a business. Or ppl not studying that. When ppl watch EPL(or wherever) and see the ''Wemblys' stands pack, and games broadcast all over the world, when they read KJ get x amt of pounds in championship, do ppl think we football make the same money, and operate the same way, when 3000 ppl in the Manny stands ?  Ppl crying for professional minds and dreams, but living in a amateur environment. I think things can be organized, but not to the level of consistency that TT fans think is required, and maybe rightfully so, may be required. This is why I laud all our National team performances given the situation. I bet more ppl in TT have a Foreign team sports shirt than those with a Local team sports shirt.
but all of above are just from personal observations..i could be wrong

BUt Maxg you haven't said anything there. It's forever a crying game. Obviously we won't operate at a USsoccer budget or and EFA Budget or a DFB budget, but we are struggling to match a Jamaican budget. You feel in JA you won't see more foreign team shirts than local teams shirt.

We are so hip to excuses when it comes to the TTFA. What have they done to instill some type of faith or goodwill in people to want to support them?
Imagine Tim Kee blaming the 06 Warriors for not having an audit ready. Imagie Tim Kee have to ask for a list of their creditors.


Why is the TTFA depending solely on the MoS as their only source of income? Imagine they strike a deal to pay 50% of the new TD salary and not even that they can do. So the Ministry will pay half the TD salary, then give the FA money from which they will pay the other half of the TD salary.  :rotfl: Daiz rel smart man thing (You can get a deal of 2 for $10 or 1 for $5).  Who fault is that? We the fans?

The press conference prior to our last home game, the TTFA video had a number of sponsors through out the video. Were they just for that game or are they the TTFA's sponsors? Where the money from those sponsors?

Excuses abounds, but what is the TTFA doing to help themselves.

Here's another question. What should players do? Keep training indefinitely with no idea of when they maybe playing? How will they get into competition mode if they just training all the time with no schedule? Should they sit and wait until the TTFA tell the they have a game? Is it fair to player to be left in the dark?

Imagine the TTFA don't even communicate with the players letting them know what is what. You need money to call a meeting with players to let them know what going on? Imagine a month away from tournament and no one knows what is going on. Who on the team, who not on the team, will they be participating, who is the coach, etc.  Who fault is that? This is just terrible administration. Communication goes a long way in generating understanding and support. Talk to the players, explain thing to them. They may be disappointed but they will respect and understand and be more receptive and open to working with the little that the FA can give.


Let's stop the excuses and challenge the TTFA to do better. Because in situations that money is not required they are still failing miserably.
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: maxg on May 06, 2015, 02:02:47 PM
no disagreement here..but I think we definitely should forget about seeing practice/games organized on a interim basis, until all other items taken care of, primarily organizing themselves.. don't you agree ? and even then, during or after, we cannot fault the team for it's lack of performance.. we cannot have the cake, and eat it too.
they can start with
"Imagine the TTFA don't even communicate with the players letting them know what is what. You need money to call a meeting with players to let them know what going on? Imagine a month away from tournament and no one knows what is going on. Who on the team, who not on the team, will they be participating, who is the coach, etc.  Who fault is that? This is just terrible administration. Communication goes a long way in generating understanding and support. Talk to the players, explain thing to them. They may be disappointed but they will respect and understand and be more receptive and open to working with the little that the FA can give."

How much time that will buy them ? Not one minute I think.
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: Bakes on May 06, 2015, 08:08:29 PM
i could be wrong

Max, you eh wrong. But something will have to give. The TTFA have to get someone who can support them financially(NOT JACk). They have 8 teams to support.

Allyuh clearly eh realize the kind of head games being played here:

-The TTFA don't have any money in large part because the MoS holding up funding. 
-The MoS holding up funding because they claim the TTFA ent submit audited statements yet. 
-The audits can't be produced because the financial statements from 2008-2012 are missing. 
-The financial statements for that period are missing because they were on the computers seized by the WC players, Sanko included, when they executed the levy on the old Dundonald St. offices of the then TTFF. 
- Requests have been made of the Hon. (sic) Min. of Sports, asking for a return of the documents, but to date have been ignored. 

So the FA starves for funding and taking a beating in the press.  The Emperor Minister fiddles while football burns.

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“(KPMG) requested information from the TTFA which we didn’t have,” the TTFA president told Wired868. “Some of that information was taken away by the (World Cup 2006) players after the court case.”

Thirteen World Cup 2006 players levied against the football body, three years ago, and seized equipment from the TTFA office on Donaldson Street, Port of Spain. Sancho was one of the players present for the raid as well as his advisor Kevin Harrison.

http://wired868.com/2015/05/06/sport-ministry-halts-payment-to-warrior-coaches-tim-kee-explains-delay/
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: Bakes on May 06, 2015, 08:12:44 PM
All that, and despite the misleading headline from The Guardian claiming that women's football was being neglected... the TTFA/TOC still put together a team for the games, it just hasn't been revealed who's on it.

Quote
As a follow up to all of this on Saturday on Isports, the President of the TTOC, Brian Lewis confirmed, that a team of ladies for the Pan American Championships had been received from the TTFA.

We are so hip to excuses when it comes to the TTFA. What have they done to instill some type of faith or goodwill in people to want to support them?
Imagine Tim Kee blaming the 06 Warriors for not having an audit ready. Imagie Tim Kee have to ask for a list of their creditors.

What's wrong with Tim Kee having to ask for a list of all creditors?
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: elan on May 06, 2015, 09:32:28 PM
All that, and despite the misleading headline from The Guardian claiming that women's football was being neglected... the TTFA/TOC still put together a team for the games, it just hasn't been revealed who's on it.

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As a follow up to all of this on Saturday on Isports, the President of the TTOC, Brian Lewis confirmed, that a team of ladies for the Pan American Championships had been received from the TTFA.

We are so hip to excuses when it comes to the TTFA. What have they done to instill some type of faith or goodwill in people to want to support them?
Imagine Tim Kee blaming the 06 Warriors for not having an audit ready. Imagie Tim Kee have to ask for a list of their creditors.

What's wrong with Tim Kee having to ask for a list of all creditors?


 :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Surprise, you're on the NT. Hope you've been training.


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Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: Bakes on May 06, 2015, 10:12:05 PM
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Surprise, you're on the NT. Hope you've been training.


Your buffoonery aside... I'm sure the women whose names have been submitted know that they're on the team.
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: Deeks on May 07, 2015, 04:09:57 AM
Thanks for the info, Bakes! But you know in the long run, the TTFA can't depend on the govt(or at least this govt). But even if the election brings in a new govt, TTFA will have to devise startegies to get non-govt funds to run this besieged organization.
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: Football supporter on May 07, 2015, 05:37:58 AM
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Surprise, you're on the NT. Hope you've been training.


Your buffoonery aside... I'm sure the women whose names have been submitted know that they're on the team.


Well I spoke to two of the girls who played against Ecuador and they know nothing. But, of course, the coach may be selecting new players to move forward.
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: elan on May 07, 2015, 08:10:35 AM
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Surprise, you're on the NT. Hope you've been training.


Your buffoonery aside... I'm sure the women whose names have been submitted know that they're on the team.

Pretty sure many don't. Hey, the TTFA knows right. That's all that matters.

Here's a question TTFA communications Officer, if Jason Spence is supposedly the care-taker coach and he doesn't know who the team is, then who evaluated the players to pick the team that the TTFA submitted?
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: elan on May 07, 2015, 08:13:22 AM
Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
By Andre Baptise (Guardian).



On i95.5fm, I sports on Thursday, we spoke with Maylee Attin-Johnson, who says she knows that a team is going, but no team has been announced to her or any of the players and it was just in line with that knowledge that Attin Johnson and Akhela  Mollon decided to call some players to practices.

There is not even a coach as yet for the women’s team for these Championships, with apparently the TTFA in negotiations with Randy Waldrum. There is just too much uncertainly, and this breathes doubt and despair and can lead to more questions.

As a follow up to all of this on Saturday on Isports, the President of the TTOC, Brian Lewis confirmed, that a team of ladies for the Pan American Championships had been received from the TTFA. So then, one is forced to question, why the need for all of this secrecy and this non-disclosure by the TTFA. Is it that Shaun Fuentes forgot to issue this information? Or was he told not to do so?


Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: Bakes on May 07, 2015, 01:05:43 PM
Thanks for the info, Bakes! But you know in the long run, the TTFA can't depend on the govt(or at least this govt). But even if the election brings in a new govt, TTFA will have to devise startegies to get non-govt funds to run this besieged organization.

Deeks that is very true.  Under the old TTFF I was one of the people stating loudly that football shouldn't be dependent on the government for funding.  The only reason I have softened my stance is because:

1) I was comparing the situation with that of the US, where government leaves sports primarily unto themselves.  A truer comparison would be to the UK, in whose mold we have model our governance.  The UK Ministry of Sport (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-culture-media-sportl) doesn't have much involvement with the English FA's running of football on a top level, but they're involved with the FA on the grass roots level.  Football aside, it's funding from the MoS which has catapulted the UK to the top of short track sprint cycling.  So there is a proper role for government funding in sports.

2) More significantly, Jack Warner robbed local football blind.  Not just the then Federation, but the sport itself.  On top of money pillaged from the coffers of the TTFF, or otherwise intended for the coffers of the TTFF, Jack used local football as a springboard to wealth for his family and himself.  He then used that financial platform as a launching pad for his foray into politics.  He was one of, if not the chief financier of the PP government.  It's no stretch to say that the PP government bought their way into power on the back of local football.  This government owes a moral responsibility to the sport.  They should in the least support the TTFA until they get back in the black.  If they want to wash their hands after than then fine.  Think of the money thrown away under LifeSport and where our football could be if only a fraction of that was given to the FA.  But nah, they'd rather starve it and handicap it because is not their favorite sons who running it anymore.
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: Bakes on May 07, 2015, 01:12:26 PM
Well I spoke to two of the girls who played against Ecuador and they know nothing. But, of course, the coach may be selecting new players to move forward.

After (falsely) accusing me of racism directed at yourself, and for "mashing up" this site, I'm surprised that you would even address me.  But since yuh here, it might be a good time to ask you why The Honorable Minister hasn't given over the documents to the TTFA so that they could produce the audits which he himself insists are necessary for the FA to obtain funding.

Pretty sure many don't. Hey, the TTFA knows right. That's all that matters.

Here's a question TTFA communications Officer, if Jason Spence is supposedly the care-taker coach and he doesn't know who the team is, then who evaluated the players to pick the team that the TTFA submitted?

How would you know how "many" don't know that their names are on the list?  It stands to reason that if no one called you then your name isn't on the list.  The fact that a player may not have been called doesn't mean that there isn't a pool of players submitted.

I'm no "TTFA communications Officer", one just needs to piece together information already in the publich domain, with a little bit of common sense... which you are clearly lacking by your foolish derision of Tim Kee asking his GS for a complete list of all creditors.  There's nothing even remotely funny or strange about that.
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: elan on May 07, 2015, 02:28:59 PM
Well I spoke to two of the girls who played against Ecuador and they know nothing. But, of course, the coach may be selecting new players to move forward.

After (falsely) accusing me of racism directed at yourself, and for "mashing up" this site, I'm surprised that you would even address me.  But since yuh here, it might be a good time to ask you why The Honorable Minister hasn't given over the documents to the TTFA so that they could produce the audits which he himself insists are necessary for the FA to obtain funding.

Pretty sure many don't. Hey, the TTFA knows right. That's all that matters.

Here's a question TTFA communications Officer, if Jason Spence is supposedly the care-taker coach and he doesn't know who the team is, then who evaluated the players to pick the team that the TTFA submitted?

How would you know how "many" don't know that their names are on the list?  It stands to reason that if no one called you then your name isn't on the list.  The fact that a player may not have been called doesn't mean that there isn't a pool of players submitted.

I'm no "TTFA communications Officer", one just needs to piece together information already in the publich domain, with a little bit of common sense... which you are clearly lacking by your foolish derision of Tim Kee asking his GS for a complete list of all creditors.  There's nothing even remotely funny or strange about that.

Guess the "Interim" Head Coach didn't get the call either cause he said he have no clue who is who. So Maylee - last WNT Captain - eh get ah call also? hmmmm, maybe not yet or it came after she made those comments.

Again, help me piece together who pick the team nah? Plz.

A head coach have a pool of players and pick his/her team and did not chat with the players who failed to make the cut about their decision in omitting the player from the team? What a coach.

Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: Bakes on May 07, 2015, 07:00:05 PM

Guess the "Interim" Head Coach didn't get the call either cause he said he have no clue who is who. So Maylee - last WNT Captain - eh get ah call also? hmmmm, maybe not yet or it came after she made those comments.

Again, help me piece together who pick the team nah? Plz.

A head coach have a pool of players and pick his/her team and did not chat with the players who failed to make the cut about their decision in omitting the player from the team? What a coach.

How would I know who pick the team... is that information in the public domain?  And where did you see anybody say that Jason is "interim" coach?  He is the assistant coach and he heads the training session... nowhere did it say he was head coach or involved in any decision-making.
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: kounty on May 08, 2015, 11:52:16 AM
elan. please don't waste yuh time.  good thing ttff decide to indirectly throw this very shaky defense on we forum, cuz they will certainly be ripped apart if they was to make any of those ridiculous claims on the record.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b4Q8fVoRFc
So the documents was part of the assets seized by sancho? shabbaz come and get he balls...look. steups.
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: asylumseeker on May 11, 2015, 09:23:39 AM
Ah feel iz dis thread that disrupt  de forum these last days.
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: Socapro on May 11, 2015, 09:34:07 AM
Don't know what's up but all the threads and posts which I made in "What About Track & Field" disccusion board over the weekend are now missing and I did spend a lot of time posting tons of stuff!  >:(
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: FF on May 11, 2015, 10:52:49 AM
Socapro. Noticed the same. Flex and Tallman are aware and looking into it.
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: kounty on May 11, 2015, 11:11:52 AM
lol. man does take theyselves real seriously boy. but is a while now I notice I havin trouble loggin gettin on to the site - off & on (now it clear that there is a big gap from may 7th -10th)...but even from before, anybody else had these same issues before? (not talkin about this last time)
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: Bakes on May 11, 2015, 11:13:45 AM
Pretty sure many don't. Hey, the TTFA knows right. That's all that matters.

Here's a question TTFA communications Officer, if Jason Spence is supposedly the care-taker coach and he doesn't know who the team is, then who evaluated the players to pick the team that the TTFA submitted?

Looks like the TTFA hire WEFM to help mih with de communication duties.  None ah these women know anything... they just running by vaps.

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BTW where has Spence coached?

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Spence eh really coach nowhere.  He lead St. Ann's Rangers to the WoLF title last year, but clearly that ent qualify him for a job as an assistant with the WNT.
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: elan on May 11, 2015, 12:53:13 PM
Google finally came through.

I never dispute that players are not training. All who paying attention knew players were training. The question is who selected players from all who were training? What about the foreign base players (if any), who selected/informed them?

Or and for info, that's a mix of U20s (Spence was originally the U20 Head Coach and was asked to get the WNT going until Waldrum or his assistant arrived) and WNT players. Unless the U20s are part of the WNT which brings us back to my original question, who selected the team.


Anything can qualify you to coach a WNT, is up to the FA to hire the Head Coach, which he now is since Waldrum blank the TTFA.
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: Bakes on May 11, 2015, 01:10:24 PM
Google finally came through.

I never dispute that players are not training. All who paying attention knew players were training. The question is who selected players from all who were training? What about the foreign base players (if any), who selected/informed them?

Or and for info, that's a mix of U20s (Spence was originally the U20 Head Coach and was asked to get the WNT going until Waldrum or his assistant arrived) and WNT players. Unless the U20s are part of the WNT which brings us back to my original question, who selected the team.


Anything can qualify you to coach a WNT, is up to the FA to hire the Head Coach, which he now is since Waldrum blank the TTFA.

Wait... I thought all this time is inside information I was getting?  Make up yuh mind nah.   Jason and I actually go way back, so trust I doh need to google anything.

Btw... how come Maylee eh training... Akhila eh send she de memo or what?
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: elan on May 11, 2015, 10:39:44 PM
Google finally came through.

I never dispute that players are not training. All who paying attention knew players were training. The question is who selected players from all who were training? What about the foreign base players (if any), who selected/informed them?

Or and for info, that's a mix of U20s (Spence was originally the U20 Head Coach and was asked to get the WNT going until Waldrum or his assistant arrived) and WNT players. Unless the U20s are part of the WNT which brings us back to my original question, who selected the team.


Anything can qualify you to coach a WNT, is up to the FA to hire the Head Coach, which he now is since Waldrum blank the TTFA.

Wait... I thought all this time is inside information I was getting?  Make up yuh mind nah.   Jason and I actually go way back, so trust I doh need to google anything.

Btw... how come Maylee eh training... Akhila eh send she de memo or what?

Is you who say a cursory search of google will give answers about the TTFA, now you're saying you don't need to google anything you and Coach Man tight.  :beermug:
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: Bakes on May 11, 2015, 11:12:25 PM

Is you who say a cursory search of google will give answers about the TTFA, now you're saying you don't need to google anything you and Coach Man tight.  :beermug:

You real good at playing stupid... sometimes ah does wonder if yuh really playing.  Everything that I said regarding the team/team selection is in the public domain, including the fact that Spence isn't the "interim" coach.  At the same time I don't need to Google anything on Spence coaching resume.  See how that works?
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: kounty on May 08, 2015, 11:52:16 AM
elan. please don't waste yuh time.  good thing ttff decide to indirectly throw this very shaky defense on we forum, cuz they will certainly be ripped apart if they was to make any of those ridiculous claims on the record.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b4Q8fVoRFc
So the documents was part of the assets seized by sancho? shabbaz come and get he balls...look. steups.
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: elan on May 08, 2015, 06:18:31 PM
elan. please don't waste yuh time.  good thing ttff decide to indirectly throw this very shaky defense on we forum, cuz they will certainly be ripped apart if they was to make any of those ridiculous claims on the record.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b4Q8fVoRFc
So the documents was part of the assets seized by sancho? shabbaz come and get he balls...look. steups.

Even then to Kounty, that raid was before Tim Kee and Phillips. They could not go to the auditors and get a copy?

The real eye opener though is from what Tim Kee say, it seems they took over the "books" and did not do their own audit? How you will let the mafia hand you ah bag without checking to see what's inside?

How then do they know where they stand? This whole thing real shady and no one at the TTFA seems to want to clear anything up.

Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: elan on May 08, 2015, 06:54:27 PM
The U20 WNT is supposedly playing Venezuela U17 in a friendly next week I think the 17th or 18th. :applause: :applause:
Title: Re: Women Soca Warriors forgotten again.
Post by: Flex on May 09, 2015, 06:19:41 AM
Great day for women’s football.
By Vinode Mamchan (Guardian)


On December 2, last year, the country came to a standstill as this nation’s women footballers were on the verge of making the World Cup Finals. Since then the girls who played their hearts out, have not kicked a ball.

Thursday afternoon, Minister of Sport Brent Sancho gave them a lifeline with the news that there will be a professional women’s football league in T&T. This is the greatest shot in the arm that T&T’s women footballers have ever gotten. Here comes a situation where the girls can focus on playing ball and not have to worry about doing a day job or night job and having to juggle a footballing career with work.

I want to applaud the minister on this great initiative and even more so because it comes very early in his tenure at the helm of domestic sport. It tells me that he can get things done and get it done quickly. Coming in at a difficult time in the Ministry of Sport, Sancho has not only quelled the fears of many NGBs but has also found the time to make progressive steps.

This women’s professional league will have enormous advantages in store for this country. Not only will our footballers be gainfully employed and playing regularly but also there would be a job creation aspect for many people. As we have seen with the Caribbean Premier League T20 cricket tournament, a number of people will benefit off the field.

Let’s take a look at all the advantages this league can bring to our shores. Firstly, our female footballers will have a peace of mind and can now fully devote their time to honing their football skills. Having foreign players come to T&T (Sancho mentioned that about 40 foreign pros will be coming to T&T), will only lead to better quality football and greater development for our players. It will also lead to our girls taking a professional approach to the sport and not just some pastime.

I always make the point that neighbouring Guyana has seen football rise quite significantly because their players have been taking part in our Pro League football in recent years.

The same kind of benefits will accrue for our players who are taking part in this professional set up. Secondly, our players would now be seen regularly by foreign football interest and this could lead to many of them getting Collegiate stints. This would prove a major boost in their academic well being and the T&T women’s pro league can function as a starting point to great things for them. Secondly, the league opens the possibility for employment for many people, like coaches, administrators, marketing officials and caterers etc. This stimulation of many sectors would be another way in which the government is achieving its goal of diversification and also boosting sport tourism in this country. Seeing that many regional footballers will be taking part in the three-month tournament, there is bound to be people coming into the country to take in the event.

Thirdly, sport as we all know is a major crime fighting tool and having these meaningful sporting events would serve to save a number of young people who would have normally taken to drugs etc. Not only would the players get away from the negative elements but non players as well because they would now be focussed on something that is positive.

I have always used this space to expressed my belief that sport is a big turn away from crime. I for one supported the initiative of LifeSport and interviewed many people who benefitted from it and turned their lives around. Whatever happened in terms of contracts and mis-management must not take away from the good that it brought as well.

I remember when a massive meeting was called by the LifeSport stakeholders at Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva, I arrived to cover it and one of the young men who had just bought a car after getting involved in the programme came up to me. It was an old car but you could see just how proud the young man was to display his car to me. He asked me for a jumper cable and when I told him that I did not have one in my possession, he said to me: “You people are also failing us, you think I want to take your cable and run away.” I sat him down and spoke to him and what I realised was that this young man just wanted society to give him a chance and he got that through LifeSport.

Today every sporting programme that comes to fruition will save a life in this country. We are all involved in sport and we have to know the power of its goodness and use it to benefit T&T. Let’s support the women in their pro league and celebrate another significant moment in sport in this country.

Title: Women Warriors still need help
Post by: Tallman on June 29, 2015, 02:17:30 PM
Women Warriors still need help
By Ian Prescott (T&T Express)


Trinidad and Tobago’s women footballers are still pleading for assistance, just few months after they marginally failed to qualify last December for the Women’s World Cup, currently taking place in Canada.

Having recently led Defence Force to two professional league titles, Ross Russell inherited the team which finished fourth at the 2014 CONCACAF Championships and lost a playoff to Ecuador 1-0 on aggregate for the final spot in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. There was a public outcry and great show of support when the Women Warriors were reported to have gone to the 2014 CONCACAF Gold Cup with little funds. Since then, much of the corporate support have dried up, once the team missed out on World Cup qualification.

“We not really crying, but we need some help. We need corporate sponsors to come aboard and help us,” said Russell, while also indicating that the players are also doing their part to raise funds.

“Ladies have a way of getting the job done. Right now they are going to play a game against the netballers to raise funds,” Russell added.

The women’s football tournament at the 2015 Pan American Games will be held at the Hamilton Pan Am Soccer Stadium, in Canada, from July 11 to 25. The women are divided into two groups for the eight-team tournament.

The top two teams in each group will advance to a semi-final stage. Canada are the defending champions from the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, where they defeat Brazil in the final.

Trinidad and Tobago open the tournament on July 11 against Argentina, before meeting Colombia (July 14) and Mexico (July 18). Russell has been in charge of the Women Warriors for about six weeks.

“It’s a work in progress,” he said. “We suppose to leave on the 6th (July). Our group opponents are Argentina, Colombia and Mexico. It’s a very tough group. The only thing good for us is that the three teams play similar, so we do not have to change our style going into the three games.

“We are grouped with big names in football. So we have to be very careful how we go up against them. But our girls are very confident we can go out there and do well,” Russell added.
Title: Re: Women Warriors still need help
Post by: Flex on June 30, 2015, 02:01:04 AM
Women Warriors ready for Pan-Am.
T&T Express Reports.


Trinidad and Tobago's senior women's team head coach Ross Russell said his team will be ready to contest the upcoming Pan American Games and he is expecting them to give a strong showing in Toronto, Canada.

The former national goalkeeper was speaking following a recent training session at the Ato Boldon Stadium as his team continued its preparations for the slate of matches in the opening group phase.

The Women Warriors open against Argentina on July 11 at the Hamilton Pan Am Soccer Stadium before facing Colombia on July 14th and Mexico on July 18.

“We are ready as can be,” Russell told TTFA Media. “Right now the team is shaping up quite good. Most of the players are playing in the WPL. I have been to all of the games and they are all in good nick. It's just about sharpening up and finalizing the system we will play.”

Russell said there were benefits to his team members from playing in the WPL. “The benefit is that the players are getting to play 90 minutes of football. It fits in okay into our preparations.”

The teams in T&T's group are more than likely to be formidable opponents for the Caribbean champions. “There are positives for us heading into such a tournament against these high quality teams.

The confidence level of our girls is high because they want to play these kind of teams. The only scare for me is that the teams we are playing are already in competition, some of them being at the World Cup and they will be well oiled. We are optimistic but we just have to be mindful of our opponents being a bit sharper at this time.”

Russell said his current squad members will be eager to show their worth at the Pan Am Games. “The girls are very eager to show their worth. They are very anxious to go out there and show the world that they belong to be up there with the better teams. The last game was a bit of a bitter sweet experience (against Ecuador) but they are putting that behind them and looking forward to doing well in the Pan Am Games,” Russell added.

On the men's side, head coach Zoran Vranes will be hoping his team can bounce back from the disappointment of being eliminated from the Olympic qualifying campaign after one match having lost 5-3 to St Vincent/Grenadines on the weekend.

“It's not an easy time for us but we have to take it on openly as this tournament will be a very good chance for us to face some very good teams and this will be a very good experience for our boys,” Vranes said.

“Now we do not have any more games in the Olympic qualification to prepare for so it is important that we make full use of this opportunity in the Pan Am and then get our players back into a programme as they will now then have to look forward to being part of the senior team in the years ahead,” he added.

T&T's Under-23 men's team face Uruguay on July 13, Paraguay on July 17 and Mexico on July 21. The T&T teams are scheduled to depart for Toronto on Monday.

T&T Teams

T&T Women's Pan-Am squad: Kimika Forbes, Karyn Forbes, Maylee Attin-Johnson, Rhea Belgrave, Janine Francois, Arin King, Patrice Superville, Dernelle Mascall, Mariah Shade, Khadidra Debesette, Ayanna Russell, Ahkeela Mollon, Brianna Ryce, Shalette Alexander, Lauryn Hutchinson, Shenelle Henry, Kennya Cordner and Tasha St Louis.

T&T men's Pan-Am squad: Montell Joseph, Maurice Ford, Alvin Jones, Jesus Perez, Neveal Hackshaw, Jomal Williams, Tristan Hodge, Shannon Gomez, Nathaniel Garcia, Shackiel Henry, Xavier Rajpaul, Dwight Quintero, Jelani Felix, Neil Benjamin Jr, Dario Holmes, Aikim Andrews, Jovan Sample and Kadeem Corbin.

Title: Re: Women Warriors still need help
Post by: Tallman on July 01, 2015, 12:21:07 PM
Women’s Head Coach, Ross Russell, talks about the readiness of his team to participate in the Pan Am Games
https://www.youtube.com/v/Twh1g4GAf1g
Title: Re: Women Warriors still need help
Post by: Tallman on July 02, 2015, 06:28:22 PM
One on one with national women's midfielder Khadidra Debesette

https://www.youtube.com/v/8nNP42u-f1U
Title: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: SWF Reporter on November 15, 2015, 09:34:00 PM
Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
By Lasana Liburd (Wired868)


Former Trinidad and Tobago National Women’s Senior Team captain Maylee Attin-Johnson and star attacker Kennya “Yaya” Cordner are refusing to represent their country, as the “Women Soca Warriors” remain divided since coming to international prominence during their Canada 2015 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Cordner, who was a 2014 CONCACAF Player of the Year nominee, and Attin-Johnson have refused to play under current team manager, Sharon O’Brien, while former teammates Dernelle Mascall and previous vice-captain Ayanna Russell also allegedly opted out of the current Rio 2016 Olympic qualifying series.

And the disillusioned Women Warriors have company in former head coach Randy Waldrum, who also chose to remain in Dallas due to his concern about numerous administrative issues surrounding the programme and a lack of job security.

Cordner and Attin-Johnson, who were injured at the July Toronto 2015 Pan American Games are angry at their subsequent treatment from the TTFA and, in particular, O’Brien.

Cordner flew to Canada to seek medical treatment after being injured on international duty. And the former three-time Trinidad and Tobago Player of the Year was told she had to pay for her own trip home to play in the Olympic qualifiers, even though plane tickets were dispatched to other W/Warriors who were based in North America.

“Yaya paid for herself to go Canada to have her injuries taken care of,” said Waldrum, “and Sharon (O’Brien) said because she flew there on her own dime, she has to fly back on her dime.

“But she only went there because the (TTFA) wasn’t taking care of her in the first place…”

Cordner suffered a grade two MCL strain on her left knee after she collided with the opposing goalkeeper while scoring Trinidad and Tobago’s equaliser against Colombia on July 14. Her goal meant the Women Warriors retained a chance of qualifying for the semifinal round.

So, despite the injury, Cordner played in T&T’s final fixture, which ended in a 3-1 loss to Mexico. She then paid her own way to return to Canada for treatment at the LJR Physiotherapy Services.

Her ticket was subsequently reimbursed by the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC).

“I didn’t really look to the TTFA for help because of the TTFA’s financial situation and I could not risk waiting and not knowing when my treatment would start,” Cordner told Wired868. “I took the opportunity because I wanted a speedy recovery in order to rejoin the team for the Olympic Games.

“By doing this, I also assisted the TTFA by taking away that financial burden.”

Cordner was flabbergasted when Waldrum informed her that the TTFA would not pay for her return to join the squad.

“I think it is very unprofessional that the TTFA would state that I’m responsible for paying my way to represent my country,” said the W/Warriors star, who is finishing her therapy in Seattle. “I’m cleared to play (by doctors here) so it’s disappointing that I won’t be representing my country in this upcoming tournament.

“I feel as though the current manager is being very vindictive towards me because there are five other players (based in North America) they (bought) tickets for.

“I do wish the team nothing but the best but I can’t subscribe to the current management they have in place.”

Former national captain, Attin-Johnson, slammed the TTFA’s stance on the outspoken Cordner as unforgivable.

“How in heaven’s name can a manager of the national team say Kennya has to pay her own way?” asked Attin-Johnson. “Is she representing us or St Lucia? For me, it shows it is a personal vendetta against Yaya because they brought in Lauryn (Hutchinson) and (Victoria) Swift but not her.

“Kennya is the one player who would play with a broken foot for Trinidad and Tobago. How can I accept that (treatment of her) as captain?

“And it is not just because she is my friend. I could never accept that for anyone.”

O’Brien did not deny asking Cordner to pay for her own airfare back to Trinidad. However, the W/Warriors manager suggested that the problem was partly down to miscommunication.

She did not elaborate.

“Kennya is an issue that we are trying to sort out,” O’Brien told Wired868. “I prefer to keep that private and we will deal with that behind closed doors.

“I feel communication was bad in Kennya’s case, so I am trying to see if I can rectify that situation.”

For now, Attin-Johnson is inconsolable. The gifted playmaker, who said she has recovered from injury at the Pan Am Games, said she will not wear national colours once O’Brien is team manager.

She explained too that she knows her request will not be an easy one for Tim Kee to fulfil—even if he wanted to—as O’Brien is the president of WOLF (Women’s League Football), which has two votes at the upcoming TTFA elections.

“For her to be a manager of a national team is unacceptable and I won’t sacrifice my body for people like that,” said Attin-Johnson, who claimed that many current players are also frustrated. “If I am not going to put my heart and soul into something, it is better I remove myself from it…

“The most difficult thing for me is knowing you worked your ass off to give a certain brand and identity to the women’s program, just to see it destroyed by one selfish individual…

“We are in 2015 and I am not going to take five or 10 goals from America again. And I am not going to make a fool of myself for a trip to Hawaii (for a high profile friendly against the United States).

“I am very proud of my contribution to the women’s national team and, by extension, Trinidad and Tobago. But not even God can tell me play for Sharon O’Brien.”

O’Brien responded that she thought Attin-Johnson was still injured. She declined comment on the former national captain’s stance.

“Maylee, as far as I understand, is still injured (because) she has never indicated to me that she is fit and ready to come back to train,” said O’Brien, who claimed she never had a falling out with Attin-Johnson or Cordner. “That is Maylee’s choice (not to play). Maylee and them have their own agenda.”

The Women Warriors whipped St Lucia 6-0 on Friday and 8-1 tonight to breeze into the Caribbean semifinal round and a match-up with Jamaica on Wednesday at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva.

The top three nations from Jamaica, Guyana, Puerto Rico and T&T will advance to next February’s CONCACAF Olympic qualifying rounds in the United States. Only two CONCACAF teams will progress to the Rio Olympics.

O’Brien said the W/Warriors squad, which includes Arin King, Ahkeela Mollon, Tasha St Louis, Lauryn Hutchinson and Janine Francois, will be further strengthened on Tuesday with the return of Karyn and Kimika Forbes and Khadidra Debesette, just 24 hours before the Caribbean semifinals.

“I personally believe that, after months with no training, the girls are beginning to gel again now that they are in camp,” said O’Brien, “and I expect them to do well as per usual.”

Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Bakes on November 16, 2015, 12:15:58 AM
Quote
Her ticket was subsequently reimbursed by the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC).

The PanAm Games were a TTOC event... Brian what's-his-name even made a big stink about Phillips not telling him that the players threatened to strike... saying it was a TTOC event.  It is therefore the responsibility of the TTOC to pay for her treatment, injured as she was, on duty for the TTOC.  At worst, the TTFA would have had to pay for the travel and treatment, and the TTOC would have had to reimburse them.  That being said, sounds like O'Brien could have treated the issue with greater sensibility, if the accounts are to be believed.
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Sam on November 16, 2015, 04:03:12 AM
It seems is always some problem especially with ole lady Maylee.

Time to bring in new blood, Maylee, thanks for your service, stay in America and continue your rehab. We don't need no premadonnas on de team crying like a puppy for everything.

De TTOC is responsible for your ticket, you choose not to return after the Pan Am games and now 5 months later yuh looking for tickets, you should clear that ip with de other imps, Brian Lewis.

On de other note, Randy Waldrum is a boss, I hope the TTFA find a way to keep him, can't wait for next election.

De man want to help our women program, give him de chance, he is de best thing to happen to women football in T&T, he better than Pulleard.

Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: andre samuel on November 16, 2015, 05:12:41 AM
It seems is always some problem especially with ole lady Maylee.

Time to bring in new blood, Maylee, thanks for your service, stay in America and continue your rehab. We don't need no premadonnas on de team crying like a puppy for everything.

De TTOC is responsible for your ticket, you choose not to return after the Pan Am games and now 5 months later yuh looking for tickets, you should clear that ip with de other imps, Brian Lewis.


First Glen is a fool for highlighting a great wrong that was done against him and now Maylee is a puppy crying for everything? 

You cannot be serious.  I am beginning to wonder if all this time your real identity is someone working in the TTFF.
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Sam on November 16, 2015, 06:00:39 AM
It seems is always some problem especially with ole lady Maylee.

Time to bring in new blood, Maylee, thanks for your service, stay in America and continue your rehab. We don't need no premadonnas on de team crying like a puppy for everything.

De TTOC is responsible for your ticket, you choose not to return after the Pan Am games and now 5 months later yuh looking for tickets, you should clear that ip with de other imps, Brian Lewis.


First Glen is a fool for highlighting a great wrong that was done against him and now Maylee is a puppy crying for everything? 

You cannot be serious.  I am beginning to wonder if all this time your real identity is someone working in the TTFF.


Yes, I am Tim Kee. Wha yuh go do now? All of a sudden you sow up on site and playing police, where you was all de time, or... we have a game coming up...

Glen spoke and nothing happen, no one even fart on him. De thing is, what was de purpose of it 3 days before we important games? Sour grapes if you ask me.

Maylee always have a problem,  not just now,  but all de time,  she friend Sancho should help she now.

No body play for pride no more, de team never accomplish anything but they complaints.

Play for your country and qualify for tournaments, money will come. Is not like de TTFA is stealing they money, they broke.

 

Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: dreamer on November 16, 2015, 08:28:49 AM
To Ms. Cordner, Maylee, Ms. Mascall and the other warriors who sacrifice daily in unknown ways to bring joy selflessly to T&T, we wish to let you know that your principled sacrifices for justice & integrity in administration are not going unnoticed.
Uncle Tim's and his lackey's days are numbered. The more we see, the more it will be revealed who is who as they say.
Prepare yourself for being made the scapegoat and to receive a little bit of hate from fans whom you thought would support you.
Iz lonely sometimes taking a stand. Lonely for a while. Daiz life. To some you are just a convenient dispensable piece a shite for their transient pleasures as they ride the back of a next player for the next tournament. It's sad and callous and I am sorry.
Just remember you will not be forgotten. Just brace yourself as the troops are martialling for wars that have nothing to do with your innocent  quests to be a good proud T&T footballer.
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Sando prince on November 16, 2015, 08:35:28 AM
What's is this? Players refusing to play for their country under different managers? huh?
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: loyalist on November 16, 2015, 11:08:43 AM
It seems as though once some people are given a position on the national team staff they think that they run the show. If you have your best players refusing to play because of the team manager, then I think they need a new manager. Managers need to do their job, MANAGE. Managers stands by players and assist them so that they are able to play and represent without too many stress. I can't understand how the managers are so heavily involved when it comes to players and their participation on the teams. I could be wrong, their may be more to the story.
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: dreamer on November 16, 2015, 11:48:52 AM
One minute Randy Waldrun supposed to be dey, nex ting hush hush he eh dey. Jess so. No proper press release by TTFA, if any at all.
Nobody wants to ask questions because we cyah wine (in the stands with the men's senior team) and chew gum (follow the ladies' team) at the same time. Gotta do better than this.
How would the fans feel if we hear that hush hush BraveHart eh dey no more, Shabazz back as coach, no questions asked by the "mainstream" press. Sam and all would be crying like a baby. Keep up the good work Lasana.
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: palos on November 16, 2015, 11:54:26 AM
Slippery slope
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: asylumseeker on November 16, 2015, 12:01:08 PM
Slippery slope

Sense.
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Bakes on November 16, 2015, 12:23:44 PM
Yes, I am Tim Kee. Wha yuh go do now? All of a sudden you sow up on site and playing police, where you was all de time, or... we have a game coming up...

Glen spoke and nothing happen, no one even fart on him. De thing is, what was de purpose of it 3 days before we important games? Sour grapes if you ask me.

Maylee always have a problem,  not just now,  but all de time,  she friend Sancho should help she now.

No body play for pride no more, de team never accomplish anything but they complaints.

Play for your country and qualify for tournaments, money will come. Is not like de TTFA is stealing they money, they broke.

 



I wouldn't bash the players for speaking out, if somebody genuinely feels aggrieved then they should be able to talk about it, because nobody else will on their behalf.  After all, is not like they have a players' union or anything.  That being said, Maylee erred when she aligned herself with Sancho, where if she had played her cards right she would have been on a larger, much more capable stage for addressing players' concerns.   Now she's just seen by some as a complainer, and Cordner risks the same thing for the way she has vented her frustrations in the past.  But none of that is to say that they complaints don't have merit.

It's one thing to say yuh won't play for the national team because of the administration, or because of the coach... but to say you're not playing because of the team manager??  What next... yuh won't play because yuh doh like de chef or equipment manager?  Charmin instead ah Cottonelle?
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Deeks on November 16, 2015, 02:45:52 PM
Nobody wants to ask questions because we cyah wine (in the stands with the men's senior team) and chew gum (follow the ladies' team) at the same time. Gotta do better than this.

Some of us eh sure what questions to ask because we eh sure what's going on. if it is not one thing is the other. The video showing the MOS, RTK, Hart and KJ all smiling at one another at the practices session in HCS. Putting on a "united" front for the media before the game. Things maybe right for the MNT at the moment because of the important game tomorrow. But the other national teams need some serious attention. By the way MOS. Mr. Smith needs to join the squad for some intense workout. He was a ex baller with Saints? Right?
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: dreamer on November 16, 2015, 03:13:18 PM
I hear you Deeks. Dah smiling could be a well-edited, politically driven, all-skin-teet-is-not-laugh photo or video opp.
Uncle Tim might need that more than anybody as it's his upcoming election to lose and the news releases on him have been less than flattering. Could be the end of lots of juicy brown envelopes, 5 star hotel experiences with various Sheiks and Presidents and the collapse of his other career if he is shown up to be a traitor to Trini football by being conductor and close observer of the mismanagement off the field.

He is hoping for a good showing (and so are we!!) for the MST but there may be an additional agenda of hoping that a win by T&T vs USA just before a carefully timed & postponed election, will be milked for all it's worth to say: "I am the man who made this happen, so vote for me" ... and don't take notice of what else is going on.
Nevertheless, it's a good sign that the administrators are under such pressure to at least look as if dey performin' . It eh go fool K-9 Jones and BraveHart, latter who is waiting for a proper contract as his leverage and negotiating power continues to rise. Uncle Tim would not dare do a "Sheldon" on him as it would cause serious repercussions.
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Adam Lake on November 16, 2015, 09:34:44 PM
Alyuh forgetting one thing, is woman we dealing with and they don't always think logically but can sometimes let emotions cloud there judgement or reasoning... (Ladies doh buss meh head, you know is true  :o)

With that said, Maylee, Kenya and the entire team has Sacrificed tremendously for the sake of women's football. They've given Blood, sweat and plenty of tears, and has put ladies football on the Map, so I can't be vex with them for voicing there displeasure and concerns. They should be free to do so without fear of persecution from this Administration and even the fans. They, at the very least deserve a lil God damn respect from the TTFA for there service to our National Team. Ladies, I wish you all the very best and hope the matter is resolved  :beermug:..   
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: socalion on November 16, 2015, 10:11:23 PM
Alyuh forgetting one thing, is woman we dealing with and they don't always think logically but can sometimes let emotions cloud there judgement or reasoning... (Ladies doh buss meh head, you know is true  :o)

With that said, Maylee, Kenya and the entire team has Sacrificed tremendously for the sake of women's football. They've given Blood, sweat and plenty of tears, and has put ladies football on the Map, so I can't be vex with them for voicing there displeasure and concerns. They should be free to do so without fear of persecution from this Administration and even the fans. They, at the very least deserve a lil God damn respect from the TTFA for there service to our National Team. Ladies, I and hope the matter is resolved  :beermug:..   
     Adam  with all due respect  the comment as in referrence to  { woman  / women  not always thinking logically  but can sometimes allow their emotions to cloud their  judgement or reasoning ) is sexist !  sorry   bro its not  really reassuring to the ladies cause ..
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: g on November 17, 2015, 01:42:58 PM
The bottom line is that between the TTFA and TTOC they could have resolved the issue.
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Sam on November 21, 2015, 07:29:56 AM
Now that de women team is de 2015 CFU Women’s Olympic Qualifying Champions yuh go see how fast Maylee go buy ticket now.

Title: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: Socapro on November 27, 2015, 06:05:43 PM
I can't seem to find a dedicated thread to the Women's football team that is not tied to a particular tournament so I've started this one. 

Mods please merge if there is already a dedicated thread to the Women's Football team that I am overlooking.

I came over this great interview with guests Ahkeela Mollon and Narada Wilson today and thought I should post it to the dedicated Women's Football thread on this board.
I think this interview took place back in June of this year and the show is called "Field Of Dreams" hosted by ex-national striker Steve David.

Field Of Dreams Ep 7 - Current State Of Women's Football In Trinidad & Toabago
https://www.youtube.com/v/LDCteUbchho
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: dreamer on November 27, 2015, 06:29:12 PM
Good timing to highlight these undervalued, exploited, abused and marginalized Warriors.
Recurring story of being used for our instant gratification-limin' pleasure & blog habits but discarded for the nex' hedonistic Warrior quest.

Interestingly, the person who took the time to respect Ahkeela Mollon, was none other than the supposedly flip phone-challenged "old man" Steve David.
These are the people (Lady Warriors) that Uncle Tim wants to silence.
Ahkeela, we salute you.

Here's inspirational Warrior Captain Maylee Attin-Johnson on an earlier episode (#3) of "Field of Dreams" panel with host Steve David, Narada Wilson, Gally Cummings & Selby Browne.

Field of Dreams Ep 3:
"The 4 teams that represented us in the World Cup that made a statement in our football history"
https://www.youtube.com/v/2Cn1qCeTUrY
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: dreamer on November 27, 2015, 08:06:23 PM
Maylee-Attin Johnson: Goal vs Guatemala
https://www.youtube.com/v/koO6behJbDQ
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: Sando prince on November 27, 2015, 08:08:24 PM

Sorry but I have to ask. Flex are we going to post everything about our Women's National team in just this one thread now? Still a TnT football forum right.?
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: Socapro on November 28, 2015, 01:11:33 AM

Sorry but I have to ask. Flex are we going to post everything about our Women's National team in just this one thread now? Still a TnT football forum right.?

Did Flex or anyone else post a command that eveything about T&T Women's football be posted in this thread?

You post wherever you want to on the topic, its up to you.

I simply decided to start this thread because I couldn't find one dedicated to T&T Women's Football which deserves much more attention in my eyes than it has been getting.
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Sando prince on November 28, 2015, 05:48:24 AM
I am not sure if to post here on in a random TnT Women's Football thread Socapro just created  :D

Anyway these two players may want to evaluate their attitudes before returning to TnT squad because the team won the Championship with good team chemistry so we do t want attitudes coming in and interfering with chemistry.
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on November 28, 2015, 06:58:02 AM

Sorry but I have to ask. Flex are we going to post everything about our Women's National team in just this one thread now? Still a TnT football forum right.?

It would be nice and easy for future references if we kept most related news on one thread, but if you feel something is of importance and deserve a new thread then feel free.

Have one specific thread really helps find old articles.

Unlike the men's team, the women play 3/4 game per year so there isn't a lot of news on them. But I guess as tournament picks up I am sure there will be other threads like we normally do.

As SP said, no rule here.

Thank you.

Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Deeks on November 28, 2015, 11:37:33 AM
I am not sure if to post here on in a random TnT Women's Football thread Socapro just created  :D

Anyway these two players may want to evaluate their attitudes before returning to TnT squad because the team won the Championship with good team chemistry so we do t want attitudes coming in and interfering with chemistry.

Sando, you have a point. But these ladies, in their minds have some legitimate reasons for their stance. We would like for them to suck it up and  give it a go for the team, the nation, etc. But how long this been going on. At some point you just tired of promises. I think they want the TTFA to bring back the Houston coach pronto. For whatever reasons, he brings the best out of the ladies. They feel that way and should be given the benefit of doubt. They are the players, not us. I think, I hoping they will play. But clearly look at the situation. Olympic qualifying and TTFA election. You think these ladies should not be in camp already doing serious training with the coach. But we have election campaign. I think the women should have had the priority over elections.
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Socapro on November 28, 2015, 11:38:43 AM
I am not sure if to post here on in a random TnT Women's Football thread Socapro just created  :D

Anyway these two players may want to evaluate their attitudes before returning to TnT squad because the team won the Championship with good team chemistry so we do t want attitudes coming in and interfering with chemistry.

Why do you always allow threads that Socapro start to bother you so much? You are the only poster here who seems to do that.

I said to the Mods to merge my thread if there is already one here on the topic.

Also the thread that I created on the topic of the Women's Football Team is not a random thread as it serves a specific purpose and will make finding dedicated information on the T&T Women's Football Teams much easier in the future once it is posted to regularly enough by enough posters.

And no one here commanded you to post in that thread so no need to be openly agonizing over where to post, just post where ever you choose to as you usually do.
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Sando prince on November 28, 2015, 11:59:13 AM
Socapussy please stop chasing me around in every thread. If yuh feeling lonely go and finger yuh crutch  :beermug:
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Socapro on November 28, 2015, 12:08:51 PM
Socapussy please stop chasing me around in every thread. If yuh feeling lonely go and finger yuh crutch  :beermug:

Please stop with your childish behaviour and name calling.

You are the one calling out my name unnecessarily in your posts like whatever I post bothers you to distraction.

Grow up and make your posts without having to reference my name like I am always on your mind.
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Soccer 19 on November 28, 2015, 12:28:05 PM
Socapussy please stop chasing me around in every thread. If yuh feeling lonely go and finger yuh crutch  :beermug:

Please stop with your childish behaviour and name calling.

You are the one calling out my name unnecessarily in your posts like whatever I post bothers you to distraction.

Grow up and make your posts without having to reference my name like I am always on your mind.
j


Socapro can a board moderator not lock a topic / thread ? Therefore limiting posting to only one thread such as the one you had created. I for one find it so much easier to just navigate in only one thread myself personally.

Cheers

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Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Bakes on November 28, 2015, 12:53:02 PM
I am not sure if to post here on in a random TnT Women's Football thread Socapro just created  :D

Anyway these two players may want to evaluate their attitudes before returning to TnT squad because the team won the Championship with good team chemistry so we do t want attitudes coming in and interfering with chemistry.

Sando, you have a point. But these ladies, in their minds have some legitimate reasons for their stance. We would like for them to suck it up and  give it a go for the team, the nation, etc. But how long this been going on. At some point you just tired of promises. I think they want the TTFA to bring back the Houston coach pronto. For whatever reasons, he brings the best out of the ladies. They feel that way and should be given the benefit of doubt. They are the players, not us. I think, I hoping they will play. But clearly look at the situation. Olympic qualifying and TTFA election. You think these ladies should not be in camp already doing serious training with the coach. But we have election campaign. I think the women should have had the priority over elections.

The only thing I disagree with is Kennya saying she wouldn't play for the national team because of the manager.  I don't know what the manager did to make her say that, but I'm sure she has her reasons.  That being said, you can't let such pettiness get in the way of representing your country.  Other than that, I agree with everything you say here Deeks... the other day Arin King posted pretty much the same thing verbatim on her FB wall.  There are legitimate grievances... even the U-20 women struggling from administrative screw ups and they getting ready for their own round of qualifications.
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Socapro on November 28, 2015, 12:59:48 PM
Socapussy please stop chasing me around in every thread. If yuh feeling lonely go and finger yuh crutch  :beermug:

Please stop with your childish behaviour and name calling.

You are the one calling out my name unnecessarily in your posts like whatever I post bothers you to distraction.

Grow up and make your posts without having to reference my name like I am always on your mind.
j


Socapro can a board moderator not lock a topic / thread ? Therefore limiting posting to only one thread such as the one you had created. I for one find it so much easier to just navigate in only one thread myself personally.

Cheers

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As you said a dedicated thread on a topic makes it much easier to navigate and the thread I created is meant to facilitate exactly that.

However I think posters should still have the freedom to post wherever they choose and the role of the Mods would then be to decide if certain posts should be merged into the dedicated thread or left where they are which makes them much harder to find and reference weeks and months later.
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: FF on November 28, 2015, 01:56:33 PM
Allyuh just remember to maintain civility and decorum in all conversation and debate.
Just a reminder.

Carry on.  :beermug:
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Socapro on November 28, 2015, 02:04:02 PM
Allyuh just remember to maintain civility and decorum in all conversation and debate.
Just a reminder.

Carry on.  :beermug:

Please don't say "allyuh" and called the name of the offender as I have clearly maintained civility and decorum unlike Sando prince.
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Sando prince on November 28, 2015, 02:12:30 PM
^^ I see SocaClown still have a hard on. Fella still have Sando Prince on his mind. Remember what ah tell yuh to do if yuh feeling bored. Scroll up the page if yuh forget
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Socapro on November 28, 2015, 03:08:48 PM
^^ I see SocaClown still have a hard on. Fella still have Sando Prince on his mind. Remember what ah tell yuh to do if yuh feeling bored. Scroll up the page if yuh forget

Just as I said to FF. Its clear which poster in this thread has no civility and decorum so no need to use the term "allyuh" in advising civility and decorum and call the name of the offender.

Some posters here just need to grow up.
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Sando prince on November 28, 2015, 03:11:56 PM
^^ I see SocaClown still have a hard on. Fella still have Sando Prince on his mind. Remember what ah tell yuh to do if yuh feeling bored. Scroll up the page if yuh forget

Just as I said to FF. Its clear which poster in this thread has no civility and decorum so no need to use the term "allyuh" in advising civility and decorum and call the name of the offender.

Some posters here just need to grow up.


One day you will realize most times people are ignoring you  :D
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Socapro on November 28, 2015, 03:14:20 PM
^^ I see SocaClown still have a hard on. Fella still have Sando Prince on his mind. Remember what ah tell yuh to do if yuh feeling bored. Scroll up the page if yuh forget

Just as I said to FF. Its clear which poster in this thread has no civility and decorum so no need to use the term "allyuh" in advising civility and decorum and call the name of the offender.

Some posters here just need to grow up.


One day you will realize most times people are ignoring you  :D

Wish you would take your own advice about ignoring and stop calling up my name unnecessarily in your post.
Then when I address your paranoia about whatever Socapro posts you resort to childish name calling.

Time to grow up.
Title: Cordner ready to don T&T colours again
Post by: Tallman on November 29, 2015, 12:57:26 PM
Cordner ready to don T&T colours again
TTFA Media


Trinidad and Tobago forward Kennya Cordner is ready to wear the national shirt with pride again after being named in the Senior National Women’s Team squad for the two upcoming international friendlies with World champions United States next month.

Cordner, a valuable member of the team that came to within a whisker of qualifying for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup will join her teammates for the first friendly in Hawaii on December 6th and the second outing in Texas on December 10th.

The full squad selected by head coach Randy Waldrum will be announced on Sunday (today).

In an immediate reaction to the recall, Cordner said “To be back on the squad to help out and do what I do best which is scoring goals is a good feeling. I know due to certain situation I couldn’t be on the squad for the CFU (Olympic qualifiers) but I’m still the same old ‘Yaya Monsta,’” she told TTFA Media on Saturday night.

“This game against the US is going to be my returning game after being hurt in July so I’m looking forward to it and hopefully we can get a good result .”

Giving her feelings on the two matches against the 2015 world champions which T&T lost 1-0 to in the CONCACAF Final round in 201,5, Cordner said it would be a big boost but she expects it to be very challenging for T&T.

“It’s good for the national team to finally get two international game leading up to the Olympics qualifiers in February. It’s going to be a tough one because the US have been playing since July and we just started back two months ago. These two games will give us an indication of how much work we would need to put in before the Olympic qualifiers in February.”

Waldrum who was in Trinidad recently, will team up with fellow staff members Sharon O’Brien (Manager), Ben Waldrum (Assistant Coach), Anthony Creece (Assistant Coach), Benyam Astorga (Trainer), Claire George (Kit manager), Clayton Ince (Goalkeeper coach) and Michael Taylor (Physio).

The first of the two friendlies which is part of the US Victory tour, will be played Aloha Stadium in Honolulu at3 p.m. local/8 p.m. ET and will be aired on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports GO).The Second match in Texas will kick off at 8 p.m. CT and the game will be broadcast on ESPN2 and WatchESPN.
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Bakes on November 29, 2015, 01:21:54 PM
Players treating the national team like a conga line.  Joke.
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: royal on November 29, 2015, 01:50:41 PM
Players treating the national team like a conga line.  Joke.

dey probably just following the TTFA........ is Waldrum in or out? 
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Bakes on November 29, 2015, 02:19:24 PM
Players treating the national team like a conga line.  Joke.

dey probably just following the TTFA........ is Waldrum in or out? 

You have money to pay Waldrum?  How are the two even comparable?  A player says she not playing for the national team... because she doh like de manager... not the coach... the f**king manager.  Next thing yuh know she back in the team like nothing happen.  And you here talking shit about Waldrum?  Allyuh not serious.
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: royal on November 29, 2015, 02:45:40 PM
Players treating the national team like a conga line.  Joke.

dey probably just following the TTFA........ is Waldrum in or out? 

You have money to pay Waldrum?  How are the two even comparable?  A player says she not playing for the national team... because she doh like de manager... not the coach... the f**king manager.  Next thing yuh know she back in the team like nothing happen.  And you here talking shit about Waldrum?  Allyuh not serious.

breeds me ain't arguing with you. as a matter of fact I agree with you about Cordner. However yuh ain't answer meh question about slack in slack out with Waldrum and de TTFA. You cannot have a coach one month when yuh have money yuh have him and de next month you use somebody else  because yuh don't have money and den yuh have money again yuh bring him back in......... dat is congo line too. 
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Bakes on November 29, 2015, 02:54:41 PM
breeds me ain't arguing with you. as a matter of fact I agree with you about Cordner. However yuh ain't answer meh question about slack in slack out with Waldrum and de TTFA. You cannot have a coach one month when yuh have money yuh have him and de next month you use somebody else  because yuh don't have money and den yuh have money again yuh bring him back in......... dat is congo line too. 
I won't cut the TTFA any slack because they clearly taking notes from their leader... but the coaching situation isn't as critical as it might seem.  Even when Randy Waldrum not there, Ben Waldrum coaches the team so continuity isn't affected.  Randy Waldrum's issue is the lack of funding for the program in general... and it's legitimate.  I don't begrudge the women their right to be upset about how the program is treated, but on this one I can't side with Cordner.
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: dreamer on November 29, 2015, 05:10:45 PM
Courtesy CTV
https://www.youtube.com/v/af1_tMM3qgI
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: dreamer on November 29, 2015, 05:18:10 PM
Courtesy CTV
https://www.youtube.com/v/I41kko3TVFk
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: dreamer on November 29, 2015, 06:48:19 PM
Courtesy CTV
https://www.youtube.com/v/YpJap_wtwO4
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: maxg on November 29, 2015, 07:35:06 PM
So is the successful coach and manager and other team members and staff now replaced ?
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: Soccer 19 on November 30, 2015, 02:28:43 PM
http://wired868.com/2015/11/30/djw-i-wont-be-jacket-and-tie-president-wwarriors-are-ttfas-first-priority/

Best news I have heard in a long time

Great news for our Women
Time for Randy to receive a contract that takes him through to WWC 2019



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Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: Adam Lake on November 30, 2015, 02:34:09 PM
WALDRUM ANNOUNCES WOMEN’S TEAM FOR US FRIENDLIES:

T&T Squad for USA matches.

Baron, Saundra
Cordner, Kennya
Forbes, Karyn
Forbes, Kimika
Francois, Janine
Hutchinson, Lauryn
King, Arin
Mollon, Ahkeela
Tasha St. Louis
Khadidra Debessette
Danielle Blair
Annalis Cummings
Vicky Swift
Mariah Shade
Patrice Superville
Janice Johnson
Liana Hinds
Brianna Ryce
Amira Walcott
Nia Walcott


http://ttfootball.org/2015/11/30/waldrum-announces-womens-team-for-us-friendlies/
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: dreamer on November 30, 2015, 08:51:34 PM
Coach Randy Waldrum 0n: Houston Dash & TnT WNT.  almost 3 months ago
T&T gets discussed from the 10 min 30 sec point.  Interview ends at the 19:19 point
https://www.youtube.com/v/4BjH9bR5aEw?start=630
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Sam on December 01, 2015, 05:38:35 AM
Players treating the national team like a conga line.  Joke.

Thats why they shouldn't be to quick to f00cking talk, something I do to..  :devil:

Maylee feel she is Marta. They opening they mouth 2 weeks before election and now we have a new president and look Yaya came back. They know things will change, why complain? Maylee always complaining, she was the manager for one of our under 20 team when Jack Warner made her one and SHE DID NOTHING, now she complaining, she had her chance to make a difference. She made Brent Sancho bamboos she head. Look how good de women team doing now, ah bet yuh she sorry..

Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Sam on December 01, 2015, 06:31:58 AM
Players treating the national team like a conga line.  Joke.

Thats why they shouldn't be to quick to f00cking talk, something I do to..  :devil:

Maylee feel she is Marta. They opening they mouth 2 weeks before election and now we have a new president and look Yaya came back. They know things will change, why complain? Maylee always complaining, she was the manager for one of our under 20 team when Jack Warner made her one and SHE DID NOTHING, now she complaining, she had her chance to make a difference. She made Brent Sancho bamboos she head. Look how good de women team doing now, ah bet yuh she sorry..

Look when Jack Warner had she in his pocket, she like them kinda thing, what did she do when she was manager?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFqD9E6YQw0

Now she complain for everything, she like a popo.

We have a new president now, wait and see nah.

Them eh reach yet, but they want.

Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: Soccer 19 on December 01, 2015, 06:45:53 AM
https://mobile.twitter.com/keepernotes/status/671469446641278976

Later today via Podcast our very own Lauryn Hutchinson is interviewed by Jen Cooper. Jen runs a very successful website in South Texas called Keeper Notes. Will see if I can find out at what time the interview  airs. However I believe all past interviews are archived in case you miss it. Jen Cooper covers the Houston Dash / Dynamo on a weekly basis.

http://keepernotes.com/


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Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Sando prince on December 01, 2015, 07:14:26 AM
So wha is the W Connection President man plans on getting the right preparation for the Women Warriors?
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: Soccer 19 on December 01, 2015, 11:50:35 AM
https://mobile.twitter.com/keepernotes/status/671469446641278976

Later today via Podcast our very own Lauryn Hutchinson is interviewed by Jen Cooper. Jen runs a very successful website in South Texas called Keeper Notes. Will see if I can find out at what time the interview  airs. However I believe all past interviews are archived in case you miss it. Jen Cooper covers the Houston Dash / Dynamo on a weekly basis.

http://keepernotes.com/


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http://whatahowler.podomatic.com/entry/2015-11-30T21_45_50-08_00

The PODCAST is up and running.
Lauryn is on from 103.25 to 118.45
Have a listen.
Lauryn we can hear the passion in your voice as always keep up the great work !!
Representing   :wavetowel: :wavetowel: :wavetowel: :wavetowel: :wavetowel:


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Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Flex on December 03, 2015, 03:21:41 AM
O’Brien to leave Attin-Johnson matter to TTFA heads.
By Sean Taylor (Express).


Manager of the Trinidad and Tobago women’s national football team Sharon O’Brien is leaving the recent conflict involving herself and the estranged former captain Maylee Attin-Johnson, in the hands of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) management.

The former “Women’s Warriors” skipper has reportedly declined to play for the national team as long as O’Brien is the team manager.

Commenting on the situation yesterday, O’Brien told the Express the decision to stop playing for T&T was entirely Attin-Johnson’s, and that she had stopped coming to training sessions, and had not indicated whether or not she would train with the team. O’Brien said that she would not meet with the player on the issue, but instead preferred to let the TTFA handle the situation.

Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on December 03, 2015, 01:47:37 PM
Trinidad and Tobago Women's Team has been invited to participate in the 2015 International Tournament of Natal in Brazil from December 9-20. They will take the place of Croatia who pulled out of the tournament. The other countries involved are Brazil, Canada, and Mexico.

(https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/12347773_10153806322494314_1370205630898222282_n.jpg?oh=9f0fb8fdad1f7bdd969b34f72440e0e4&oe=56DF5645)
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: FF on December 03, 2015, 01:54:42 PM
We playing USA on the 10th. This would be a brisk turn around. When would be the first game?
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on December 03, 2015, 02:02:23 PM
We playing USA on the 10th. This would be a brisk turn around. When would be the first game?

Group Stage games are on the 9th, 13th, and 16th. I don't know if there will be any rescheduling.
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: Deeks on December 03, 2015, 03:45:04 PM
Quick notice, but this is great for the TT Ladies!!!
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on December 03, 2015, 04:34:35 PM
December 9 through 20th? Dahis some $trong currency involved.
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: Jumbie on December 03, 2015, 07:16:12 PM
Show what you're made of Mr Williams.. sort of the ladies to the fullest please.
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Tallman on December 03, 2015, 08:09:05 PM
WATCH: Maylee Attin-Johnson returns to national duty (https://www.facebook.com/socawarriors.net/posts/10153806786089314)
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: de_redman on December 03, 2015, 08:30:52 PM
So what change Maylee? Explain why yuh jump back in...
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: amielisadore on December 03, 2015, 09:04:15 PM
So what change Maylee? Explain why yuh jump back in...

Possibly the fact that Sharon is not the manager of the team that she will be travelling with lol. Maybe DJW was able to negotiate some sort of compromise as well
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: maxg on December 04, 2015, 02:05:26 AM
Trinidad and Tobago Women's Team has been invited to participate in the 2015 International Tournament of Natal in Brazil from December 9-20. They will take the place of Croatia who pulled out of the tournament. The other countries involved are Brazil, Canada, and Mexico.

(https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/12347773_10153806322494314_1370205630898222282_n.jpg?oh=9f0fb8fdad1f7bdd969b34f72440e0e4&oe=56DF5645)
we not ready for this ! Structurally, Emotionally, Physically and definitely not financially..we don't need to go..US test is enuff for now
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on December 04, 2015, 06:23:45 AM
Attin-Johnson returns for Brazil tourney.
By Nigel Simon (Guardian).


Out-spoken Women Soca Warriors midfielder, Maylee Attin-Johnson has been appointed captain of a T&T squad which will depart on Sunday for Brazil to compete at the International Women’s Football Tournament hosted in the city of Natal.

The T&T team was a late inclusion to the four-team event after Croatia, which was a replacement for world fifth ranked England, also opted out. The other teams in the tournament are host Brazil, and Concacaf duo, Canada and Mexico.

Attin-Johnson’s inclusion in the team is a surprise one, after she fell out with T&T Football Association Women’s president and senior women’s team manager Sharon O’Brien.

Last month, Attin-Johnson who led the team to within a win of qualification to last year’s Women’s World Cup in Canada opted out of the senior women’s squad because of her dispute with O’Brien and vowed not to play for the team once O’Brien is team manager.

However, Attin-Johnson’s absence did not impacted on the team as the local women successfully navigated the first round of the Caribbean Football Union Olympic Qualifiers at home.

Led by Canada-born defender Arin King dispatched St Lucia 6-0 and 8-1 in their first round qualifying tie and then defeated Jamaica 2-1 in extra-time in their semifinal before edging Puerto Rico in the final to qualify to the Concacaf Women’s Final Round Olympic qualifiers set for February in the USA.

On Wednesday, Attin-Johnson met with newly elected T&T Football Association David John-Williams, who agreed in his role as mediator to move on from the issue.

King and some of the players who contested the qualifiers will not be making the journey to Brazil on Sunday as they first head to the USA for two international friendlies against that country on December 6 and 10, before linking up with Attin-Johnson-led group in Brazil for the remainder of the Natal Tournament.

In addition to Attin-Johnson, the players confirmed for the South American trip and set to leave on Sunday are Tenesha Palmer (goalkeeper), Shalette Alexander (goalkeeper), Renelle Findley, Melissa Woo Ling, Afiya Matthias, Sharain Cummings, Annalis Cummings, Jo-Marie Lewis, Joy Daniel, Candace Edwards and Shenelle Henry, Tamara Johnson, Jenelle Cunningham.

They will be joined in Brazil by Khadidra Debesette, Karyn Forbes, Kamika Forbes, Janine Francois, Lauryn Hutchinson, Janice Johnson, Ahkeela Mollon, Arin King, Brianna Ryce, Mariah Shade, Patrice Superville and Victoria Swift

Next Wednesday, the Women Soca Warriors will meet host Brazil in the second match of the afternoon from 8.45pm at the Arena das Dunas in Natal before meeting Canada (December 13) and Mexico (December 16) in the other round-robin matches.

Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: Soccer 19 on December 04, 2015, 06:30:34 AM
Trinidad and Tobago Women's Team has been invited to participate in the 2015 International Tournament of Natal in Brazil from December 9-20. They will take the place of Croatia who pulled out of the tournament. The other countries involved are Brazil, Canada, and Mexico.

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we not ready for this ! Structurally, Emotionally, Physically and definitely not financially..we don't need to go..US test is enuff for now

The Brasil FA is covering all of the TTFA costs 100 % due to the last minute pull out of Croatia of this tournament.
The Brasil FA is even covering the cost of flying the team from Texas to Brasil.

Even on the Victory Tour the only cost to the TTFA is the flight's from Trinidad to Hawaii.
Once the team lands all costs for the rest of trip are covered by USA Soccer.

Getting six games versus top flight competition will be invaluable for our preparation for Concacaf.
Fifa Ranking's as of Sept 25th. USA # 1 , Brasil # 7 , Mexico # 26 , Trinidad # 48
Croatia # 55
Our toughest game will be the 1st game versus Brasil with only 13 players however we will fight as we always do.
The Women fly out from Texas right after their game on the 10th so they should be rested enough and with a full squad for
Game 2 on the 13th versus Canada will be a good test as we will also face them in game 2 at Concacaf.
Game 3 versus Mexico on the 16th will be another battle
and finally the semi / finals on the 20th.
These games will be invaluable for our preparation for Concacaf.

After Christmas break in early January the Women will be flying to Houston for camp to further be prepared by Waldrum.
They will be housed by the Houston Dash Host families therefore keeping the costs to the TTFA to a minimum.

Good luck Women Warrior's

Represent us proud as always !!!!!!


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Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: Rastaman on December 04, 2015, 08:04:47 AM
Thanks for the update Soccer 19. Great opportunities for our program  :wavetowel: :wavetowel: :wavetowel:

The rewards of playing well and climbing up the rankings.
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on December 04, 2015, 08:11:41 AM
Trinidad and Tobago Women's Team has been invited to participate in the 2015 International Tournament of Natal in Brazil from December 9-20. They will take the place of Croatia who pulled out of the tournament. The other countries involved are Brazil, Canada, and Mexico.

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we not ready for this ! Structurally, Emotionally, Physically and definitely not financially..we don't need to go..US test is enuff for now

The Brasil FA is covering all of the TTFA costs 100 % due to the last minute pull out of Croatia of this tournament.
The Brasil FA is even covering the cost of flying the team from Texas to Brasil.

Even on the Victory Tour the only cost to the TTFA is the flight's from Trinidad to Hawaii.
Once the team lands all costs for the rest of trip are covered by USA Soccer.

Getting six games versus top flight competition will be invaluable for our preparation for Concacaf.
Fifa Ranking's as of Sept 25th. USA # 1 , Brasil # 7 , Mexico # 26 , Trinidad # 48
Croatia # 55
Our toughest game will be the 1st game versus Brasil with only 13 players however we will fight as we always do.
The Women fly out from Texas right after their game on the 10th so they should be rested enough and with a full squad for
Game 2 on the 13th versus Canada will be a good test as we will also face them in game 2 at Concacaf.
Game 3 versus Mexico on the 16th will be another battle
and finally the semi / finals on the 20th.
These games will be invaluable for our preparation for Concacaf.

After Christmas break in early January the Women will be flying to Houston for camp to further be prepared by Waldrum.
They will be housed by the Houston Dash Host families therefore keeping the costs to the TTFA to a minimum.

Good luck Women Warrior's

Represent us proud as always !!!!!!


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Thanx, it would have been really nice if they could have accommodated us even by a day or 2 seeing that it was last minute? Would have liked to see a full team play against Brazil.

Oh well, very good games and good job by all involved.

Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: FF on December 04, 2015, 08:42:00 AM
Also no one mentioned but I'm sure we have realized, the much larger player pool that is being exposed to these kind of games.
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: Soccer 19 on December 04, 2015, 10:15:21 AM
Interesting article and many thought provoking comments at the end of the article.


http://wired868.com/2015/12/03/maylee-vs-sharon-a-football-agent-offers-solution-to-wwarriors-crisis/


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Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: dreamer on December 04, 2015, 10:15:54 AM
Great news to see Attin-Johnson back. The sickening polarization, player-unfriendly vibe, HR-challenged atmosphere of the Uncle Tim / Renraw era was here, nicely corrected in this instance, by new President DJW who found a way to bring back the captain Maylee and make all the players happy. Players being happy over Sharon O'Brien being happy is more important.
How many of us would have been prone to say "eff Maylee, leh we overs she, and call her shittong anyway" like Uncle Tim and disciples would?
Again we see again why Uncle Tim had to go and why we must be prepared to change from our old ways.

Well done DJW. We should continue to embrace you, not fear you.
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: dreamer on December 04, 2015, 10:31:13 AM
Great news to see Attin-Johnson back. The sickening polarization, player-unfriendly vibe, HR-challenged atmosphere of the Uncle Tim / Renraw era was here, nicely corrected in this instance, by new President DJW who found a way to bring back the captain Maylee and make all the players happy. Players being happy over Sharon O'Brien being happy is more important.
How many of us would have been prone to say "eff Maylee, leh we overs she, and call her shittong anyway" like Uncle Tim and disciples would?
Again we see again why Uncle Tim had to go and why we must be prepared to change from our old ways.

Well done DJW, Narada and all those who helped with the new DJW-led beginnings of cultural changes post-election.  We should continue to embrace you DJW not fear you. More delegation of leadership is needed to be given to those with real talent and get rid or reposition old stooges who eh wukkin'.
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: FF on December 04, 2015, 11:04:04 AM
Dreamer I keep hearing this... Who were "Uncle Tim" disciples?

Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: Bakes on December 04, 2015, 11:17:35 AM
Great news to see Attin-Johnson back. The sickening polarization, player-unfriendly vibe, HR-challenged atmosphere of the Uncle Tim / Renraw era was here, nicely corrected in this instance, by new President DJW who found a way to bring back the captain Maylee and make all the players happy. Players being happy over Sharon O'Brien being happy is more important.
How many of us would have been prone to say "eff Maylee, leh we overs she, and call her shittong anyway" like Uncle Tim and disciples would?
Again we see again why Uncle Tim had to go and why we must be prepared to change from our old ways.

Well done DJW. We should continue to embrace you, not fear you.

You have a real obsession dred... a fixation even.  Tim Kee has effectively been fired and everybody trying to move on.  You should do the same.
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on December 04, 2015, 11:54:56 AM
Also no one mentioned but I'm sure we have realized, the much larger player pool that is being exposed to these kind of games.

When both units unite in Brazil, how many players will be there in total?
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: Michael-j on December 04, 2015, 12:36:44 PM
Also no one mentioned but I'm sure we have realized, the much larger player pool that is being exposed to these kind of games.

When both units unite in Brazil, how many players will be there in total?

About 26....two full starting line-ups with subs and a waterboy/girl  ;D
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on December 04, 2015, 01:15:59 PM
Also no one mentioned but I'm sure we have realized, the much larger player pool that is being exposed to these kind of games.

When both units unite in Brazil, how many players will be there in total?

About 26....two full starting line-ups with subs and a waterboy/girl  ;D

Yuh not including meh doc? :devil:
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: asylumseeker on December 10, 2015, 08:50:22 AM
How was this matter resolved? Where is Sharon O'Brien at present?
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: soccerman on December 10, 2015, 09:19:35 AM
How was this matter resolved? Where is Sharon O'Brien at present?
I think she's with the team in Houston.
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: asylumseeker on December 10, 2015, 11:07:50 AM
How was this matter resolved? Where is Sharon O'Brien at present?
I think she's with the team in Houston.

Will she be in Brazil ... ?
Title: Re: Maylee and Kennya refuse to join “Women Warriors” under current manager
Post by: soccerman on December 10, 2015, 11:40:10 AM
How was this matter resolved? Where is Sharon O'Brien at present?
I think she's with the team in Houston.

Will she be in Brazil ... ?
She should be, as I think the entire team is going to Brazil afterwards but I'm not totally sure.
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: Soccer 19 on January 11, 2016, 09:28:05 AM
Concacaf begins February 10th

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_CONCACAF_Women%27s_Olympic_Qualifying_Championship#Draw

USA , Canada , Mexico , Costa Rica , Concacaf's big 4 are already in camp.
Am going to assume that Guatemala & Peurto Rico are also in camp as their websites are not updated.
Guyana just had a camp in Toronto , Ontario, Canada the week before last as the majority of their roster is Ontario based. Due to budgetary concerns unless a major sponsor is found for the team their will be no second camp however they are looking to bring the team to Houston early to work on last minute prep.

The USA is so far ahead of everyone, just look at there fitness facility and what they do. They track every players fitness to ensure they are continually improving.
http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2016/01/09/13/11/160109-wnt-off-and-running-in-2016

The USA is also schedule to play Ireland on Jan 23rd after camp ends on 21st.

I was reading that Costa Rica played the University of Wisconsin in early January and beat them 10-nil. Cosa Rica had indicated on their web site that they plan a friendly every week leading up Concacaf. However no specific details advised on whom the friendlies will be against.
You know that Mexico is going to be tweaking their squad especially since they did not get the results they expected in Natal (Brazil) last month.
Canada is bringing in a mix of youth with their experienced players (Sinclair , Tancredi , Matheson - to name 3). They have 23 in camp (notables missing Leon & Filigno)

That leaves the Women Warrior's. Training camp is opening on Jan 15th. Rumor is there is a 2 game friendly scheduled at the end of the month in Costa Rica versus the Tico Women. No word as to whether Randy Waldrum has been retained as our coach to lead the ladies through Februaries Concacaf. May of the ladies are doing their own thing (fitness and or training with men) until camp opens. Never the less Group  " B " 2nd spot is wide open and with a little luck from the Soccer god's Canada could be surprised if they take the 3 underdog's for granted. Good luck Women Warrior's.


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Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: spideybuff on January 11, 2016, 09:54:04 AM
We have a coach?
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on May 10, 2016, 07:11:16 AM
Victoria Swift, Rhea Belgrave, and Karyn Forbes have joined FC Dallas Women.
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: soccerman on May 10, 2016, 07:21:04 AM
Victoria Swift, Rhea Belgrave, and Karyn Forbes have joined FC Dallas Women.
Nice! Good to see some of our ladies getting opportunities.
Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on May 20, 2016, 02:31:13 AM
Dallas women excited over T&T trio.
By Shaun Fuentes (Guardian).


FC Dallas Women’s Team head coach Ben Waldrum says the club is excited about the signing of National Women’s Team trio Victoria Swift, Rhea Belgrave and Karyn Forbes.

FC Dallas will be competing in the Southwestern Conference of the US Women’s Premiers Soccer League (WPSL). The league is just below the full-time NWSL Professional League (Only 9 teams in that league and have limitations on foreign-based players (only 4 on a 20 player roster). WPSL is considered semi-professional with some of the teams in the league fielding mostly college players.

Belgrave and Swift are set to play in the team’s opening game on Saturday but Forbes is recovering from a knee injury and should be playing again in two weeks

“Obviously knowing all three players and what they bring to the game will benefit how they are used during the season for us and I fully expect all of them to contribute to the success of the team,” Waldrum said.

“The Level will be very high with our group. We only signed our players on this current roster for the length of the season in hopes that our ownership (Hunt Sports Group) looks to expand into the National Women’s Soccer League and with the foreign player rule much different, allocation of USWNT, Canadian WNT players plus the structure of those players salaries being subsidized by those soccer federations, Waldrum explained.

Some of the well-known faces of US Women’s football to have come through the WPSL include Alex Morgan, Julie Foudy, Megan Rapinoe and Abby Wambach.

Title: Re: T&T Women Soca Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on May 20, 2016, 02:34:04 AM
‘Yaya’ joins OSA FC in Seattle.
T&T Newsday Reports.


National senior women’s footballer, Kennya ‘Yaya’ Cordner, has joined Seattle, Washington- based, OSA Football Club, for the 2016 Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) season which kicks off tomorrow.

Cordner, 27-years-old, can play as a left midfielder or forward, and has played for both the Seattle Sounders Women, Seattle Reign and Wave FC in last year’s inaugural hosting of Women’s Premier League.

The experience national representative is known for her speed, taking on players and creating opportunities for others. She has been a national player for the past 12 years.

“I choose OSA because I’ve played with most of the players on the team, and the chemistry that we have as a team is what you need to win a league,” said Cordner recently. “The environment is welcoming so any player would want to be part of that atmosphere feeling comfortable and playing.” With the start of this year’s WPS L tomorrow, Cordner is optimistic of making the starting eleven and welcomes the many challenges on this new journey of her professional career.

“Based on our practices and the work we’ve been doing on our shape for the upcoming games, I have to say I’m pretty confident in the team, and this coming weekend we should be awesome, not saying it’s going to be easy but I can feel that will do great because I believe in myself and my teammates.

We are going to have a great season with God’s guidance throughout the season.”

Title: Tryouts for Women’s Senior and U-20 Teams scheduled for Feb 5th.
Post by: Flex on January 28, 2017, 03:29:25 PM
Tryouts for Women’s Senior and U-20 Teams scheduled for Feb 5th.
TTFA Media.


The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association will conduct tryouts for players  eligible for Senior and Under 20 Women’s Team selection on Sunday February 5th from 9-11 am at the  Ato Boldon Stadium.

Players eligible for U-20 selection must be  born after January 1 1998.

Players that that would like to register for the tryout must follow the link below and complete the registration form.

Form - Registration form for Women’s Team Tryouts (https://form.jotform.co/repleostar/ttwomensnationaltryouts)

Additionally, the T&T Senior Women’s Team under head coach Carolina Morace will commence a training camp on Monday through to Saturday February 4th.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on January 31, 2017, 01:08:57 PM
Opening Day of National Senior Women’s Team Training Camp – In Photos.
TTFA Media.


Carolina Morace held her first training session in charge of the Senior Women’s National Team as a one-week training camp commenced at the Ato Boldon Stadium on Monday evening.

Check out some of the images below from the session. The Team is gearing towards qualification for the 2018 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France.

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Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Michael-j on January 31, 2017, 02:33:38 PM
Nice seeing the ladies back together again. Seems a good mix of old and new faces. Flex, can you provide a list of the players invited to the camp?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: maxg on January 31, 2017, 03:03:38 PM
https://www.facebook.com/TrinidadandTobagoFootballFederation/videos/10154594112678929/ (https://www.facebook.com/TrinidadandTobagoFootballFederation/videos/10154594112678929/)

Yup..nice, professional..trying to determine the full staff
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on February 02, 2017, 02:50:00 AM
Morace unveiled as TTFA steps up Women’s development programme.
TTFA Media.


A little more than a month after being announced as the new Head coach of the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s Senior Team, Carolina Morace was officially unveiled before the media at a Press Conference held at the Ato Boldon Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.

Morace began work on the field of play with a training camp with the Women’s Senior Team on Monday at the Ato Boldon Stadium and was today presented to the public by TTFA President David John-Williams who relayed several plans for women’s football development in this country.

Among the items included a proposed retainer contract arrangement for Senior Women’s players and a series of training camps and international friendlies ahead of the team’s 2018 Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign. There will also be ongoing training programmes for the Under 20, Under 17 and Under 15 teams with Morace to also be involved in grassroots and coach education initiatives.

Morace introduced her staff which includes English-born Nicola Williams who will be her number one assistant with the Senior Team and the head coach of the Women’s Under 20 Team while Italian Elisabetta Bavagnoli will also serve as an assistant coach along with other members who will provide support as members of the backroom staff. Manuela Tesse will serve as head coach of the Under 17 Women’s Team. Former national player Jinelle James will serve as the Senior Team Manager.

“All the teams will be related. It does not mean that all the teams have to play the same system which for us is wrong, but it will help the younger players be ready when they reach the senior team,” Morace stated.

She noted that the TTFA President was able to convince her to take up the new position to lead Women’s Football in T&T.

“He presented a good project, he showed me that he wants to develop the women’s programme and he believe in the women’s programme.We’ve started our first camp. The process was, first of all, to select (the) players,” she said

“We started with a physical test because we want to see where the players are at this moment. From that, we want to start our physical programme.

“In this country there is a lot of potential.There are many who are fit and that’s really important in football. We finished the test for the senior team. We are surprised because some of them are already at a very good level so they can just improve on where they are,” Morace added.

“This year we would not have any official competition so it will force us to get experience, to organise a lot of friendly matches, and to participate in some tournaments.”

Morace, 52, holds a UEFA Pro License and is a FIFA Legend Ambassador. She also holds a  law degree and coached both Italy and Canada’s Women’s Teams. She scored an astounding 105 goals in 15o appearances for Italy.  She became the first woman to be inducted into the Italian Football Hall of Fame in 2014.

The 34-year-old Williams is a former midfielder and ex-assistant coach for Australia’s National Women youth teams.  She holds an Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Football Federation Australia (FFA) “A” Coaching Licence accreditation

Williams met Morace at the 2012 Women’s U-20 World Cup in Japan, where she was invited to an Elite Coaches Workshop . The pair began working together from then and following time at Juventus Academy Roma they established Perth’s only Female Football Academy.

Bavagnoli is a former Italy defender/ midfielder who also worked with Morace with the Italy and Canada teams. She made 80 appearances for Italy. She managed Lazio’s Women’s team and was also assistant coach for Italy’s U-19 Women’s team. She was Morace’s assistant when Canada won the 2010 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Bavagnoli acquired her UEFA Pro License badge in 2013.

John-Williams said there have been discussions for an international friendly against Ecuador in Port of Spain in March.

“I spoke to Carolina about it and she said we have enough time to prepare the team. Our initial thoughts was to play Ecuador on the same day as we play Mexico or Panama,” John-Williams said

“As I said, FIFA does not allow a curtain-raiser… we still have to get permission to see if we could play a double-header at that game. If we do get the permission from FIFA, it could be a bumper March,” the TTFA President added.

On the idea of the retainer contracts for players, he stated “Carolina is evaluating the players right now and she’ll shortlist (some) players. As soon as we get that shortlist, we’ll put things in motion for that.”

Some of the senior team players involved in the current training camp include Colombian-based goalkeeper Kimika Forbes, Maylee Attin-Johnson, Kennya Cordner, Karyn Forbes, Arin King, Liana Hinds, Lauryn Hutchinson and Tasha St Louis among others.

RELATED NEWS

Contracts for 25 women players.
By Walter Alibey (Guardian).


Admitting that Women’s football was not treated fairly in the past, David John-Williams, president of the T&T Football Association (TTFA) revealed yesterday that his association is looking at contracting women players so that they will be full-time in the game.

New coach Carolina Morace is expected to provide a shortlist of about 25 players that will be offered the contracts. The TTFA will also provide players with a Code of Ethics programme upon accepting the contracts.

Speaking at a press conference to give an update of women’s football in the country the TTFA boss described the coming women’s development programme under Morace, as a holistic plan from which they will be pushing seriously at qualification of the country’s under-20 and senior teams for the FIFA Women’s World Cups.

However, he first had to answer questions on where his association would acquire monies to provide payments of the contracts, considering the financial burdens being face presently nationally and by his organisation.

According to John Williams it will be sourced from their budget funding exercise. “It is no secret that the TTFA is in a significant amount of debt, but there are certain revenues that are available to the TTFA that you are not allowed to pay debt and I am happy to say that the Women’s Concacaf Programme is the one programme that will finance the Woman’s Programme.”

He noted, “You cannot take Concacaf money to finance debt, so don’t get the misconception that we are contacting coaches and we can’t pay them. We have specific allocations, so therefore the US$125, 000 that we get a year from Concacaf, we have already decided will be put towards the women’s programme. So we can’t take that $125, 000 to pay John Browne who we owe for 15 years or 20 years and the public must understand that.”

He continued, “It is just about prudent management which this TTFA is all about. I am also happy to sat that Government has not given this TTFA a cent within the last five months and that is because of prudent management, fund raisers exercises, getting back our FIFA grant and channelling our money in a proper way.”

Logistics for the programme are being worked out presently John Williams said, noting that Morace will sort things out in addition to her other responsibilities. She will be assisted by three coaches Nicola Williams, Betty Bavagnoli and Manuela Tesse. The TTFA has also launched a search for other potential local coaches to work with the Morace and her team for continuity.

Meanwhile, the TTFA boss also announced that attempts are being made to lobby with the FIFA for the country national senior team to play against Ecuador in a friendly international after a match between Panama and Mexico in a World Cup qualifier.

“FIFA does not allow a curtain raiser in the World Cup Qualifier. It is our intention in one of the games between Panama and Mexico, to play the Ecuador national team after the qualifier against Mexico. We have already written to Ecuador in that regard to get a return match.

I spoke to Carolina about it and she said it is enough time to prepare the team. FIFA does not allow a curtain raiser, we still have to get permission to see if we can play a double header on that day, but if we do get the permission, it will be a bumper match” John Williams said.

Morace kicks off T&T’s development programme

It will be a blend of Italian and T&T football, new national Women’s coach, Italian Carolina Morace and her assistants Nicola Williams and Betty Bavagnoli have said at a press conference to give an update on the state of women’s football in T&T at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Balmian Couva yesterday.

Work on the development of women’s football began with a one-week camp at the Couva venue and TT Football Association brought back all the country’s senior players for it. Morace,who said she will be joined by another coach Manuela Tesse of Italy soon, said between 32- 33 players were chosen for the camp but it will not be closed to new players wanting to come in.

To date the players have been put through a physical fitness test which has impressed Morace so far, as she believes most of the players are at a level where they just need improvement.

“From this test we will begin our physical programme. I think from this campaign we have a lot of potential because there are very good athletes, fast athletes and that is important in football” Morace explained. She pointed out her assistants- Williams who will be in charge of the Under-20 team, Tesse who will be u-17 coach and Bavagnoli, her assistant on the senior team are all highly qualified with UEFA Pro License and will ensure that all the T&T teams will play the same brand of football.

“All the teams will be related. It does not mean that all the teams have to play the same system which for us is wrong, but it will help the younger players be ready when they reach the senior team.”

She boasted of being schooled at the best football academy in the world in her native Italy, saying they will put their experience against the T&T culture to create a good playing system for the teams. “A good system is where the two cultures have a match” Morace said while her assistants Williams and Bavagnoli described it as a blend between Italian and T&T football.

In addition to the national teams, senior, u-17 and under-20s teams, Morace has also been enthrusted with the responsibility to coach coaches, football education among the women and get the football development programme running.

The Italian coach, who successfully coached the Canadian Women’s national team to victory in the 2010 Concacaf Gold Cup said since the TT team will not be involved in any official competition this year, it will be important to get the players involved in international friendly matches for much needed practice.

Apart from the Trinidad players, Morace and her team will also travel to the sister-isle of Tobago to scout players for the team as well.

TTFA retainers for women footballers.
By Ian Prescott (Express).


TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO'S senior women footballers will soon be offered retainer contracts by the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association and may also get to play a revenge match against Ecuador, as possibly a second match to the March World Cup qualifier between the T&T men's team and either Panama or Mexico.

At a media conference yesterday, TTFA president David John-Williams revealed that the women's programme is now fully restarted under its new director, Carolina Morace, the high-profile former Italy and Canada coach who arrived here last month.

The new-look women's programme is funded by CONCACAF development money— so far comprising two instalments valued at US$250,000.

“One CONCACAF programme is going to finance the women's programme,” John-Williams declared. “We can't take CONCACAF money to finance debt.” The TTFA boss was also quick to address concerns that the Association was hiring high-profile international coaches while still owing money to several organisations and persons, including former national men's coach Stephen Hart.

“Don't get the misconception that we are contracting coaches and we can't pay them,” John-Williams added. “One specific allocation of US$125,000 a year, that we get from CONCACAF, is going into the women's programme.”

Revealing that the TTFA had received no government funding for five months, John-Williams said the association was able to keep its programme running by prudent management of international grants from CONCACAF and FIFA, as well as its own fund-raising activities.

He continued: “It's no secret that the TTFA is in a certain amount of debt. (But) there are certain revenues that is available to the TTFA with which you are not allowed to pay debts.” He further revealed that a list of players for retainers would be compiled soon.

Both John-Williams and Morace revealed that it took some convincing to get her to Trinidad and Tobago, but she was intrigued by the programme John-Williams envisioned.

The women's programme has been largely inactive since 2014, when the “Women Warriors” finished fourth at the CONCACAF Championship and qualified for a playoff berth in its quest for the final spot at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. But the T&T women lost a two-leg playoff against Ecuador, 1-0.

John-Williams also said the TTFA had already contacted Ecuador for a “grudge” international and was applying to FIFA for exception to allow the match. FIFA does not usually allow its World Cup qualifiers to be played as double-headers.

“I spoke to Carolina about it and she said we have enough time to prepare the team,” John-Williams said. “Our initial thoughts was to play Ecuador on the same day as we play Mexico or Panama. As I said, FIFA does not allow a curtain-raiser... we still have to get permission to see if we could play a double-header at that game. If we do get the permission from FIFA, it could be a bumper March.”

Morace also revealed two highly-qualified assistants. England-born Australian Nicola Williams has a pro licence, was assistant Australia U-20 coach and is both Morace's senior team assistant and national U-20 head-coach.

And Elisabetta “Betty” Bavagnoli, along with Morace, are among just three Italian women with a pro coaching licence. Bavagnoli has been a development coach with the Lazio men's team and currently works as technical director of another men's team. Bavagnoli will be here part-time as Williams' U-20 team assistant.

A third Italian coach will take charge of the U-17s and the lower teams.

John-Williams also announced a flurry of activity by other national teams. “We have an Under 15 team that is going to start training very shortly. Our U-17 team is training twice a week under Russell Latapy in preparation for the next U-20 qualifiers.

Our beach soccer team is preparing right now for qualification for the World Cup. There is a camp in Tobago and we will go to Barbados very shortly and then on to Guadeloupe. Our U-20 team is now in Colombia on a pre-tournament camp in preparation for the CONCACAF finals.”

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: AB.Trini on February 02, 2017, 07:50:11 AM
I applaud the concept and the philosophy behind  building a cohesive program rather than focusing on a national senior team. You build from the grassroots and have them feeding from one level to the next. Wish the men's program could adapt a similar. Concept  by having identifiable local coaches working with the national senior coach to develop a developmental program for the men's team.

Is time some of these male coaches put away their inflated egos and work together for the betterment of TNT football
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Mose on February 02, 2017, 09:17:06 AM
Liking this news! DJW and TTFA deserve some credit for putting this together!  :beermug:
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Sando on February 02, 2017, 09:21:04 AM
Liking this news! DJW and TTFA deserve some credit for putting this together!  :beermug:

Yes, good stuff by the TTFA.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: maxg on February 02, 2017, 12:26:29 PM
Which present coaches are the understudies ?

add: Oh, excellent program planning. No sabotage here yet  :devil:
or money making venture, like selling players, yet   :devil:
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on February 06, 2017, 05:16:02 AM
Women coaches assess players at National Tryouts.
TTFA Media.


Director of Women’s Football Carolina Morace and her staff saw over 50 players in their first tryout session for Senior and Under 20 Women players at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium Training Pitch on Sunday morning.

Currently there is already a Senior Team and Under 20 Player pool in existence but Morace and her assistants are hoping to expand the list of players for training and commenced the hunt for new talent with Sunday’s session.

The former Italian and Canadian Women head coach said she saw potential from the group but pointed out there was need for more work on the fitness level of the players.

“Many players showed up which is good because it shows there is a lot of interest in women’s football and wanting to represent the country,” Morace told TTFA Media .

“The players have to work on their fitness level. If you want as a player to show your ability then you need to be fit. The technique alone is not enough. We have to also work with the local coaches in order to improve these things. Sometimes it is just a little suggestion that makes a huge difference,”she said.

“The message that we want to send is the national team is open to everybody. But to reach the national team you have to have something more than a normal player. It’s about sacrifice and understand what is needed. There is a lot of potential here and we have to be able keep the potential and improve on it,” Morace added.

Assistant Coach, English-born Nicola Williams who is the head coach of the Women’s Under 20 team was also impressed by the enthusiasm shown by the players in her group.

“It was really positive and a good start for us. There were over 50 players that came out today from all over Trinidad and Tobago and some from overseas. To add that to the current pool means that we have a good group of under 20s for the next selection.

“There were promising signs today. We did some technical and tactical work in today’s session. What we were looking for apart from their natural ability,their style and how they play, is their understanding of what we ask for as coaches. They have to follow set instructions and be able to work with their teammates. Vision, their understanding and being able to be coached is very important,” Williams said.

Morace oversaw a one-week training camp with current National senior Team women players which concluded on Saturday and will continue with  further sessions in the coming weeks.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on February 06, 2017, 04:25:59 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/8VldgkPTDjk

talking about our players technical ability ... ... ahhh
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: FF on February 06, 2017, 04:58:14 PM
Morace call it like it is:

Players unfit (Palos highlighted this in the other thread)
Individual technical ability is lacking
Individual tactical ability (wrong or random choice of technique)

This is an indictment of the grassroots local coaching as well as the individual player ethic back home.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: palos on February 06, 2017, 05:35:14 PM
Morace call it like it is:

Players unfit (Palos highlighted this in the other thread)
Individual technical ability is lacking
Individual tactical ability (wrong or random choice of technique)

This is an indictment of the grassroots local coaching as well as the individual player ethic back home.


Equally applies to our male players

Assessment as well as Indictment

That said...there ARE players that try very hard.  And there ARE coaches who do yoeman service with footballers.

What is needed is for as many coaches as possible to get themselves current with certifications etc and for administration to provide resources, pathways, assistance etc to help them get there.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: doc on February 06, 2017, 06:55:07 PM
Morace call it like it is:

Players unfit (Palos highlighted this in the other thread)
Individual technical ability is lacking
Individual tactical ability (wrong or random choice of technique)

This is an indictment of the grassroots local coaching as well as the individual player ethic back home.


Equally applies to our male players

Assessment as well as Indictment

That said...there ARE players that try very hard.  And there ARE coaches who do yoeman service with footballers.

What is needed is for as many coaches as possible to get themselves current with certifications etc and for administration to provide resources, pathways, assistance etc to help them get there.
What is the story on the ground? Our females probably play less than 12 games a year....what is the incentive to maintain peak fitness? Historically they don't have camps either... strange ol' world.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on February 09, 2017, 03:51:26 AM
Morace: Women players passing technique poor.
By Walter Alibey (Guardian).


Women footballers in T&T have been using the wrong technique, new national women’s coach and head of the Women’s Development Programme Carolina Morace has said, following her first week of training at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Balmain, Couva yesterday.

It was one of few observations made by the Italian coach who has been recruited by the T&T Football Association (TTFA) to help develop local women’s football and take the country’s senior and under-20 teams to the World Cup.

Morace pointed out that players’ passes were inaccurate because of the techniques being used were not the right one. “The technique that they use is just random. The players passes were not accurate and the technique they use was not the right technique. Sometimes it’s just a suggestion, a little suggestion, that goes a long way.”

Assistant coach Nicola Williams called on players to work on their technical abilities, saying how the players pass and receive the ball are areas that they will have to develop. “Their natural ability in the match, the dribbling and fake is already good, but we have a journey to go on”, she explained.

Because of this Morace and her team intend to work hard with local coaches to show them the right techniques in passing and receiving the ball, and how to impart it to young players. She describe it as a critical part of their programme. Morace who is head of the programme is being assisted by Williams who is also coach of the country’s under-20 team, while another Italian Manuela Tesse is coach of the under-17 team and Betty Bavagnoli will also provide assistance to Morace at the senior team level.

They are expected to be joined by a number of local coaches soon. It is understood this is being organised by the T&TFA which is being led by David John Williams, the man behind the overall development of women’s football in T&T.

Only recently John-Williams announced that his association will look at offering women footballers and coaches contracts.

Morace, who coached the Canadian women’s team to the Concacaf championship in 2010, said another observation she made was that the local players were not fit. “What we can say is that the players are not fit. They need something. If you want to show your ability you have to be fit.”

As Morace continues her search for the country’s best players, she will continue with an open-door policy in which any and all players desirous of representing the country, will have the opportunity to try out. However she noted her policy is not a guarantee that anyone will make it on the national team, saying to make it on the team you have to have something more than a normal player.

According to Morace “It is about sacrifice and understanding what we want. I think there are many potential players here. We have to keep the potentials and improve the potentials. We have to be able to transform the potentials.”

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: elan on February 09, 2017, 02:52:51 PM
Like I said, top down do not work.

Why invest at the top when the grassroots is in shambles. We've had decades of observations with the men's team and years of observation with the women's team and yet we continue to purposefully not learn anything.
Here it is stated in no uncertain terms, and I promise we will not take heed.


You cannot have a NP with players who do not know the game.

Our players (both men and women) cannot compete at/in the game, they can only play it.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Deeks on February 09, 2017, 03:59:28 PM
another observation she made was that the local players were not fit. “What we can say is that the players are not fit. They need something. If you want to show your ability you have to be fit.”


"Good observation", coach.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on February 13, 2017, 04:36:56 PM
TTFA to host U-17 Women Tryouts on March 4th and 5th.
TTFA Media.


The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association will host tryouts for National Under 17 Women selection on Saturday March 4th and Sunday March 5th at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium.

All interested players must register online via this LINK (https://form.jotform.co/repleostar/ttwomensu17)

The closing date for registration is March 1st and all players must register online by 5pm on Wednesday March, 1st, 2017.

Players will not be able to register after 5pm on March 1st and those not registered will not be accepted at the venue on the two days of tryouts.

Director of Women’s Football Carolina Morace and her staff have already conducted screening for the Senior Women and Under 20s and have commenced training sessions with the two squads. These are all part of the programme for the respective national teams for future qualification tournaments and other  international activities.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on March 06, 2017, 04:58:20 AM
TTFA holds Women U-20, U-17 Screening in Tobago on March 11th and 12th.
TTFA Media.


The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association will conduct screening sessions in Tobago on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th of March, 2017 for National Women Under 17 and Under 20 players.

Director of Women’s football Carolina Morace will lead her staff in the sister isle with the sessions carded for Courland Ground, Black Rock. Saturday’s session will run from 4-6pm and from 9-12 midday on Sunday.

Accompanying Morace will be Under 20 head coach Nicola Williams and Under 17 head coach Manuela Tesse along with the rest of the women’s programme staff.

All players are requested to walk with a white T-shirt, black pants and red socks. Players must register online via the link below and registration must be completed by 5pm on Wednesday March 8th, 2017. No player will be accepted on the day of the sessions.

TTFA Online Registration Link (https://form.jotform.co/repleostar/ttwomensu17_u20)

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on March 06, 2017, 05:00:27 AM
Tesse begins duty as Under 17 Women’s head coach.
TTFA Media.


Manuela Tesse, another italian women’s coach has begun her duties in the National Women’s football programme as head coach of the Under 17 Women’s Team.

Tesse arrived in the country recently to join Director of Women’s football Carolina Morace and the rest of her staff and her first bit of business involved overseeing tryouts for national under 17 players during a two-day trial at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium training pitch this weekend.

Players were required to register online before turning up at the venue on Saturday evening to be assessed by Tesse and the rest of the staff. Also involved were Morace and assistant coach Nicola Williams who is also the Under 20 head coach.

“I wanted an experience outside of Italy and this is an opportunity to serve. I am thankful for the opportunity and thank you to the TTFA and the President David John-Williams to believe in the programme and Carolina Morace,”Tesse told TTFA Media.

“This weekend we looked at the players 16 and 15 years old and we looked at their technique and coordination and individual tactical awareness. This was the first objective, We have a lot of work to do but we have much potential,” Tesse said.

Tesse was part of the Italian national team at the UEFA Women’s Euro 1997, 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup and UEFA Women’s Euro 2001.

Williams who has been here from the start with Morace said the women’s programme has intensified over the past couple weeks.

“Last week was a very successful week. We had the Under 20s play against the Senior team and we saw a lot of the work done in the practice sessions shown on the field during the game. The senior women team train every day of the week with one day in the gym.  On the other days they have physical preparation and technical where we work on ball possession and non-ball possession,” Williams said.

“The 20s follow a similar model so what is good is that the work we do with the senior team, the methodology we follow and the types of principles we install in our team, we follow that with the under 20s and my assistant, Manuela Tesse follows that at the Under 17 team. We have already seen some players move between the under 20s to the senior team and they are able then to adapt into the same environment,” Williams stated.

Both the Senior and Under 20 Women have separate pools of around thirty home-based players and another ten that are based overseas.

“The buses are set up in Port of Spain for transportation with local connections on the way and they come to Mannie Ramjohn Stadium for training. We also have meals involved. The project is very exciting. There is a lot to do and there is a lot of success that can come with that and so as a coach and as part of the coaching staff it is very rewarding the be here. The culture and with the players and staff… everyone is very receptive,” Williams said.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: maxg on March 06, 2017, 10:09:33 AM
I find this wholesome programme totally amazing, and at a loss as to how it can only be afforded now.
add: Again I ask (maybe no one here knows), do we have any understudies operating with this team of coaches ? or we keeping them for life ? or we start a new program when they gone ?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Controversial on March 06, 2017, 10:58:49 PM
Very good question... I like this progress

So it seems, build and develop women's football and sabotage men's football lol
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: maxg on March 07, 2017, 01:31:41 PM
Very good question... I like this progress

So it seems, build and develop women's football and sabotage men's football lol
This is one expensive attempt to sabotage men's football, could have been done much easier, quicker and cheaper. I don't think so.
Team Staff
Head Coach – Dennis LAWRENCE (TT)
Assistant Coach – Sulzeer “Sol” CAMPBELL (ENG)
Assistant Coach – Stuart Charles Ferrier (St Lucia)
Coach – Stern JOHN (T&T)
Goalkeeper Coach – Ross RUSSELL (TT)
Fitness Conditioning Coach- Riedoh BURDEN (South Africa)
Team Doctor-Israel DOWLAT (TT)
Football Therapist- Dave ISAAC (TT)
Massage Therapist- Saron JOSEPH (TT)
Sport Scientist – Stephen BRADLEY (Ireland)
Match Analyst- Matthew HAWKES (ENG)
Media Officer – Shaun FUENTES (TT)
Equipment Manager- Michael WILLIAMS (TT)


add: what is more interesting to me, is how we can go from unreliably paying past men and women football staff, and lack of finances for games and tournaments to the present extravagant staff appointments.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on March 07, 2017, 01:42:08 PM
maxg, what does a "football therapist" do that distinguishes him from a "massage therapist"?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: maxg on March 07, 2017, 02:46:12 PM
I think the "Football Therapist" = "Sport or Athletic Therapist", specialization in football studies
Responsibilities
A sports therapist may be involved in any or all of the following:

conducting an assessment of the fitness level of players, athletes or participants and advising on exercises prior to an event or fixture;
testing joints for ease and range of movement, pain and dysfunction;
mentally and physically preparing players, athletes and participants before a competition and using strapping, taping and massage techniques where necessary;
providing emergency aid in a sport and exercise environment;
examining and assessing injuries and determining whether the athlete or participant can continue safely with the event or activity;
treating and mobilising injuries to alleviate pain;
rehabilitating injuries by using manual therapy techniques, apparatus and electrotherapy;
designing and monitoring rehabilitation programmes appropriate to the injury and/or sport and level;
deciding whether athletes, players or participants need extra treatments and coordinating referrals to other practitioners;
advising players or athletes on diet and nutrition (when therapists are appropriately trained);
working alone or with coaches, trainers and/or fitness advisers to implement exercise, conditioning, core stability and injury prevention programmes, so that athletes, players or participants reach and maintain peak performance;
liaising with other healthcare professionals in the sports sector and in mainstream medicine.

Ref: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/sports-therapist

what I think therefore is overkill on this team, if finances are an issue, obviously it is not
Coach – Stern JOHN (T&T)
Fitness Conditioning Coach- Riedoh BURDEN (South Africa)
Team Doctor-Israel DOWLAT (TT)
Sport Scientist – Stephen BRADLEY (Ireland)
Match Analyst- Matthew HAWKES (ENG)


especially as since we not going WC yet.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Soccer 19 on March 08, 2017, 06:48:46 AM
Very good question... I like this progress

So it seems, build and develop women's football and sabotage men's football lol
I find this wholesome programme totally amazing, and at a loss as to how it can only be afforded now.
add: Again I ask (maybe no one here knows), do we have any understudies operating with this team of coaches ? or we keeping them for life ? or we start a new program when they gone ?

Morace has already added Joanne Daniels to the staff & to answer your question the long term plan is identify & develop more females with in the program to continue with the curriculum that is set in place by Morace & her entourage. One would hope that if Morace contract is not renewed that the infrastructure  set in place will continue. ( That remains to be seen). There are many current seniors that with the right development and counseling by Morace & her entourage will leave the program from highscool , U15 through to senior in good hands. Personally 2.5 years is a short time as don't forget Morace is heavily involved in her TD duties however if anyone can do it well it is her.She is one of only a handful of women in the world that holds a UEFA PRO License and is a FIFA Instructor for coaching Women’s Football. We are in good hands as long as DJW leaves well enough alone.

Cheers 19
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: maxg on March 08, 2017, 01:50:37 PM
Very good question... I like this progress

So it seems, build and develop women's football and sabotage men's football lol
I find this wholesome programme totally amazing, and at a loss as to how it can only be afforded now.
add: Again I ask (maybe no one here knows), do we have any understudies operating with this team of coaches ? or we keeping them for life ? or we start a new program when they gone ?

Morace has already added Joanne Daniels to the staff & to answer your question the long term plan is identify & develop more females with in the program to continue with the curriculum that is set in place by Morace & her entourage. One would hope that if Morace contract is not renewed that the infrastructure  set in place will continue. ( That remains to be seen). There are many current seniors that with the right development and counseling by Morace & her entourage will leave the program from highscool , U15 through to senior in good hands. Personally 2.5 years is a short time as don't forget Morace is heavily involved in her TD duties however if anyone can do it well it is her.She is one of only a handful of women in the world that holds a UEFA PRO License and is a FIFA Instructor for coaching Women’s Football. We are in good hands as long as DJW leaves well enough alone.

Cheers 19
thanks Soccer 19 (yuh mus be 20 by now). Joanne Daniels and a few snrs should be able to know and maintain the program. So no , Shabazz, Charles or Community service fella. Sounds good, now if only we can see the plan to fruition.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8Q52AjNLd0
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on March 08, 2017, 06:18:43 PM
WATCH: Take an inside look at one of our Women’s Senior Team’s training sessions.

https://www.youtube.com/v/aJRGiU0FpJU
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on March 09, 2017, 08:49:12 AM
In the US, the "UK sports therapist" is an athletic trainer. Nevertheless, not convinced that the definition leads us any closer to distinguishing between job titles and actual responsibilities on the NT ... I know trainers who have massage encompassed within their roles. Merely curious.

However, maxg, I disagree with cutting out the staff you would cut. All hands on deck now to make this work? Or not?

How yuh go cut Stern? How yuh go cut de fitness man? etc.

Anyhow, thread hijack in progress.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: maxg on March 09, 2017, 02:04:04 PM
In the US, the "UK sports therapist" is an athletic trainer. Nevertheless, not convinced that the definition leads us any closer to distinguishing between job titles and actual responsibilities on the NT ... I know trainers who have massage encompassed within their roles. Merely curious.

However, maxg, I disagree with cutting out the staff you would cut. All hands on deck now to make this work? Or not?

How yuh go cut Stern? How yuh go cut de fitness man? etc.

Anyhow, thread hijack in progress.


sorry bout that... just to many cooks...the football therapist/athletic trainer, should be able to, and is trained intensively to handle  fitness, and some measure of massage, doh not intensively. Some do take further studies and qualifications. if the National team players are being/expect to be selected and yet coming to camp unfit, then they should NOT be selected. In addition to local club coaches, 4 team coaches, How many coaches really required, It is not an academy, it's a National team, where most training is short term and less required once the plan, tactic and style is established .I think, at this level max 3 is good but not necessary...got to run, swim meet taxi.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on March 10, 2017, 04:26:15 AM
Williams pleased with Women Under-20s progress.
By Shaun Fuentes (Guardian)


National Women’s Under-20 head coach Nicola Williams said she is pleased with the way the Under-20 players have applied themselves over the past few weeks of training sessions at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium. The coach has been overseeing daily training sessions with the players as they prepare for future Caribbean Football Union World qualifying tournaments.

“The girls have really done well. We have a situation where she under 20 players have been moved into the senior team already and that is a good sign,” Williams said.

“There is a lot of commitment now to the training sessions and that is commendable of the players. There is also good support from the FA towards the programme and there is an understanding of what is necessary for us to do to achieve success.

“They work hard when they are at training. The beginning of a programme is always the hardest because we have to build the physical profile of the players but they are adapting well so far,” Williams added.

The Under-17 Women’s team also commenced training this week under head coach Manuela Tesse following screening sessions the previous weekend. And Carolina Morace is overseeing the preparations of the Senior Women’s team which also trains daily at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Adam Lake on March 15, 2017, 06:02:36 PM
T&T Senior Women to host Venezuela on March 26th and 29th.
TTFA Media.


While the Senior Men’s Team is in the midst of World Cup qualifying action, the Women will also be brought into action as the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association has secured two international warm up matches against Venezuela’s Senior Women’s Team on March 26th and March 29th at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. The games will kick off at 4pm and 7pm respectively.

This will be the first pair of international matches for head coach Carolina Morace and her staff since they commenced duties in January.

Morace spoke about the upcoming games prior to Wednesday evening’s training session at the Hasely Crawford Stadium training pitch, saying she was grateful to have the opportunity to test  her team against the South Americans.

“It is good to have the opportunity to play two international games at the end of the month and it’s good for the preparation of the team. I have to say thank you to David John Williams because the President has worked hard to have these two matches here,” Morace told TTFA Media.

“It is a test for us and it will be the second time I will have the opportunity to see the players who are based in the United States. We will not be fast because we still are in the early stage of our preparations. We have had some friendly games against the local boys and against the Under 20s and these two games will give us a good opportunity to measure where we are at this point,” the Italian-born added.

“Some of the US-based players will be coming back for the game. I still have not had the chance to see some of them because they are with Colleges and even though they want to come, they are not being released to us as yet and their coaches want to determine when they are able to come but unfortunately I decide when have we to start and finish the camp,” Morace said.

The team is in training up to five days per week.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Controversial on March 17, 2017, 01:25:51 AM
Happy for he women's program but why not the men?

The saboteur making sure we get zero quality friendlies to prepare, good tactic and Tallest is going along with it while he's paid by FIFA..
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on March 20, 2017, 02:01:48 PM
Senior Men and Women footballers undergo medical screening at Healthnet/Lab Medica.
TTFA Media.


Members of the Senior Men’s and Women’s Team recently underwent a full medical surveillance conducted by the Healthnet and Lab Medica Group, an existing partner of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association.

Players underwent ECG, lung function test, full blood and urine work up for liver function, kidney function and diabetes evaluation; Cancer evaluation and a full doctor’s physical examination including Vision and Hearing screening.

Twenty five senior men’s team players and 15 of the players currently training with the Senior Women’s Team under Carolina Morace took part in the surveillance earlier this month.

CEO of Healthnet and Lab Medica Richard Ramrekha spoke about the ongoing service being offered to the TTFA and its national teams.

“This is an existing partnership that we feel very honoured and privileged to be part of. The physical and health condition of our players is immensely important and we have seen it fit to extend this service to all our national teams and existing national players. We have done this year the beach soccer players, the under 17s and the senior men and women,” Ramrehka said.

“We try to ensure the players are aware of the health state and prevention measures are vital in the life of athletes. Once we discover that any of the players are in need of further treatment, the recommendations are made and we take it from there,” he added.

Senior Women and Men Players undergo medical screening at Healthnet (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ehyyxzxYRI)

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on March 22, 2017, 03:15:33 PM
Morace says preparations on stream for friendlies versus Venezuela.
TTFA Media.


Trinidad and Tobago’s Senior Women’s head coach Carolina Morace says her squad is settling into a level of preparation that is conducive to international football and she expects their will be continued improvements in fitness levels and tactical awareness.

The team is currently in a residential camp ahead of Sunday’s International Warm up with the Venezuela Senior Women’s Team at the Ato Boldon Stadium from 4pm.

“First of all here the mood is good because we are in a beautiful hotel and it’s the first time that the players are staying together since we began training. We are doing some team building that helps the players to get to know each other better and they are appreciative of that,” Morace told TTFA Media.

“It’s good to see them all day and all speaking and laughing together. That is a very good thing. I am happy about that because a team actually becomes a team when the players to come everyday to the field with a smile and to want to come to us coaches and enjoy the training. I was a player before so I know how important it is for the player to have a lot of involvement. They play because they play for each other, they are friends in the field and they want to represent the country in the best way possible,” she added.

“The players are looking forward to this match just as a verification to see where they are at in this time to understand and to see where we are at. It’s normal that the players training with us everyday will know better about the movement that I want from them but also the players who are now joining us I can see they are very focused also. It is important that they understand the need for that.

“We are working on timing, on ball possession and how we must play when we have the ball. And in non ball possession we will play zonal. Of course the coaches before may have had a different style. We will try to have strong team in defence when we do not have the ball and then be ready to attack when we are in possession of the ball.”

The Italian-born added that there is continuous efforts on the physical readiness of the players which she expects to improve over time.

“We know that we are not in the best physical condition right now so we have to decide if we have to attack high or whether it’s better in an intermediate way. Our staff is working hard in the camp every day to have the players ready. We are all curious and all excited to play these two games,” Morace said.

Both T&T and Venezuela will meet on Sunday form 4pm and then again on Wednesday March 29th at Ato Boldon Stadium at 7pm. Tickets cost $100 (covered) and $50 (uncovered) and will be available at the venue on gamed.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on March 22, 2017, 04:32:37 PM
Maylee Attin-Johnson and Kennya Cordner were both suspended by manager Jinelle James following issues with the national head coach over the weekend. More on this to follow.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: madness on March 22, 2017, 04:59:42 PM
why these girls got suspended.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on March 25, 2017, 03:37:42 PM
Women face Venezuela at Ato Boldon Stadium.
TTFA Media.


Tasha St Louis will lead the Trinidad and Tobago’s Senior Women’s Team as captain when they face Venezuela in the first of two international warm ups at the Ato Boldon Stadium from 4pm on Sunday.

Head Coach Carolina Morace appointed the veteran player to lead the team with defenders Arin King and Karyn Forbes given the role of vice captains.

Morace has been preparing her squad during a residential training camp over the past few days in the build up to the two matches against the South Americans.

“This is my first game in charge of Trinidad and Tobago and of course I am excited just like the rest of my staff. This game will be used to measure where we are as a team. We know that we have worked a a lot physically and now we want to see where are at,” Morace told TTFA Media on Saturday.

“In this camp we have had a chance to bring the local players and US-based players together and set up the professional environment that is required to play in the national team. The last two or three days, the players have focused more on the technical and tactical aspect. I have to say that the atmosphere is great.”

As to what she will be looking for from Sunday’s encounter, Morace  said, “In ball possession, I will focus on the distance of the players in the same unit and the distance in the different units and the timing to take space. What I want to see in non ball possession is whether the player understands the concept of marking and covering.”

St Louis also spoke about the current mood in the camp, describing it as high level.

“The atmosphere now is pretty good. The players are gelling and we are starting to look like a team.” she said. “Both games against Venezuela will be good for us and I am looking forward to having a great impact as an individual and as a captain.

Forbes said she was pleased to be part of the current training camp outside of the normal preparations for a tournament.

“Right now we are involved in a two week camp in preparations for the future and it’s great that we are starting this early because usually in the past we didn’t have this full preparation camp, doing things that will help us achieve our common goal which is making it to France 2019. I am really excited that we have the privilege to come in and do these team building exercises that we have been doing in camp because this is all part of the preparations for moving forward and achieving success,” Forbes said.

King said the team was keen to show their commitment to the program with a solid showing in these two games.

“It feels great to be back with all my sisters. It’s a good atmosphere coming back in, training again and being around everyone, getting that chemistry going again. We’d love to have the support of the fans come out. We are excited to show you where we are with our passion and drive to make it to France,” King said.

Tickets are priced at $100 (adults) and $50 (children) and are available at the game venue on Sunday. Season Pass Holders will gain free access to the match.

Trinidad & Tobago Squad

Goalkeepers:

Kimika Forbes, Shalette Alexander.

Defenders:

Arin King, Patrice Superville, Anastasia Prescott, Liana Hinds, Lauryn Hutchinson, Chevonne John, Annalis Cummings.

Midfielders:

Dernelle Mascall, Tasha St.Louis, Karyn Forbes, Nia Walcott, Ranae Ward, Ke’die Johnson.

Forwards:

Mariah Shade, Shenelle Henry, Laurelle Theodore.

Coach - Carolina Morace.

Title: St Louis leads T&T women today
Post by: Socapro on March 26, 2017, 10:25:13 AM
Any more updates on today's game for T&T vs Venezuela at the Ato Boldon Stadium, anyone?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: soccerrama on March 26, 2017, 01:57:26 PM
Any more updates on today's game for T&T vs Venezuela at the Ato Boldon Stadium, anyone?

Live commentary on i95.5 fm
www.i955fm.com
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: kounty on March 26, 2017, 02:54:15 PM
Any more updates on today's game for T&T vs Venezuela at the Ato Boldon Stadium, anyone?

Live commentary on i95.5 fm
www.i955fm.com

i hearin slows
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: royal on March 26, 2017, 04:15:48 PM
FT: Trinidad and Tobago 0 vs Venezuela 0
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on March 27, 2017, 04:38:01 AM
T&T Women, Venezuela in goalless draw.
By Ian Prescott (Express).


For the entire first half, Trinidad and Tobago senior women footballers showed only the briefest signs of active preparation, as Venezuela’s young-looking team knitted a series of short passes around the park.

Still, the Carolina Morace era as head of the Trinidad and Tobago women’s football programme began without defeat, as the Women Warriors drew goalless with their South American counterparts yesterday evening in the first of two international friendlies to be played at Ato Boldon Stadium, in Couva.

The restart of T&T women’s football, stalled for three years since narrowly losing a 2015 Women’s World Cup playoff spot to Ecuador 1-0, got off to a lethargic start. The hosts looked very much a work in progress and in much need of match practice, which they will get when the teams meet again from 7p.m. on Wednesday at the same venue.

There was little fluency of play, ball movement, or actual teamwork to T&T’s play, but there was the attempt to play structured football. Defensively, T&T looked solid enough, with the experienced back four of Arin King, later-injured Lauren Hutchinson, Anastasia Prescott and Patrice Superville, restricting the South Americans to mainly shots from distance.

Even a double change at the start of the second half, bringing on Chevonne John in defence and Nia Walcott in midfield, brought little impact to the home team’s performance, despite a very good turnout of fans.

Venezuela keeper Micheel Rengifo was never once tested, although young T&T substitute striker Laurelle Theodore broke away and had a chance to give the home team a winning goal with 10 minutes left. She neither threatened the Venezuelan keeper or goal with an off-target shot.

Most times, Venezuela looked more assured of what they wanted to do. Like when 22-year-old captain Paolo Villamizar bisected T&T markers Dernelle Mascall and Hutchinson, before failing to put a shot on target.

A very dangerous player, the skillful number 10, Villamizar was often the focal point of Venezuela’s attacks. She shot quickly and powerfully, from every angle, but many times having shots blocked or just off-target.
Venezuela, though, were unlucky not to be ahead when Petra Cabrera put Villamizar’s cross onto the crossbar, with T&T goalie Kamika Forbes beaten, 12 minutes into the second half.

T&T TEAM: 1.Kamika Forbes, 20.Lauren Hutchinson (15.Chevonne John 46th), 3.Anastasia Prescott, 5.Arin King, 7.Dernelle Mascall (6.Nia Walcott 46th), 8.Patrice Superville, 9.Mariah Shade, 10.Tasha St Louis (capt), 12.Ranae Ward, (19.Laurelle Theodore 81st), 13.Shanelle Henry, 14.Karyn Forbes.

Unused Subs: 2.Ayanna Russell, 4.Crystal Mollineau, 11.Liana Hinds, 16.Kedie Johnson, 17. Annalis Cummings, 18. Kelsey Henry, 21 Shalette Alexander (GK).

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: g on March 27, 2017, 05:34:13 AM
When 3 of your best 4 attack minded players are not part of the mix. I don't expect much attacking wise from our team.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on March 29, 2017, 12:44:44 PM
Build up news?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on March 29, 2017, 01:46:41 PM
WATCH: Trinidad and Tobago Women Warriors look ahead to second friendly with Venezuela

https://www.youtube.com/v/0hOwotQKo6c
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on March 29, 2017, 04:00:00 PM
Was the last women's match televised?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: kounty on March 29, 2017, 09:26:51 PM
what happen with the match?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on March 30, 2017, 05:51:23 AM
what happen with the match?

Trinidad and Tobago 1-3 Venezuela
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Socapro on March 30, 2017, 07:02:09 AM
Was the last women's match televised?

In my opinion no international matches playing in T&T should be televised live locally unless the stadium is sold out.

Trinis need to learn to support  their team by attending games and being a proper 12th man!!
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: madness on March 30, 2017, 11:16:51 AM
this is crazy to do that
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on March 31, 2017, 01:37:52 AM
Venezuela whip T&T women 3-1.
By Ian Prescott (Express).


THE CAPTAIN Paola Villamizar scored the opening goal and also set up striker Milagros Mendoza on either side of half-time, as the Venezuela women's team won the second of two friendly international football matches against the Trinidad and Tobago women 3-1 at Ato Boldon Stadium on Wednesday night.

Women Warriors captain Tasha St Louis converted from the penalty spot to keep her team in the hunt at 2-1, before Mendoza's second goal sealed victory for the visitors.

The game hinged on two brilliant saves by the Oriana Palacios, the outstanding former Venezuelan national U20 team goalkeeper. Palacios twice stopped Warriors captain St Louis. There was a suspicion that the ball had crossed the line, although the Venezuelan keeper showed a clean pair of hands to clutch St Louis' first-half free-kick and in the dying stages, the Venezuela keeper was quick off her line to block a fierce shot when St Louis ran clear to the goal.

Playing for the second time under their new coach, Italian Carolina Morace, hosts Trinidad and Tobago began more positively than in Sunday's 0-0 draw but faded in the second half while the South American visitors maintained good composure and ball possession over 90 minutes.

T&T had the first chance when Shenelle Henry, the 23-year-old T&T winger, was played in by a St Louis pass and forced Palacios into a diving save in the 7th minute.

Twenty-two year-old Villamizar, arguably the best player on the field, gave Venezuela a 1-0 lead in the 22nd-minute with a low chip over T&T keeper Kamika Forbes, from an angle. And from a similar position, 29-year-old Mendoza was unmarked and curled a shot in from the back post to make it 2-0 in the 28th minute.

Trinidad and Tobago were soon back in it at 2-1 on the half hour mark when St Louis converted a penalty, when after initial hesitation, referee Cecile Hinds pointed to the spot following a clear foul in the area.

Erratic and inaccurate several times with her punts out of goal, T&T keeper Forbes was made to work sometimes, as the always shooting Venezuelans laced her goal with a couple of shots from long distance.

Forbes, though, had no chance when both Venezuelans Villamizar and Mendoza sprung the offside trap, with the captain squaring for Mendoza to roll the ball in an open net for the final 3-1 score in the 80th-minute. Venezuela were intelligent enough to keep the ball after and negated all efforts by the home team to force a late comeback.

RELATED NEWS

T&T Women go down 3-1 to Venezuela.
T&T Guardian Reports.


After a goalless draw with Venezuela in the opening game on Sunday last, the T&T Women, under new coach Italian Carolina Morace went down 1-3 to their South American opponents in what was more of a learning experience at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva on Wednesday night.

The women, in only their second competitive game since the inception of the Italian coach and her assistants, thought they had gotten the opening goal when Karyn Forbes fired them ahead but the referee waved off-side.

Instead they went a goal down a few minutes later (23 minute) after captain Paola Villamizar benefitted from a defensive blunder to fire her team in the lead. And they were almost certain of victory when teammate Milagros Mendoza added another just five minutes later, her attempt taking a deflection before beating T&T goalkeeper Kamika Forbes.

But new T&T skipper Tasha St Louis pulled a goal back in the 31st minute from the penalty spot to give her team hope. They battled hard thereafter, but there was no stopping the South Americans from sealing a very comfortable win when Tahicelis Marcano found the net in the 69th minute.

After the match Morace congratulated the local girls, describing their performance as much better than the first game, despite conceding three goals. She promised to work harder to eliminate these errors.\

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Sando prince on March 31, 2017, 10:13:22 AM

^^ disappointing result
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Michael-j on March 31, 2017, 11:11:38 AM
WATCH: Highlights of Trinidad and Tobago Women’s 3-1 loss to Venezuela

https://www.youtube.com/v/Ef74WWNmQqU
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on March 31, 2017, 11:37:24 AM
WATCH: Post-match press conference with Head Coach Carolina Morace and midfielder Mariah Shade after Trinidad and Tobago Women’s 3-1 loss to Venezuela

https://www.youtube.com/v/5nS8Rbu1lPQ
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on March 31, 2017, 02:52:36 PM
King: Morace’s detailed approach is good for us.
TTFA Media.


National Women’s Team defender Ain King believes that Carolina Morace’s no-nonsense and detailed approached as head coach is working well for the current squad.

“It’s huge. Usually we will get preparation games maybe few weeks in advance so a year and a bit more is great for us so we can gauge where we are,” King said,

“It’s good (Morace’s approach). It’s a change for us because she is very into details which is great for us. Its just to grasp what she’s coaching and apply it to our style of play,” King added.

She spoke about the efforts being made by the TTFA to push Women’s football development at the moment.

“It’s important in the women’s game that we start from the grassroots level and from young so that the coach’s philosophy is implemented and therefore when the players step into the senior team they already have an idea of what is expected and they can ease their way into the system.”

T&T played two friendlies against Venezuela, drawing 0-0 and losing 3-1.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on March 31, 2017, 03:57:04 PM
Anyone find that we getting a slow leak of "we've never been happier because the 'troublemakers' left the team building" ...?

How is all of this reading as more joyous than The Road to Ecuador?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 04, 2017, 01:45:46 AM
Anyone find that we getting a slow leak of "we've never been happier because the 'troublemakers' left the team building" ...?

How is all of this reading as more joyous than The Road to Ecuador?

Or does a retainer/player contract make one sing a joyful song such that "no one eh gehhin between me, meh $$$ and meh coach"?

A purge by the purse?

Reading the above, we have attained a team harmony that eclipses anything delivered by Waldrum and that surpasses the unity of the $500 debacle. (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/oct/14/soccers-princesses-and-paupers-trinidad-tobago-usa-wnt)
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Mose on April 04, 2017, 02:08:41 AM
I don't get a sense of "never been happier". Definitely claims that all is well but "never been happier" doesn't quite fit. For me anyways.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 04, 2017, 03:03:45 AM
I don't get a sense of "never been happier". Definitely claims that all is well but "never been happier" doesn't quite fit. For me anyways.

Could be. Aside from the excerpts below, I may be imputing inputs not on the thread.

Quote
According to Shade “a lot of us don’t have jobs. We have degrees but we dedicate most of our life to football, so now we can feel confident that we can take care of business on the field and then outside we also have something to work with. It is something good for the programme and the future of women’s football.”

Quote
Arin King, one of the overseas-based players was also delighted with the new step. “We made history with these retainer contracts. It’s just stability. A lot of people do not know that women have it very hard. In the men’s game they are getting pro contracts and having a foundation with a salary. But sometimes we come to practice on a hungry belly. For the women it’s just great to have that stability and taking the programme to a next level with this,” King said.

Quote
St Louis also spoke about the current mood in the camp, describing it as high level.

“The atmosphere now is pretty good. The players are gelling and we are starting to look like a team.” she said. “Both games against Venezuela will be good for us and I am looking forward to having a great impact as an individual and as a captain.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Mose on April 04, 2017, 04:50:32 AM
The first two quotes, from Shade and King, sound more like relief to me. And not relief in terms of bad eggs being removed from the camp. More like finally, a paycheck, ah could begin to see mih way lil bit.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 04, 2017, 07:09:54 AM
Anyone find that we getting a slow leak of "we've never been happier because the 'troublemakers' left the team building" ...?

How is all of this reading as more joyous than The Road to Ecuador?

1.Or does a retainer/player contract make one sing a joyful song such that "no one eh gehhin between me, meh $$$ and meh coach"?

A purge by the purse?

2.Reading the above, we have attained a team harmony that eclipses anything delivered by Waldrum and that surpasses the unity of the $500 debacle. (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/oct/14/soccers-princesses-and-paupers-trinidad-tobago-usa-wnt)


Mose, ah inartfully conflated two streams of thought ... although each isn't entirely separate from the other.

(1). This is supposedly a time of plenty. Feast versus the famine. Subject to the caution on the topic mentioned by Tallman (if not on this thread, somewhere on the forum). Ah will look for it. This was one sense of "never been happier". Security versus Twitter interventions.

(2). The other is life outside the shadow/dynamics of the traditional skipper ... the force to be reckoned with in the dressing room.

There's a particular quote I thought I read. Will look for it.


Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on April 05, 2017, 12:14:10 PM
Morace presses on with Women’s team preparations.
TTFA Media.


With just under a week having passed since her two international friendlies in charge of the National Senior Women’s Team, head coach Carolina Morace is planning her upcoming phase of preparations  for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

The FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 is scheduled to take place in June/July 2019. The exact dates are still to be defined in coordination with the LOC France. And the qualification details for CONCACAF and CFU will be revealed in due course.

CONCACAF has three and and a half spots for the World Cup.The inter-confederation play-off will be contested between CONCACAF’s fourth-placed team and CONMEBOL’s third-placed team.

Morace is expected to resume training within the next few days following a short break after the two recent friendlies with Venezuela at the Ato Boldon Stadium.

“The focus this week is to keep going with our physical preparation. We are focusing on the aerobic preparation, aiming to improve the explosive strength and speed of the individual player,” Morace told TTFA Media on Wednesday.

“It’s in the right timing of the preparation now for us to deal with this aspect. We knew we would not be ready at best for the last two games. But for this phase we are now looking to work on it in advance of the qualification.”

“From a tactical stand point, in non ball possession we have to understand better mark and cover and to read the trajectory of the pass. and in ball possession we will focus on the technique because we have made too many mistakes technically in the two matches,” Morace added.

“We had a very good opportunity to assess the ability and the physical readiness of some of the players based in North America and they understand what is required of them while they are away from us. And we will give it our best when it comes to emphasising the work to be done with the local players here in Trinidad and Tobago,” she added.   “In the future we will also aim to see some more of the players that are based outside of the country.”

Meantime, National Under 17 Women’s coach Manuelle Tesse and Joanne Daniel, were accompanied by Technical Director Muhammad Isa at open tryouts for Women’s Under 20 and Under 17 selection at the Dwight Yorke Stadium training pitch on Sunday. Some 48 players were assessed during the session.

The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup France 2018 is scheduled to take place in August 2018. And the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup takes place in Uruguay in November/December 2018. CONCACAF has three qualifying spots for each of the Women’s Youth World Cups.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Sam on April 12, 2017, 06:21:35 AM
Maylee playing in de match between the TTFA/FIFA team and the Government/Sportt yesterday but she cah play for she country....  :rotfl:

(https://scontent-mia1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17883971_10154804864928929_8112854617427244162_n.jpg?oh=8139a11cd60a40dc74e697883db65213&oe=59502C62)
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 12, 2017, 02:56:01 PM
Ent!
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on April 21, 2017, 01:52:50 AM
Williams says U-20 women adapting well.
By Shaun Fuentes (Guardian).


National Under-20 Women’s head coach Nicola Williams says that the pool of players currently in training are beginning to adapt to the type of training under the current team management since preparations commenced just under three months ago.

Williams, who is the assistant to Carolina Morace on the Senior Women’s Team, has been overseeing the Under -20 programme as the unit build towards the CONCACAF Final Round of Women Under 20 World Qualification which will be played in T&T in January.

“We are in the final weeks of the pre-season preparation for the team .We have had two matches against the boys team and one against the Venezuela senior women’s team which was very good for us,” Williams said.

“Now we have a commitment with a large squad of players and a routine that is established. We are training frequently and players are beginning to gel on and off the field so we are developing relationships with each other.

“One of our positives is that the players are coachable and adapting to the style of play we want to implement in T&T and we are continuing to build on this We have allowed players who have been in school and in exams to have a break over the Easter and then start back refreshed after the holiday period,” Williams added. Several of the Under 20 players are also involved in the training sessions with the Women’s Senior Team.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on April 28, 2017, 01:45:29 AM
Women’s Team duo enjoying Morace experience.
By Shaun Fuentes (Guardian).


National senior women’s team duo Patrice Superville and newcomer Ranae Ward says they are both enjoying the intense level of training with the team under head coach Carolina Morace and her assistant Nicola Williams.

Both players were speaking at a recent training session at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo after returning from a short break following the two warm up matches against Venezuela.

Superville has been a regular member of the squad for some time and was involved in the 2015 World Cup qualifying campaign.

“I think the mood is good in the camp. The training has been intense, it’s been different and we are learning every session,” Supervise said.

“The two games (against Venezuela) I think were tough. We are learning what she is teaching us and we are trying to play her game and I think this has been shown in the games and we will develop in the further games,” she added

Ward meantime made her senior debut against Venezuela.

“I was nervous obviously but as the game continued I got in the groove and I got more confident on the ball. It was a good experience overall. It is a great opportunity to train with one of the best coaches in the world and among the best players in the country so I am embracing this opportunity. It is always a fun environment to be in,” Ward said.

The national team continues to train up to five days per week as they prepare for the France 2019 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on May 30, 2017, 11:58:31 AM
Morace welcomes US-based players into Senior Team Training Programme.
TTFA Media.


Trinidad and Tobago Women’s Senior Team head coach Carolina Morace welcomed a few of this country’s United States based players into the national team’s training sessions this month.

And with the pool of players increasing, Morace arranged for a few training matches to be played against local boys teams in order to have her players active in game situations. The current Senior Team players have been training up to three times weekly for the majority of this year so far.

“This month we saw the return of players from the USA during their summer or college break. Therefore we scheduled  matches against the boys teams here in Trinidad to have some local game situations The matches are to get the players into the rhythm of the game and we have seized this opportunity to have them active,” Morace told TTFA Media on Monday after observing the first set of training games last weekend.

Morace said she will be looking at options to balance the playing time of the players throughout the year due to the fact that the Women’s Football League (WOLF) is only for a three-month period.

“The summer period goes until the end of July so we are hoping to be able to see more players and to finish this period with International matches.

“I have seen some new players that now add to the pool of players that are able to be selected and there are more players that I am still waiting to see which is necessary for us to have a better idea of what our best selection can be for international football.

“What is important is the players overseas have to realise what the international level is like and they have to prepare themselves physically to be ready to compete when called to duty,” Morace added.

Some of the US-based players currently back home include Victoria Swift, former Under 20 player Maya Matouk and Jenelle Cunningham among others.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Bianconeri on May 30, 2017, 11:46:19 PM
Ms Morace and her staff reached out to the WOLF league coaches this mth and did a couple informative workshops.
Great insight into the national program and how they are doing things and trying to help the clubs to align themselves with the philosophy that the national team is setting out to do with their training regime

Morace and her asst. were pretty open and willing. Looking forward to more sessions in the future with them
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Sando on May 31, 2017, 01:40:19 AM
Well I heard that Elisabetta Bavagnoli and Manuela Tesse quit their jobs.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Mose on May 31, 2017, 12:57:39 PM
Well I heard that Elisabetta Bavagnoli and Manuela Tesse quit their jobs.


Reasons???
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on June 03, 2017, 01:46:33 AM
Under-20 Women footballers.
T&T Newsday Reports.


UNITED STATES team Charlotte Eagles cruised to a 3-0 triumph over the Trinidad and Tobago’s Under-20 Women football team in a friendly match, last Tuesday, at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo.

The “Ladies Eagles” are all University students making their second visit in 10 years to TT to engage in various humanitarian activities such as visiting The Cyril Ross home for the HIV kids, St Dominic’s and the St Jude Home for Girls.

The Ladies Eagles also partook in coaching sessions with a number of coaching schools.

TT Under 20 coach Nicola Williams, noted, “I was happy to play the match to compete against other female players.

Despite losing 3-0, I am happy that we showed good organisation and exerted our style of play into the game. We need to work on our aggression to win the ball back and put our opponents under pressure.

“The Charlotte team was older than us and able to win more balls in the air – scoring their first goal from a cross and the last from a corner.

Their pace did trouble us on the wings and they were able to get behind our defence a number of times. Our goalkeeper Rebecca Almondoz was able to make a number of saves.

They were also quick to close us down and although we were able to combine and switch the play to find space in the other side we didn’t do it often enough and lost the ball under pressure.

“We have been playing local boys teams to give the players the weekly rhythm of a match where other countries have players playing in full-time leagues. Next month players will join the WOLF league for competition and I will be able to travel around and watch their performance along with scouting any new talent,” Williams added.

“I hope to finish July with an international match of our age (Under-20) to evaluate how our preparation is tracking. This month has seen some foreign based players return for the summer college break so reintroducing them into the team is very important.”

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on June 03, 2017, 01:48:23 AM
U-17 women’s coach quits, returns to Italy; Carolina continues with half her foreign staff
By Lasana Liburd (Wired868).


Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams restarted the Women’s National Team programme with a bang on 1 February 2017, as he unveiled respected Italian coach Carolina Morace and her foreign aides, Nicola Williams, Elisabetta Bavagnoli and Manuela Tesse, as assistants.

Morace, a former Canada head coach, was enlisted to head the programme and operate as Women’s National Senior Team coach with Williams as her assistant and Under-20 head coach, Tesse as Under-17 coach and Bavagnoli serving as assistant to all three coaches.

Four months on and only Morace and Williams, an Australian, remain though, as Wired868 was reliably informed that Tesse quit her post while it is uncertain whether Bavagnoli ever returned since her first visit to Trinidad. Tesse and Bavagnoli are both Italians.

John-Williams and National Under-17 Team manager Ricarda Nelson could not be reached for comment while the TTFA is yet to issue a release on Tesse’s departure.

Suggestions differ as to why Tesse’s quit the programme although most agreed that she was unenthused by the low-key operation of the youth team, which has no scheduled international games and is supposedly less resourced than the senior set up.

However, the senior Women Soca Warriors have not exactly been buzzing either. Their only two international outings so far ended in a goalless draw and 3-1 loss to a mediocre Venezuelan team while Morace fell out early with former senior team captain Maylee Attin-Johnson, veteran winger Ahkeela Mollon and gifted attacker Kennya “Yaya” Corder as well as equipment manager Steve Fredericks.

Morace’s time in Trinidad and Tobago so far has divided opinion with some hailing her as brave, knowledgeable and no-nonsense while detractors described her as abusive, divisive and dictatorial.

Regardless, the fiery Italian remains and, according to informed sources, has described her will to finish the job in Trinidad as absolute. Her contract with the TTFA takes her up until the France 2019 Women’s World Cup when, hopefully, the Women Warriors will qualify for a FIFA tournament for the first time.

Trinidad and Tobago’s only previous involvement at a Women’s World Cup came as host nation for the 2010 Under-17 tournament.

The senior women continue to train three times a week under Morace, who has widened her pool with an influx of United States-based players who are home on school vacation.

Some of the overseas-based players in the current training squad are: Victoria Swift, Maya Matouk, Jenelle Cunningham, Naomie Guerra, Chevonne John and Khadisha Debesette.

Morace told the TTFA Media that she has scheduled matches with local boys teams to get some playing time for her current squad.

“The matches are to get the players into the rhythm of the game and we have seized this opportunity to have them active,” said Morace. “The summer period goes until the end of July so we are hoping to be able to see more players and to finish this period with International matches.

“I have seen some new players that now add to the pool of players that are able to be selected and there are more players that I am still waiting to see which is necessary for us to have a better idea of what our best selection can be for international football.

“What is important is the players overseas have to realise what the international level is like and they have to prepare themselves physically to be ready to compete when called to duty.”

The 2017 Women’s League of Football (WOLF) competition is due to kick off on 10 June and runs until August. Morace has agreed to release all national players to train twice a day with their respective clubs and to play competitive matches on the weekend.

Once more, TTFA employee Sharon O’Brien will oversee the competition after being returned to the post of women’s football president at last Wednesday’s election but it was a fractious affair. The first vote ended seven-seven between O’Brien and challenger Vernetta Flanders, who was the body’s former general secretary. However, O’Brien prevailed eight-six in a second vote.

The electoral committee compromised of TTFA vice-presidents Ewing Davis and Joanne Salazar as well as Jamiyla Muhammad, which, Flanders suggested, was hardly an independent trio.

As a TTFA employee, O’Brien is, arguably, beholden to Davis and Salazar. And she is believed to have ingratiated herself to president John-Williams—not least by taking his daughter and W Connection boss, Renee John-Williams, to Costa Rica, as the sole Pro League representative to a FIFA TMS workshop, and voting along with the TTFA president to remove former men’s head coach Stephen Hart.

Notably, O’Brien’s first order of business, once re-elected, was to name the third member of the electoral committee, Muhammad, as her new general secretary.

The women’s body had also failed to adhere to article 27.3 of its constitution, which stipulated that all members should receive, among other documents, the Financial Statements and Independent External Auditors’ Report as well as the Budget at least 14 days before the AGM.

Instead, a balance sheet purporting to be a financial statement was issued to clubs on the day of the election with no accompanying independent report.

Flanders, a former Women Warriors team manager, said that, despite her dissatisfaction with the process, she will not contest the election result.

Title: UB's Laura Dougall earns call to Trinidad & Tobago National Team
Post by: Tallman on July 03, 2017, 04:56:23 PM
UB's Laura Dougall earns call to Trinidad & Tobago National Team
By Ben Tsujimoto (The Buffalo News)


Laura Dougall has never been to Trinidad, but the Caribbean nation has presented her with the opportunity of a lifetime.

The starting goalkeeper for the University at Buffalo women's soccer team has been recalled by new Trinidad & Tobago women's national team head coach Carolina Morace for a training camp that begins July 10. The Women Soca Warriors are expected to train for roughly 10 days before traveling to Margarita Island to face Venezuela on July 20 and 23.

As United States Soccer fans have seen countless times - from Jermaine Jones to Darlington Nagbe to Fabian Johnson - a soccer player need not be born in a country to represent it on the international stage. Because of her father's background, Dougall is eligible to compete for T&T while retaining her eligibility to play her senior season for the Bulls this fall.

"It's a mix of excitement and nerves," said Dougall, in an email, after receiving the T&T invite. "I can hardly believe I am actually going to potentially play on an international team."

Although she's already set the UB record for career shutouts (27) long before her senior season, Dougall isn't a shoo-in for the roster of 18 players that Morace will pick for the friendlies; performance in training will determine the list of traveling players to Venezuela from a larger pool, many coming from United States colleges.

"I know there will be an adjustment period trying to get to know everyone and adapt to new coaching styles and routines," Dougall added. "It can be challenging and nerve wracking but hopefully I will make some new friends and learn the ropes from the more experienced players."

HOW IT'S POSSIBLE

Dougall's father, Steve, lived in Trinidad until age 6 before moving to Jamaica when his father's job transferred, then to Mississauga, Ont., in the middle of winter. Many of the Dougalls' Trini relatives had already made the jump to Canada. Steve and his wife, Terri, had Laura in July 1996 in Pickering, Ont.

While she's never visited Trinidad until this training camp, Dougall isn't a novice when it comes to the Caribbean culture, thanks to the influence of her Trini grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

"Family dinners consisted of macaroni pie, callaloo (a leafy green, often sauteed) and crab, stewed chicken, pigeon peas and rice when at my Granny and Grandpa Dougall's [house]," Laura remembers. "Many of my friends who met my Trinidad relatives find the accent harder to understand, but I have grown up with it all my life so hopefully that helps [this summer]."

Easing the transition will be a few remaining relatives on the island of Trinidad, including family in Port of Spain, roughly a 20-minute drive from Hasely Crawford Stadium, T&T's regular training grounds.

CARIBBEAN CONNECTION

While it's one thing for Dougall to be eligible to play for Trinidad & Tobago, it's entirely another to be invited into the national team camp.

The crucial connection came through her goalkeeping coach, Jeff Sanderson, who knew of Dougall's family history and boasted a strong Trinidadian soccer network of his own.

Sanderson corresponded with a Trinidad & Tobago scout, who was eager to set up a training session in March. One problem: Dougall had a long-planned backpacking trip through Europe - France, Switzerland and Italy - slated for the same time window.

Fortunately - thanks to the flexibility of the T&T contact - the UB goalkeeper was offered a reschedule for June 3 in Toronto, where her workout would be videotaped and forwarded to the T&T staff.

"A few days later the manager contacted me and said, 'You got a very positive review,' and 'the next stop is to get you here,' Dougall recounts. "Within 30 minutes I was sent the July plans for the women's national team."

The positive review will not come as shocking to Bulls fans; Dougall has stood tall in her three years in Amherst. Her breakout freshman campaign - which saw UB win the Mid-American Conference championship and book a trip to the NCAA Tournament for the first time - was rewarded with the MAC Freshman of the Year award and a spot on the all-conference first team.

Although she's been left off the All-MAC squads the last two years, Dougall's career statistics - 59 starts, .69 goals against average, 32 wins and 259 saves, all with one year left - have her positioned to go down as one of the best in UB history.

DOUGALL'S EXPECTATIONS

Growing up in Ontario and playing in some bitterly cold matches during the fall seasons at UB, Dougall is accustomed to one extreme temperature. Bear in mind that playing in the cold is considerably worse for goalkeepers, who don't move at the rate of the other field players.

"During the winter sessions [in Ontario] we would sometimes have to shovel snow off the field before training," Dougall said. "I am pretty sure I won’t have to be doing that in Trinidad!"

In Trinidad, July temperatures hover in the high 80s with humidity typically around 70 percent. Even the superbly conditioned United States women's national team finds the heavy hair and unrelenting heat a challenge during away matches in Trinidad.

"While we do play in the summer here in [Canada and Buffalo], Trinidad is much closer to the equator so I have to wonder what it will be like to play there in July," Dougall mused.

With her new head coach's emphasis on fitness, the goalkeeper will soon learn a thing or two about the elements.

MORACE MEMORIES

After her hiring in December 2016, Italian goal-scoring legend and former Canada women's national team head coach Carolina Morace began to put her imprint on the Women Soca Warriors the following month.

It's hard to top Morace's playing career. She's one of only 15 women's soccer players to score more than 100 goals in international competition. The striker competed for her country, beginning at age 15, for two decades.

Her Players Tribune post from February 2017 is an enlightening look into her mindset - both as a player and a manager. Morace is perhaps best known, though, for being the first women to coach a professional men's team - Viterbese of Italy's Serie C, in 1999 - even though she spent just two matches at the helm before resigning.

For Dougall, July 10 will not be the first time she's met Morace.

"In 2008, when I was playing for the Pickering Soccer Club, Coach Morace attended a soccer camp that I was participating in," Dougall remembers. "She talked to all the girls and led a few drills. I have an autographed picture from her. I am sure she doesn't remember me but I do remember her. I was pretty young but excited to meet one of the best women soccer players in the world. I look forward to meeting her again."

The circumstances are different 10 years later. After a bitter conclusion to her time with the Canadian women's squad, Morace is hopeful T&T can reach its first World Cup in 2019. Armed with a fresh start, she's presently tasked with determining the best players to represent a country with which she's relatively unfamiliar.

The playing style she instills - modeled after Barcelona and Bayern, predicated both on supreme fitness and possession - will test Dougall's ability with her feet, especially her consistency in distributing out of the back.

WHAT'S AHEAD FOR T&T

Trinidad & Tobago have intentionally broadened their talent pool in an attempt to shine at the 2018 Caribbean Cup, the qualifying tournament for the 2018 Women's CONCACAF Championship, formerly known as the Gold Cup.

The top three finishers in the CONCACAF Championship will represent the confederation at the 2019 World Cup in France, while the fourth-place side competes in a play-in game against the No. 3 finisher in CONMEBOL (South America) for a World Cup berth.

The Women Soca Warriors have never qualified for a World Cup despite attempts every four years since 1991, although the Caribbean nation's fourth-place finish at the 2014 Gold Cup - and ensuing heartbreaking 1-0 loss at the tail end of the two-legged playoff against Ecuador (CONMEBOL third-place) - was accompanied by a touching story of generosity.

The Trinidad & Tobago Football Association runs a website with updates on the Women Soca Warriors' preparations for friendlies and tournaments, as well as interviews with players. It's worth keeping an eye on over the next month for updates.

But in the meantime, Morace will call upon uncapped players like Dougall to adjust to an unfamiliar environment and improve the quality of the country's football.

For the UB goalkeeper, the trip is a chance to make her mark on international football while exploring the roots of her family history.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on July 16, 2017, 03:41:41 AM
Charlotte women’s team rejoice on Trinidad trip.
By Shaun Fuentes (Guardian).


United States college player Callie McKinney has described a recent trip to T&T with the Charlotte Lady Eagles team as one of the best experiences of her life so far.

Mckinney arrived here in late May with Eagles, a team made of up girls from various universities that come together to grow in their faith with Christ while playing football in a competitive environment to get better at their game.

The Lady Eagles mission is to glorify God and see lives transformed by communicating the message of Jesus Christ through the global environment of soccer. The vision of the Lady Eagles is generating teams that cultivate influential coaches and players who inspire people to flourish in and for Christ wherever they are planted.

“We went on this trip to spread the word of God by using soccer as our platform to reach the youth of Trinidad and anyone else who was around to witness. While doing so we also played games against local teams and then against the Under-20 Trinidad national team and the full senior Trinidad national team,” McKinney wrote.

The Eagles linked up with the Step by Step women’s team and also played two training games against the T&T senior and U-20 women’s team in which they were victorious. They also took part in four coaching clinics.

“Concluding the trip, I can’t wait to see the way God has used each and every one of my teammates and myself to reach various groups of kids we were in contact with. It’s going to be amazing to see the fruits of our impact on the kids. The trip to Trinidad changed my perspective, furthered my growth as a player and with my walk with Christ.”

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on July 16, 2017, 12:47:28 PM
So Morace gone now. Well yes!
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on July 16, 2017, 03:41:40 PM
wow the program falling part
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: soccerman on July 16, 2017, 07:26:41 PM
http://wired868.com/2017/07/16/ciao-carolina-tt-womens-programme-in-jeopardy-as-italian-walks-after-three-months-without-pay/
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on July 19, 2017, 01:43:21 AM
Update on Women’s Football Programme.
TTFA Media


Back to the Future

The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association today wishes to confirm that Miss Carolina Morace and Miss Nicola Williams have terminated their contracts with the TTFA.

No further details will be given at this time since we are under advisement from our attorneys in this regard.  The TTFA however wants to go on record and state that every attempt was made (without their cooperation) to resolve whatever issues that may have appeared in the opinion of Miss Morace and Miss Williams that contributed to their departure.

The TTFA remains committed to the its vision and continuation of the Women’s programme with a view of qualification to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France 2019 along with the qualification of the Women’s Under 17 Team to the CONCACAF Under 17 Women’s Championship in 2018 and subsequently the next FIFA Under 17 Women’s World Cup in Colombia in 2019; and the Under 20 Women’s World Cup for which the Concacaf Final Round will be staged in Trinidad and Tobago in 2018.

To this end, consistent with the contract terms of his engagement with the TTFA (Head of Programmes) the Board of the Association has appointed Mr Jamaal Shabazz to oversee the Women’s programme with immediate effect and he will take charge  of the Senior Women’s programme from tomorrow as well as the Under 20 Women’s programme. Mr Shabazz  will also oversee the Under 17 Women’s programme with the assistance of coaches Joanne Daniel and Desiree Sergeant who were understudies to Miss Morace and Miss Williams.

The TTFA will appoint a full time head coach of the Under 17 Team immediately following the Caribbean First Round of qualifiers to be played in Trinidad in August.

Comments from Jamaal Shabazz

“It unbelievable that at this stage in my life I will be back in the women’s game. Together with the current senior team we gave our lives for this programme. The opportunity is there for us to complete a journey which we started together in 2000. We have a chance to continue to work hard for our country and ensure that this crop finishes their careers on a high note and that women’s football in our country reaches a milestone ”

Things to know about Jamaal Shabazz

From 1994 to 2010 he held various positions as Head of the TTFA’s Women’s Programme and coaches of the different national teams.

Together with Dr Iva Gloudon, Shabazz sent 35 female players on soccer scholarships in the United States, playing a key role in the development of players National Team players such as Tasha St Louis, Maylee Attin Johnson, Kennya Cordner and Ahkeela Mollon through the ranks of T&T National Teams.

Shabazz, age 53, played an integral role in establishing a development programme that produced most of the current Senior Women’s Team players when they were Under 15 players dating back to 2000.

He held the position as Head Coach of the Guyana Senior Men’s Team in three different stints including the 2014 World Cup campaign during which time he guided Guyana to victory over Trinidad and Tobago, eliminating T&T from the qualification race, while taking Guyana to the CONCACAF Semi-Final round.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on July 22, 2017, 12:37:28 AM
Isa recommended Shabazz and Fevrier for coaching jobs; technical committee still non-functional.
By Lasana Liburd (Wired868).


Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) general secretary Justin Latapy-George has confirmed that the recent coaching appointments by the local body were made after recommendations from technical director Muhammad Isa and not the technical committee.

Yesterday, the TTFA announced  that Jamaal Shabazz will replace Italian Carolina Morace as the head of the women’s programme and will also serve as head coach of the Women’s National Senior and Under-20 Team and oversee the Under-17 Team—although it subsequently emerged that he could end up with only the Women’s Senior and Under-20 Team jobs.

And, last month, Stuart Charles-Fevrier was appointed as head of the TTFA’s Elite Development Programme with Leonson Lewis and Clyde Leon as assistants.

Fevrier, Lewis and Leon are all current employees at W Connection—which is owned by TTFA president David John-Williams—while Shabazz helped campaign for the current local football president at the last TTFA and Caribbean Football Union (CFU) elections.

The recent hirings have caused consternation within the local football fraternity, with at least two coaches, including former National Under-20 coach Derek King, suggesting that they felt that at present non-Connection coaches were not given a fair chance to hold national portfolios .

King, the current North East Stars head coach, is the last national men’s coach to secure a regional title, having led the Under-20 Team to the 2014 Caribbean Championship crown.

Latapy-George explained that, at least in terms of the aforementioned positions, the recommendations came from the Isa-headed technical department. However, according to the general secretary, the TTFA Board of Directors have agreed on the members to make up a new technical committee and their names are expected to be announced soon.

The current TTFA board of directors comprises David John-Williams (president), Joanne Salazar, Ewing Davis and Allan Warner (vice-presidents), James Toussaint (Central FA), Sherwyn Dyer (Eastern Counties Football Union), Karanjabari Williams (Northern FA), Richard Quan Chan (Southern FA), Anthony Moore (Tobago FA), Joseph Taylor (Trinidad and Tobago Football Referees Association), Sharon O’Brien (Women’s League Football), Wayne Cunningham (Eastern FA) and Sam Phillip (TT Pro League).

Latapy-George declined comment on if and when the TTFA intended to respond to 42 questions from Veteran Footballers Foundation of Trinidad and Tobago (VFOTT) president Selby Browne on the current operations of the football body.

Ironically, the last technical committee collapsed after its recommendation that Fevrier replace Belgian Tom Saintfiet as Soca Warriors head coach was overruled. Instead, the Board opted to give the position to current coach Dennis Lawrence.

Then technical committee chairman Dexter Skeene, vice-chairman Dr Alvin Henderson and member Errol Lovell all resigned before Lawrence was unveiled.

Lawrence subsequently selected Fevrier as his assistant coach and, at present, the former St Lucia international holds three substantial portfolios as National Senior Team assistant coach, W Connection head coach and head of the Elite Youth Development Programme (which, it appears, is to operate as a National Under-13 Team).

Up until this weekend, Shabazz also held two major posts as Trinidad and Tobago National Youth Football Co-ordinator and Morvant Caledonia United head coach.

So far, Shabazz has suggested that he is almost certain to give up his role on the Elite Youth Development Programme although he expects to remain as Morvant Caledonia coach—once he is able to handle the two jobs.

I can provide stability! Shabazz reopens door to Maylee, Mollon and Cordner; but wants to keep Caledonia job

New Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team and Under-20 Team head coach Jamaal Shabazz believes he is the right man to steady the ship as the Women Soca Warriors attempt to recover from the abrupt departure of Italian head coach Carolina Morace and her three assistants.

Morace and assistant Nicola Williams handed in their resignations last Friday and Morace, who has a law degree, told Wired868 that the most accurate description of what happened is to say that “the contract [is] terminated for just cause.”

The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA), which is headed by president David John-Williams, is already bracing for legal action and the value of the part of the football body’s contract with the foreign coaches which is still unpaid is estimated at TT$4.3 million (US$648,000).

But even as the TTFA braces for a fresh lawsuit—and the local body is already dealing with at least a half-dozen cases—the Women Warriors still have a programme to maintain and three World Cup qualifying campaigns to contest at Senior, Under-20 and Under-17 level.

Shabazz, a former Trinidad and Tobago Women’s Senior Team coach as well as head coach for the Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana Men’s National Teams, backs himself to make a success of the current challenge.

“I think the programme right now needs some stability and, given what they have asked of me, I can provide stability,” Shabazz told Wired868. “Most of these girls I know as kids and saw them grow into womanhood. I have great respect for them and I think there is mutual respect.”

Shabazz spent his first day on the job by erasing one of the more controversial aspects of Morace’s tenure—the suspension of former captain Maylee Attin-Johnson and star attacker Kennya “Yaya” Cordner and the self-imposed exile of ex-Europe-based winger Ahkeela Mollon.

Morace said Attin-Johnson and Cordner were both suspended for violating team rules; Shabazz will overturn that decision.

“Today, I am going to meet with Ahkeela Mollon and Maylee Attin-Johnson and talk to Kennya Cordner on Skype to see how we can mend some broken fences,” said Shabazz, who claimed he had previously kept his distance from the issue. “There were players on the Under-20 Team and the Senior Team who are not in the programme right now and I intend to meet with everybody, hear everybody and try to start with a clean slate.”

Ironically, Shabazz took credit for the TTFA’s decision to hire Morace in the first place although he admitted that their relationship soured during her time in Trinidad.

“I was the person that took her resume to David John-Williams—myself and [team manager] Jinelle James—as co-ordinator of programmes for the TTFA at the time,” said Shabazz. “I felt the women’s programme needed a high-profile female with a high level of competency. [But] at some point in time, I fell out of favour with her.

“I have the utmost respect for her and the work she tried to put in in the last six months. […] I have nothing bad to say for her and I tried to keep out of her way because I understood how she wanted to deal with matters.”

Shabazz withdrew from the women’s programme in 2011 and said then the team needed fresh ideas. And he repeatedly insisted that he was not interested in a coaching position under the current football administration.

So what has changed?

The Morvant Caledonia United head coach said his time on the bench in the Pro League this season stirred his competitive juices while the resources provided for the women’s programme under Morace also caught his attention.

“Given the resources that I know were made available to the last technical staff, I am confident we can do this,” said Shabazz. “Because this bunch of girls used to sleep on the ground in the Larry Gomes Stadium when we had double sessions [and] they never got friendly matches and contracts and stipends.

“With all these things in play, I think the onus is now on us to step up to the plate and give it our best possible shot.”

Shabazz said he intends to copy the structure of the coaching set-up under Morace and currently used by men’s coach Dennis Lawrence, which, he suggested, makes better use of assistant coaches than has always been the case at local level.

“We are going to demonstrate, based on the example of Dennis Lawrence and his staff, that men and women can work together for the benefit of the programme,” said Shabazz, “because we see the master come here with an entourage and they operate under leadership and loyalty. I have been a slave for many, many centuries and now I have become a free man, I understand how to make it work; I feel even better than the master.

“When you look at how Ms Morace ran it, […] I feel we can replicate that working together and try to get the results.”

Shabazz admitted that he had a personal relationship with the current TTFA president but dismissed any suggestion of favouritism, insistingd that his CV spoke for itself.

“If a man or woman could look at my track record and think [that my appointment] is a (case of a) job for the boys, then I think that there is nothing I can do or say in my own defence,” said Shabazz. “[…] Yes, I supported John-Williams in the [TTFA] elections and I ask the question: did I commit a sin? Who did Keith Look Loy support in the election? Who did other people support?

“Election is one facet of the football dynamics [and right now] I am concerned with what happens on the field.”

Then Guyana National Senior Team coach Jamaal Shabazz is at his side in full TTFA gear.
At present, Shabazz holds an armful of jobs as, apart from being coach of two national women’s teams, he is also the TTFA Youth Football Co-ordinator and Morvant Caledonia United head coach.

He suggested he was likely to give up the Youth Football Coordinator post but would continue to run the Morvant Caledonia team.

“In terms of Morvant Caledonia, I see no conflict there at all,” Shabazz told Wired868. “It has always been a mentoring with [assistant coach] Abdallah Phillips and that will continue… I did those jobs and more when some of my critics were in charge of the technical aspect of Trinidad and Tobago’s football. But I do not know if it was because Jack Warner was in charge [but] not a dog barked then.”

Shabazz tried to explain how the responsibilities of the Elite Development Programme, which is funded to the tune of TT$8 million by NLCB, are shared between technical director Muhammad Isa, National Senior Team assistant coach and W Connection head coach Stuart Charles-Février and himself.

It means that instead of the TTFA hiring one person to oversee the programme, they have hired several persons who juggle duties between the Elite Youth Programme and other jobs within the football body or at their respective clubs.

Charles-Février and his assistant coaches Leonson Lewis and Clyde Leon are all employees at the W Connection football club, which is owned by John-Williams.

Shabazz insisted that the managerial structure of the Elite programme was a practical one.

“Stuart Charles was selected by the Board to be the head coach,” said Shabazz. “My role was to supervise the programme and make sure the zones were training and so on. I work alongside Isa, who focuses more on grassroots and coach education and supervising the national teams in training.

“The Elite Programme was a specific programme that needed specific attention… [With] the magnitude of the work, I think having more coaches is better rather than less.”

For the immediate future, Shabazz will juggle his time between two national teams and his Pro League outfit. But he is confident about what he can bring to the Women Warriors and is anxious to resume professional relations with the likes of Tasha St Louis, Karyn Forbes, Dernelle Mascall and Attin-Johnson, whom he credited for their exceptional understanding of the game.

“What is needed is someone who can come in and get these girls working again and focusing on football and giving of their best for the country,” said Shabazz, “and I am not just talking about players but staff too. There are three things we need to juggle here: individual needs, needs of the group and the mission and what it requires.

“We need to be able to juggle the three. I feel with the little I know about management and the Senior Women’s team, I am very confident that we can do this.”

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: MEP on July 22, 2017, 12:45:15 AM
how de hell that terrorist who can't coach his way out of a wet paper bag keep getting national team jobs?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Sando on July 22, 2017, 09:11:02 AM
Shabaaz milking David John Williams.

A terrorist controlling T&T football.

Only in T&T, in the US, this man would have been serving a lifetime all now.

Imagine somebody shoot up the Prime Minister of a country and walking free like a bird today.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on July 23, 2017, 02:29:44 PM
Shade stays confident with Shabazz’s return.
TTFA


National Senior Women’s Team player Mariah Shade is backing newly installed head of Women’s Programme Jamaal Shabazz to keep the Senior Team on track in their quest for qualification for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France.

Shade has been part of the senior team pool that worked with now former senior women’s team head coach Carolina Morace but she will renew acquaintances with Shabazz, the first coach she worked under upon her entry into the national programme as a 13-year-old.

“It was very heartbreaking to say the least after hearing that coach Carolina Morace and assistant coach Nicola Williams was leaving us,” Shade admitted on Sunday. “It was very sudden but all I can say is that I know God is in control and I trust his will for us as a team.

“Jamaal was one who was very instrumental in bringing coach Carolina and her assistant Nicola here so because of this, I have great confidence that his mind and heart is in the right place and he indeed has a great plan for the future of this team,” Shade told TTFA Media.

The 25-year-old  looked back on her early days as a national team player, a period which she says allowed her to develop under Shabazz.

“I know Coach Jamaal very well. I joined the national programme when I was thirteen and was among the few players in my generation like Karyn Forbes and Rhea Belgrave who started playing with the senior team at first before playing with the youth teams. I remember being in several Senior and Under 20 camps in the US, Caribbean and home, and playing in several CFU and CONCACAF Qualifiers under Jamaal as head coach.

“He has always been a very serious yet no nonsense person who appreciates hard work. I was a youth on both teams and so it was a different atmosphere for me because I was learning and growing and developing as a very young player,” she continued.

“Though he has always been around women’s football, this is the first time as an adult that I would be coached by Jamaal and I feel very positive as we move forward in our preparations. My focus has always been giving my best in training so the game becomes easier and I will continue to by God’s Grace,” Shade stated.

The former France-based pro  who now plays for Petrotrin in the TT Women’s League (WOLF) believes that Shabazz will fit right back into the programme because of his past alliance.

“One very positive thing about Jamaal being head coach of the Senior team is the fact that he has known most, if not all of us since we were in our early teens and at some point or another most of us played under him. He knows our ability and has seen our development as players and commitment to the program throughout the years, so he knows what he has to work with.

“I’m expecting that this will make the transition easier and faster so we can get back on track with our preparations for France 2019,” Shade concluded.

The Caribbean phase of the qualifiers is carded to start next year towards the CONCACAF final stage and Shabazz will resume the training sessions within the next few days.

Mariah is set to launch her first book ,Tunnel Vision – A Set Apart Life on August 5th, 2017 at the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards. The book is based on a young Christian’s survival guide for spiritual success, empowerment and blessing.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on July 23, 2017, 05:22:26 PM
What I would like to know is why has Mariah not continued in Europe? What occurred in France? Why not somewhere else on the continent?

Not expecting players to make negative public comments about Shabazz.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on July 30, 2017, 01:59:51 AM
Shade launches new book to help youths.
By Shaun Fuentes (Guardian).


National Women’s footballer Mariah Shade will launch a new career away from the field of sport next weekend.

The former France-based player who now lines up for Petrotrin in the Women’s League, has written a book which is geared towards helping young people achieve success in their personal relationship with GOD and to encourage them to stand strong in their faith in a time where many are falling away. “There is still hope because Jesus is alive,” she said.

“I always say, football is one aspect of my life, but it is not my life. I am a young woman after God’s own heart and my love for God is a passion that football can never compete with,” she added.

“The book, titled Tunnel Vision: A Set Apart Life, was born about one year ago, coming out of a place of real concern for young people especially young Christians,” she added.

The official launch takes place on August 5, at 3pm, at the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards, (Opposite the Center of Excellence, Macoya.) The book will also be available on Amazon, both Paperback and Kindle, on the publisher’s website (Trinity Hills Publishing) and on Barnes and Noble’s Online Store.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on March 01, 2018, 09:14:25 AM
Senior Women to play pair of friendlies versus Panama in March.
TTFA Media.


Trinidad and Tobago’s Senior Women’s Team will open their 2018 account with a pair of International Friendlies against Panama’s Senior Women’s Team on March 22nd and 24th.

The opening match will be played at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva from 6:30pm and two days later both teams will meet again at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella from 4:00pm.

This will be the first set of games for the hosts this year as they prepare for upcoming CONCACAF Caribbean Women’s Senior World Cup qualifying action which commences in May for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. Details on the qualifying campaign will be disclosed in due course.

The team has been in training for well over a year with regular training sessions taking place involving home-based players who are under retainer contracts with the TTFA.

Team manager Jinelle James said the two matches were highly welcomed as the squad, under captain Tasha St Louis, is craving the opportunity to have international match practice.

“The ladies have been in training for practically a year now and the last matches we played were against Venezuela under Carolina Morace. They’re saying finally we have this chance now to take the field for international football. There is a real buzz in the squad about this at the moment,” James told TTFA Media on Wednesday.

“The team has been working hard and getting stronger and this is a great opportunity for us to see where we are at tactically and in terms of fitness. We are going into the upcoming tournament in May as the number one team in the Caribbean from the 2014 Campaign. This definitely points to the fact that we have no intentions of taking any phase of this competition lightly,” James added.

Skipper St Louis is expecting the two games against Panama to be decent exercises for the T&T team.

“I think it’s good that we are getting the opportunity to play these two games and it isn’t just not any ordinary games but against a developing team such as Panama which we’ve not played before. It should be a good test and a good opportunity to see what this other Concacaf opponent has to offer before the qualification begins later this year,” St Louis said.

“I think it’s also good for the coach o see players in the new system that we’ve been practising and new players under him for the first time. It means a lot for the more senior players like me and also the younger ones that started training after the Under 20 Tournament,” she added.

The current squad is in training under head coach Jamaal Shabazz with technical director Anton Corneal also providing his guidance in the preparations.

The Senior Men’s team will also be in action around a similar period as they travel to face Guadeloupe on March 20th followed by another friendly away to Martinique on March 23rd.  Over the past few days, the TTFA also secured two matches in Guadeloupe for the National Men’s Under 20 Team in May.

Ticket information for the two matches in March, T&T versus Panama, will be announced in due course.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on March 12, 2018, 01:49:51 AM
Russell not giving up on World Cup dream.
T&T Newsday Reports.


NATIONAL Women’s football team defender Ayanna Russell is among the current pool of players in training under coach Jamaal Shabazz ahead of the start of forthcoming CONCACAF Women’s World Cup qualification in May.

Details on the opening phase are set to be announced shortly by CONCACAF but the local pool has two matches against Panama Women’s team to look forward on March 22 and 24 at the Ato Boldon Stadium and Manny Ramjohn Stadium respectively.

“Everyone is excited to play these two games. We have some of the youngsters integrated into the bunch now so it’s going to be a very exciting and interesting experience for us,” Russell said.

“These games will help a lot. You cannot really mimic an international friendly. Yes you can play against local teams and yes that is playing time and match fitness but being able to play international friendlies is a good preparation with even something such as just hearing the FIFA anthem played before the game. It will be a good evaluation for us,” Russell said.

Russell spoke highly of the TTFA’s efforts to keep the local squad together with the introduction of the monthly retainer contracts.

“Definitely the biggest thing is being able to contract the players and have them full time. In the past it’s been crazy because we usually would come together three weeks or a month before a tournament. Now we have double sessions twice a week and training almost everyday which is definitely helping now with the senior team,” she added.

“We actually have a lot of players from the last squad so we still have the core together. We are missing a few but some of the foreign-based will come for the games in March. For the most part we have a very strong pool and with the young ones coming up it’s matter of getting them up to a good standard so going into the qualification phase we can have at least 25-30 good players in the squad,” Russell stated.

Russell attended University of Alabama, Birmingham in 2008 an Wayland University in 2010 where she was eventually enrolled as an assistant coach. She was part of the squad that narrowly missed out on the 2015 Women’s World Cup with the last match defeat to Ecuador. Russell said that the dream of qualifying for a World Cup is still very strong among the surviving members of that squad who are still in the mix.

“Preparations have been good at the moment. That dream still exists very strongly in me and and among the other girls. It is a still a possibility. We are going to work ten times harder than we did last time and do everything we didn’t do in 2014.

“That experience (2014) is going to have a huge impact. I still can’t get over December 2nd because I knew to myself it was ours then but I know that nothing happens before its time. This time around, not that we didn’t work hard four years ago but now we will take care of everything mentally, physically, socially… everything that we need to do to ensure that we have that cohesion on the field and realise that dream this time, “ Russell added.

The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be the eighth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the quadrennial international women’s football championship contested by the national teams of the member associations of FIFA between June 7 and July 7 2019.

In March 2015, France won the right to host the event; the first time the country will host the tournament, and the third time Europe will. Matches are planned for eleven cities across France. The current format of the tournament is 24 competing teams, including the host nation. The defending champions are the United States.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on March 12, 2018, 06:46:34 PM
WATCH: Ayana Russell dreams of qualification for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France.

https://www.youtube.com/v/rFLCw4tKZ4g

WATCH: Mariah Shade talks about the Women’s Senior Team’s preparation for a pair of International Friendlies against Panama

https://www.youtube.com/v/7V5qGSJaXPU
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on March 12, 2018, 07:06:49 PM
WATCH: 17-year-old Kedie Johnson talks about her desire to become a professional footballer.

https://www.youtube.com/v/msKXFXj5LAE
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on March 13, 2018, 09:09:09 PM
Natasha Baptiste of Aston Villa women's team
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on March 14, 2018, 06:37:03 PM
Congratulations to Amaya Ellis on signing to play at the University of Illinois. (http://fightingillini.com/news/2018/3/6/soccer-signed-amaya-ellis.aspx)
Title: St. Louis to captain Trinidad and Tobago Women in friendlies versus Panama
Post by: Tallman on March 16, 2018, 01:47:49 PM
St. Louis to captain Trinidad and Tobago Women in friendlies versus Panama
TTFA Media


Midfielder Tasha St Louis will captain an 18-player Trinidad and Tobago Senior Women’s Team in international action next week in two friendlies against Panama’s Senior Women’s Team.

Tickets will cost $20 per match and will be available on sale at the venue on matchdays. The first game at the TTFA Home of Football venue in Couva kicks off at 6:30pm on Thursday March 22nd. The same will apply for the second friendly between the two teams at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella from 4pm on Saturday March 24th.

These matches will serve as warm ups for the National team as they prepare for CFU Cup action in April and the start of the CONCACAF Caribbean World Cup qualifiers in May towards the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France.

Head Coach Jamaal Shabazz has called an 18-player squad for the two games which includes a few overseas-based players including US-based goalkeeper Nicolette Craig, Shanelle Arjoon of West Texas A&M University, forward Andrea Young of Canadian club Ottawa Fury, US-based defender Jenelle Cunningham and midfielder Naomie Guerra of William Carey University. Tasha St Louis is the team captain

Canadian-based defender Arin King was not considered due to a knee injury while goalkeeper Kimika Forbes has been ruled out until June at least, according to team manager Jinelle James, after sustaining an ankle injury while on duty with her Colombian club Independiente Santa Fe.

One of the current home-based players,Mariah Shade, who has played professionally in France, said the local team is eagerly anticipating the upcoming contests.

“We are very much excited and eagerly awaiting these two games. We have been hard at training and now it’s just an opportunity to implement what we’ve been working on with our new coach Jamaal Shabazz,” Shade told TTFA Media.

“We know that it’s important for us to come out and put on a good show in preparation for our tournament coming up.

“We have a lot of players who were left heartbroken in our last qualifying campaign so we know this is another opportunity for us to come together once again and work hard to achieve this goal of qualifying for a World Cup and therefore it’s very important for us.

“We’ve been putting in a lot of work and we’ve been getting better with a consistent training programme over the past few months. It’s a younger team this time with a few of the experienced players involved still from the previous campaign so it’s a chance for us to mesh and continue building that chemistry in these two games against Panama.

“We will like for the fans to continue their support and come out and back us from early because our intention is to go all the way in the qualifications and we will really appreciate every bit of support we can get,” Shade added.

T&T Squad

Goalkeepers
Nicolette Craig (Essex County College), Tenesha Palmer (St Ann’s Rangers)

Defenders
Patrice Superville (QPCC), Jonelle Cato (Trincity Nationals), Anastasia Prescott (QPCC), Jenelle Cunningham (Real Dimension), Ayana Russell (QPCC), Natisha John (Trincity Nationals)

Midfielders
Tasha St Louis (Real Dimension), Karyn Forbes (Real Dimension), Janine Francois (Real Dimension), Naomie Guerra (William Carey University), Shanelle Arjoon (West Texas A&M), Kedie Johnson (St Augustine), Shenieka Paul (Petrotrin),

Forwards
Mariah Shade (Petrotrin), Natasha St Louis (St Ann’s Rangers), Andrea Young (Ottawa Fury)
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: maxg on March 16, 2018, 03:39:36 PM
Arin King has retired or unlisted or hurt ?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on March 16, 2018, 03:43:14 PM
Quote
Canadian-based defender Arin King was not considered due to a knee injury while goalkeeper Kimika Forbes has been ruled out until June at least, according to team manager Jinelle James, after sustaining an ankle injury while on duty with her Colombian club Independiente Santa Fe.

Re: the thin goalkeeper situation, whatever happened to Rebecca Almandoz?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on March 16, 2018, 04:47:20 PM
Quote
Canadian-based defender Arin King was not considered due to a knee injury while goalkeeper Kimika Forbes has been ruled out until June at least, according to team manager Jinelle James, after sustaining an ankle injury while on duty with her Colombian club Independiente Santa Fe.

Re: the thin goalkeeper situation, whatever happened to Rebecca Almandoz?

Lawrence Technological University (http://www.ltuathletics.com/roster/15/5/2830.php)
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: royal on March 16, 2018, 06:10:15 PM
Quote
Canadian-based defender Arin King was not considered due to a knee injury while goalkeeper Kimika Forbes has been ruled out until June at least, according to team manager Jinelle James, after sustaining an ankle injury while on duty with her Colombian club Independiente Santa Fe.

Re: the thin goalkeeper situation, whatever happened to Rebecca Almandoz?

Lawrence Technological University (http://www.ltuathletics.com/roster/15/5/2830.php)

wha happen to de Buffalo keeper?  she blank dem?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: maxg on March 16, 2018, 11:14:59 PM
Quote
Canadian-based defender Arin King was not considered due to a knee injury while goalkeeper Kimika Forbes has been ruled out until June at least, according to team manager Jinelle James, after sustaining an ankle injury while on duty with her Colombian club Independiente Santa Fe.

Re: the thin goalkeeper situation, whatever yhappened to Rebecca Almandoz?
thanks..missed that paragraph..
The Debesette sisters are also on the West texas team, unavailable ?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: royal on March 17, 2018, 07:43:57 AM

Does de TTFA know about this girl?

Makela Davidson - 2017 Women's Soccer - Howard University
 
   (http://www.hubison.com/images/2017/8/17//headshot_1_Davidson_Makela.JPG)
#5 Makela Davidson

Position: Forward
Height: 5-7
Class: Junior
Hometown: Hyattsville, MD
Prev School: @player_prevschool@
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: MEP on March 17, 2018, 10:45:25 AM

Does de TTFA know about this girl?

Makela Davidson - 2017 Women's Soccer - Howard University
 
   (http://www.hubison.com/images/2017/8/17//headshot_1_Davidson_Makela.JPG)
#5 Makela Davidson

Position: Forward
Height: 5-7
Class: Junior
Hometown: Hyattsville, MD
Prev School: @player_prevschool@


If you have to ask then probably no
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Deeks on March 17, 2018, 05:03:23 PM
I think Makela had trials with lower age groups, a couple years ago. They should know about her. I don't know if they remember her. She was injured and has fully recuperated. I really don't know what is the situation with Makela and the TTFA.
Title: Panama Women arrive for friendlies on Tuesday
Post by: Tallman on March 19, 2018, 05:49:23 PM
Panama Women arrive for friendlies on Tuesday
ttfootball.org


Panama’s Senior Women’s Team will arrive in Port of Spain on Tuesday evening ahead of two international warm up matches against Trinidad and Tobago at the Ato Boldon Stadium from 6:30pm on Thursday and at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium on Saturday from 4pm.

Panama are preparing for upcoming France 2019 World Cup qualifying action, just as Trinidad and Tobago and both teams will be entering their first bit of international action for the 2018 calendar. Currently an 18-player squad is in training under head coach Jamaal Shabazz and is captained by veteran Tasha St Louis.

With the two matches on the cards,  TTFA technical director Anton Corneal is optimistic that the T&T team will grab these two friendlies and use it their benefit.

“I think it’s two very good friendlies at this time of the preparation. We were waiting on two good games and they are in front of us now. Both teams are in the midst of preparations for their qualifying matches and the Panama team is also looking forward to these matches which I think shows that we can expect two very competitive games,” Corneal told TTFA Media.

“Panama from all accounts have advanced their programmes in tremendous fashion. Their men’s team have qualified for the Russia 2018 World Cup and now they women’s programme is taking off and they are looking to prove their worth. We on the other hand are looking to continue where we left off the last time around in 2014 and go one step further this time. We have not played regularly of recent but this also means that our ladies are very eager to step onto the pitch and kickstart their campaign for the World Cup in France next year,” Corneal added.

Team skipper St Louis backed up Corneal’s words, saying, “Yes definitely we are very,very excited and hungry for these two games. As a group we have been working very hard over the past few months. The FA has kept us together and now it’s a matter of us going out there and putting in the display in a match situation. We always know the importance of international matches and it’s a great opportunity to get the match time with these two games against Panama. Tickets for Thursday’s match are priced at $20 and will be available at the venue on game day. The same applies for the second match on Saturday in Marabella.

Meantime, St Louis and her teammates can look forward to some much welcomed additional international football as T&T have been named as one of the hosts for the upcoming Caribbean Football Union Women’s Challenge Series 2018. This is a separate tournament from the Concacaf Caribbean Women’s World Cup qualification which starts in May.

Twenty teams from the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) will be in the hunt for top honors in the CFU Women’s Challenge Series.The competition is scheduled for April and will be played across five venues. T&T will host one group at the TTFA Home of Football, Ato Boldon Stadium. Other groups will be played at Warner Park Sporting Complex in St. Kitts; UWI JFF Captain Horace Burrell Center of Excellence in Jamaica; Stade Sylvia Cator in Haiti and Antigua Recreation Grounds in Antigua.

CFU Interim President Randolph Harris said the Challenge Series addresses a dearth of competitive play for women footballers in the Caribbean and is a welcome addition to the calendar.

“This is both exciting and productive for our Member Associations. The respective women’s national teams have been itching to get off the mark for some time, so we are confident that the competition will redound to the benefit of the teams and football fans across the region,” Harris said.

The groups are Group A: St. Kitts and Nevis (hosts), St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia and Dominica Group B: Jamaica (hosts), Barbados, Cuba and Turks and Caicos Islands Group C: Haiti (hosts), Martinique, Dominican Republic and USVI Group D: Antigua and Barbuda (hosts), Curacao, Guadeloupe and Montserrat; and Group E: Trinidad & Tobago (hosts), Grenada, Guyana and Suriname.

T&T will play Suriname on April 25th, Grenada on April 28th and Guyana on April 30th.

The CFU Women’s Challenge Series will be played over a period from April 18-29, 2018. Medals will be awarded to the group winners and runners-up.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on March 20, 2018, 12:41:58 AM
Arjoon eager to get kickin’ against Panama.
By Shakira Thompson (TTFA).


West Texas A&M and national midfielder Shanelle Arjoon has joined the current squad that will face off against Panama in two international friendlies later on this week.

The friendlies will serve as preparations for the ladies who will be hosting a group in  the CFU leg of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, which will be held in France. Arjoon extended to TTFA Media how important it is for the team to get the practice matches.

“I think it would be beneficial to the team in terms of getting the necessary preparation. I don’t think the games would be easy at all so we just have to try to win and give our best effort” said the tricky midfielder. Arjoon is also in high hope for the qualifiers in May as she believes that the team’s hard work and sacrifice will reap great rewards. “I think we’d do really well considering the amount of work we have been putting in from early, we usually start like two weeks before. ” Arjoon continued.

Currently attending West Texas A&M in her junior year, the player praised the intensity of the training program as she told us “The training sessions are very intense and productive and I think we’re doing well as a team and we’re just looking forward to getting better collectively and individually.”

The National Senior Women’s team will be hosting two tournaments and at least three international friendlies within the space of two months and home advantage is critical for the team. “I think it would be critical for the fans to come out and support us as it would add to our motivation and we’ll want to make them all proud”, Arjoon lamented.

T&T will face Panama on Thursday 22nd March at the Ato Boldon Stadium from 6:30 PM while two days later the venue will shift to the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium for game two. Tickets cost just $20 and will be sold on game day.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on March 20, 2018, 06:56:18 AM
WATCH: Promo for Trinidad and Tobago Women vs Panama.

https://www.youtube.com/v/C7bLUjFfLXg
Title: Shabazz sees opportunity for Senior Women to make a statement
Post by: Tallman on March 20, 2018, 05:33:06 PM
Shabazz sees opportunity for Senior Women to make a statement
TTFA Media


National Women’s Senior Team head coach Jamaal Shabazz says that the upcoming period for the current Women footballers is a critical one as skipper Tasha St Louis are beginning to understand the importance of their roles as ambassadors and leaders in society as women.

Shabazz was speaking ahead of a training session at the Ato Boldon Stadium, the TTFA Home of Football on Tuesday as the team prepares for Thursday’s International Friendly against Panama at the Couva venue at 6:30pm.

“I think the senior women’s national team players are seeing more and more how important it is for them to step up individually and collectively. They have seen the appointment of a Woman President, first ever in our country and the whole of domestic violence that pervades the society now, I think sport allows females that opportunity to make a statement on the pitch and by whatever little they can do.

“They are not police officers or lawyers. They are football players and they can perform and excel, it gives them that added credence to make statements that can be very powerful,” Shabazz told TTFA Media.

In relation to Thursday’s first of two friendlies, Shabazz added, “It’s a squad that is one that is rebuilding so these matches will certainly test us and answer a lot of questions as to where we are presently. There is new blood in this team. We brought in five players from the Under 20s and two from the Under 17s.

“I think we are at a stage where we need to widen the pool and friendly matches allows the coaches to give caps to players that are not as experience and to play alongside players who have experience. Tasha St Louis and Karyn Forbes are two of the more experienced players that will be on the pitch but then you have youngsters like Shenelle Arjoon and Naomie Guerra who just came back from scholarship to join the squad and you have even younger players like Aliyah Prince, Kedie Johnson and Natisha John from the Under 20s and Under 17s who are also eager to play in matches like these,”

Arjoon added that she was definitely anticipating a senior team appearance in either of the two games,

“I think it would be beneficial to the team in terms of getting the necessary preparation. I don’t think the games would be easy at all so we just have to try to win and give our best effort” she said.

“I think we’d do really well considering the amount of work we have been putting in from early, we usually start like two weeks before. ” Arjoon continued.

Tickets cost $20 for each match and will be on sale at the venues on both game days.

https://www.youtube.com/v/xP42ywGL6NU
Title: Trinidad and Tobago Women tangle with Panama at Ato Boldon Stadium
Post by: Tallman on March 21, 2018, 06:52:47 PM
Trinidad and Tobago Women tangle with Panama at Ato Boldon Stadium
TTFA Media


Trinidad and Tobago Women’s head coach is hoping for a fairly sizeable crowd at the Ato Boldon Stadium tomorrow evening when this country’s national team take on Panama in the first of two international friendlies at 6:30pm.

For a cost of $20, fans will be able to see the Tasha St Louis skippered team kickstart their 2018 campaign as they continue their preparation towards the start of the CONCACAF Caribbean Women’s World Cup qualifiers for France 2019. Both teams also meet on Saturday at Manny Ramjohn Stadium at 4pm.

According to Shabazz, apart from looking to see how well his team adapts to the physical demands of the match, he wants them to show up with a strong mental attitude in front of their home fans.

“What we are looking for from this game on Thursday is to see the girls put down the boogie of playing at home, the nervousness, as it’s going to be a tough opponent. We’ve got to get them accustomed to playing in front of their home crowd and being able to take that tension and that type of pressure,” Shabazz told TTFA Media.

“We are looking to see how they try to play in the game and implement some of the things we’ve done in training.

“Of course it’s everybody wish and dream for us to qualify for the World Cup.But more importantly these games are also to help us widen our pool and to show how have they adapted tactically and physically to the demand of international football,” Shabazz added.

Janine Francois, one of the surviving members the 2014 squad that narrowly missed out on qualification for the last Women’s World Cup, is excited about the team’s upcoming campaign.

“I’m excited and all the girls are really looking forward to these two games and then the two tournaments coming up. We’ve been working constantly over an extended period and now it’s up to us to show it on the pitch. I think these games will give us a very good test to see where we’re at and hopefully the exercise will turn out to be beneficial for us,” Francois said.

The Panama team trained at around 4pm at the venue prior to T&T’s late evening session at the TTFA Home of Football. Panama’s best showing in regional competition was a quarter-final finish at the 2006 Women’s CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Panama head coach Victor Suarez is also looking forward to the encounter saying “It’s a good opportunity for us to be in Trinidad and Tobago for the match. It’s a good practice for us for our preparations and we are looking forward to two well contested matches.”

https://www.youtube.com/v/Ddqy7mlINW0

https://www.youtube.com/v/EWc6kPW9Hnc
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on March 22, 2018, 02:11:05 AM
Shabazz concerned over depth in T&T women’s football.
By Joel Bailey (Newsday).


JAMAAL SHABAZZ, coach of the Trinidad and Tobago women’s football team, is concerned over the depth of quality players available for selection, as the squad prepare for the start of their 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign.

The national team will play Panama in a pair of friendly internationals, at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva tomorrow and at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella on Saturday.

The women’s team are also scheduled to feature in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Women’s Challenge Series, from April 18-29, before the World Cup qualifiers kick off in March.

Shabazz, speaking before a training session at the aforementioned Couva venue yesterday, expressed his immediate concern over the future crop of T&T women’s players.

“We’ve got to build, not just a team for the next (qualifiers) but build the programme so we could be able to turn out more players,” said Shabazz. “Right now, the amount of players graduating to the (women’s team) is frightening.”

Asked to elaborate, Shabazz replied, “We’re not seeing the immediate replacements for the Tasha St Louis, Maylee Attin-Johnson, Ahkeela Mollon. We have the elite programme but that’s still four (to) five years down the road. We’ve seen talent but what will bring that talent to the readiness to say, ‘this is a senior national player’.”

However, Shabazz’s immediate focus is ensuring that the women’s team gain adequate preparations ahead of their World Cup Qualifiers.

“It’s just what the doctor ordered before you go into (the Qualifiers), against a Central American opponent,” said the T&T coach. “This is really good for us because Central Americans teams are usually (better than) the Caribbean teams. We’ll look to answer a lot of questions about how our preparations have been going.”

Trinidad and Tobago failed in three attempts to book a spot in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada.

A few players from that squad will be involved in the Panama matches.

Shabazz admitted, “We have a couple players like Tasha St Louis, Ayanna Russell, Patrice Superville who are coming to the evening of their careers. We’ve tried to re-introduce some of the players like Karyn Forbes (and) Mariah Shade who still have something in them.

“But we’re also using this as an opportunity to integrate some of the U-20s who have shown the ability to step up to the other level,” he continued. “It gives us time to integrate the players and to widen the pool so that, if for some reason the veterans (are) unable to participate, we can call on some of the younger ones.”

Shabazz also stated that plans are afoot to get another pair of friendly matches, against Costa Rica, within the next few weeks.

Shabazz, who was in charge of the national Under-20 women’s team during their ill-fated CONCACAF Championships, which were staged at the Ato Boldon Stadium, hopes that some of those selected on the ‘senior’ team will be able to cope with the pressure of playing at home.

“The friendly matches provide an opportunity for them playing at home and to better deal with the psychological pressure,” said Shabazz. “Playing in front the home crowd provides a different type of pressure for the younger ones. The more we can do it and the more successful the results, we expect their confidence to build.”

Concerning the players who are either born/resident or based in North America, Shabazz said, “We’ve been in contact with every single player who is eligible to play for the national team. We’ve even started to identify new ones.

“The response has been decent,” he added. “We’ve brought in four for these matches and, for the matches to come, we intend to mix it up a bit, and as they become available, invite more and more.”

Referring to the friendly games, as well as the Challenge Series, the ex-national and Guyana men’s team coach said, “It’s a great opportunity to start widening the pool and becoming more competitive.”

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on March 22, 2018, 04:36:32 PM
No streaming I suppose ...

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Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on March 22, 2018, 05:10:08 PM
We're leading 1-0. About 15 minutes left in the first half.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on March 22, 2018, 05:19:13 PM
1-1. Equalising goal by Natalia Mills (PAN) on her birthday.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on March 22, 2018, 05:26:50 PM
Panama has taken the lead courtesy Laurie Batista. 2-1.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on March 22, 2018, 05:40:21 PM
HALF TIME SCORE: 2-1.

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Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on March 22, 2018, 06:31:02 PM
FULL TIME SCORE: 2-1.

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Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on March 22, 2018, 06:36:36 PM
FINAL: Trinidad and Tobago Women 1-2 Panama Women. T&T’s goal was scored by Shanelle Arjoon (31’). Goals for Panama by Natalia Mills (36’) and Laurie Batista (41’).

Continuation of a theme set by the U-20s. Take the lead, but can't hold it.

T&T Women fall 2-1 to Panama.
TTFA Media.


Trinidad and Tobago gave up a first half lead to Panama, being turned away 2-1 losers in the first of two friendlies at the Ato Boldon Stadium on Thursday night.

Both teams came together for a much needed warm-up and the stage was set for an interesting encounter with T&T fielding a team inclusive of a few of its experienced players led by captain Tasha St Louis and youngsters such as Shenelle Arjoon and Naomie Guerra.

T&T struck first in fine fashion when Arjoon clinically headed home in the 31st minute, following a proper right-side delivery by former France-based pro Mariah Shade. T&T’s lead which came against the run of play as Panama settled earlier, lasted just over five minutes  as Panama captain Natalia Mills tied t up with comfortable finish

And three minutes before the break, Laurie Batista scored what turned out to be the winning item.

T&T were without the injured duo of goalkeeper Kimika Forbes and Arin King.

Both teams will meet again from 4pm on Saturday at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella. Tickets cost $20 and will be on sale at the venue.

Shabazz remarks following T&T Women's 2-1 loss to Panama (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=218&v=UZG9cfQPUlw)

Results

Trinidad and Tobago 1 (Shanelle Arjoon 31) v Panama 2 (Natalia Mills 37, Laurie Batista 42) at Ato Boldon Stadium.

(Teams - by Wired868)

Trinidad and Tobago (4-2-3-1): 1.Nicolette Craig (GK); 8.Patrice Superville, 2.Ayana Russell (3.Anastasia Prescott 83), 5.Jenelle Cunningham (6.Natasha St Louis 74), 7.Jonelle Cato; 14.Karyn Forbes, 10.Tasha St Louis (captain); 9.Mariah Shade (15.Kedie Johnson 84), 11.Janine Francois (13.Shenieka Paul 83), 12.Shanelle Arjoon; 17.Andrea Young (18.Naomie Guerra 46).

Unused substitutes: 21.Tenesha Palmer (GK), 16.Nathifa Hackshaw.

Coach: Jamaal Shabazz

Panama (4-2-2-2): 1.Yenith Bailey (GK); 16.Katherine Lineth, 4.Hilary Jaen, 5.Yomira Pinzon, 3.Maria Murillo; 2.Laurie Batista (7.Yasil Atencio 84), 14.Aldrith Quintero; 6.Kenia Rangel, 19.Natalia Mills (captain) (11.Maria Guevara 69); 9.Karla Riley (10.Schiandra Gonzales 84), 15.Lineth Cedeno (18.Erika Hernandez 68).

Unused substitutes: 12.Sasha Fabrega (GK), 8.Rebeca Espinoza, 13.Onelys Alvarado, 17.Anuvis Angulo.

Coach: Victor Suarez

Referee: Crystal Sobers

Type: Friendly international

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on March 24, 2018, 04:46:42 AM
T&T women beaten by Panama 2-1 in friendly.
By Nickolai Madray (Newsday).


Shabazz says lack of fitness,matches caused defeat

Trinidad and Tobago’s senior women lost in their international friendly match against Panama 2-1 as the visitors came-back at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva, on Thursday night.

T&T women started on the attack as they looked for the opener in the early minutes of the game. T&T’s skipper, Tasha St Louis, tried to supply the local team as she whipped in a corner in the 12th minute, however, Jenelle Cunningham’s shot from inside the box skied over the crossbar.

Panama’s Laurie Lopez tried an audacious effort from outside the 18-yard box, in the 22nd minute, but her shot also sailed just over the bar. T&T women had a terrific opportunity in the 25th minute when St Louis picked out Janine Francois in the penalty area. The captain wonderfully found her team-mate, however, despite Francois turning her defender exquisitely, the forward’s trickling shot was cleared off the line by Panama’s last defender.

T&T managed to break the deadlock in the 33rd minute when Shanelle Arjoon got her powerful header past Panama’s custodian, Yenith Bailey De La Cruz. The local attacker made her way into the box and timed her jump to perfection when she made contact with Mariah Shade’s cross.

In the 36th minute, Panama’s captain, Natalia Urrunaga, pulled her team back level when she was played in, behind T&Ts defence and curled her shot past T&T’s goalkeeper, Nicolette Craig. Panama then took the lead just before the half, via Lopez, as the Panamanian’s pried open TT’s defence once again and the attacker got her toe on the ball to poke it past the onrushing Craig.

T&T came out the tunnel as the stronger side, creating two quick chances soon after the resumption. The ball fell kindly for Francois in the 47th minute, however, the striker went for power and mistimed her connection as the chance went flying away. Shade then tried to find the bottom corner of the goal with her shot from outside the penalty area, but the opponent’s custodian got down in time to make the fingertip save in the 49th minute.

Kayrn Forbes also tested Bailey De La Cruz in the 52nd minute with her effort from a long distance free kick. The scores remained the same as chances were limited by both defences where Panama managed to hold on to the 2-1 lead.

Speaking after the match, T&T’s head coach, Jamal Shabazz, expressed that a lack of fitness and international matches were the causes of his team not being able to walk away with a victory.

During the post-match press conference, Shabazz stated, “I saw a bit of rust falling off some of them after being out of international matches. It was a good exercise for us, and after not being on the field since March last year, this was the kind of game that wakes up the team and gets us reactivated.” He continued, “Inexperience in terms of the back four not being cohesive enough was also a factor as the players were not accustomed to the playing with each other.”

Both teams will face each other again this evening in another friendly at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella. Admission to the venue costs TT $20.

Line-ups:

Trinidad and Tobago – Nicolette Craig (GK), Ayana Russell (Anastasia Prescott), Jenelle Cunningham (Natasha St. Louis), Jonelle Cato, Patrice Superville, Mariah Shade (Kedie Johnson), Tasha St. Louis (C), Janine Francois (Shenieka Paul), Shanelle Arjoon, Karyn Forbes, Andrea Young (Naomie Guerra).

Panama – Yenith Bailey De La Cruz (GK), Laurie Lopez (Yasli Rios), Maria Murillo, Hilary Rodriguez, Yomira Rios, Kenia Villareal, Karla Serracin (Anuvis Castillo), Aldrith Humphries, Lineth Valderrama, Kathrine Marcias (Schiandra Jurado), Natalia Urrunaga (C) (Maria Sanchez).

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on March 24, 2018, 04:12:37 PM
FINAL: Trinidad and Tobago Women 1-1 Panama Women. T&T’s goal scored by Patrice Superville (56'). Panama’s goal by Yomira Pinzón (83’).
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on March 24, 2018, 04:16:29 PM
WATCH: Highlights of Trinidad and Tobago Women’s 2-1 loss to Panama

https://www.youtube.com/v/gOaRpmv6Q_k

https://www.youtube.com/v/o1vBrC2p9zw
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Socapro on March 24, 2018, 06:04:14 PM
At least they did not lose the 2nd game which shows signs of improvement. Pity they couldn't hold on for the win!
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on March 25, 2018, 01:50:35 AM
Soca Princesses draw 1-1.
T&T Guardian Reports.


A thunderous shot from overlapping Panama defender Yomira Pinzon in the 87th minute assured her team a share of the points against T&T in the teams second International Friendly clash at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium, Marabella, yesterday.

The host thought it had gotten revenge for Thursday's 2-1 loss when Patrice Superville scored in the 57th minute, but then the stocky defender stepped up from a free-kick and unleashed a powerful shot that struck the underside of the crossbar before going in for the equalizer.

Earlier, the visitors though they had scored when captain Natalia Mills' low shot seem heading to goal, but goalkeeper Tenesha Palmer, who came into the team as a replacement for Nicolette Craig, tipped the ball wide.

After being beaten on Thursday the home team dominated the opening session and had only themselves to blame for the amount of missed chances.

Superville was the architect of an opening goal but after her right side cross fell nicely for captain Tasha St Louis, the veteran player dragged it too wide before her eventual shot went into the side netting.

But for all the T&T dominance it was the Panamanians who got the best chance at goal in the first half. Mills put Anuvis Angulo on a one-on-one with Palmer, and with the goal at her mercy she shot straight to the out stretched arms of the custodian.

After the break T&T got the goal it was hoping for when St Louis skillfully threaded a pass to Superville, who toe-poke the ball past the onrushing Yenith Bailey in the 57th.

But the visitors never gave up and were rewarded in the 87th item to end the two game and their tour with a victory and a draw.

T&T TEAM - Ayana Russell, Jinelle Cato, Patrice Superville, Mariah Shade, Tasha St Louis, Janine François, Shenelle Arjoon. Karyn Forbes, Kedie Johnson, Naomie Guerra, Tenesha Palmer.

RELATED NEWS

T&T Senior Women battle to 1-1 draw with Panama.
TTFA Media.


Trinidad and Tobago’s Senior Women and Panama battled to a 1-1 draw in the second of two friendlies at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium on Saturday.

Patrice Superville gave the hosts a 57th minute lead when she timed her run to perfection to get on the end of Shenieka Paul’s reverse pass and slotted the ball into the back of the net

However, an 82nd minute free-kick by Kenia Villareal was enough to give the visitors an equaliser as the match ended 1-1 with both teams having a strong go in search of a late winner.

T&T  kept the early pressure on the visitors when Kedie Johnson’s eighth minute free-kick from the left flank forced a near-post save from Panama’s goalkeeper, Sasha Bosquez.

Chances kept presenting themselves for the hosts but Naomi Guerra’s shot went well over the cross-bar in the 12th minute while, two minutes later, a scramble for a loose ball in the six-yard box was only snuffed out by Bosquez.

Panama had their first real opportunity in the 19th minute but it was wonderfully intercepted by T&T’s defender, Ayana Russell. Panama had another golden chance in the 32th minute when their captain Natalia Urrunaga played an exquisite through ball for her teammate Rebeca Justavino, to be one on one with TT’s custodian Tenesha Palmer. But Palmer got her hand up in time to stop Justavino’s shot with her outstretched fingertips.

The second half saw the Panamanians piling on the pressure as they made a couple changes and tried to create chances of their own. Substitute, Kenia Villareal, danced her way through the middle of the field and unleashed a shot that was destined for the corner of the net in the 50th. Palmer got her fingertips on the ball and looked as though it would take something special to get the ball past her.

Superville gave the hosts a lead in the 57th minute after she timed her run to perfection and got on the end of Shenieka Paul’s reverse pass and slotted the ball into the back of the net. The goal opened up the game but both defences remained resilient.

Panama were then awarded a free-kick in the 75th where another substitute, Yasli Rios, smashed the ball straight into the wall. Yomira Rios took the responsibility moments later when the visitors were given another free-kick in the 82nd minute. The elder sister made no mistake when she rifled the ball onto the underside of the crossbar and the ball ricocheted past the line, into the back of the net.

T&T next scheduled set of matches are in April in the CFU Challenge Series where they will face Suriname on April 25th, Grenada April 28th and and Guyana on April 30th.

Teams

Trinidad and Tobago: 21.Tenesha Palmer (GK); 7.Jonelle Cato, 2.Ayana Russell, 14.Karyn Forbes (3.Anastasia Prescott), 15.Kedie Johnson(13.Shenieka Paul); 8.Patrice Superville, 18.Naomie Guerra, 11.Janine Francois (6.Natasha St Louis), 12.Shanelle Arjoon (17.Andrea Young); 10.Tasha St Louis (captain), 9.Mariah Shade.

Subs not used: 1.Nicolette Craig (GK), 16.Nathifa Hackshaw.

Head Coach: Jamaal Shabazz

Panama: 12.Sasha Fabrega (GK) (1.Yenith Bailey); 13.Onelys Alvarado (7.Yasil Atencio), 8.Rebeca Espinoza (16.Katherine Castillo), 5.Yomira Pinzon, 3.Maria Murillo (4.Hilary Jaen); 2.Laurie Batista (11.Maria Guevara),14.Aldrith Quintero; 6.Kenia Rangel, 9.Karla Riley (10.Schiandra Gonzales); 19.Natalia Mills (captain), 17.Anuvis Angulo (15.Lineth Cedeno)

Subs not used: 18.Erika Hernandez

Head Coach: Victor Suarez

Referee: Crystal Sobers

Shabazz: Arjoon ready for senior football; St Louis experiment pays dividends in Panama tie.
By Amiel Mohammed (Wired868).


The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team ended their two-match exhibition series against Panama with a 1-1 draw at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella on Saturday, after again conceding a late goal.

The result continued an odd sequence for coach Jamaal Shabazz, whose Under-20 and Senior teams have led in five straight matches without once holding on for a win. Today, though, they did contrive to stave off defeat for the first time in this calendar year.

In this latest encounter, however, many, including Shabazz, will argue that the Women Soca Warriors were a bit unlucky.

“We did well, scored again as usual,” Shabazz told the assembled media, “but that was a brilliant equaliser by them. I don’t think our goalkeeper, even if she had two rods, could have gotten that one.

“I thought in the last game the quality of the passing wasn’t as it was today. We had more ball movement and created some decent chances.”

After Trinidad and Tobago full-back Patrice Superville opened the scoring in the 57th minute off a brilliant reverse pass from captain Tasha St Louis, Panama midfielder Yomira Pinzón managed a spectacular equaliser for the Central American outfit in the 87th minute with a 25-yard free kick that went in off the underside of the bar.

It was a goal worthy of winning any contest and was a sucker punch for starting goalkeeper Teneisha Palmer, who had hardly put a foot wrong during the contest.

One of three changes to the line-up, Palmer, replacing Nicolette Craig in the line-up for Thursday’s first game, conjured two excellent saves to deny the visitors. Midfielder Naomie Guerra and teenaged winger Kedie Johnson were the other changes, replacing Jenelle Cunningham and Andrea Young respectively.

In contrast, Panama, currently unranked by FIFA owing to inactivity over the past 18 months, made six changes to their starting team and gave virtually their entire bench a run-out in the second half.

“It was important for us that some of our youngsters got to play,” said Shabazz. “Finding out how best we can use the players, in different roles, in different positions, I think was a bigger concern (than the result). I need to know these players; these are new players for me.”

As in the first encounter, Shabazz shuffled his players around the pitch and, in some cases, deployed them in completely different positions from in Thursday’s game.

Superville started the game on the right wing with Karyn Forbes pushed to centre-back and young attacker Johnson sent to cut her teeth at left-back.

Captain St Louis was allowed the free role up top, which Shabazz has previously stated may be the best use of the veteran attacker in the future. The tactic paid dividends as it was she who produced the magic that created the opener.

After a first half in which the hosts had been unable to capitalise on their dominance, St Louis picked up the ball in the centre circle and began advancing to the right flank where Mariah Shade remained unmarked. The crowd cried out for her to pass to the advancing Shade but the 34-year-old attacker had other plans.

Leaving at least four Panamanian defenders statuesque, she executed a superb, pin-point reverse pass that scythed through them like a knife through butter to find the overlapping Superville inside the 18-yard box. Superville, who had by then been switched to left-back, put the finishing touch to poke home beyond the onrushing Fabrega in the Panamian goal.

It was a moment of rare class from St Louis on a day when the player who shone brightest was one of the newbies, who confirmed that she belonged on the Senior Team stage.

Picking up where she left off after Thursday’s goal-scoring performance, Shanelle Arjoon was a constant bag of tricks and a persistent thorn in the visitors’ side.

“She is certainly showing that she is ready for senior football,” a pleased Shabazz told the media. “Even in the training sessions, she did the highest in the yoyo test… We are very happy with her graduation into the Senior Team.”

Young Arjoon, MVP in the Women’s Under-17 Caribbean tournament in 2013, was shifted into various positions on the pitch by Shabazz, seeking to ascertain how she would adapt. She did have a few nervous moments but her coach was pleased with her overall output.

“We have got to get her to do things a little different,” he explained. “I think at times she tries to do some magic in positions that she doesn’t need to try and it gets scary at times but, you know, culturally, it’s good… It adds that this young girl from Central/South Trinidad could go on scholarship and come back and thrill the crowd.

“These games give us that opportunity without the pressure of a tournament, the pressure of having to get a result […] to have younger players on the pitch so that the pool could be wider.”

Despite Shabazz’s philosophising, the fact is that his Women Soca Warriors have now gone five matches without a win—just the last two of those results were under Shabazz—in a barren run that started with a 5-0 Olympic qualifying loss to USA on 20 February, 2016.

“Overall, yes, we want the results,” he attempted to console himself and the fans, “but we are at the building phase. When the house is now building and we are focusing on the foundation, the foundation does not look so good. So when you are finished building the house, then we can say this is good, etc.

“After the hardship will come the ease. Keep the focus.”

The Women Warriors’ next taste of action will come in the CFU Challenge Series when they play Suriname (25 April), Grenada (28 April) and Guyana (30 April).

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on March 26, 2018, 02:11:20 PM
WATCH: Comments from Head Coach Jamaal Shabazz after Trinidad and Tobago Women’s 1-1 draw with Panama.

https://www.youtube.com/v/Z3dAPk7O3LY

WATCH: Shanelle Arjoon talks about her debut for the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s team in the recently concluded two-match series against Panama.

https://www.youtube.com/v/ityWILeeMRA
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: dcs on March 27, 2018, 08:56:47 AM

Saw the first game.

Liked what I saw from Arjoon...she played all out and aggressive.
Missed a chance to score a 2nd (1st game) when the ball fell to her in the box but rushed the shot I think on her right foot.

St Louis stood out as well.

Keeper looked technically sound though not the tallest. 
Title: Draw determined for Women’s CONCACAF Caribbean World Cup qualifiers
Post by: Tallman on March 27, 2018, 08:06:22 PM
Draw determined for Women’s CONCACAF Caribbean World Cup qualifiers
TTFA Media


The groupings have been determined for the CONCACAF Caribbean Caribbean Women’s Qualifier towards the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France.

The competition kicks off in May with Trinidad and Tobago hosting one of the five qualifying groups. It was determined at the draw at CONCACAF Offices in Miami today that T&T will host Group C which will include the hosts, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts/Nevis and US Virgin Islands. The group winners will take part in the final round scheduled for July 2018. The top three finishers of the final round will qualify for the 2018 CONCACAF Women’s Championship.

The CONCACAF Final Women’s Championship will take place in the United States from October 4th 17th from which the top three teams will qualify for the World Cup in France, while the fourth-placed team will advance to a play-off against the third-placed team from CONMEBOL. A total of eight teams will play in the tournament.

Trinidad and Tobago’s Women’ head coach Jamaal Shabazz in an immediate reaction to the draw, said that his team will by no means underestimate any of its four opponents in the opening round.

“Where we are now in the women’s game is not where we were in 2014,” Shabazz told TTFA Media.

“Therefore with the utmost respect we treat this draw and the opponents that we must face. It’s good that we played Panama in these two games and it answered some questions for us with regards to the team and its preparations,” he added.

“ Of course we are confident but we will by no means be cocky going forward into this competition, The preparation and approach will reflect that,” Shabazz stated.

T&T will have the CFU Women’s Challenge Series as further preparation in April. One of the groups will be hosted here. Twenty teams from the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) will be in the hunt for top honors in the CFU Women’s Challenge Series. The competition will be played across five venues, namely Warner Park Sporting Complex in St. Kitts; UWI JFF Captain Horace Burrell Center of Excellence in Jamaica; Stade Sylvia Cator in Haiti; Antigua Recreation Grounds in Antigua; and Ato Boldon Stadium in Trinidad.

T&T’s Group includes  Suriname (April 25th), Grenada (April 27th) and Guyana (April 30th).
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on April 03, 2018, 04:58:39 AM
Shabazz: We’re not where we were in 2014; Women Warriors start W/Cup campaign in May.
Wired868.com.


Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team head coach Jamaal Shabazz has again tried to tone down expectations of the Women Soca Warriors as they prepare to kick off their France 2019 World Cup campaign.

The qualifying series begins on 5 May when Trinidad and Tobago host Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts/Nevis and the US Virgin Islands in Group C.

All five group winners advance to the final Caribbean qualifying round scheduled for 18-26 August, with the top three finishers going on to the 2018 CONCACAF Women’s Championship from 4-17 October in the United States.

CONCACAF’s top three women’s teams will qualify automatically for the France tournament while the fourth-placed nation will enter an intercontinental play-off.

The Women Warriors have been together for 13 months, under former coach Carolina Morace and then Shabazz, and, during that period, they have played four international friendlies.

However, Shabazz pointed out that the team does not have the player personnel it once did and is unlikely to top its performances in the 2015 qualifying series under coach Randy Waldrum, when they came within one result of the Canada World Cup.

“Where we are now in the women’s game is not where we were in 2014,” Shabazz told TTFA Media. “Therefore, with the utmost respect, we treat this draw and the opponents that we must face. It’s good that we played Panama in these two games and it answered some questions for us with regards to the team and its preparations.

“Of course, we are confident but we will by no means be cocky going forward into this competition. The preparation and approach will reflect that.”

The National Team will get additional warm-up action next month when they host Suriname (25 April), Grenada (27 April) and Guyana (30 April) in the CFU Challenge Series competition at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Trinidad.

The exhibition tournament should help ensure that the Women Warriors are in good shape when the World Cup qualifying series kicks off the following month.

2018 Concacaf Caribbean Women’s Qualifiers

Round One
[Host nation named first]

(Group A)

Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Anguilla, Aruba;

(Group B)

Haiti, Martinique, Jamaica, Turks and Caicos Islands, Guadeloupe;

(Group C)

Trinidad & Tobago, Dominica, US Virgin Islands, St Kitts and Nevis, Grenada;

(Group D)

Antigua & Barbuda, St Vincent and the Grenadines, St Lucia, Curaçao;

(Group E)

Guyana, Bermuda, Barbados, Suriname.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on July 31, 2018, 05:15:12 AM
This article (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/31/new-zealand-womens-football-coach--toxic-culture) has echoes of the Italian.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on August 08, 2018, 06:45:14 PM
Jamaal Shabazz has resigned from his role as Head Coach of the T&T WNT.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: soccerman on August 08, 2018, 07:59:51 PM
Jamaal Shabazz has resigned from his role as Head Coach of the T&T WNT.
Never a dull moment. The sad thing is who ever comes in next will be set up for failure.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on August 16, 2018, 12:08:22 PM
Anton is de interim coach.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: madness on August 18, 2018, 06:45:44 AM
Anton is de interim coach.    :banginghead: :banginghead: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on August 19, 2018, 04:08:17 AM
Cordner to rejoin T&T women’s football team.
By Joel Bailey (Newsday).


VETERAN WINGER Kennya “Ya Ya” Cordner will rejoin the national women’s football team, ahead of the 2018 CONCACAF Women’s Championship Qualification Caribbean Zone final round, which will take place from August 25 to September 2 in Kingston, Jamaica.

The 29-year-old, who plays for IL Sandviken in Norway, has not represented the T&T team since February 2016, during their failed campaign at the 2016 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship in the United States.

That team was handled by current coach of Police FC Pro League’s outfit Richard Hood.

On her Instagram page, Cordner wrote yesterday, “God is the boss. I’ve made the decision to rejoin the T&T (women’s team) when God speak to you because He gave you a talent to help yourself.

She continued, “Despite what (happened) in the past and all the stuff I’ve been (through) I’m still making that decision to help my country qualify for a World (Cup).

“With the guidance of God always (I) would be back and joining the team in Jamaica God spare life,” Cordner ended.

Last year Italian-born Carolina Morace, during her brief tenure as national team coach, exiled the trio of Cordner, fellow winger Ahkeela Mollon and midfielder/striker Maylee Attin-Johnson from the squad.

For varying reasons, the trio did not play under Jamaal Shabazz, who replaced Morace in July 2017.

Shabazz resigned as T&T coach a fortnight ago, after disappointing results at last month’s Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in Barranquilla, Colombia.

Cordner has suffered a few injuries within the past year. In a video posted on her Facebook page on July 26, Cordner said, “Being out for 3 months was hard but with God I stayed strong and healed because His timing was the best timing. (I am) healed and ready to continue to allow God to fight her battles. Easy we do things trust God and His process.”

The national team, under interim coach Anton Corneal, is expected to leave for Jamaica on Wednesday.

At the CFU final round, T&T will join Antigua/Barbuda, Bermuda, Cuba and hosts Jamaica in the round-robin competition, with the top three teams progressing to the CONCACAF Women’s Championship in the United States, which will run from October 4-17.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on August 21, 2018, 03:30:13 AM
Corneal maintains hope ahead of CONCACAF Caribbean Final Round.
TTFA Media.


Trinidad and Tobago Senior Women’s Team caretaker coach Anton Corneal spoke to the Press on Monday as he looked ahead to the this country’s upcoming campaign at the CONCACAF Caribbean Women’s final round of World Cup qualifying in Kingston Jamaica from August 25th-September 2nd.

T&T faces Cuba on Saturday at the National Stadium and Corneal relayed that his final squad will be disclosed in a couple days as he attempts to find replacements for the injured Mariah Shade and Rhea Belgrave. He added that Kennya Cordner will join the team in time for it’s second game in Kingston.

“Of course it is one of hope. We are going to play in a tournament. We still have a couple experienced players in the team and we have some younger players who will be pushing now to prove themselves. We have to remember that Trinidad and Tobago is still one of the more accomplished teams in the Caribbean and we have to go prove ourselves. It is a tournament where three teams will advance out of five. We are hoping that we can advance first, what position on the table we advance that is up to the tournament. But once we can get through in those three teams it gives us a chance to regroup,” Corneal stated.

Corneal talks about Women's Team preparations ahead of Caribbean Final Round Qualifiers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dOjbigA8BQ)

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on December 12, 2018, 01:54:42 AM
Waldrum can save T&T women’s football.
By Joel Bailey (Newsday).


Aftermath of failed World Cup campaign…

TWO MEMBERS of the TT women football team have thrown their support behind American-born Randy Waldrum, who recently expressed his desire to return as the team coach for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers.

The pair, who spoke under condition of anonymity, were scathing in their views of the failed 2019 World Cup campaign, which featured three persons (Jamaal Shabazz, Anton Corneal and Shawn Cooper) holding the positions as team coach during this calendar year.

They also condemned the lack of support from the local governing body TTFA (TT Football Association) in the lead-up to the CONCACAF Women’s Championship in the United States in October.

Defenders Lauryn Hutchinson and Arin King took to social media to call for support for the T&T women programme, as well as assistance for a pre-tournament camp in Richmond, Virginia.

In September, Waldrum sent an email to the TTFA hierarchy in which he wrote, “I love your country and more importantly the players in the programme, so I would certainly entertain the possibility of returning to coach the team again.”

Waldrum noted, “I’m not so concerned about my personal financial compensation. However, I would expect a stipend while working for the team.”

Waldrum, with his son Ben as his assistant, coached the T&T women team to within one win of reaching the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada.

According to one T&T player, “Randy Waldrum and Ben Waldrum speak for themselves. I have nothing but the utmost respect for those men. They entered a foreign territory and culture and took upon themselves and their hearts to do anything for the women of TT.”

The player added, “Randy sacrificed everything for us, showed us a level of professionalism and, if he had the chance to implement his plan, we would not be a national embarrassment. And the (team) from the U-15s up, would have a stable pool.”

Another T&T stand-out noted, “We have barely any talent from our youth in Trinidad, but if Randy came back, the programme would be revived. I want Randy and Ben.

“Foreign-based players who are good would come back, he would cast a wider net and he would develop our youth. Just let Randy do his thing and we will get back to where we should be.

“Randy and Ben have had nothing but positive things to say about the Trini girls they have coached, they have helped girls go pro and play in the States.”

A lack of marketing and a lack of concern from the TTFA have been blamed for the shortage of players getting professional contracts abroad.

“Ask yourself why do national team members not have pro contracts?” one player asked. “No one markets us and no one cares.”

The players were critical of the technical staff during their disastrous CONCACAF Championships stint. T&T were beaten 3-0 by Panama (October 4), 4-1 by Mexico (October 7) and 7-0 to the hosts US (October 10).

“We did not practice at a field with goal (posts) (during) the last two practices when CONCACAF provides fields,” one player revealed. “Didn’t do set pieces until the day before the USA game on a field with no goals.”

The players added they've yet to get any payment – or even encouragement – from the TTFA, which is led by president David John-Williams.

“If you can’t sustain a women’s programme, (you) don’t have one,” one player declared. “We get no stipend, no match fee, no food money. I took a loss playing for the national team.”

The other player commented, “We were not good in CAC Games, we were not good in Jamaica (for the Caribbean Football Union final round), so how were we ever going to be good for the most important tournament we had, for (the) CONCACAF Championships.

“Over the course of April-October the team did not get better, but how did you expect to get better with three different coaches, players struggling to get to practice, and players foreign-based expected to drop everything and go into a mess of a situation in Trinidad.

“But we still sacrificed to go play for the national team because we cared.”

Italian-born Carolina Morace was named as T&T women coach in January 2017, but she resigned in June of that year, owing to unpaid salaries and differences with the TTFA.

One player pointed out, “I never had Carolina as a coach but everyone said she had a plan in place before practice, was out there early to set up, and was professional in every set of the way and players saw improvement.

“Randy Waldrum got the most out of players, had organised structure and professionalism. He always had a plan in place and could get more out of the girls than any coach in Trinidad could because he demanded respect in a professional manner.”

An issue that is prevalent they concurred was the lack of respect for foreign-based players by coaches and the local governing body.

“There has been this thing where foreign-based players get treated weirdly because they think (the players are) spoiled and entitled. No, we just see how things at home are run, and when we come to Trinidad it’s always one thing after another in how bad sessions are run, barely having treatment, paying for everything out of pocket to be on a national team I’m sorry, the women’s programme deserves more.”

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on December 12, 2018, 02:47:56 AM
Baron: “DJW wanted us to fail, so he could be done with us!” Reviewing T&T Women’s W/Cup campaign.
Wired868.com.


“I want real, lasting, impactful change for women’s football. David John-Williams ran his campaign on the premise of bringing women’s football to the forefront of his candidacy to lead the TTFA. Why is the Women’s National Team used a sacrificial piece to enhance these men and their chauvinistic values?

“There is no need for nice words anymore; this is the truth. There is no more being silent.”

The following is Part One of a review of Trinidad and Tobago’s unsuccessful France 2019 Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign by goalkeeper Saundra Baron:

I waited to give Wired868 this document, because I am entrusting you to give a true and honest story on the state of women’s football. I don’t care about Shawn Cooper, I don’t care about the Kennya “YaYa” Cordner drama, I don’t care about Lauryn Hutchinson’s video. I care about creating change for respect in our women’s football.

I hope you can help me create an open dialogue, so that the next Caribbean team that qualifies for a major women’s international football tournament is Trinidad and Tobago.

There are so many problems that are bigger than what happened in the CONCACAF tournament, and, yes, as embarrassing that campaign was, we must be proactive in creating a positive path forward for Trinidad and Tobago women’s football.

I have highlighted some injustices I have faced personally and opinions on decisions that have affected the growth of the women’s game. I spoke to team manager Jinelle James last week and she said no one has been paid from September or gotten their money from the last Concacaf Championship.

How do you expect to get more players to play for Trinidad when we cannot even depend on getting paid on time?

The last game against the USA was going to be boycotted but we eventually decided to play. Personally I wanted to play.

Being a foreign-based player, I do not have a first hand look at the inner workings of football in the country, and I never get to to see the good that those who care and value football in the country put forth to enhance the game from the grassroots level, secondary schools and beyond.

I can only speak on being a 12-year member of Trinidad and Tobago women’s football setup. I want real, lasting, impactful change for women’s football.

David John-Williams ran his campaign on the premise of bringing women’s football to the forefront of his candidacy to lead the TTFA. Why is the Women’s National Team used a sacrificial piece to enhance these men and their chauvinistic values?

There is no need for nice words anymore; this is the truth. There is no more being silent.

If anyone in the TTFA truly cared about women’s football that 2015 World Cup campaign would have been built upon, and sustained success would have come from women’s football in the country. That starts with the shortcomings of the last president and the one we have now. Nothing but corruption in our country is destroying the beautiful game.

First, I want to the address our pre-tournament training camp in North Carolina. The mood going into camp was always going to be one of uncertainty and under-preparedness; one that the TTFA helped create.

Right after the CAC Games no one had a plan in place, so we were barely prepared and apparently had to beg to even get our players flown into Jamaica [for the 2018 Caribbean Championship]. We barely had a full 11 for our first game [against Cuba]—we had 13 players with two goalkeepers—and that is on the TTFA. Kayla Taylor and YaYa came later to help strengthen the lineup; but we needed more depth and our bench was not going to cut it.

I believe we did not play our best in Jamaica and change needed to be made to our line-up and player pool to truly compete in the CONCACAF championships. But everything that happened after Jamaica was frantic.

We were told we were going to have a camp in the States. So a week goes by and we heard nothing. I asked our manager what was going on and she said she would provide updates but still days would go by and we heard nothing.

As a player in another country preparing for the final round of World Cup qualifying with no updates, what do you expect us to do? Sit there and be happy about being underprepared?

I am way too much of a competitor to sit there and be happy about the TTFA’s bullshit. I personally had four different goalkeeper coaches from local club teams in my hometown of Rochester volunteer their time to help prepare me for the Concacaf tournament. Then I joined the other foreign-based girls in Richmond, Virginia at local teams there, which Lauryn arranged to help us.

I lifted weights on my own and did conditioning work on my own, because the TTFA effectively told the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Team: “You do not matter to us. We cannot wait until you all fail so we can be done pretending to give a shit about women’s football.”

I am not the only one who believes that football president David John-Williams was rooting for the women’s team to fail. I have not an ounce of respect for a man who does nothing to enhance his country’s game, which so many sacrifice for.

I am convinced that DJW was ready for the women’s team to just fail so he could be done with us.

I have never properly met the man. He showed up randomly to one practice I was at. There were no introductions, no gathering the team around to show support for us or to share words as we prepared for the summer tournaments we had to compete in.

Not a word from our president? It was disgraceful. He is not a leader.

Many girls on this team quit paying jobs and turned down coaching positions to wear the red, white and black; and we still were treated with absolute disrespect from DJW and the TTFA. As much as it is an absolute honour to play for your national team, you cannot hold national team athletes hostage with inequality and a standard-less environment, that is clearly corrupted on all sides.

Ultimately it got to a point where Jinelle James had no answers or updates to provide for anyone.

It was honestly strange to us that before the CFU Challenge tournament [which was an exhibition series], they were flying in all the all the girls from North America to prepare. Yet for the most important Concacaf Championship tournament, they was no effort to get the team together to train; and foreign-based players were left in the dark as to what was going on while we heard that between five to seven girls were training in Trinidad under a different coach.

There was no damn stability at all.

We are worse off than we were four years ago in not only women’s football but in all football! Trinidad and Tobago should have been the first Caribbean women’s team to qualify for a World Cup; that’s why I came back!

I love football. It saved my life when I felt I had nothing and no one. I love the country I get to represent; it is my country too, no matter where I was born.

I am the daughter of Joffre Baron, a professional geologist from Belmont, and the late, Dr Shirley-Anne Haye-Baron—God bless her soul—a PhD bioinorganic chemist from Port of Spain.

If she was alive today, I know my mother would be standing next to me fighting for women’s equality in the country she loved and that she called home.

The following sentence describes our pre-tournament camp in Raleigh in a nutshell. If Concacaf gives you regulation fields to practice on with nets and goals, why would you choose to have the team walk to a recreation ground near our hotel that didn’t have field lines or goals—because they were chained up—to train on multiple occasions?

It was just one example of the unprofessional approach to our preparation. How do you expect a goalkeeper to train without a goal behind them?

And that’s not to mention the fact that we didn’t go over set pieces once until the day before the USA game—and again we used the recreation field with no goals or lines. I wish I was making this stuff up, but unfortunately I’m not.

Our camp in Raleigh was insanity. It was basically a whole new staff. Our goalkeeper coach had changed, Cooper was in charge and Dernelle Mascall was the assistant. Cooper had changed completely from the person he was at the Caribbean Championship in Jamaica. Two words: power trip.

First off, I understand our usual goalkeeper coach, Ross Russell, has a commitment to the men’s programme; but I wasn’t even notified that he wasn’t coming. He was the only one who I had trained with since April.

They brought in Jason Sheppard, who had never worked with me and had only worked with Kimika for two weeks prior. So why was the women’s team not assigned a goalkeeper coach for the duration of our campaign, who would then be able to train, coach and evaluate us properly?

By the end of the tournament, I had genuine respect for Coach Sheppard; but he had never coached at the national team level and the way it was handled was unfair to everyone. But once again, this is Trinidad and Tobago football; nothing can operate professionally and consistently.

Mascall had not been on staff for any tournament prior to our most important one and all of a sudden she was on the bench. I personally like Mascall a lot; she was my teammate and is on track to be an amazing coach for our country. But that was the wrong timing for such a drastic move to happen and the excuse that she knew the players was not a good enough reason to do that.

We should have never been in a position where we had three different head coaches and in such a short space in time. I don’t believe we put anyone in a position to succeed when things like that happen.

Cooper wasn’t in a position to succeed either—let’s be honest—but that has a lot to do with line-up decisions, the strength of our player pool, and I think grudges. Also the player/coach situation was baffling. What credible national team programme has a player coach?!

That was laughable and unprofessional. Who is going to respect that structure?

The excuse that those decisions were to assist Cooper in identifying talent on the team is totally unacceptable—because favouritism was immediately a factor.

I think if any of our opponents found out we had a player/coach, they would have laughed in our faces. Does our Men’s Senior Team have a player/coach? But we had an active player/coach who played with us and then sat down with the coaches.

How would that ever sit right with the rest of the team?!

Let me set the record straight, I have nothing against Ayana Russell. I respect her always and forever will. She is also a mother and she dedicated years of service to this national team. But the decision to name her as a player/coach created a circus within our team.

Cooper also set a poor tone when he introduced himself to the camp. It was brash and cold. He basically made everything about him and what he went through in Trinidad; and then he tried to flip a story on Randy Waldrum.

No player reached out to Randy Waldrum to get him to coach us. We actually were on board with Cooper coaching us, after having him in Jamaica. If we couldn’t have Anton Corneal, we preferred to have someone who at least was with us; and Cooper was actively involved in sessions in Jamaica and brought a good, uplifting attitude to our games and practices.

Sure when girls found out Randy had applied for the job for the future, we were excited and stoked to have back the man who cared for us dearly and who cared dearly about the development of the game in our country. But Cooper lost the respect of a lot of the team on day one with his selfish speech and digs at Randy.

I was shocked at his rant. I couldn’t believe this was the same man from Jamaica. That whole introductory speech was: “let me puff my chest out and show who is the boss.”

Look I understand he was thrown in a mess of a situation surrounding his status as our coach, and with no camp either to prepare us; but I just wished he came off differently. I don’t know what he went through but he made everything more difficult.

I give him credit in one regard. He said he was a different type of ‘leader’ to Anton—and he was. But that was such an off-putting way to start an already tumultuous campaign.

I don’t want coaches to baby players. I have been a coach for three years and I am hard on my players as well. I am a very intense individual who wants realness and facts; but I have had coaches who captured that without the stance Cooper took.

I will never know and understand how that video Lauryn released might have affected him and our local-based teammates, so I must have empathy towards that.

I can never put myself in their shoes, and releasing that video was debated. The foreign-based girls—Jo Cato was born in Trinidad but now lives in America—were in a group chat just trying to get answers on how to prepare for this important Concacaf Championship. As time went by and we were two weeks away from the tournament and knew nothing about the status of our pre-tournament camp or coach and were pissed off about embarrassing ourselves at the tournament, Lauryn released the video.

I had made the social media posts about ‘Equality, Respect, and Unity’ a couple days before the video went out but we wanted to wait to see if we heard anything about a camp.

In the end, we pulled the trigger and asked for help to get a camp and bring the team to Richmond; and we demanded respect from the TTFA. I created the hashtag #IStandWithTTWSW and sent images to the full team in a group chat, and most players shared them on their social media platforms.

I was so proud of my Trinidad and Tobago teammates for joining that fight because they had been abused for so long by the national team structure. I was so proud that they wanted to fight publicly because, as you know, when you fight publicly in Trinidad you get blackballed.

The girls and women in the country deserve so much better, and it shouldn’t have to come to social media videos for us to get the respect and preparation a national team deserves.

Of course some did not want to share the materials; but, hey, it is not everyone’s cup of tea. I felt I was allowed to be pissed off at the TTFA, pissed off at the board nonsense about who was going to be our coach, pissed off at how the TTFA takes no blame or accountability for destroying the beautiful game in our beautiful country.

Let’s be honest, nothing was going to happen for our women’s team if Lauryn didn’t release the video. We would have been flown into North Carolina with nothing. But then that happened anyway.

We got to our first practice session in taxis, which was so embarrassing. How unprofessional is it that we can’t arrange proper team transportation.

Everything is always so last minute and never done with any respect for the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Team.


Editor’s Note: Click HERE for Part Two of our 2019 Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign review with Trinidad and Tobago goalkeeper Saundra Baron, where she discusses the inter-team politics and compares the Women Soca Warriors setup to Jamaica’s “Reggae Girlz.”

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: maxg on December 12, 2018, 01:02:34 PM
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Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: soccerman on December 13, 2018, 08:53:40 PM
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My sentiments exactly....
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on December 14, 2018, 05:50:59 AM
Part two: “We never feel like we can just be free and play!” Revisiting the Women’s W/Cup campaign.
Wired868.com.


For the first time in awhile, I noticed how disjointed we are during our pre-tournament camp in Raleigh. We have cliques, like all teams do; but we have to have the maturity to see past differences for the good of football and country. That was hard to do this time but I believe it was hard to do because of two main reasons.

I believe some players had better relationships with the coaches, who then refused to make tough decisions for the betterment of the team. They played players they liked, not necessarily who could help the team; and that is a reflection of culture in Trinidad and Tobago.

The second reason there was team division is that some of the players were sick and tired of being disrespected by the TTFA. We don’t get paid on time or barely get paid at all, we get treated like a recreation soccer team and not the Women’s National Senior Team.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been to a Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Team camp, and we have to have ‘players only’ meetings to decide if we are going to boycott the game because we haven’t gotten paid, or if we need to take a stance for equality for women. And many times our different viewpoints on that have divided the team before we even got on to the field, with some players willing to act like everything is fine and dandy.

The fear of getting blackballed meant some girls were afraid to ask for what they truly deserve as national team athletes because they fear a backlash for them or their families; so they let the TTFA run all over them. To me, that is abuse. I also believe some people might be too interconnected with the TTFA structure, so they won’t speak out against injustice because they think they may need to get help later on.

The TTFA makes it so disturbingly hard to ever just focus on football; we never feel like we can just be free and play.

But we do have our great moments as a team, when we dance and sing and laugh together. Those are my favourite moments and I learn so much about Trinidad and Tobago culture from my teammates.

Janine Francois always makes me feel at home. She is like a big sister to me. She takes me out from time to time in Trinidad to help me get to know the country and I will always love her for that.

Tasha St Louis—she calls me ‘Mad Cat’! Lol. I think it’s funny and it doesn’t bother me—has invited me down for Carnival. Nothing to do with football; just to come down and have fun. That’s what I love about my teammates when I’m in Trinidad. And that is how a team should be.

You don’t keep coming back to a place that constantly disrespects you as a player if you don’t love something about it. Maybe I’m crazy but I haven’t given up on a Trinidad and Tobago women’s team qualifying for a World Cup or Olympic Games. We just need to remove bias and corruption and insert a business approach to the game, so we can compete with the rest of the world.

Being born in America with ‘Trini’ parents isn’t the same as being born in Trinidad. Look, I get it. But I bonded well with my teammates and some of the younger players in Trinidad. I made them laugh and I talked to them about getting scholarships in the States and guided them anyway I could.

Aaliyah Prince, Aaliyah Cornwall and Natisha John are examples of players I think should be playing Division One soccer in the States. We do have really good talent. But we have so many distractions that the team cannot concentrate and that’s what makes it so hard.

Girls struggle to find ways to get to practice, have to constantly ask when the next check is coming, and never feel respected as national team players. It wears you down; and then player friction happens because not everyone has the same background, financial stability, or patience to deal with the second class treatment from the TTFA.

I am a jokester and some girls call me crazy or goofy; and I don’t mind that. But when it comes to soccer, I am intense. I also know how to put problems aside for the greater good, which is the product on the field.

I think another problem the Trinidad and Tobago team has is ‘player entitlement’, which is because we do not have a deep enough pool of strong bodied, able players. It should be an absolute dog fight to make the Women’s Senior National Team, not just a case of who is available at the time.

Our final 20 for the Concacaf championship did not represent the best players we have; but that’s what happens when constant dysfunction surrounds the women’s game. Too much bullshit and politics led to the choosing of that side. If the TTFA got its act together, we could have as many as 40 solid players competing to make a squad, which would truly be our best possible team.

Shawn Cooper told us he coaches for the TTFA patch and Trinidad and Tobago, and I know he wasn’t dealt the best cards; but none of us were and I wish he handled things a lot differently.

[Technical director] Anton Corneal is a true professional and has a hell of a soccer mind; but the TTFA has done such a disservice to him and disrespected him so many times that I believe he reached his breaking point. I think, at the Concacaf tournament, his mind was in other places.
I think when Carolina Morace and Randy Waldrum were there, bias went out the window and you knew the best players will always play. That forces other players to raise their level and makes the team more attractive for foreign-based talent.

We have to change the whole culture of football in Trinidad and Tobago; but that cannot happen if we don’t have professionals in place within the TTFA.

The U-15 girls team missed their Concacaf tournament due to visa issues. We had Ayana Russell, Rhea Belgrave and Kayla Taylor arrive at the venue on our first match day with their suitcases because of visa situations too. How embarrassing is that for the TTFA?!

If the team is picked early and correctly with a training camp established in a timely manner, players who need visas have an appropriate window to collect them so we look uniformed as a team. You should hear what the American broadcasters had to say about us. It is a shame how we are set up for failure before we even stepped on the pitch.

People who see what our Women’s National Senior Team go through when a qualification tournament comes around would say: “It’s like your federation pretends they don’t know the World Cup comes around every four years.”

But it is what you do between those four year cycles that makes you competitive, not working magic in the last four months—or begging for a preparatory camp between the Jamaican qualification leg and the final round in North Carolina.

We were poor at the CAC games and if proper planning was in place, we would have gone straight into camp before the Caribbean Championship in Jamaica. Instead, there was a coaching change, foreign-based players leave, and we don’t even get all of our players to Jamaica at the same time. So then we showed poorly in Jamaica as well.

The international game is the highest level of football in the world and it is sad that Trinidad and Tobago do not treat it as such. How can you properly prepare when you have three different coaches in three months, no training camp, you don’t pick all your best players and your team doesn’t train consistently over time?

Film study is another huge part of the development we are missing as a side. We do not properly scout our opponents. Yes, our coaches went to games and saw them play; but why not have someone film all those games and ours and then break it down for us? Film study helps you better understand how to play each team. It is the little things that count.

We did not do that for Panama or Mexico and were grossly underprepared to play them. I put that down to 33% player execution, 33% game planning and 33% failure to prepare for our opponent.

We watched Panama for 15 minutes with our coaches before we played them and we all said: ‘Yes, yes, we know how they play, we should beat them’. And then we lost.

As players, we should have demanded more from our coaches in terms of pre-prepared clips of our opponents and our own team, so we can see what they are doing and also what we are doing wrong. But it is harder to make those demands of your staff when they keep changing.

As a goalkeeper, no coach broke down the goals scored on us and showed us how to improve on our defensive mistakes. This is something that club coaches are doing at youth level! Our national team doesn’t do it, partly because no one cares to do it.

Coaching is a layered position and everyone seems to be doing the bare minimum and expecting amazing results; and that includes players, coaches and staff. I will get told that, in the Caribbean, we don’t have the resources that others do. But how long do we have to beg and plead to get even a fraction of what is needed for true progress?

Other girls and myself on the team follow many Men’s National Senior Team players on our social media and see that they wear sports performance trackers at training, have access to theragun massage guns and a multitude of other recovery tools like stretch and foam roll sessions, and stay in appropriate hotels which the girls never ever seem to have access too.

It’s truly a shame to see how much better they are treated than us. I cannot sit here and let DJW say all these other teams are paying the expenses for the Men’s National Team to play them in friendlies—because some line of communication has to be made to arrange these games.

I wonder how long the Women’s National Senior Team will go without an international friendly. Obviously we did not qualify for the Women’s World Cup; but why not arrange matches for us against teams who qualified?

It’s 2018 and we still lose by seven goals to the USA, five to Mexico and three to Panama. Jamaica got no help from their federation, so why did they succeed and we didn’t?

The Jamaica Women’s National Team will forever be used as an example for our ineptitude as a federation. They now are the first Caribbean women’s team to qualify for a senior World Cup—a feat that should have belonged to Trinidad and Tobago.

Yes, we let 2015 slip away; but it was what happened after that sealed our fate. Like firing Randy Waldrum and Ben Waldrum and not letting them set up their developmental plan from the U-15’s to the  Women’s National Senior Team. For whatever reason, we let ignorance win again and they were never allowed to finish the job they started.

Are they still upset with Randy Waldrum for that tweet? Let it go! The federation put themselves in positions to be called out when they constantly disrespect the women’s program. That team almost made it to a World Cup with nothing.

But this point is about Jamaica and what their coach, Hue Menzies, accomplished and how he did it.

First, look at his resume:

US Soccer National ‘A’ Coaching License
National Youth Coaching License
Thirty-plus years of coaching experience
Executive Director of Central Florida Kraze/Krush (2012 – Present)
Technical Director of Jamaica’s Women’s National Team (2015 – Present)
Brought ECNL to the state of Florida with Central Florida Kraze/Krush in 2011
Concacaf Study group member (2014 – Present)
One of the founders and Directors for the Lonestar Soccer Association in Austin, TX
Director of Coaching for the Warrior Soccer Association in Austin, TX
Fifteen years Olympic Development Coaching experience at the National, State and Regional level
Won several State titles in various age groups, regional and national finalist USYSA
Former Assistant coach at the University of Texas Women’s Soccer
Has placed 400+ players into various colleges
Now look at how a foreign-based coach, who ran most of his operation out of Florida, was able to recruit effectively to this national team and—not without a struggle from his federation—got a Caribbean team to the World Cup.

We had Carolina Morace and Randy Waldrum who have even more impressive resumes but we chose to show them no respect and did not allow them to build on their plans.

Jamaica entrusted Menzies with the time to create a staff, a credible program, and to find, evaluate and select players—whether they were foreign-based or not. And now Jamaica have made history and Trinidad and Tobago are stuck behind.


Editor’s Note: On 13 Thursday, Wired868 will wrap up the Saundra Baron interview with a look at the power dynamics within the squad at the Concacaf tournament and her view of the Lauryn Hutchinson and Kennya “Yaya” Cordner incidents.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on December 17, 2018, 05:39:15 AM
“Nobody wants to deal with the TTFA!” Baron concludes series with look at vanishing talent.
By Wired868.com.


“On the first game day of the Concacaf Championship, I didn’t even have a TTFA badge or number on my game jersey. If that doesn’t paint the picture of how disrespected I was as a National Team player, I don’t know what will.

“I will never forget that moment, that I wasn’t even valued enough to have a badge on my jersey. I felt so embarrassed when the referees came into the locker room to do jersey checks.”

The following is the third and final blog by Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team goalkeeper Saundra Baron on the issues facing the Women Soca Warriors:

As I stated prior, technical director Anton Corneal, I believe, had reached his breaking point—just before the Concacaf Championship. He was not initially going to attend the Concacaf tournament before our team manager Jinelle James had a conversation with him.

I am glad he went because it is obvious to everyone that he brings a level of respect and knowledge that our team needs. But he had dealt with so much disrespect from the TTFA that his heart couldn’t have been fully with our initiative.

Corneal is the consummate professional; he is articulate with a savvy knowledge of tactics. But he was not our head coach. Shawn Cooper was the head coach and I believe the mutual respect between the two men meant that Corneal would not step on Cooper’s toes—even though it should have been Anton in charge.

But what stuck out in Cooper’s introductory talk with the players was the statement that he handles thing differently from other coaches; and his self-aggrandising rant that slighted our former coach Randy Waldrum. He killed the entire vibe in his first team address and, from that moment on, most players knew our camp was doomed.

Most of the girls didn’t want Jamaal Shabazz as our head coach, then we got Cooper. There is a massive level of responsibility that players must take for their performance on the field; but our potential was never going to be maximised under either coach.

In the three tournaments I played for Jamaal, I found him too passive as the team leader while he always seemed unprepared when it came to practice and game time. We would go days without seeing him. He wouldn’t be at team meals; we would play a game and it would go unanalysed.

In our first round of World Cup qualifiers, we wouldn’t talk about the opposing team until 30 minutes before we left for the match venue. I don’t care if the teams at that stage were weak; that’s not the precedent I want as a national team athlete.

The CAC Games were a complete mess—we got one tie and lost every other game—and you could see the difference in how other coaches interacted and prepared their teams to compete with ours.

Honestly, I think Jamaal saw the writing on the wall and understood he could not enhance this team. I do not put all of that on him though. We had players who were not ready yet and others who overstayed their time in international competition.

We all knew Jamaal was not the solution but players must take accountability too.

In the lead up to the Concacaf tournament, Liana Hinds, Arin King, Lauryn Hutchinson, Jo Cato and myself used our own money to fly to Richmond, VA and train for a week and half. Lauryn planned all of that. She also saw about our meals, training sessions with top coaches in the area, ice baths and treatment in collegiate facilities, and scrimmages with a talented Under-19 ECNL girls team.

Lauryn even let me shadow her on a business meeting with the two companies she operates because she knows I just got my Master’s in business management. She is a role model for all young woman and a better professional than most in the TTFA.

She did not release that video to embarrass the TTFA; she knew that if the whole team got to Richmond, we would have a fighting chance to compete or maybe even qualify.

I don’t care what anyone says; the TTFA and the turmoil around us gave us not even the slightest chance to be competitive. Also, yes, Lauryn was definitely not played because of her video. Don’t tell me different, I don’t have the time to argue.

I think they knew if they dropped her from the side altogether, some players would have quit the Concacaf tournament, including myself. Lauryn Hutchinson is such an amazing person, I am so thankful for her.

I was in the back of the locker rooms preparing for the USA game when Kennya ‘YaYa’ Cordner allegedly refused to play. I was only told about four hours before the game that I would be starting and I was trying to prepare for it. We were already eliminated from the World Cup running, so of course throw in Saundra Baron, the back up, let’s see what she can do—I think that was extremely disrespectful to me.

So when YaYa allegedly refused to play, I did not see what happened and cannot comment on it. Would I have played if I knew beforehand? Yes. But let me say this, I 100 per cent respect YaYa’s decision not to play.

The moment she saw the lineup on the board and knew that—with all the injuries we faced heading into the final match—Lauryn was still on the bench; it would have clicked that for sure she was being victimised for the video.

So YaYa decided to stand in solidarity with a player who was enduring such unfair treatment. YaYa is one of the most decorated Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Team players of all time. She is a ball of energy and a supreme talent.

Sure she has her stubborn moments but I respect YaYa for sticking up for Lauryn. I wanted her to play and wish she did; and, like I said, I would have played anyway. But I respect her decision.

Let me also say that Jinelle James is one of the few professionals I’ve met within the TTFA and I feel honoured to know her. I would talk to ‘Manage’ for hours on national trips about how much we want to change women’s football. However, the organisation made it impossible for her to do her job efficiently.

She fought to get decent treatment for us but was constantly told it was not going to happen. One time we asked for US$200 match fee to play for Trinidad and Tobago, which is far less than the men’s team would accept. We could not even get that. (In fact, Men’s National Senior Team players get US$300 for friendly matches at present).

I remember ‘Manage’ once looked me in the eyes and said, ‘Saundra, you will realistically take a loss playing for this national team’. I had to make a decision and I chose to stay on the National Team, because I hoped in my heart that someone would stand up for us.

It is a choice to play for your national team and a great honour; but you have to truly love your country and football to play for the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team, due to all the obstacles you have to overcome—particularly as an overseas-born player.

(I am actually curious to hear the perspective from a male overseas-born Soca Warriors player).

If you look at Trinidad and Tobago’s current women teams, you will notice a decline in the numbers of overseas-born players. I attribute this to a few reasons.

We have lost our appeal as a desirable nation for women’s players to represent; and I don’t think we have anyone actively looking to scout and recruit players from North America and Europe, or someone who could market our side to talented overseas-born players.

Look at Arin King, who was born in Canada and is one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most decorated women’s national team players ever. Why can’t we find the next Arin King, who wants to represent our islands?

Carolina Morace and Randy Waldrum were keen on finding new talent because they cared about creating a competitive training environment. Jamaica showed the positives of that.

At the moment, Liana, Lauryn, King and myself are the only four overseas-born players left with a long-standing history within the women’s national team structure—from youth to senior team.

Why are there only four left? Because nobody wants to deal with the TTFA! They don’t want to give their blood, sweat and tears to an organisation that constantly shows it does not respect women’s football.

That is a big reason why even talented players born right in Trinidad and Tobago do not leave their US colleges to play for us either. Check the 21-26 age range and see how depleted our pool looks; and that is the most crucial age for international competition.

The TTFA has simply worn out the patience of so many players.

Imagine we have talented players such as the Debesette twins, Summer Arjoon, Vicky Swift and Anique Walker—bring back Anique!—who don’t even have roles within the current team.

And then we have talented upcoming players like Aaliyah Prince, Kedie Johnson, Cecily Stoute, Natisha John and Shenieka Paul who are being underprepared by the current women’s football set-up within the country.

We constantly undervalue our women. We have youth players going to random Division Two and Three schools and community colleges because they don’t know their true potential.

I know there are Caribbean connections to some US universities that appeal to our girls. But look at Jamaica Women’s National Team star Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw and how she benefitted from the exposure and level of training she received with Division One powerhouse, University of Tennessee.

I understand we all have to start somewhere but I think our girls have the talent to go to Division One schools.

Once a tournament is over, it goes right back to no one caring about the women’s football program; and this is a disservice to women’s footballers in the country. Nothing beneficial can come to fruition without proper preparation and that takes years.

What the Women’s National Senior Team did in 2014—coming one game from the World Cup—was nothing short of a miracle and a direct correlation of the talent, passion and commitment of that player pool and the love, sacrifice and coaching prowess of the Waldrums.

It is sad that we failed to capitalise on the success of that team; and now Jamaica surpassed us and Panama surpassed us. That is on the TTFA!

In all my years as a Trinidad and Tobago player, we have never had a true camp in my opinion. A camp should be for two weeks and include strength and conditioning, twice daily sessions and pool sessions. (In fact, I have never done a ‘team lift’ in all my time as a national team player; or a true sports performance session involving weights, speed training and conditioning).

We have some of the best athletes in the world but they are not consistently exposed to athletic performance training for strength and speed. With few exceptions, we are usually the smallest built side on the field and unable to cope with the physical demands of elite football.

Unlike the men’s team, the women can have these camps as often as necessary since most of the girls are not professional players. For the benefit of our college-based players, we can use either of the three holiday periods to hold them too.

There are too many prolonged periods in which the women’s national team programmes go dormant, and I think the same can be said for the men’s national youth sides. Coaches should have camps during these periods to assess their talent pool and for development.

Another thing that annoys me is, as a national team athlete, you shouldn’t have to worry about things like uniforms and equipment.

I think most times we got leftover kit from the men’s side and nothing ever seems to fit. Sometimes I just buy my own Joma shirts, so I could at least feel comfortable during training.

On the first game day of the Concacaf Championship, I didn’t even have a TTFA badge or number on my game jersey. If that doesn’t paint the picture of how disrespected I was as a National Team player, I don’t know what will.

I will never forget that moment, that I wasn’t even valued enough to have a badge on my jersey. I felt so embarrassed when the referees came into the locker room to do jersey checks.

It has gotten so bad that I bought my own Cupping Set, STIM machine, electric massager, and two bags of my own KT Tape because the most I would get on national team duty was a bag of ice. I wish I was lying!

We had one massage therapist for the whole team and she was not given nearly enough equipment or treatment materials to be effective. We are told to conserve tape and bring our own tape if we have any at times. Imagine we play for the national team and have to bring our own tape?!

One of my teammates told me the TTFA burned so many bridges with debts to recovery facilities across the country that none of them would even work with us anymore. So once again the negligence of the TTFA hurts the players.

So when president David John-Williams and the TTFA said how much they spend on women’s football, I can attest that it is a joke. We don’t even have updated training equipment such a rebounders, cones, training dummies, sport trackers, etc.

I won’t even start on how much money the TTFA owes players for baggage fees and even sometimes for their own flights… But, oh, let me be nice; they bought me a pair of gloves at the Concacaf tournament. So thanks, TTFA. (Sarcasm).

It should be a great accomplishment to send a women’s team to the World Cup; but DJW and the TTFA act like having a women’s programme is such a burden.

‘Hey DJW, the Home of Football doesn’t matter if football in the country is not respected, funded properly, and a quality product’!

I think there are people who are willing to donate to the women’s programme but the fear is the TTFA is not trustworthy. We need an account just for women’s football.

There were many people in the US and Trinidad and Tobago who reached out after Lauryn’s social media went viral and asked where they could donate. But their main question was: “How do we ensure our donations will directly help the women?”

The TTFA brought that negative light upon themselves.

I would like to see more done to develop the women’s league in Trinidad and Tobago and to create academies for girls. We should have girls teams who travel to the US to compete in youth tournaments and market their players.

I did not have the privilege to work with Carolina Morace, but I heard nothing but positives about her professionalism, intensity and impeccable sessions. I heard a teammate say, if they let us keep Carolina we would have qualified for this World Cup.

I have already said how much I admired Randy and Ben Waldrum too and their amazing work for us.

I also think Corneal is an excellent coach who exudes confidence in his game plan and knowledge of what he expects from his players. There are not enough Anton Corneals in Trinidad and Tobago on the women’s side of the game; and I hope and pray that dynamic changes.

Coaching matters! We need leaders who players respect and get fired up to play for.

To play on a national team is one of the biggest honours of my lifetime, it opened doors for my career and I am thankful to be from Trinidad and Tobago—overseas-born or not.

But I will not tolerate disrespect for women’s national footballers any longer. Please, I just want a fair shot at making this right for the women athletes. We have so much talent that is not being tapped into.

I hope the right thing is done to enhance the women’s game and I am prepared to stand up and fight for it.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on September 24, 2019, 06:53:19 PM
Natasha Baptiste of Aston Villa women's team

She moved to Stoke a month ago yesterday. Has the new coaching staff reached out to her?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Bianconeri on September 29, 2019, 09:38:07 PM
No updates?
 lil backstories or inside info on the womens team as the qualifiers take place this week??
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Bourbon on September 30, 2019, 05:59:59 PM
No updates?
 lil backstories or inside info on the womens team as the qualifiers take place this week??

They won their first game against Aruba 3 nil.  Not a bad result but given that one practice game happened before the tournament.... it can be taken in that context. Next game Wednesday.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on November 16, 2019, 02:47:01 AM
'These past years have been heart-wrenching'
By Narissa Fraser (Newsday).


TTWoLF president on women's football:

PRESIDENT of the TT Women’s League Football (TTWoLF) Susan Joseph-Warrick says it is time for a change in the scene of local women's football.

Joseph-Warrick is also a member of United TTFA ­– a group of football stakeholders aiming to unseat TT Football Association (TTFA) president David John-Williams in the association's elections on November 24.

Speaking with Newsday Thursday afternoon, she said the group's talks about moving women's football forward have been "absolutely fantastic." She said fans and players (past and present) can look forward to a brighter future.

"I think it's about time somebody stands up and speaks for the women. We have had too much decline. We went from one game away from a World Cup to where we are now.

"We were the beacon of the Caribbean. People looked up to us. These past years have been really heart-wrenching for me, as a mother of players, as well as being around these girls."

She is the mother of national players Shanelle and Jonelle Warrick Cato and part-owner of the Trincity Nationals Football Club.

She said lack of financial support from the TTFA has hindered the growth of women's football, adding that she is in debt because of this.

On Tuesday, in an interview with Newsday, John-Williams blamed the decline of local women's football on a lack of succession planning. In reference to the 2014 squad that almost qualified for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, he said, "That team was a culmination of a team of over 15 years. Where was the succession planning? Where were the youth teams to take over from that team when they reached their peak and had to be extinct?

"The plan for women's football is that we have to start all over."

In response, Joseph-Warrick said, "There was no succession planning. Why?"She said the tools for such planning were not provided.

She also suggested another reason why women's football is in the doldrums.

"I can say adamantly, in the three years that I've been inside the women's league, we received one payment of $50,000 (in 2016) towards prize money – not running the league.

"We were the only running football team-based women, or men – any football whatsoever this year – that ran between April and August. There was no assistance. The league cannot run with just prize money.

"We tried, this year, reaching out to the administration and we set up meetings and they couldn't make or we couldn't make. And I'm still waiting for confirmation of the date."

If United TTFA is elected, she said it will be clear, transparent and people-oriented, and is hoping football will attract crowds as it once did.

"We want to get the anxious people back out there. Let the people start to rally around the teams again.

"My passion for the women's football is not personal, As I tell people, it's to ensure there is something for the young ladies to look forward to in the future."

She is running for second vice-president on a slate led by presidential candidate William Wallace, Secondary Schools Football president.

Title: DeFour removed as T&T Women’s coach
Post by: Tallman on December 18, 2019, 10:32:22 AM
DeFour removed as T&T Women’s coach
By Joel Bailey (T&T Newsday)


STEPHAN DeFour has been removed as T&T women’s football team coach.

DeFour, who took up the post in July, was a controversial appointment as two members of the then T&T Football Association (TTFA) board – Women’s League Football (WOLF) president Susan Joseph-Warrick and T&T Super League boss Keith Look Loy, indicated the decision was not made by the board, under then-president David John-Williams.

The T&T Women’s team failed in their bid to advance past the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Olympic qualifying round in October.

DeFour was informed about the TTFA decision by president William Wallace, on Tuesday.

According to a letter addressed to DeFour, “The TTFA board met on Saturday and a major part of the discussions centred around your current position as coach of the women’s programme. Based on the financial situation that the FA is faced with at this time, we have no choice but to quickly reorganise in many areas. One such area is the technical staff attached to all teams.”

The letter continued, “It is with a bit of a heavy heart that I have to inform you that we can no longer retain you as coach and sincerely thank you for your services rendered so far. We will arrange to discuss matters pertaining to the existing contract and outstanding payments.”

Ironically, Joseph-Warrick was elected as the TTFA second vice-president in November 24, while Look Loy is now the head of the TTFA technical committee.

When contacted on Tuesday, Look Loy said, “His (DeFour) was one of the contracts that was unilaterally given by John-Williams (shortly before the TTFA elections).

They were never tabled before the board. They were never discussed and never approved.

“A whole bunch of contracts that he unilaterally issued, without board approval,” Look Loy added.

Look Loy confirmed the technical committee is “still talking to prospects”, but it is understood that former coach, American Randy Waldrum, has renewed his interest in working with the current crop of T&T women’s players.
Title: Forbes wants solid women’s football structure
Post by: Tallman on December 21, 2019, 10:19:28 AM
Forbes wants solid women’s football structure
By Ryan Bachoo (T&T Guardian)


T&T foot­ball cap­tain Karyn Forbes says it is im­per­a­tive a prop­er struc­ture is built for women’s foot­ball in the coun­try.

The To­bag­on­ian play­er made the com­ment on the Morn­ing Shot on CNC3 yes­ter­day, two days af­ter the T&T Foot­ball As­so­ci­a­tion (TTFA) sacked head of the women’s pro­gramme Stephan De Four.

Asked to com­ment on the de­ci­sion to fire De Four, Forbes said she re­spect­ed the board’s de­ci­sion but said it is now time to build the women’s game across the na­tion.

“It’s a re­sult-ori­ent­ed sport and a new ad­min­is­tra­tion is on board and they de­serve a fair chance,” she said.

“I think if that’s their ap­proach to­wards it and they feel that’s best, I think you have to take the good with the bad some­times and there are things you don’t have con­trol over.”

While it re­mains un­cer­tain who will be tak­ing over at the helm of the women’s game in T&T, Forbes said the con­stant chop­ping and chang­ing was not help­ing the game grow for women’s play­ers. She al­so said chang­ing the na­ture of con­trac­tu­al agree­ments with coach­es will aid in prepar­ing teams bet­ter.

“I think with a prop­er struc­ture in place it will help. I think now, hav­ing long term con­tracts in place I think it can on­ly help be­cause by hav­ing the long term con­tracts, the coach­es have time in or­der to pre­pare the team so hope­ful­ly that’s the dri­ve that they are hop­ing to go for­ward with. In that way, the teams can get some sort of prepa­ra­tion go­ing for­ward in­to these com­pe­ti­tions rather than a month or two be­fore,” Forbes said.

De­spite all the chal­lenges the women’s game has been go­ing through, Forbes re­mains op­ti­mistic about 2020.

She said, “I think we al­ways have the po­ten­tial, it’s just mak­ing sure that we have a coach in place that able to pre­pare us ahead of time.”
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on December 22, 2019, 12:46:04 PM
TT Women’s League honour 2019 top performers
TTFA Media.


The Trinidad and Tobago Women’s League Football (TTWoLF) held  its 2019 Awards eremony  on  December at National Racquet Center, Organge Grove Road, Tacarigua honoring the outstanding performers for the recent season.

Several dignataries were in attendance as the local teams and individual achievers were acknowledged for their outstanding efforts.

Deputy Permanent Secretary Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs -Mrs. Denise Arneaud, MP / Deputy Speaker – Mr. Esmond Forde were among those present while CANOC and TT Olympic Committee  President Mr. Brian Lewis delivered the feature addressm

TTFA Vice President Mr. Clynt Taylor and TTFA Board member Mr. Keith Look Loy and councilor Josiah Austin were also among the guests.

Soca Monarch champion Voice and Christian Cowie had the audience in a dancing mood with live performances.

Honour Roll

Winners of 2019:
1st Place- Club Sando F.C.

2nd Place – St. Augustine Football Club

3rd Place- Trincity Nationals

Other winners of the night:
Coach of the year: Mr. Arnold Murphy (Club Sando)

Golden Boot: Ms. Ahkeela Mollon (Club Sando F.C)

Golden Glove: Ms. Keri Myers (Club Sando F.C.)

MVP: Ahkeela Mollon (Club Sando F.C)

Manager of the Year: Mrs. Marie Mouttet (QPCC)

Fair Play Award: Central Women United

TTWoLF President Youth Players Awardees:
Sadiel Antoine (Central Women United)

Moenesa Meijas (Trincity Nationals)

Tishanna Orosco (St. Augustine Football Club)

TT Wolf would like to extend gratitude to the following partners in making the event possible.

Office of Prime Minister Sports and Cultural Fund, Ministry Sports and Youth Affairs (MSYA), Deputy Permanent Secretary MSYA, NLCB, Tunapuna/ Piarco Regional Corporation, MP/ Speaker House Esmond Forde, Bermudez Group Ltd, IMAX, Harold Jo Sports, Members of TTWoLF, Volunteers and the TTFA.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on September 17, 2020, 07:02:38 PM
T&T footballer Shade seeking funds for toe surgery
By Joel Bailey (Newsday).


T&T WOMEN’S football team striker Mariah Shade is currently on a fund-raising drive to offset the cost for her toe surgery on her left foot.

The 28-year-old fractured her tailbone in 2018 and underwent surgery a year later. However, she is still encountering pains and complications, and that process require additional medical attention.

To compound matters, she received a tough tackle during a match between TT and hosts Colombia in July 2018, which left her with a critical toe injury (osteochondral defect).

Shade will be having a curry-que on Saturday, at Bennett Village, Santa Flora. However, in keeping with covid19 guidelines, this curry-que (which runs from 11.30 am to 1 pm) will only have curbside pick-ups.

Regarding the fundraiser, Shade said on Thursday, “It’s going really good. I’m getting an overwhelming amount of support. I have to close orders because I reached my target in doing the amount of tickets I wanted to sell.”

She added, “A lot of people who cannot be at the location because it’s in deep South are sending funds to my account and making contributions, even more than the price of the tickets.”

Shade, who has been a member of the national women’s teams, from the Under-17 level, since 2008, declined to comment on the involvement of the TT Football Association (TTFA) towards her recovery. “I’ll be more open (to divulge information) after the surgery,” she said.

The surgery is scheduled for Monday at the West Shore Medical Centre, Westmoorings.

“I was supposed to travel to Miami to do it but it’s just unsafe because of the covid19,” she said.

A devout Christian, Shade is pleased with the response from the public towards her fundraising venture.

“It gives me hope that there is still a lot of kind-hearted people out here. It’s just heart-warming that (people are) leaving from Arima (and) Tunapuna to come to South just to support the curry-que. It’s a good feeling.”

Concerning her physical struggles, Shade said, “I’ve been dealing with two major injuries for the last two years. I’ve been in a pain literally every day. Almost every other night I’ll be rolling in bed in pain because of the tailbone pain, as well as my toe.”

She continued, “I get pain upon walking, pain wearing certain type of footwear, certain types of ‘heels’ is a no-no. The pain has been a lot, emotionally, physically, every way it’s been very challenging.”

How is the support from her national teammates? “A lot of them have been sharing posters I’ve been posting up on social media. A lot of them have been reaching out, a lot of them have been supporting, they have supported the cost of therapy itself.”

Anyone wishing to donate to Shade’s medical expenses can do so at RBC Royal Bank TT, account number 110000000576994.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on December 26, 2020, 07:01:56 AM
Expanded W/Cup chances for CONCACAF women
T&T Express Reports.


CONCACAF will have four direct berths for the expanded Women’s World Cup in 2023, and two more teams from the region will have a chance to join them via a ten-team playoff tournament.

The United States, Canada, and Jamaica represented the confederation covering North and Central America and the Caribbean at the 24-team World Cup in France last year. A fourth Concacaf country, Panama, had a chance to qualify, but lost 5-1 to Argentina on aggregate in a home-and-away CONCACAF-CONMEBOL playoff.

FIFA released the breakdown for the 32-team women’s tournament on Thursday. Europe (UEFA) will get 11 direct slots, while Asia (AFC) gets six and Africa (CAF), like Concacaf, gets four. South America (CONMEBOL) gets three and Oceania (OFC) one.

Host Australia and New Zealand automatically qualify, with their slots taken directly from the quotas allocated to their confederations.

The 2019 World Cup field featured nine teams from Europe, including hosts France, five from Asia, three from Africa and CONCACAF, two from South America, one from Oceania and the winners of the CONCACAF-CONMEBOL playoff.

The first Women’s World Cup, held in 1991 in China, had 12 participants.

Four teams will be seeded in the 2023 playoff tournament, based on the latest FIFA world rankings prior to the draw, with a maximum of one seeded team per confederation. The teams will be divided into three pools—two of three countries and one of four—with sides from the same confederation kept apart.

The playoff tournament will serve as a test event in Australia and New Zealand, with both hosts taking part in friendly matches against the teams in Group One and Group Two, ensuring all teams play two matches during the competition.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on January 05, 2021, 01:05:57 AM
FIFA targets Women football in T&T.
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian).


Women's football in T&T has gained the attention of the sport's world governing body- FIFA, Robert Hadad of the FIFA-appointed Normalisation Committee said.

Speaking to Guardian Media Sports yesterday, Hadad said he has been instructed by FIFA, to look at women's football, as there has been an increased investment towards it. "FIFA has specifically said they would really like us focusing on women's football. They have increased their investment in women's football and they have already started speaking to Jinelle James and hopefully, they will put a plan in place for women's football as soon as possible."

Only last year women's football provided the lone bright spark for the country on the field when the Under-20 women finished in the quarterfinal round of the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship in the Dominican Republic in March.

Amidst concerns about the direction of the sport following the election of the William Wallace-led executive, which replaced the David John-Williams administration on November 24, 2019, the Richard Hood-coached team provided a smile for all, with wins against St Kitts/Nevis 6-0 and the Cayman Islands 2-0 in the group stage, which earned them a place into the round of 16s, despite a heavy 0-7 defeat by Haiti in their third group match.

Later the T&T girls confirmed a place in the quarters with a 5-4 triumph over Puerto Rico from the penalty spot, after the game ended 3-3 at the end of regulation time. They were later booted out by giants Mexico in a 0-4 loss in the quarters.

Contacted yesterday, James who is the Director of Women's football described the initiative of the FIFA as tremendous, saying it is long overdue.

She said the women's game has been growing all over the world, so to get that additional support will help local football tremendously.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on January 11, 2021, 06:00:42 PM
Hood looking for second shot at Women's coaching job
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian).


The search for a T&T Senior Women's football coach has begun in earnest.

The T&T Football Association (TTFA) began advertising for individuals to fill the position on Monday and former coach Richard Hood, who took the Under-20 Women's team to the quarterfinal of the CONCACAF Championship in the Dominican Republic last year, is set to submit his application.

Hood's agreement to be the country's under-17 and under-20 coach had to be cancelled following the cancellation of the qualifiers at both the CONCACAF and FIFA levels late last year.

Hood, a Police offer by profession told Guardian Media Sports on Monday that he could not say whether he will be picked or not, however, he's confident in his ability to do the job, having had experience at both the senior level and at the junior level.

The selected coach will be accountable to the football association's Technical Director and Technical Committee, and will have major responsibilities which, according to the outline in the invitation, states:

"Applicants for the position of the head coach must be able to: lead training sessions, provide motivation and advice during gameplay, develop game plans, attend tryouts, schedule team meetings, and should be able to identify the individual abilities of each player."

He/she will also: Be a member of the Association’s Technical Department; Lead and manage a National Team, including its player personnel and technical staff; Aid in the selection of the player personnel of said National Team; Develop and implement the training programme of said National Team and submit said programme to the Association’s Technical Director; Report on the implementation of said programme to the Association’s Technical Director and Technical Committee, including the performance of player personnel and technical staff.

Also, the successful coach will: Assist in the training of programmes of other National Teams and perform other technical assignments, as recommended by the Association’s Technical Director and Technical Committee.

Applicants are to submit resumes, contact information and a copy of all related documents to technical.ttfa@gmail.com or the office of the TTFA at Ato Boldon Stadium, Balmain Couva on or before Tuesday 19 January 2021. They can also contact the TTFA office at 868 364-0489.

The invitation for the position of coach comes on the heels of calls by the sport's world governing body-FIFA, for more emphasis to be placed on women's football, as articulated by Chairman of the FIFA-appointed Normalisation Committee Robert Hadad last weeks.

Women's football technical director Jinelle James said they are looking for a competent, qualified person who has a desire to work with the women's team and be committed to the women's programme. She noted the programmes must have a certain level of success and ultimately qualify the senior women team for the 2023 FIFA World Cup.

According to James, FIFA's decision to focus on women's football is aimed at preventing the negative social media posts of teams inability to hold camps, coupled with other concerns of no water and funding etc for teams to compete at tournaments.

In 2018, two T&T players, goalkeeper Saundra Baron and defender Arin King took to social media to highlight their concerns ahead of the CONCACAF Women's Championship which was scheduled to be a qualifier for the FIFA Women's World Cup in France.

Then, King said their problems stemmed from a lack of support from the parent football association.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on January 12, 2021, 02:13:35 AM
Shabazz: Give a woman the job.
By Joel Bailey (T&T Newsday).


THE TTFA (TT Football Association) is currently advertising the post for national women’s team coach, with local, and even international coaches, available to apply.

The position has been vacant for over a year, since Stephan De Four was dismissed in December 2019.

De Four served as coach for the 2020 Olympic Games qualifying series, but the T&T squad were eliminated in the group stage, in October 2019. Even though T&T, as hosts, were the overwhelming favourites to advance as the group winners, from Group A of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) leg, they finished third in the group, behind St Kitts/Nevis and Dominican Republic.

De Four, who was hired during the David John-Williams regime, was fired after William Wallace took over as TTFA president.

Wallace only lasted four months in the role before he and his executive were removed by FIFA in March 2020 and replaced by a normalisation committee, headed by Robert Hadad, due to rising debt incurred by the local governing body.

This is the first coaching position advertised by the TTFA since Hadad and his committee (comprising Judy Daniel and Nigel Romano) were allowed full control of local football affairs, by FIFA, last November.

Former T&T women’s coach Jamaal Shabazz is calling for a local women’s coach to be appointed to the vacant position.

Shabazz, who is presently the St Lucia men’s team coach, said on Monday, “I would like to see a local female coach take over the reins now.”

One person who is throwing his hat into the ring is Richard Hood, who served as T&T Under-20 women’s coach during the Concacaf Championships in the Dominican Republic last February. Hood, on Monday, said, “I would definitely be applying for the post.”

A media release from the TTFA on Monday said applicants for the position of the coach must be able to lead training sessions, provide motivation and advice during gameplay, develop game plans, attend tryouts, schedule team meetings and be able to identify the individual abilities of each player.

The successful appointee will become a member of the TTFA’s technical department; lead and manage the national team, including its player personnel and technical staff; aid in selecting players; develop and implement the training programme; submit the programme to the TTFA’s technical director; report on the implementation of the programme to the TTFA’s technical director and technical committee, including the performance of player personnel and technical staff; assist in the training programmes of other national teams; and perform other technical assignments, as recommended by the association’s technical director and technical committee.

Hadad mentioned on Monday that the normalisation committee will be in a position to pay the salary for the T&T women’s coach.

“We would have the money to pay the coaches,” said Hadad. “We do have money coming in this year. The problem is the money that you get in a calendar year, you use it for football for that year.

“That’s the big problem,” Hadad continued, “with the past debt, is that you have to find ways and means, and you have to prioritise who and what is more important. Everybody will be dealt with as we go along, but it cannot happen overnight. We are going to advertise for (coaches for) the Under-17 boys and Under-17 women. We have to get football back on the field of play.”

Amiel Mohammed, Hadad’s assistant, commented, “The football committee will have to access and, within the covid(19) restrictions and the requirements for the Concacaf and FIFA calendar, they would have to select the best candidate that can operate under these conditions right now.”

The media release said applicants should submit their resume, contact information and copies of all related documents by e-mail to technical.ttfa@gmail.com.

They can also be submitted to the office of the TTFA at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Balmain, Couva, by January 19. Applicants can call 364-0489 for more information,

The women’s team will be focusing on the 2022 Concacaf Women’s Championship, which will serve as qualifiers for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, scheduled to be hosted jointly by Australia and New Zealand.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: ABTrini on January 12, 2021, 06:55:03 AM
Wait ah -   It come to this stage dat coaching TnT women's team is not luring to any qualified coaches out there?

How is if that one of our female coaches and former player could find employment inAnguilla yet not in her native land? - TTFA politics

Why should it be a given that we recycle some of the male coaches from the heap of left overs? - TTFA politics

What would it look like if a woman was appointed to coach the men's national team? - upheaval - then why should we  by default be considering some of the male coaches who have failed after taking on the job as a last minute desperate no frills no money left over attempt to salvage the team?- TTFA politics

Is there not a qualified female coach who could come in here with program planning like the former Italian coach once had for TnT? What is preventing this type of qualified candidates?  - TTFA politics
 Looks like the fault dear Brutus likes not in the stars  but in we damn own internal governance of football.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on January 12, 2021, 07:14:53 AM
Who would be on the roll call of local female candidates? And how long is that list?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Bianconeri on January 12, 2021, 10:43:56 PM
Off the top ..

Maybe Dernelle Mascall -- who worked as an asst. for a short period of time in the past at the national level since her retirement (Believe she started her own Academy as well)
&
Maylee Attin-Johnson --- not sure where she's coaching atm tho

Mollon had her own academy and as you know she's taken up the role in Anguilla

I don't know if they're fully qualified or not but I know they've been involved in coaching at some level

Females have limited opportunities to coach in Trinidad unfortuantely
even in the SSFL - male and female divisions -- can only think of a handful with some of the top teams (in the female division); probably none in the male divisions

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Sam on January 13, 2021, 02:09:53 AM
Randy Waldrum without question and Maylee and Arin King as his assistants.

Talk done.

Why Shabaaz didn't say let a woman coach de women team when he was coach for them over 10 years, leh he hall he ass with that.

Pick the best person for the job, it's not about woman or man.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on January 13, 2021, 06:39:56 AM
Many of us can, with reasonable certainty, come up with a list of who is likely to have applied for this position or has an interest in doing so.

It is not like Shabazz to be politically correct, but this call echoes as if politically correct ... which is not to say he doesn't believe his proposition.

Although FIFA has gone gender-neutral in terms of referee assignments, there is a reality in the game that more women should be coaching women (on paper we already have gender-neutral coaching of women, but it is lopsidedly men coaching women). And with football played by women getting hefty infusions of cash from FIFA and other bodies, there are going to be some waggonists emerging who think that coaching men is the same as coaching women. It simply is not.

In my view, while the call by Shabazz is ideal, I think we are not properly at that precise moment if we are thinking critically about coupling football played by women with a structured medium to longer term vision, and coupling it with domestic organized league football played by women that can build on the good that WoLF has done.

As an observer of football played by women in our regional basin (excluding the US and Canada) I can say that even in matters that cost little to nothing, we have failed to even put cheap cement between some blocks. There was a glimmer of discernment under Look Loy, but now here we are again.

Maybe if Shabazz called a name or two and supported one or the other name with a why, I would have buy-in (because I think there may be 1 to 2 possible candidates that could be intriguing if we bet on risk and promise, who potentially offer more than being minimally competent and who can be influential in structural processes).

Despite his accomplishments and self-confidence, I am not sure that confidence in Hood is universal, but it seems that he has had prior interrupted NT processes (at least twice) with insufficient respect returned. He seems to have merited the opportunity to achieve or fail in his own right.

NEVERTHELESS, if that is not the route ...

In my assessment, Rajesh Latchoo should be the coach given the right of first refusal regarding the job going forward.

I have never spoken to Latchoo. I have observed him up close, from a moderate distance and from digesting the feedback of what would have to be unimpeachable opinions. He checks a lot of the boxes.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on January 13, 2021, 06:49:48 AM
Off the top ..

Maybe Dernelle Mascall -- who worked as an asst. for a short period of time in the past at the national level since her retirement (Believe she started her own Academy as well)
&
Maylee Attin-Johnson --- not sure where she's coaching atm tho

Mollon had her own academy and as you know she's taken up the role in Anguilla

I don't know if they're fully qualified or not but I know they've been involved in coaching at some level

Females have limited opportunities to coach in Trinidad unfortuantely
even in the SSFL - male and female divisions -- can only think of a handful with some of the top teams (in the female division); probably none in the male divisions


Agreed.

There are other names as well. For instance Izler Browne.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: ABTrini on January 13, 2021, 08:28:26 AM
With all due respect for those tried and true Warriors coach of the past and to the adage of regardlessof gender we  need to select the ' right' person for the job - this line of thinking have been employed  in our men's program . We have recycled coaches - many have been assistants - many have thought that
we had the right person as head coach and yet our success has been marginal. Mind you- it's not all coaching given our limited player pool.

By comparison - how is it that Jamaica able to have relatively more competitive teams in : football - men and women -  netball and athletics?

A country like Haiti with an unflattering economy is able to field far more competitive teams in football - how so?

In my opinion it is time to change the paradigm of recycling coaches- many of whom were assistants under competent head coaches yet when given the opportunity have failed-Anton Corneal was there working with Beehakker served as a FIFA technical  coach in the region yet  he too was unsuccessful in a stint as a head coach.

In my opinion one of the potentially better candidate took up the position in Anguilla with the women's team program-

Some say the best person for the job- no one would argue that should be the norm - I don't think anyone takes that position with the intent to do a bad job or to fail. However, I think with the women's program we ought to  ensure that there are competent female coaches who can work with these ladies.

Imagine if there was an outstanding successful female coach kicking around would she ever be considered as a candidate to  coach the senior men's team?

I leave you with that thought.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Bianconeri on January 14, 2021, 10:46:29 AM
Randy Waldrum without question and Maylee and Arin King as his assistants.

Talk done.

Why Shabaaz didn't say let a woman coach de women team when he was coach for them over 10 years, leh he hall he ass with that.

Pick the best person for the job, it's not about woman or man.



Arin would be retiring?

Shabaaz' input on these matters should be handled with a bag of salt sometimes
While he has the experience, still too many questions come up from the past with his relationships with DJW and the national programs

He needs to say those things with a lil more substance.
Can't just give any former player just so because they're a former player. This isn't a pickup side.

Def. consider them once they're in the coaching fraternity. But as i said before, more opportunity needs to be given -- be it coaching education and coaching roles -- at the local level/leagues


Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Bianconeri on January 14, 2021, 10:47:03 AM
Off the top ..

Maybe Dernelle Mascall -- who worked as an asst. for a short period of time in the past at the national level since her retirement (Believe she started her own Academy as well)
&
Maylee Attin-Johnson --- not sure where she's coaching atm tho

Mollon had her own academy and as you know she's taken up the role in Anguilla

I don't know if they're fully qualified or not but I know they've been involved in coaching at some level

Females have limited opportunities to coach in Trinidad unfortuantely
even in the SSFL - male and female divisions -- can only think of a handful with some of the top teams (in the female division); probably none in the male divisions


Agreed.

There are other names as well. For instance Izler Browne.

I know the name

Where is she coaching now?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on January 17, 2021, 02:04:20 AM
Over 75 applicants for T&T women’s head coach, as TTFA contemplates TT$3.4 million windfall.
Wired868.com.


Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) women’s director of football Jinelle James said the next Women Soca Warriors head coach should be someone with real passion for the job, as the local football body prepares to fill a key vacancy.

The TTFA opened its door for prospective coaches on Monday. Within 48 hours, applications poured in from as far afield as Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Argentina and the United States.

“It has been really extensive,” said James. “We have had over 75 applicants thus far.”

The final decision will be made by the Fifa-appointed normalisation committee, which has replaced the TTFA’s Board. The committee, headed by chairman Robert Hadad, should be provided with a shortlist of the best available coaches, although uncertainty remains over the panel charged with whittling down the applicants.

Hadad suggested he has a free hand in the appointment of the local body’s standing committees. However, veteran official Osmond Downer subsequently explained that Hadad’s claim was almost certainly a misinterpretation of the constitution and his mandate.

It is left to be seen whether the normalisation committee respects the four year term of the current technical committee—which was not ended by Fifa—or tries to implement its own.

At present, the technical committee comprises of: Narvin Charles, Dale Toney, Michael Grayson and Ken Elie. Richard Piper, Norris Ferguson and James are adjunct committee members, who do not hold voting rights.

The Women Warriors have had eight different head coaches over the past five years, as American Randy Waldrum was followed by Ross Russell, Richard Hood, Italian Carolina Morace, Jamaal Shabazz, Anton Corneal, Shawn Cooper, and Stephan De Four respectively. (Anthony Creece also served as a stand-in for one international exhibition tournament.)

The new head coach looks set to benefit from more funding than his or her predecessors.

Last September, Fifa promised its member associations additional funding through a new Women’s Development Programme, as well as a US$500,000 (TT$3.4 million) grant as part of its Covid-19 relief package.

James hopes that this windfall can help spark a revival in the fortunes of the Women Warriors.

The Development Programme includes free courses and mentorship programmes for active national coaches as well as ‘B’ and ‘A’ license coaches, uniforms for up to 12 league teams, and grants ranging between US$10,000 (TT$68,000) and US$50,000 (TT$340,000) per year for marketing, workshops, club licensing, and operating costs for a league competition.

James told the TTFA Media that the new funding should make it more realistic for the governing body to ‘introduce proper programmes’ for the women’s game.

At the helm, she hopes, will be a coach who will help push the Women Warriors in the right direction.

“Currently we are 65th in the Fifa ranking which is the lowest we have ever been in our history thus far,” said James, who is a former national player. “So we have to look at rebuilding and re-establishing ourselves as a powerhouse in the region. This coach has to have that passion, that drive that will be infectious to the women’s players and overall the women’s programme.

“And willing to work under some different circumstances but […] to push through…”

Trinidad and Tobago’s highest ever Fifa women’s ranking—since the introduction of the women’s ranking system in 2003—was 39th, which they occupied between 2004 and 2006. The Women Warriors were generally ranked between 40 and 48 ever since.

However, they plummeted to 72nd under the David John-Williams-led administration, before moving to 65th during the short-lived term of his successor, William Wallace.

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TTFA invites applicants for W/Warriors head coach, T&T women set for ninth change in six years
Wired868.com.


The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA), which is being managed by a Fifa-appointed normalisation committee at present, has opened its door for applicants for the position of Women’s National Senior Team head coach.

Applicants are asked to submit their resume, contact information and a copy of all related documents by email to technical.ttfa@gmail.com, or send submissions to the TTFA’s headquarters at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Balmain, Couva on or before Tuesday 19 January 2021. There was no minimum license or coaching experience provided by the local football body.

Coaches may contact 364-0489 for further information.

The Women Soca Warriors famously came within one result of a berth at the 2015 Canada Women’s World Cup. Since then, they have had eight coaches, as American Randy Waldrum was followed by Ross Russell, Richard Hood, Carolina Morace, Jamaal Shabazz, Anton Corneal, Shawn Cooper, and Stephan De Four respectively. (Anthony Creece also served as a stand-in for one international exhibition tournament.)

De Four steered the Women Warriors in the Olympic qualifying series in 2019, when Trinidad and Tobago were eliminated on home soil by St Kitts and Nevis at the Caribbean stage.

Hood, who is also the head coach of Pro League outfit Police FC, took the Women’s Under-20 Team to the quarterfinal round of the 2020 Concacaf Championship, while he got the senior women into the semifinal stage of the 2016 Concacaf Olympic qualifying series.

It is uncertain who would examine the coaching submissions since the normalisation committee, headed by chairman Robert Hadad, has so far not acknowledged the TTFA’s technical committee.

At present, the technical committee comprises of: Narvin Charles, Dale Toney, Michael Grayson and Ken Elie. Richard Piper, Jinelle James and Norris Ferguson are adjunct committee members who do not hold voting rights.

(Normalisation committee requirements for Women’s National Senior Team head coach)

Applicants for the position of head coach must be able to: lead training sessions, provide motivation and advice during gameplay, develop game plans, attend tryouts, schedule team meetings, and should be able to identify the individual abilities of each player.

They should be able to:

1. Be a member of the Association’s technical department;

2. Lead and manage a national team, including its player personnel and technical staff;

3. Aid in the selection of the player personnel of said national team;

4. Develop and implement the training programme of said national team and submit said programme to the Association’s technical director;

5. Report on the implementation of said programme to the Association’s technical director and technical committee, including the performance of player personnel and technical staff;

6. Assist in the training of programmes of other national teams and perform other technical assignments, as recommended by the Association’s technical director and technical committee.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: ABTrini on January 17, 2021, 02:26:28 PM
Please none of the local male" flunkies" - they have never seem to have a big picture  vision. They seemely seem to want to coach for the day.

Need some one with a Welty of international experience - program  development - player development technical savy
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: maxg on January 17, 2021, 04:50:24 PM
They should be able to:

1. Be a member of the Association’s technical department;

2. Lead and manage a national team, including its player personnel and technical staff;

3. Aid in the (Proper) selection of the player personnel of said national team;
4..........
5........
6.....
7. Win games ( NOT just develop winning attitude and lose games. Our best selections would already have a winning attitude.). Must be able to develop in game strategies to have our players end with a positive result.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on January 22, 2021, 01:51:49 AM
195 coaches worldwide apply for T&T Women's coaching job.
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian).


A total of 195 coaches from countries around the world, have applied to be the Senior National Women's coach.

Entry for applicants closed on Tuesday and to date, only Richard Hood, the former national under-20 and under-17 coach is the only name to be known from the list.

The coach who led this country's under-20 women's team to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Under-20 Championships in the Dominican Republic last year confirmed for Guardian Media Sports on Thursday that he has applied for the position when it was advertised last week.

A number of local coaches have applied for the job but Jamal Shabazz, the Morvant Caledonia United owner and managing director, who has coached women's football for many years, said he believes the TTFA should appoint a woman's head coach.

His call comes after Italian Carolina Morace and her staff of Nicola Williams, Elisabetta Bavagnoli and Manuela Tesse, left T&T after some five months of their recruitment in February 2017, for the ever familiar issues of player-indiscipline and no wages.

The T&T Football Association officials were feverishly sorting the stack of applications for the past two days in an effort to announce who will be the country's new coach next week.

Since the invitation went out last week, there was an influx of applicants from countries such as England, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, United States, Italy, Mexico, France, Sudan, Australia, Samoa, and Japan, among many others.

However, the process to select the candidate by the FIFA-appointed Normalisation Committee which is headed by businessman Robert Hadad was not revealed.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: ABTrini on January 22, 2021, 08:01:00 AM
195 coaches worldwide apply for T&T Women's coaching job.
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian).


A total of 195 coaches from countries around the world, have applied to be the Senior National Women's coach.

Entry for applicants closed on Tuesday and to date, only Richard Hood, the former national under-20 and under-17 coach is the only name to be known from the list.

The coach who led this country's under-20 women's team to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Under-20 Championships in the Dominican Republic last year confirmed for Guardian Media Sports on Thursday that he has applied for the position when it was advertised last week.

A number of local coaches have applied for the job but Jamal Shabazz, the Morvant Caledonia United owner and managing director, who has coached women's football for many years, said he believes the TTFA should appoint a woman's head coach.

His call comes after Italian Carolina Morace and her staff of Nicola Williams, Elisabetta Bavagnoli and Manuela Tesse, left T&T after some five months of their recruitment in February 2017, for the ever familiar issues of player-indiscipline and no wages.

The T&T Football Association officials were feverishly sorting the stack of applications for the past two days in an effort to announce who will be the country's new coach next week.

Since the invitation went out last week, there was an influx of applicants from countries such as England, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, United States, Italy, Mexico, France, Sudan, Australia, Samoa, and Japan, among many others.

However, the process to select the candidate by the FIFA-appointed Normalisation Committee which is headed by businessman Robert Hadad was not revealed.

How the Fck anyone would expect to see  a process to select ah coach?  It never had one in the fist place !  Oh shut the firetruck - there is one - start looking at the usual suspects- Hood Corneal and ah set  of starving local coaches who looking for job who connected to the recycling network but who are sadly lacking in their depth of player development- international experience  and anything beyond the borders of TnT?

Not advocating for foreign coach as the sloution - just a coach with the competency to move a national team beyond training sessions in the savannah!
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tiresais on January 22, 2021, 12:18:30 PM
If he is filtering through 195 on his own he's an idiot. He has many other priorities - this is why the technical committee exists - let a group of people with the right skills adjudicate - with the job split between qualified, appointed members it can be done better and quicker.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on January 22, 2021, 12:20:14 PM
Liana Hinds has signed with Iceland's ÍB Vestmannaeyjar. ÍBV compete in the Úrvalsdeild kvenna, which is the top-tier women's football league in Iceland.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EsWIdIyXAAAk4EX?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on January 22, 2021, 05:25:54 PM
Liana Hinds has signed with Iceland's ÍB Vestmannaeyjar. ÍBV compete in the Úrvalsdeild kvenna, which is the top-tier women's football league in Iceland.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EsWIdIyXAAAk4EX?format=jpg&name=large)

Faciliatated by Glenn or mere coincidence? Bravo one way or the other. :applause:
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on January 30, 2021, 10:43:21 PM
22-year old Trinidad and Tobago Women's striker Dennecia Kayla Prince has signed with Brazilian club, Minas Brasília, for the 2021 season. The club campaigns in the Campeonato Brasileirão de Futebol Feminino Série A1.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtCGxJ-XUAE3y0l?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on January 31, 2021, 02:03:58 AM
Parabens! :applause:
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Deeks on January 31, 2021, 06:03:48 AM
Wow. Women doing better than the mem. ;D
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on February 05, 2021, 06:36:24 PM
TTFA shortlists 5 coaches for women's job
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian).


A five-member Adhoc Selection Committee that includes former national defender Richard Chinapoo, who has had an extensive career, primarily in the United States, will take centre stage as the selection of a coach for the country's Women's team continues.

Robert Hadad, chairman of the FIFA-appointed Normalisation Committee (NC) which also comprises former banker Nigel Romano and attorney Judy Daniel told Guardian Media Sports on Thursday, that the NC will ultimately have the final decision on who the coach will be. He said, the newly appointed committee is a highly technical one and will make recommendations based on qualification, experience and the budget available for the top position.

The other members on the committee will be Jinelle James, director of women's football, Dion La Foucade, the technical director of T&T football, Norris Ferguson - former football administrator, Richard Piper- former national team manager, and Hayden Martin- a retired teacher and coach at St Mary's College.

It is understood that from a total of 195 local, regional and international coaches, there is now a shortlist of five, but it is unsure whether former national women's coach Richard Hood, who took the country's under-20 women to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF U-20 Women's Championship in the Dominican Republic last year and Angus Eve, who is considered one of this country's most successful youth coach, have made the shortlist.

The coach is expected to be chosen in the coming weeks.

Normalisation Committee to meet with Fenwick

Meanwhile, Hadad and his team will also sit with senior national Men's team coach Terry Fenwick soon to find ways to strengthen the team's chances of qualifying FIFA World Cup, which begins with a qualifying match against Guyana on March 25.

With FIFA suspending all the standing committees of the T&T Football Association inclusive of the technical committee, Hadad said his committee (NC) will do its best with the technical expertise that they have to help guide and direct them in the right direction for football. "What football advice they can give to Mr Fenwick. He and I just came off the phone with each other, we get along very well, we're going to work with him. We are going to try our very best to create an environment to give him the best possible chance," Hadad explained.

The local football boss has also reached out to the country's top international stars Joevin Jones, Kevin Molino and Khaleem Hyland for them to be apart of the set-up.

Fenwick's men were demolished 7-0 by the United States in an international friendly encounter on Sunday at the Exploria Stadium in Orlando Florida, USA but the result has had no effect on Hadad, who told Guardian Media Sports that he's happy with the traction being received, as well as the fact that the coach knows what is available to him.

"We have to work with the coach and the management team and I really think that the exposure is what we need to focus on, and not necessarily the result. The national coach is trying his best to see players and to evaluate players and he did what he thought was necessary. We could all analyse and say good, bad or indifferent but I am just gonna continue supporting him. We're gonna discuss the mistakes made, we're gonna discuss the positives and we're going to work towards the next game and what we could do to make things better for him."

Hadad happy with T&T playing football again

Sunday's match saw the Soca Warriors succumb to their largest-ever margin of defeat by the United States, a result that followed a 6-0 thrashing at the CONCACAF Gold Cup in the USA in 2019. Still, the positives appeared to have out-weighed the negatives, as the NC was bombarded with praises from other CONCACAF and regional territories for being able to pull off the match in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"On Wednesday, I had a meeting with CONCACAF and our group F compatriots, and there was a lot of talk around how Trinidad and Tobago did what Trinidad and Tobago did, we got a game, we actually played football. We went out, we got to the USA. We came in for a lot of praise and I find really funny that we as Trinidadians are not seeing that. We went with what we had and the objective was to give Mr Fenwick the opportunity to view players in the USA, so I am actually very happy with the outcome but I am happy with the result of the game."

The T&T team will play two other warm-up matches against Dominica and St Vincent and the Grenadines later this month. Ongoing talks are underway with the Ministries of National Security and Health, Hadad explained, for a tri-nation bubble to be held here.

And he noted that for these matches, Hadad is guessing that coach Fenwick will utilise all the local players available to him, saying they will not be able to get the international players for matches outside the FIFA window.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on February 06, 2021, 05:18:43 PM
To a degree, I am surprised that Angus would have applied for this job. BUT, the way previous appointments trended certainly opened the door for his candidacy.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on February 18, 2021, 02:09:20 AM
Hood, Eve among shortlist, as Women's coach to be picked soon.
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian).


Former national football coaches Richard Hood and Angus Eve, it is understood, are among a shortlist of five local, regional and international coaches who have applied for the T&T Women's coaching job, Guardian Media Sports has been informed.

Guardian Media was reliably informed on Wednesday that the duo is the only local coaches on the shortlist, with the three others coming from countries abroad. No mention was made on which countries the three other coaches came from.

Before the shortlist, a total of 195 coaches from Japan, Spain, France, Sweden, Australia, Austria, England, Sierra Leone and T&T, among many other countries, had applied.

Hood, who took the country's Under-20 Women to the quarterfinal of the CONCACAF Women's Championships in the Dominica Republic last year, admitted he submitted his application on the opening day the invitation went out.

Then, he said he was hoping that his work at the under-20 team in the Dominican Republic would have accounted for something.

Hood's girls progressed out of the group stage with a 6-0 triumph over St Kitts/Nevis and a 2-0 win over the Cayman Islands, despite a heavy 0-7 loss to regional giants Haiti.

The Soca Princesses also prevailed 5-4 via the penalty route against Puerto Rico in the round of 16, after both teams finished 3-3 at the end of regulation time.

But when contacted yesterday Hood said he was unaware that he had been shortlisted. "Nobody called me about it, so I am not sure what's going on," the former Police coach said.

Eve, the Naparima College and Club Sando youth coach who is considered one of this country's better coaches, also admitted that he had applied for the coaching job.

Eve could not be contacted yesterday, but according to reliable sources, he (Eve) is expected to be the preferred choice to lead the T&T women into the World Cup Qualifiers.

A five-member Technical Committee which comprises former national defender Richard Chinapoo, ex W Connection manager Norris Ferguson, former national team manager Richard Piper, ex women's player Jinelle James and Technical Director Dion La Foucade, have been tight-lipped on the selection process.

The committee was expected to reach out to the five coaches over the past two weeks to conduct interviews. The committee was then scheduled to recommend a coach to the FIFA-appointed Normalisation Committee for the final selection.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: kounty on February 21, 2021, 11:13:31 AM
That technical committee follow / know anything about the women's game?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on March 03, 2021, 05:23:22 PM
Any day now.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on April 14, 2021, 04:40:37 PM
Sarah De Gannes – A Football-Star in the making.
By Derek De Gannes (SWO).


Despite the coronavirus pandemic nothing is stopping Trinidadian-born midfielder Sarah De Gannes on the field as the talented Canadian-based T&T player continues to excel in sports in the US and has managed to rack-up a few MVP awards for Brewton Parker College in 2020.

From a young age, Sarah began getting involved in many sports: including, dance (Ballet/Tap), then Karate, in which she excelled at the tender age of seven, achieving, the brown-belt which is the very last belt before the black belt. Shortly after, she developed a love for football and quickly got involved where she improved rapidly, so much that before migrating to Canada, local coaches in T&T wanted her to be showcased her talent to many international coaches, but nothing materialized because the timing wasn't right then for her.

Now fast forwarding to 2012 – 2015 Sarah, honed her skills exponentially with the guidance of some Canadian coaches, that led her to guiding her club team (Internazionale) to semi-final place in the league (Edmonton Interdistrict Youth Soccer Association). Also, in 2017, she was called up to the Trinidad & Tobago National U-17 team Women's team, led by coach Jamaal Shabazz at the time, she was made co-captain. During that tournament Sarah helped T&T to some major victories locally in Trinidad & Tobago, thereby qualifying for the 2017 CONCACAF final tournament in Haiti.

Then from 2015-2020, Sarah played elite football, got drafted to the Regional Excel Program in Canada, where highly skilled players are selected to be a part of a pool for potential Canadian national selection. These pools of players practiced regularly under the guidance of FIFA's certified coaches.

Sarah has led some of her football clubs (Internazionale, Phoenix Soccer Club, Impact Soccer Club) to provincial tournaments, having won the finals in the Province (Phoenix Soccer Club in the Alberta Soccer Association Tournament), and placing in the top 4 of that country's national tournament (Toyota National Championships, under the auspices of Canada Soccer Association).

In 2020, she was called up again, this time to the Trinidad & Tobago U-20 National Women's team, coached by Richard Hood. There, Sarah played sterling football in the heart of T&T's defence, helping her team elevate the level of play, where they reached the quarter-finals of the 2020 CONCACAF Championship tournament beating St Kitts & Nevis, Cayman Island and Puerto Rico before bowing out to CONCACAF'S powerhouse Mexico.

At the end of Sarah’s high school year in 2020, she won the female athlete of the year, MVP for basketball, Heart & Soul award for basketball, and MVP for Flag Football.

Sarah is currently on a football scholarship, finishing up her freshman year at Brewton Parker College in Georgia, where she was named to the Southern States Athletic Conference Women's’ All Star Tournament Team, a first for a freshman at her college. She was also named to an all-star freshman team at the same conference: again, a first for her college.

Sarah continues to impress coaches throughout Canada, having been recently invited to partake in the United Women's Soccer League in North America. This league is almost equivalent to MLS. United Women's Soccer is a second-division pro-am women's soccer league in the United States. The league was founded in 2015 as a response to the dual problems of disorganization in the WPSL and of the folding of the USL W-League.

Sarah is looking forward to continuing to excel on the field of football and aims to represent her beloved Trinidad & Tobago at the senior level.

Highlights of Sarah’s accolades:

· 2013-2014: Golden Boot 2 years in a row – Alberta Renegades Football Team.

· 2015 – Top Scorer at the Edmonton Youth Soccer Association.

· 2015 – Attended FC Barcelona Academy, 2016 end of report card showcased top marks

· 2016 – Most assists in the indoor/outdoor league.

· 2016 – Achieved the female athlete of the year at her Junior High School Soccer Academy.

· 2017/2018 – Was part of soccer club that won the Provincial Cup and went to National where the club attained 3rd & 5th place respectively. Sarah was awarded MVP at 2 of the games.

· 2017/2018 – Part of the Regional Excellence Program for Alberta, Canada, where the province selects the ‘best of the best’ from players, in order for the players to be scouted to represent the national team.

What coaches are saying about Sarah:

“The best Midfielder in the Province” – Head Provincial Coach.

“Technically strong both offensively and defensively” – Head Coach: FC Barcelona Academy.

“Very strong physically and has an excellent touch with the ball” - Head Coach: FC Barcelona Academy.

“De Gannes is a neat, aggressive, versatile player who always seems proactive because she is such a good reader of the game, and constantly looks to be one step ahead of the play” – Jamaal Shabazz: Former head coach of the Trinidad and Tobago U-17 National Women’s Team.

Sarah added:

"I enjoy watching professional soccer. It gives me inspiration to always do my best and try improve every single day. On bad days I usually just get a ball and play around with it, and almost instantly my mood goes from sad to happy. When I am on the field the feelings I get while playing is indescribable. Soccer is more than just a game for me, it is a passion, my passion."

"I would be a great asset to any team because I am always pushing myself to be the best player I can be. I am known to be a very unselfish player, but when needed, I can attack with full force. I am a powerhouse in the middle of the field, added Sarah."

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 27, 2021, 02:40:59 AM
22-year old Trinidad and Tobago Women's striker Dennecia Kayla Prince has signed with Brazilian club, Minas Brasília, for the 2021 season. The club campaigns in the Campeonato Brasileirão de Futebol Feminino Série A1.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtCGxJ-XUAE3y0l?format=jpg&name=large)

Prince had her first match participation with Minas Brasilia (0-2-1) yesterday during a 2-2 draw with Santos (1-2-0). She entered 23 minutes into the second half. Minas went ahead twice, but Santos ultimately equalized with a spectacular long range free kick (@5:07). Match highlights. (https://youtu.be/p5mkbhkeiLY)
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Deeks on April 27, 2021, 05:56:07 AM
That last goal is a f---ing golazo!!!!!That field reminded of the QP savannah in the dry season.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 27, 2021, 06:49:03 AM
That last goal is a f---ing golazo!!!!!That field reminded of the QP savannah in the dry season.

Ent. I had a similar thought. Then out of nowhere came a heavy downpour that drenched the place for maybe 15+ minutes. Then boom! if you had slept for that 15+ minutes you would have sworn ppl were lying because "quick so" the rainwater dried up. Rain, what rain?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 29, 2021, 12:11:24 PM
Gremio (2-1-0) vs Minas Brasilia (0-2-1) in progress (https://mycujoo.tv/en/view/event/cknpazr2yewdn0g8e9551up3e).
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tiresais on April 29, 2021, 12:57:45 PM
James Thomas appointed women's coach - ex Wales women's national Coach.


How the hell we affording him when we can't even pay stipends?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 29, 2021, 01:19:16 PM
James Thomas appointed women's coach - ex Wales women's national Coach.


How the hell we affording him when we can't even pay stipends?

He's coached JNT. Has he had the main job of the WNT?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 29, 2021, 02:06:36 PM
Gremio (2-1-0) vs Minas Brasilia (0-2-1) in progress (https://mycujoo.tv/en/view/event/cknpazr2yewdn0g8e9551up3e).

Minas Brasilia suffered a 2-0 defeat via two second half goals. Kayla Prince was restricted to the bench.
Title: TTFA announces James Thomas as new Women's Team Head Coach
Post by: Tallman on April 29, 2021, 02:15:08 PM
TTFA announces James Thomas as new Women's Team Head Coach
TTFA Media


The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association is pleased to announce the appointment of James Thomas as Head Coach of the Women’s National Senior Team.

Thomas holds both a UEFA A License and a UEFA Elite Youth A License. He was most recently an assistant coach across the Wales Womens National Performance Squad, U-17, U-19 and Senior National Teams. He also provided Analysis support across the age groups during 2020.

He has served as Assistant Head Coach at Cardiff City Ladies FC which competes in the English FA’s Women’s National League for a two-year period.Prior to that Thomas worked at Bristol City WFC in the English Women’s Super League (The WSL).

He also held a variety of roles there including WSL Academy Head Coach (U20), the Elite College program Head Coach (U19), and as an Assistant Coach within the 1st Team environment.

Some of Thomas’ previous roles include working within the England Elite Female Talent pathway as a Head Coach for one of their Regional Advanced Coaching Centres.

He has coached numerous elite female players that are established Senior and Youth internationals (Wales & England) at both Senior and Youth levels as well as established WSL players.

Thomas said he was delighted to be named as the T&T Women’s Head Coach.

“I am honoured and delighted to be given the opportunity to join the Trinidad & Tobago as Women’s Senior National Team Head Coach,” Thomas told TTFA Media on Thursday.

James has already put in a lot of work behind the scenes, familiarizing himself with the player pool available and mapping out a plan for 2021 alongside the TTFA technical department.

“There is a terrific blend of experience and youth within the pathway and my experiences of working across all age groups from youth to senior at both club and international levels will allow me to develop both the individual and the teams to help us reach our goals as a Nation," he said.

“As well as working with the Senior National Team in their quest to qualify for major tournaments, I feel a fundamental part of a Head Coaches role is to influence the domestic and international age group player pathways to support the development of the game in Trinidad & Tobago and give all players and fans a Women’s National Team program everybody can be proud of,” James added.

After receiving 195 applications, Thomas was selected after an extensive selection process that involved different stages of evaluations and interviews. The selection panel narrowed down the list of applicants to 20 candidates who were then evaluated. The top 5 candidates were then selected and interviewed. Thereafter the top 3 candidates were invited to another round of interviews, with Thomas being chosen as TTFA’s candidate of choice.

Thomas’ enthusiastic nature and his background of data analysis, mixed with this ideology of relating to players on a human level, offers a great blend that the Association believes can have a positive impact on the Senior team and the entire programme.

His agreement is an initial 1-year contract with an option to extend for a further year based on his achievement of KPI's and a successful performance appraisal. He is expected to arrive in Trinidad within the next few weeks.

The additional members of the Senior Women’s Technical Staff will be announced shortly and will be local-based. The players selected for training will all benefit from medical screenings provided by HealthNet Caribbean and will then undergo fitness assessments prior to the start of the training programme.

https://www.youtube.com/v/b_BU6m1uFJA
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 30, 2021, 09:34:12 AM
The selection checks a lot of boxes. However, as usual, there is more than a trace of a lack of transparency. The term of the contract is something the NC/TTFA got correct at the outset --- or arrived at correctly via mutual agreement.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: maxg on April 30, 2021, 10:06:33 PM
So we sure about the content and successes of that resume ?

Or is it a similar ‘Manyouth’ Bol deal.

In addition coaching a European national not quite the same as coaching a underfunded TT program. Hope we don’t get stuck with ANOTHER major contract buyout. wait.. I forget, is what we do. Carry on !
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on May 01, 2021, 04:02:58 AM
So we sure about the content and successes of that resume ?

Or is it a similar ‘Manyouth’ Bol deal.

In addition coaching a European national not quite the same as coaching a underfunded TT program. Hope we don’t get stuck with ANOTHER major contract buyout. wait.. I forget, is what we do. Carry on !

They are promising that this will be the last time ... or that the last time was THE last time.

Might be a good time for the all-local staff to be all/significantly-female. Watch that space.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Storeboy on May 02, 2021, 09:07:14 PM
So we sure about the content and successes of that resume ?

Or is it a similar ‘Manyouth’ Bol deal.

In addition coaching a European national not quite the same as coaching a underfunded TT program. Hope we don’t get stuck with ANOTHER major contract buyout. wait.. I forget, is what we do. Carry on !

They are promising that this will be the last time ... or that the last time was THE last time.

Might be a good time for the all-local staff to be all/significantly-female. Watch that space.
Bring back Maylee and groom her to takeover.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on May 03, 2021, 02:30:32 AM
So we sure about the content and successes of that resume ?

Or is it a similar ‘Manyouth’ Bol deal.

In addition coaching a European national not quite the same as coaching a underfunded TT program. Hope we don’t get stuck with ANOTHER major contract buyout. wait.. I forget, is what we do. Carry on !

They are promising that this will be the last time ... or that the last time was THE last time.

Might be a good time for the all-local staff to be all/significantly-female. Watch that space.
Bring back Maylee and groom her to takeover.

Although she is understandably viewed as "first among equals", it need not presumptively be Maylee.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on May 04, 2021, 08:14:18 AM
Minas Brasilia (0-2-3) plummets in the standings having lost 3-1 to Cruzeiro (1-1-3). Minas have the lowest points accumulation in the standings. Prince not involved. Cruzeiro scored two goals running straight through Minas Brasilia's spine. (https://mycujoo.tv/en/view/highlight/cko7hleg78upg1bmacti3018s?list=1rzWLQ1olx4D3TIk8gWqSDukTFN)
Title: THROUGH HELL AND BACK: Lady Lancers’ Saundra Baron returns from a 2-year hiatus
Post by: Tallman on May 22, 2021, 03:40:54 PM
‘THROUGH HELL AND BACK’: Lady Lancers’ Saundra Baron returns from a 2-year hiatus (ACL, pandemic) as she strives to be Trinidad and Tobago’s top goalkeeper
By Michael Lewis (frontrowsoccer.com)


For someone who has competed in World Cup qualifiers and played overseas, Saundra Baron admitted she was nervous prior to the Rochester Lady Lancers’ season opener against FC Buffalo Sunday.

And for a good reason.

Baron hadn’t played in a competitive game in two years. The goalkeeper was sidelined by an ACL injury in 2019 and by the time she recuperated, the COVID-19 pandemic shut down many sports, including many, if not all, women’s soccer leagues, in 2020.

“I had been through hell and back,” she said. “To get back on the field, I worked my ass off in the gym. My physical therapist Justin Farnsworth is the greatest human being who’s ever lived. Just mental toughness to finally be back on a field with a team playing for something.”

She later added: “To be back on the field was a flood of emotions.”

The Trinidad & Tobago international was exceptional, making 15 saves, some of them spectacular in a 2-1 loss in the United Women’s Soccer match at Charles A. Schiano Sr. Field at Aquinas Institute in Rochester, N.Y.

Lady Lancers head coach Marc Dall was impressed with Baron’s “grit, determination. She kept battling.”

“She was definitely nervous,” he added. “She is trying to get back to playing in Europe. So, it was a good feeling for her.  She held it together and kept us in the game.”

As well as she performed, Baron took the loss hard.

“I hate the result. I hate losing,” she said. “There are no moral victories here. I think I should have done better on the two goals that I got scored on. But I’m always going say that, no matter how I get scored on. We’re not going to blame anybody. There’s always something I could have done better.”

Baron’s story is a remarkable one. Born in Rochester, N.Y. she and her family moved to North Carolina, where she developed as a soccer player, attending Coastal Carolina College and East Carolina College. She made her international debut for the Women Soca Warriors (renamed from the Soca Princesses) in one of Rochester native Abby Wambach’s final games, played professionally in Israel for a season and returned home to Rochester to help care for her father, who has Alzheimer’s.

She has savored every moment in the net.

“Soccer is what frees me,” Baron said. “It’s my safe space that I’m glad I have it because those two years that I didn’t have it, and not knowing if I would ever have it again, took a huge toll on me. That’s why you don’t take these moments for granted. So, no matter where I’m playing. When it is being in goal it is always going to be a blessing.”

The journey begins

Barons was born in Rochester to immigrants from central Trinidad & Tobago, Shirleyanne and Joffre Baron. They both earned scholarships to Howard University, Shirleyanne securing a PhD. in organic chemistry while Joffre became a professional geologist and received his master’s degree from Waterloo University in Canada.

My parents are the biggest blessing that I’ve ever had in my life,” Baron said.

The Barons moved to Rochester, and Shirleyanne worked for Kodak. With three older brothers, “football was in our blood,” Saundra said. “I was always chasing my brothers around.”

She played T-ball, basketball and soccer, performed the latter sport for the Hilton Heat and Rochester Junior Rhinos.

Baron began as a field player, but her soccer teammates played a role in helping her decide on her preferred position.

“Everybody had to rotate positions when we were young, and nobody wanted to play in goal,” she said. “So I just always hated that everyone would cry when there was time they’re going in goals, I’d be like, “Fine. I’ll do it just so I don’t want to deal with it. It ended up sticking pretty well. My mom took me to a Rochester Junior Rhinos trial and the rest was history. I’m a goalkeeper. My mom believed in me.

“I couldn’t imagine playing anywhere else. I was a forward for a little bit. I played all over the field but when I found my niche in the goal, there’s just something that just took over. There’s nothing in the world like that. Man, I love being a goalkeeper. It’s my favorite thing.”

Born July 20, 1994, Baron celebrated several birthdays at Frontier Field, home of the baseball Rochester Red Wings and the early home of the Rochester Rhinos. “Because I’m a summer birthday, my parents would always get all my friends group ticket rates and we would go to Frontier Field and watch the Rhinos play,” she said.

The soul of a goalkeeper

Baron said that she has loved “the freedom of the position.”

She played basketball and club soccer until her sophomore year in high school “until soccer just kind of took over.”

“It was just natural for me that I was like, ‘I think it’s time. I think I can be a goalkeeper. I think I need to take this to the next level.’ It’s just freeing. When I’m in goal, nothing else matters. It’s not flashy.”

No, the 5-8 Baron is all business, even after when she has made a vital stop. She understood years ago she couldn’t afford to lose concentration even if was the world’s great save.

“When [someone] scores a goal, they get like 20 seconds to celebrate backflip, sliding to the post,” she said. “When I make a save, I have to organize and collect myself. I have to see if I gave him a rebound. If I caught the cross, I have to be on it for the next play. I don’t get a lapse in time. That kind of just keeps me focused in what I’m doing. And I just love being there in that moment. Making big saves is cool but I’m very even keeled. I’m intense, very intense. I know what I want.”

And Baron isn’t afraid to let her teammates know what’s on her mind, as well.

“I’m direct and vocal, and just being that vocal leader just kind of calms me,” she said. “It calms me down and it gets me into my mode. I always say I want to be in that mode, meaning that mode is being a goalkeeper. There’s no other position I would rather play. I’m drawn to it. I love the work of it.”

Baron’s goalkeeping hero? Briana Scurry, who backstopped the U.S. women’s national team to the 1999 Women’s World Cup championship.

“Seeing someone looks like me to the African American female playing the goal here position, just back in that time and age, man there’s nothing else in the world that I love more than watching Briana Scurry play,” Baron said. “Just what she stands for, what she is she’s dope. Briana Scurry is definitely, definitely, definitely someone I want to look up to.”

Not forgetting your roots

As it turns out, a lot of other people believed in Baron as well.

Baron earned All-North Carolina honors while tending goal for Western Guilford High School. She was a member of various North Carolina ODP teams from 2007-11. That’s when she was discovered by the T&T Under-17 women’s national team, captaining the squad as well.

She also received a call from the U.S. U-15 girls team at the time. “Family roots took over and then I just been playing for Trinidad and Tobago ever since,” Baron said.

Baptism by fire

The 26-year-old Baron’s introduction to the highest level of women’s soccer was baptism by fire as she was called on to be a late-match substitute against the United States during the team’s Women’s World Cup victory tour at the Alamodome in San Antonio Texas Dec. 10, 2015.

“It was 4-0 and coach [Randy] Waldrum looked down the bench and was just like, ‘You’re going in.’ And my jersey was like three sizes too big. I was a junior at East Carolina. I just floated.”

While waiting on the sideline to enter the match in the 76th minute, Baron, then 21, stood next to another Rochester native, Abby Wambach, at that time the planet’s all-time international goal-scoring leader, preparing to enter the fray for the USA in one of her final games as a player.

“I made a diving like punch away save over Abby Wambach,” Baron said. “I got scored on twice in 15 minutes. I slept [with] the picture of skinny little me in my first jersey and my first senior national team cap. That was the coolest thing.”

Wambach didn’t score, but it certainly was a thrill to play against such a soccer legend, especially one who was from their own hometown.

“Stepping on the same field as Abby Wambach was unreal because it was her send off,” she said. “The next two games were her last games. People always ask me how do you feel playing against the U.S. national team? I was just like, ‘When we’re on the field together, we’re all soccer players. When we walk out in that tunnel [with] my national team walking next to your national team, it’s game time.’

“But after that game I did want to go up to Abby really badly, but I had to hold my composure. I had to be a professional. I was scored on twice. I was still pissed. But man, that’s Abby Wambach. We’re both born in Rochester, New York. There’s nothing like that.”

An interesting aside: Baron’s oldest brother, who played for Hilton High School, had a brush with Wambach years prior. He was in park and playing a pick-up game with Wambach and others.

“He was just like ‘Abby was the best player out of all of us just playing pickup one day. Abby would just crush everyone.’ ”

As it turns out, Baron’s five international caps have been bookended by USWNT matches. Her most recent appearance came in a 7-0 loss during qualifying for the Women’s World Cup in Cary, N.C. Oct. 11, 2018. She faced 59 shots – that’s an average of a shot every 90 seconds – and made 15 saves.

The T&T national side has faced many challenges, including not paying coaches, players bonuses, horrible working conditions through the years.

Baron said that was “another story for another day to the to the plight of the women’s national team in Trinidad Tobago and the abuse that we go through and the disrespect. Hopefully, that I’m on the forefront of changing.”

Israel sojourn

Playing for one’s national team certainly can open doors up for players. After earning her master’s degree in England, Baron interned for the Rochester Knighthawks in the National Lacrosse League.

After the second USA game and one against Venezuela, Baron made a highlight tape for her agent to offer to teams. She was hoping that perhaps a Swedish club would be interest. Maccabi Kishronot Hadera in Israel wanted to sign. Baron said she was skeptical but agreed to a five-month stint.

“Women’s football in that country and everywhere can use some work,” Baron said.

She said she walked 90 minutes to and then from “in the hot sun” to goalkeeper training. Baron added that she didn’t have many helpers warming her up for games. “I would warm up against a wall,” she added. “I’m not dissing this team at all. I will never trade it for anything. But what I’ve realized is a lot of goalkeepers that go overseas and these women’s programs, they’re lied to, especially if you’re a goalkeeper.

“You’re not going to get what you were promised. So, I had to have a mentality I would walk, an hour to the gym, workout before practice.”

Eventually, Baron decided to attend men’s training sessions because she knew there would be goalkeeper coaches and mentors from which to learn and hone the finer parts of her game. The keeper coach trained her after the men’s goalkeepers practiced.

“I wouldn’t trade the experience for the world,” Baron said. “I know what I can do and I know my level. I’m ready for a new challenge as well.”

Family comes first

Baron returned to Rochester recently to take care of her father, who has Alzheimer’s and to play for the Lady Lancers. Her mother passed away when she was 18.

“So, I am the woman of my household,” she said. “My father will always come first. When my mother died, she said take care of your father, and that’s what I do. Life comes full circle in these moments. That’s why I’m extremely blessed to be playing soccer again. Just to be on the field making saves. That’s where I belong, but also where I belong is taking care of my father.”

She did not forget the sacrifices Joffre made for her back in the day, driving long hours to some games Now, it was payback time.

“Everything I ever needed to succeed in soccer is because of my parents,” Baron said. “That game [FC Buffalo] was an indictment of my life. My parents instilled in me [what] I will bring it every single game. I will be intense every single game, and I would lay it on the line for my teammates every single game I hope that’s an example for my teammates to look up to and follow.”

Baron, who sacrificed a pair of opportunities to play in Europe to help her father, said that she usually doesn’t share such information from her personal life, but felt that “people need to know, so the people closest to me understand, because I never like feel bad for the person. I kind of just bare myself.”

She drives her father to and from doctor’s appointments. She also speaks to the doctors on his behalf. During the pandemic, getting groceries for Joffre “was really hard,” Baron said.

“I was [leaving] groceries outside of the glass window and he doesn’t understand why I couldn’t come in the house,” she said.  “And especially not having his wife and his sons not close by, it’s all on my shoulders. Turning down those offers twice in two different transfer cycles was really hard.”

Her day job

As much as she loves the game, Baron still has to pay the bills.

She was a substitute special education teacher and worked in This is an 8:1:1 classroom (8 students, 1 teacher, and 1 teaching assistant) for students with mild to severe emotional disabilities in the Greece School District.

Now, she is strictly soccer as operations coordinator for the Rochester City Soccer League, which has programs for players between the ages of five to 23. League president Nicole Hercules, Baron’s mentor, is and former Lady Lancers assistant coach. “She is everything I strive to be as a woman, as a businesswoman. as an entrepreneur, and just everything for our community and those kids in the city in that community, teaching the game that I love. I am blessed that I’m privileged to have that opportunity. I’m happy that she trusted me with it.”

Baron works nights, coaching, running league operations and working on strategic plans for the future. That includes worked with the Urban League to get the league’s children school and soccer resources. Players play and train at the Rochester Community Sports Complex, formerly the home of the Rochester Rhinos, and at Genesee Valley Park.

“I am blessed that I am a part of that because I’m a sports junkie but being in the city and being in my community is super important,” she said.

Looking ahead internationally

Four years away from when many goalkeepers traditionally hit their prime in their 30’s, Baron still wants to represent the Women Soca Warriors. Former Welsh women’s national team assistant coach James Thomas, who was appointed as T&T boss April 28, was scheduled to have Zoom call the players as a team and individually this week.

“I’m ready,” Baron said. “I’ve been the backup for the past five years. But it’s time it’s time for people to see that I can play on this stage. I’ve already proved it before but it’s time for me to put the work in. I already do everything I need to already do everything I need to outside the field to everything else just getting fitter, getting stronger and just staying consistent.”

Baron noted that the COVID-19 pandemic hit Trinidad & Tobago pretty hard, so she didn’t know the next time she could visit the country. But there was always the possibility of a U.S.-based camp. Canada has done it for its national teams.

“For a lot of the girls, this might be our last go round for the older players,” she said. “I’m only 26, so I think I still might have some years on me. But some of our seasoned veterans who have turned Trinidad Tobago women’s football into what it is, and I’m proud of those girls, they deserve the proper preparation and the proper send off in this World Cup qualifying.”

The next Women’s World Cup is scheduled for Australia and New Zealand July 20-Aug. 20, 2023. Concacaf traditionally holds its qualifying competition in the fall prior to the tournament, so that is about 16 months away.

“We’re going have our work cut out for us,” Baron said. “The Caribbean teams are doing amazing. We can make the World Cup. There are extra spots in Concacaf now. So, we need this. We need to be prepared. We were one game away from being the first Caribbean team to make a World Cup in 2015. It’s time for us to reignite that in Trinidad and Tobago.”

Looking ahead domestically

There are 10 games to the UWS season, so not only is every match precious, but every minute is. The Lady Lancers got off to a difficult start against FC Buffalo. Beyond Baron’s 15 saves is that the visitors hit the woodwork a stunning six times in the match.

When someone told Baron that she must have had an angel on her shoulder for those woodwork shots, she replied, “My mother.”

She remembered back to the 7-0 game vs. the USWNT. “They hit the post about eight times,” Baron said. “The score it could have been 20-0. It was only seven.”

Baron felt Rochester will improve as the season progresses. The Lady Lancers welcome New Jersey Copa to Aquinas Institute Sunday at 2 p.m., the first game of a doubleheader with the Lancers men, who host FC Buffalo in a National Premier Soccer League contest at 5 p.m.

At the age of 26, Baron finds herself as one of the veterans. The Lady Lancers are dominated by current college players or recent graduates. Translated: she is a leader.

“My mentality is different,” she said. “It’s first time I’m one of the older players on a team, because I’m compared to everybody else. Everybody always calls me so young. I’m like the old lady on the team. One thing I want to give these girls is a mentality. Not everyone’s going to match Saundra Baron’s intensity, because I’m intense.

“Everybody prepares for games differently. Everyone prepares for training differently but one thing that I can get is to have a mentality that when we’re out there and when you cross those white lines we’re here to play. And one thing I say is you will not outwork me. That’s what I got it from East Carolina when I played there. Our assistant coach always said you will not outwork me.”

Dall, the Lady Lancers head coach, elaborated.

“She is who she is, very vocal and outspoken,” he said. “The first time the players come in, some of the younger ones are like, ‘Oh, they’re a little bit nervous.’ Then they start to understand her personality and how great it is. She loves it and being respected.”

Baron wants her teammates to adopt a never-say-die attitude not just for the Lancers, but to bring back to their respective college teams and beyond.

“If we’re a man down, no matter if we were outmatched on the day, no matter if we’re tired. We find a way that we will not get outworked,” she said. “If I can instill that mentality in this team, I did my job. Games are going be tough. These teams in the Northeast division are strong. They’re very strong. But if I can instill in these girls [something] that they can take something back to their college teams and they got something out of me and me being a vocal leader and me being there for them, I did my job. … When they go back to their college teams like, ‘Dang, Saundra Baron meant something to me with how she worked, how she showed up, and how she cared about this team and how she cared about me.”

Looking ahead, Europe

If Baron is successful this season she could be competing in Europe next year.

Instead, she hoped to be across the Atlantic Ocean, playing for a European team while preparing for qualifying later that year for the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Dall felt that Baron’s can reach her goals, whether it is for her present or future club or for country. He said it will come down to working hard and performing well.

“I know she’s still working back from her recovery from an ACL, but I have faith and hope in her,” he said. “I’ve talked to her before. My job is to help guide her vessel to getting back to where she wants to be She has expressed playing in in Europe. She wants to be back on the national team. And my hope is to help her get there.”

Even if Baron doesn’t return to the Lady Lancers in 2022.

“If it helps her achieve her dream and her goals that’s all you ask as a coach,” Dall said. “Can you take your players and help them achieve their dreams and goals?”
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on May 22, 2021, 03:55:46 PM
WATCH: Women's Head Coach James Thomas gives an update on how things have been going since his recent appointment.

https://www.youtube.com/v/wl4FJ5xLbrQ
Title: Re: THROUGH HELL AND BACK: Lady Lancers’ Saundra Baron returns from a 2-year hiatus
Post by: Bourbon on May 22, 2021, 06:44:33 PM
Good to hear about her. Met her once and she was ultra passionate. Hopefully she can get to where she wants to be.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: ABTrini on May 25, 2021, 01:51:24 AM
WATCH: Women's Head Coach James Thomas gives an update on how things have been going since his recent appointment.

https://www.youtube.com/v/wl4FJ5xLbrQ
In terms of the TTFA can you share with us your strategy for acquiring support ande surfing sustainability office ding for the program?
 In terms of building a local program pathway to the national team canyou share with us specifically what this looks like?

Could you tell us what changes you may need to make to our cultural mindset which continues to impact our approach to the game?
Are you aware of  the  priority that is given to the womenwarriors national team over the past years?
Currently one of our up and coming female coaches is contracted to Anguilla would  you consider lobbing to have her on your staff?



Title: New T&T women’s coach raring to go
Post by: Tallman on May 28, 2021, 07:10:56 AM
New T&T women’s coach raring to go
By Ian Prescott (T&T Express)


James Thomas, the newly appointed Trinidad and Tobago women’s national team head coach, is trying to make his way to T&T as soon as possible despite difficulty of travel. The Welshman said, however, that though he is still on the other side of the Atlantic, the work has begun

“I’ve done a lot of work in terms of further looking at players. Looking at their strengths (and) areas of development that we are looking at,” he said.

“I’ve started to speak to some of the senior national team players as well,” he added. “Started to have some brief conversations with those and I hope to spread that amongst the extended players list.”

Thomas said the message gathered from the players thus far is their passion to play for the country and their eagerness to get back on the field, after playing no football since October 2019 when drawing goalless with Dominican Republic in an Olympic qualifier.

Thomas is holder of both a UEFA A-licence and a UEFA Elite Youth A-licence and has worked with the Under-17 and Under-19 age groups in Wales. The former Wales women’s team assistant coach and performance analyst came out top candidate from 195 applications.

Thomas has also been working with the T&T Football Association (TTFA) technical department on mapping this year’s programme.

“I also started to speak with the locally-based staff that will be coming on board with us as well.”

Thomas said his first focus is to get his national players back on the field and to convey to them the philosophy of how he would like his team to play. He explained that his overall strategy will be based on doing what is necessary to win matches. Thomas will also reach out to T&T’s overseas-based players and a few others that may be qualified to play for T&T by virtue of ancestry.

“First thing is for the domestic players, to get them training again,” working within the parameters offered by Government’s Covid-19 restrictions.

Thomas continued: “It’s trying to get that local programme up and running, really create a pathway for these players that are domestically based. It might be difficult with the numbers we have available to us because of the restrictions.”
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Sando prince on May 29, 2021, 01:03:20 PM

Lets get the results. we heard enough of the small talk and all the bacahnnal. Management, coaching staff and players work together and lets get the best results
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on May 29, 2021, 03:12:26 PM
Maybe the NC/TTFA will pay us the delayed courtesy of making a formal announcement regarding the identity of the NT coaches.
Title: Women's coach Thomas to begin duties
Post by: Tallman on June 16, 2021, 11:56:37 AM
Women's coach Thomas to begin duties
T&T Guardian


Recently appointed women’s senior team coach, Welshman James Thomas is in T&T to officially take up duty.

He arrived in the country last week and is currently in quarantine but he has been on the ball over the past few weeks, drawing up plans for the programme with T&T Football Association's (TTFA) Director of Women’s football Jinelle James and Technical Director Dion La Foucade.

A release from the TTFA on Tuesday said the Welshman also met with a group of senior team players to introduce and outline his vision for the team's programme.

According to the release: "The players to form the provisional squad list will undergo medical screening at the FA’s partner Healthnet Caribbean Limited this week and will then undergo fitness assessments to provide Thomas with the necessary data as to how he would proceed in mapping out the cycles of training schedules and wider calendar, taking into consideration that the players have been inactive for a considerable length of time.

"In consultation with public health advice and relevant officials, a start date for the official training will be determined shortly."

On Monday, the Welshman, talk speaking to the TTFA Media, said: "I’m delighted to be in T&T finally. Obviously, there have been a few delays because of restrictions and COVID.

“But I’ve been here for a couple of days now and I’m currently reviewing and analysing players and really kind of fine-tuning the game plan going forward. I’m really looking forward to getting out on the field and working with the players and staff and kick-starting the programme as soon as we can do that. It’s about getting us ready for the next World Cup qualifying campaign.”

Thomas, a former Welsh women’s team coach added: “It is about really making sure that every single person in the staff, when appointed, first and foremost, is fully aware of the standards expected of them in terms of the content of delivery but also the way we deliver it and how we deal with the players to really ensure that it’s an environment that the players want to be in, and it’s an environment where the players would be challenged to learn. It has to be one that they will be happy and comfortable in, which is really important as well.

"Following on from that I will, over the next couple of weeks, be speaking to some of the players again. I want to get their thoughts on areas where maybe they feel as a playing group, we’ve been lacking as a nation previously. It’s also for me to start putting information across from my perspective as to what I think should be added. Hopefully, with my thoughts and theirs, we can really hit the ground running as soon as we get on the field and ultimately try and win football matches which is why we are here.”

The football association will be accepting applications for other positions on the senior women’s team staff in the coming days. The specifications for these positions will be released in due course, the release stated.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on June 18, 2021, 12:25:50 AM
TTFA on the search for Women's technical staff.
T&T Guardian Reports.


Invitations to select the Technical Staff of the T&T Women's team are out. The positions will all be filled by local personnel.

All local coaches interested in filling the positions of Assistant Coach, Equipment Manager, Goalkeeper Coach and Team Manager are being asked to apply, having been given the assurance that there will be fairness and transparency in the process.

Head coach James Thomas of Wales was chosen after a rigorous process that lasted approximately three months, but with limited resources available to the FIFA-installed Normalisation Committee, it will require more than qualifications to fill the positions listed above, as the candidates chosen as the front-runners for each position, will also have to say yay or nay to the amounts being offered by the normalisation committee.

Recently the normalisation committee had to pull back on the appointments of Richard Hood and Dernelle Mascall as the assistant coaches of the team, and Kelvin Jack as the goalkeeper coach, following concerns that no advertisements for the positions were done, thereby not giving other local coaches a fair chance at the job.

Hood, took the T&T Under-20 Women's team to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship in the Dominican Republic in 2020 and could be unchallenged for the position if all is considered. But yesterday he told Guardian Media Sports that he is unsure if he would be applying, saying he will have to make up his mind. Mascall, in the meantime, could not be reached for comment.

Kenrick Hoyte, the interim president of the Women's Football League (WoLF) became the listening ear for many disgruntled WoLF coaches, all singing the same song, that they were not even given the opportunity to apply for the jobs on offer.

The issue was then picked up by the Unified Football Coaches of T&T, through its then Public Relations Officer, national men's coach Angus Eve who said the UFCT&T had sided with the WoLF and called for transparency and fairness in the selection process.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on June 18, 2021, 01:47:48 AM
TTFA on the search for Women's technical staff.
T&T Guardian Reports.


Invitations to select the Technical Staff of the T&T Women's team are out. The positions will all be filled by local personnel.

All local coaches interested in filling the positions of Assistant Coach, Equipment Manager, Goalkeeper Coach and Team Manager are being asked to apply, having been given the assurance that there will be fairness and transparency in the process.  :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Head coach James Thomas of Wales was chosen after a rigorous process that lasted approximately three months, but with limited resources available to the FIFA-installed Normalisation Committee, it will require more than qualifications to fill the positions listed above, as the candidates chosen as the front-runners for each position, will also have to say yay or nay to the amounts being offered by the normalisation committee.

Recently the normalisation committee had to pull back on the appointments of Richard Hood and Dernelle Mascall as the assistant coaches of the team, and Kelvin Jack as the goalkeeper coach, following concerns that no advertisements for the positions were done, thereby not giving other local coaches a fair chance at the job.

Hood, took the T&T Under-20 Women's team to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship in the Dominican Republic in 2020 and could be unchallenged for the position if all is considered. But yesterday he told Guardian Media Sports that he is unsure if he would be applying, saying he will have to make up his mind. Mascall, in the meantime, could not be reached for comment.

Kenrick Hoyte, the interim president of the Women's Football League (WoLF) became the listening ear for many disgruntled WoLF coaches, all singing the same song, that they were not even given the opportunity to apply for the jobs on offer.

The issue was then picked up by the Unified Football Coaches of T&T, through its then Public Relations Officer, national men's coach Angus Eve who said the UFCT&T had sided with the WoLF and called for transparency and fairness in the selection process.

This is nonsense. Sheer nonsense.

The argument advanced by Hoyte is emotionally seductive but not all-encompassing. I get that it serves the emerging and perceived interests of the UFCTT, but this "solution" is horrendous.

Whose idea and decision was it to revisit the decision? Wow! Deficient and lacking. Attempting to inject justice into a process or attempting to resolve/repair/negotiate a procedural deficiency by injecting an injustice into a process does not achieve justice.

And by the way, it would be interesting to see how the 'local coaches only' stands up to a challenge under these circumstances. Restricted to Trinbagonian coaches? Yes. Restricted to citizens of Trinidad and Tobago? Yes. Restricted to local coaches? You all have lost your damn minds.

As an aside, out of curiosity, could someone explain why United Football Coaches of Trinidad and Tobago was chosen as the name ... as opposed to say, Football Coaches Association of Trinidad and Tobago?

May be the UFCTT should be exercised by the amounts on offer for yay or nay. The NC should be tending to yay and respect. I am confident that Coach Thomas wasn't placed in a yay or nay headlock.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Bianconeri on June 20, 2021, 05:29:48 PM
TTFA on the search for Women's technical staff.
T&T Guardian Reports.


Invitations to select the Technical Staff of the T&T Women's team are out. The positions will all be filled by local personnel.

All local coaches interested in filling the positions of Assistant Coach, Equipment Manager, Goalkeeper Coach and Team Manager are being asked to apply, having been given the assurance that there will be fairness and transparency in the process.  :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Head coach James Thomas of Wales was chosen after a rigorous process that lasted approximately three months, but with limited resources available to the FIFA-installed Normalisation Committee, it will require more than qualifications to fill the positions listed above, as the candidates chosen as the front-runners for each position, will also have to say yay or nay to the amounts being offered by the normalisation committee.

Recently the normalisation committee had to pull back on the appointments of Richard Hood and Dernelle Mascall as the assistant coaches of the team, and Kelvin Jack as the goalkeeper coach, following concerns that no advertisements for the positions were done, thereby not giving other local coaches a fair chance at the job.

Hood, took the T&T Under-20 Women's team to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship in the Dominican Republic in 2020 and could be unchallenged for the position if all is considered. But yesterday he told Guardian Media Sports that he is unsure if he would be applying, saying he will have to make up his mind. Mascall, in the meantime, could not be reached for comment.

Kenrick Hoyte, the interim president of the Women's Football League (WoLF) became the listening ear for many disgruntled WoLF coaches, all singing the same song, that they were not even given the opportunity to apply for the jobs on offer.

The issue was then picked up by the Unified Football Coaches of T&T, through its then Public Relations Officer, national men's coach Angus Eve who said the UFCT&T had sided with the WoLF and called for transparency and fairness in the selection process.

This is nonsense. Sheer nonsense.

The argument advanced by Hoyte is emotionally seductive but not all-encompassing. I get that it serves the emerging and perceived interests of the UFCTT, but this "solution" is horrendous.

Whose idea and decision was it to revisit the decision? Wow! Deficient and lacking. Attempting to inject justice into a process or attempting to resolve/repair/negotiate a procedural deficiency by injecting an injustice into a process does not achieve justice.

And by the way, it would be interesting to see how the 'local coaches only' stands up to a challenge under these circumstances. Restricted to Trinbagonian coaches? Yes. Restricted to citizens of Trinidad and Tobago? Yes. Restricted to local coaches? You all have lost your damn minds.

As an aside, out of curiosity, could someone explain why United Football Coaches of Trinidad and Tobago was chosen as the name ... as opposed to say, Football Coaches Association of Trinidad and Tobago?

May be the UFCTT should be exercised by the amounts on offer for yay or nay. The NC should be tending to yay and respect. I am confident that Coach Thomas wasn't placed in a yay or nay headlock.

I believe there already was a name/group simialr to the one you suggested, just that it's not a functioning body

So they had to come up with an alternative
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on June 24, 2021, 10:25:24 AM
49 applications for 4 Women's staff positions.
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian).


Forty-nine persons have applied to fill four positions on the coaching staff of the T&T Senior Women's Team. The applications are before a Selection Committee that comprises Technical Director Dion La Foucade, head coach James Thomas of Wales, Jinelle James, the Director of Women's Football and Trevor Gomes of the Normalisation Committee and Amiel Mohammed, the acting General Secretary of the T&T Football Association (T&TFA).

With Thomas expected to begin training next week, the committee was working to complete an assessment of all the applications yesterday, before arriving on a shortlist of each position.

The positions of Assistant Coach for which there are 15 applicants: Equipment Manager (12): Goalkeeper Coach (4): and Team Manager (18), were advertised to the public last week.

Richard Hood, who was initially chosen for the assistant coaching job before the decision was rescinded because of what was deemed an improper selection process, has confirmed that he has applied for the same position.

Hood led the T&T's Under-20 Women's team to the quarterfinal of the CONCACAF Under-20 Women's Championships in the Dominican Republic last year and was the overwhelming choice for the head coaching position earlier this year.

However, he did not make a final shortlist of five that was recommended to the FIFA-installed Normalisation Committee. That recommendation was made by a Selection Committee which included James, Norris Ferguson (Former W Connection manager), Richard Chinapoo (Ex-National player), Richard Piper (former national team manager) and La Foucade (the technical director).

Hood told Guardian Media Sports last week he was unsure of whether he would apply for the job. However, on Tuesday, he said: "After much deliberation, I decided to tender an application."

Dernelle Mascall, who was also chosen for the other assistant coaching position, refused to comment on whether she had applied.

For each position, a minimum of at least three applicants will be catered for in the interviewing process to take place over three days, starting on Thursday and continuing through Friday and Saturday. Guardian Media Sports was informed that by next week Wednesday the normalisation committee will have the recommendations for each position.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on June 24, 2021, 11:07:07 AM
49 applications for 4 Women's staff positions.
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian).


Forty-nine persons have applied to fill four positions on the coaching staff of the T&T Senior Women's Team. The applications are before a Selection Committee that comprises Technical Director Dion La Foucade, head coach James Thomas of Wales, Jinelle James, the Director of Women's Football and Trevor Gomes of the Normalisation Committee and Amiel Mohammed, the acting General Secretary of the T&T Football Association (T&TFA).

With Thomas expected to begin training next week, the committee was working to complete an assessment of all the applications yesterday, before arriving on a shortlist of each position.

The positions of Assistant Coach for which there are 15 applicants: Equipment Manager (12): Goalkeeper Coach (4): and Team Manager (18), were advertised to the public last week.

Richard Hood, who was initially chosen for the assistant coaching job before the decision was rescinded because of what was deemed an improper selection process, has confirmed that he has applied for the same position.

Hood led the T&T's Under-20 Women's team to the quarterfinal of the CONCACAF Under-20 Women's Championships in the Dominican Republic last year and was the overwhelming choice for the head coaching position earlier this year.

However, he did not make a final shortlist of five that was recommended to the FIFA-installed Normalisation Committee. That recommendation was made by a Selection Committee which included James, Norris Ferguson (Former W Connection manager), Richard Chinapoo (Ex-National player), Richard Piper (former national team manager) and La Foucade (the technical director).

Hood told Guardian Media Sports last week he was unsure of whether he would apply for the job. However, on Tuesday, he said: "After much deliberation, I decided to tender an application."

Dernelle Mascall, who was also chosen for the other assistant coaching position, refused to comment on whether she had applied.

For each position, a minimum of at least three applicants will be catered for in the interviewing process to take place over three days, starting on Thursday and continuing through Friday and Saturday. Guardian Media Sports was informed that by next week Wednesday the normalisation committee will have the recommendations for each position.



Even so ... how is it that the person(s) who took responsibility for the previous flawed process (their acknowledgement, not my characterization) are involved in this supposedly arms length process? Recusal should have been the route to go.

Might have been a genius of an idea to let the same parties who decided on the MNT coach to pronounce on this matter also.

Any outcome here is a function of the lesser or least of evils.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on July 10, 2021, 08:05:48 AM
TTFA advertises for women’s football staff positions.
T&T Guardian Reports.


Persons interested in filling the positions of Rehabilitation Specialist and Strength and Conditioning Coach of the senior women's national team will have until Sunday to apply as advertised by the T&T Football Association (TTFA) through the Fifa-installed Normalisation Committee headed by businessman Robert Hadad.

In a release to the media via its Media Officer Shaun Fuentes on Friday, the TTFA said that it was now accepting applications for the positions and it also noted that applicants are asked to submit their resume, contact information and a copy of all related documents by sending an email to technical.ttfa@gmail.com no later than 3 pm on Sunday.

Back in April, the TTFA appointed Welshman James Thomas as head coach of the women's national senior team.

The holder of a UEFA A License and a UEFA Elite Youth A License, Thomas was most recently the assistant coach and performance analyst of the Wales senior women's national team. The former Cardiff City Ladies FC has signed an initial one-year contract with an option to extend for a further year.

And recently it was stated that 49 applicants had applied for women's staff positions.

The applications were said to be before a Selection Committee that comprises Technical Director Dion La Foucade, head coach Thomas of Wales, Jinelle James, the Director of Women's Football and Trevor Gomes of the Normalisation Committee and Amiel Mohammed, the acting general secretary of TTFA.

The positions of assistant coach for which there are 15 applicants including equipment manager (12), goalkeeper coach (4) and team manager (18), were advertised to the public, last week.

Richard Hood, who was initially chosen for the assistant coaching job before the decision was rescinded because of what was deemed an improper selection process, has confirmed that he has applied for the same position.

Hood led the T&T's Under-20 Women's team to the quarterfinal of the CONCACAF Under-20 Women's Championships in the Dominican Republic last year and was the overwhelming choice for the head coaching position earlier this year.

However, he did not make a final shortlist of five that was recommended to the FIFA-installed Normalisation Committee. That recommendation was made by a Selection Committee which included James, Norris Ferguson (Former W Connection manager), Richard Chinapoo (Ex-National player), Richard Piper (former national team manager) and La Foucade (the technical director).

Ex-player Dernelle Mascall, who was also chosen for the other assistant coaching position, refused to comment on whether she had applied.

Applicants for the position of Rehabilitation Specialist must be able to:

- To be a member of TTFA’s Integrated Sports Medicine and Science team.

- To collaborate with the Sports medicine and Science team to create pathways for injury prevention strategies specific to football.

- To collaborate with the Sports medicine team to create evidence-based injury management protocols.

- To be able to implement pitch side emergency action protocols.

- To assist the Head Coach and Strength and Conditioning Coach in the implementation of the training programme of said National Team.

- To create own filing system and recordkeeping in relation to the physical conditioning of Players and be able to produce reports on same as requested (in conjunction with Strength and Conditioning Coach)

- To be able to report to the Team Physician/ Chief Medical Officer on status of injuries of players.

- To assist with pre-participation examinations of players.

- To create and maintain in conjunction with Team Physician, the Team medical bag.

- To implement comprehensive evaluation, diagnoses, prognosis and plan consultation with players and technical staff and be able and willing to refer to other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications: Minimum First Degree in Physical Therapy or Athletic Training.

Experience: Previous similar experience with athletes and performance experience is an asset. Registration with the Physiotherapy Association of T&T or registration in Health and Care Professions Council or recognition in American Physical Therapy Association, or equivalent.

Skills: The ideal candidate would possess a high degree of organizational skills, planning skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills, report writing and budget preparation. Should also be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Candidate should also be able highly motivated, a team player and problem solver.

Applicants for the position of Strength and Conditioning Coach must be able to:

- To be a member of TTFA’s Integrated Sports Medicine and Science team

- To collaborate with the Integrated Sports Medicine and Science team to create pathways for strength and conditioning strategies specific to football.

- To create own filing system and recordkeeping in relation to the physical conditioning of Players and be able to produce reports on same as requested (in conjunction with Rehabilitation Specialist)

- Design individualised training prescription (training programme) considering recommendations from Sport Medicine and Sport Science reports/findings.

- Proper instruction of resistance training exercise technique, speed development and sport conditioning

- Implement testing and evaluation of physical performance.

- Oversee the performance training programs assigned.

- Update and modify documented training prescriptions (training programme) as recommended.

-Present proposed training prescription (training programme) prior to implementation to Coach, Sport Science and Medicine team.

- Assist in Sport Science monitoring and evaluation protocols.

- Maintain Adult CPR/AED-First Aid certifications (Important Covid-19 update).

Qualifications: Possess an (updated) Accredited Certification -Strength and Conditioning OR Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Exercise Science. At least 60 hours or more of recent sport training experience.

Experience: Working Knowledge of Sport Programming, Human Anatomy, Kinesiology and Physiology or equivalent.

Skills: The ideal candidate would possess a high degree of organizational skills, planning skills, interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, report writing, supervisory, management skills and budget preparation. Should also be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Candidate should also be able highly motivated, a team player, problem solver, innovative, creative, and resourceful.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on July 10, 2021, 08:47:28 AM
Money is being poured into football for women and each time the TTFA makes an announcement it is in the category of an emergency filing? Surely dahis de best way to cast a wide net. ::)  I have a wuk I want to advertise. The deadline is today. By sunset.

It apparently was not on the radar at the time of prior needs assessment.

Good that a rehab specific employee is in the pipeline, but what is the rationale for the arseness of such an imminent deadline? Let me guess, a compliance mandate that needs to be satisfied?

The Qualifications sections also seems to be poorly framed.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on July 27, 2021, 01:57:16 PM
Womens' team start training but no local coaches
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian).


There are concerns that an agreement by the FIFA-appointed Normalisation Committee to select an all-local staff to support coach Welshman James Thomas and the T&T Senior Women's team, will not be upheld.

Guardian Media Sports was reliably informed by two coaches, one of whom applied for the assistant coach's job, that a decision was taken to seek options abroad for the assistant coach position. Speaking on the condition of anonymity the coach said: "I was told that they are looking for the assistant coach in either Ireland or Wales."

However, it is unsure, if foreign options are being considered to fill the other positions.

On April 28, Thomas was announced as the T&T Women's coach, and on June 16, invitations went out for the positions of Team Manager, Assistant Coach, Goalkeeper Coach and Equipment Manager and a total of 49 applications that comprised 18 for team manager; 15 for the assistant coach; four for goalkeeper coach; and 12 for equipment manager, were received.

The applicants were put through a selection process that lasted more than a month, by a Selection Committee comprising Thomas, Director of Women's Football Jinelle James, the former national player now turn coach Richard Chinapoo, and Technical Director Dion La Foucade. But after appearing to have sworn to an oath of secrecy about the process, one member confirmed that the choices were made and given to the normalisation committee, being led by businessman Robert Hadad for its final decision two weeks ago. For each position, a total of three names were recommended to Hadad and his members - attorney Judy Daniel, Nicholas Gomez and Nigel Romano.

Guardian Media Sports reached out to Gomez via WhatsApp last week, asking if there was any truth in rumours that there were intentions about going overseas for an assistant coach, as well as for an update on the status of the selection process for the women's team. To both questions, Gomez replied: "T&TFA will issue a media release at the appropriate time."

Meanwhile, the senior women's team began training two weeks ago under Thomas. Gomez was again asked to confirm whether the women's team began training via WhatsApp, but to this, he did not respond.

Jefferson George, interim president of the Unified Football Coaches of T&T (UFCTT) said he too heard about the rumours of a foreign coach for the assistant coach position, noting if this is true then he would be very disappointed.

"Initially the normalisation committee said they were going for a local staff, but now I am not sure what's going on. I hope that the normalisation committee does not go against its word to hire local coaches. We have been liaising with the normalisation committee and we were told that we would be contacted before any decision is made, but we were not. I don't know what's the reason for all the secrecy," George said.

The unified coaches boss noted that from the looks of it, a decision on who the assistant coach will seem to have been made already, as the women's team has already begun training. He said it also appears that all the other positions have been filled as well.

In June, Richard Hood and Dernelle Mascall were chosen for the positions of assistant coaches. However, that decision had to be overturned amid complaints by other local coaches that the process was not transparent.

Hood took the Under-20 Women to the quarterfinal round of the CONCACAF Women's Championships in the Dominican Republic in 2020 and is considered the front runner locally for the assistant coaching job.

George said he will not support any decision that will not be of benefit to his members, claiming if there are concerns about local coaches not having the experience, then giving them opportunities to coach is the only way they can get experience.

He concluded: "To besides there are lots of very qualified and experienced coaches here. And in addition to that, they are less expensive and they know the local players well."

Title: TTFA appoints senior women's team coaching staff
Post by: Tallman on July 29, 2021, 09:29:19 AM
TTFA appoints senior women's team coaching staff
By Jonathan Ramnanansingh (T&T Newsday)


THE T&T Football Association (TTFA) has appointed its senior women’s national team staff which will work alongside head coach James Thomas.

Thomas will lead a team consisting of Charlie Mitchell (assistant coach and performance analyst), James Baird (goalkeeper coach), Joanne Daniel (manager), Terry Johnson-Jeremiah (equipment manager), Atiba Downes (strength and conditioning coach) and Aqilya Gomez (rehab specialist).

A statement issued by the local association on Wednesday said the positions were filled using a robust recruitment system of candidate reviews and interviews by a selection panel consisting of TTFA technical director Dion La Foucade, women’s football director Jinelle James, former national player Richard Chinapoo and coach Thomas.

The panel reviewed the candidates’ applications and created a short list for each position. The short-listed candidates were then invited to an interview process where they were assessed on their credentials, tactical knowledge, coaching style and ability and willingness to learn.

Downes and Gomez were evaluated using a similar process under the guidance of the TTFA’s Return to Play Medical Committee.

Commenting on the process, Thomas said, “For us to get back to being competitive on the international stage, it was crucially important that we provide the players with a safe, respectful, competitive and challenging learning environment, and to do that we followed a thorough and rigorous recruitment process for all staff positions.”

Thomas was appointed national team coach in April. He holds a UEFA A License and a UEFA Elite Youth A License, previously served as assistant coach and performance analyst of the Wales women’s team. He also worked with the Wales national performance squad, as well as Wales' Under-19 and U-17 teams.

He added, “For our team to perform at a level acceptable for the nation and its fans, we need them to become learners. Learning every session, every day, every game to become better players.

“For this to happen, we needed to surround the players with staff that also are dedicated to their own learning every single day and continually wanting to better themselves.

“We cannot ask and expect the players to push and challenge themselves to be better every day, if the staff don’t do the same. We have to be the standard setters.”

All of the selected candidates were then recommended to the normalisation committee for appointment and accepted contractual terms that were affordable to the TTFA, given its financial constraints.

Mitchell, the only additional member of staff who is a non-resident, will be available for training camps and competitions and his services as a performance analyst will also be made available to other national teams such as the senior men.

Over the last few weeks, a training pool of approximately 60 players across T&T underwent medical assessments with the assistance of TTFA’s partner HealthNet Caribbean Limited and fitness assessments, overseen by Movements Mechanics, to determine baseline health and fitness levels.

Thomas is scheduled to select his final local training squad in early August after holding training sessions in each island. This was facilitated with the support of the Tobago Football Association.

Additionally, the TTFA will be launching the Women’s National Team Coach Mentorship Programme very soon to increase the platform and opportunities for women coaches.

This will provide opportunities for ex-national players through FIFA’s Women’s Development Programme for coach education and development.

The candidate will also be mentored by Thomas, work with the newly appointed staff as an assistant coach and benefit from workshops and pitch side training in performance analysis and overall coach development.

Thomas said that there are nations much smaller than T&T on the FIFA Rankings that are ranked much higher because these nations and their coaches recognise the importance of coach development and education to benefit their national teams.

He said, “This is why I have also suggested and been working behind the scenes for a few weeks on a women’s national team coach mentoring programme for talented local coaches, and I’m really encouraged that the TTFA has been so receptive to the proposal.”

“I want to leave the women’s national team and the coaches dedicated to their development, within the T&T women’s football arena, in a stronger place than I found it.

“I believe this mentorship programme can improve both the players and coaches for the benefit of the National Teams for years to come, which is something I am hugely passionate about.”
Title: Re: TTFA appoints senior women's team coaching staff
Post by: ABTrini on July 29, 2021, 07:01:53 PM
TTFA appoints senior women's team coaching staff
By Jonathan Ramnanansingh (T&T Newsday)


THE T&T Football Association (TTFA) has appointed its senior women’s national team staff which will work alongside head coach James Thomas.

Thomas will lead a team consisting of Charlie Mitchell (assistant coach and performance analyst), James Baird (goalkeeper coach), Joanne Daniel (manager), Terry Johnson-Jeremiah (equipment manager), Atiba Downes (strength and conditioning coach) and Aqilya Gomez (rehab specialist).

A statement issued by the local association on Wednesday said the positions were filled using a robust recruitment system of candidate reviews and interviews by a selection panel consisting of TTFA technical director Dion La Foucade, women’s football director Jinelle James, former national player Richard Chinapoo and coach Thomas.

The panel reviewed the candidates’ applications and created a short list for each position. The short-listed candidates were then invited to an interview process where they were assessed on their credentials, tactical knowledge, coaching style and ability and willingness to learn.

Downes and Gomez were evaluated using a similar process under the guidance of the TTFA’s Return to Play Medical Committee.

Commenting on the process, Thomas said, “For us to get back to being competitive on the international stage, it was crucially important that we provide the players with a safe, respectful, competitive and challenging learning environment, and to do that we followed a thorough and rigorous recruitment process for all staff positions.”

Thomas was appointed national team coach in April. He holds a UEFA A License and a UEFA Elite Youth A License, previously served as assistant coach and performance analyst of the Wales women’s team. He also worked with the Wales national performance squad, as well as Wales' Under-19 and U-17 teams.

He added, “For our team to perform at a level acceptable for the nation and its fans, we need them to become learners. Learning every session, every day, every game to become better players.

“For this to happen, we needed to surround the players with staff that also are dedicated to their own learning every single day and continually wanting to better themselves.

“We cannot ask and expect the players to push and challenge themselves to be better every day, if the staff don’t do the same. We have to be the standard setters.”

All of the selected candidates were then recommended to the normalisation committee for appointment and accepted contractual terms that were affordable to the TTFA, given its financial constraints.

Mitchell, the only additional member of staff who is a non-resident, will be available for training camps and competitions and his services as a performance analyst will also be made available to other national teams such as the senior men.

Over the last few weeks, a training pool of approximately 60 players across T&T underwent medical assessments with the assistance of TTFA’s partner HealthNet Caribbean Limited and fitness assessments, overseen by Movements Mechanics, to determine baseline health and fitness levels.

Thomas is scheduled to select his final local training squad in early August after holding training sessions in each island. This was facilitated with the support of the Tobago Football Association.

Additionally, the TTFA will be launching the Women’s National Team Coach Mentorship Programme very soon to increase the platform and opportunities for women coaches.

This will provide opportunities for ex-national players through FIFA’s Women’s Development Programme for coach education and development.

The candidate will also be mentored by Thomas, work with the newly appointed staff as an assistant coach and benefit from workshops and pitch side training in performance analysis and overall coach development.

Thomas said that there are nations much smaller than T&T on the FIFA Rankings that are ranked much higher because these nations and their coaches recognise the importance of coach development and education to benefit their national teams.

He said, “This is why I have also suggested and been working behind the scenes for a few weeks on a women’s national team coach mentoring programme for talented local coaches, and I’m really encouraged that the TTFA has been so receptive to the proposal.”

“I want to leave the women’s national team and the coaches dedicated to their development, within the T&T women’s football arena, in a stronger place than I found it.

“I believe this mentorship programme can improve both the players and coaches for the benefit of the National Teams for years to come, which is something I am hugely passionate about.”
I am not familiar with any of the coaches named to this program so I will not comment- I have one question:

Do we have any qualified females that could have been considered as an assistant ?
Title: Hood: Slap in the face for local coaches
Post by: Tallman on July 31, 2021, 08:02:16 AM
Hood: Slap in the face for local coaches
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian)

A sell-out by the Selection Committee of Jinelle James- Director of Women's Football, Dion La Foucade- Technical Director, James Thomas- National Women's Team coach and Richard Chinapoo- a former national player, is how some enraged former players and current local coaches have described the announcement of Welshman Charlie Mitchell as the new assistant coach to the T&T women's team.

Almost two months after an agreement was reached between the Unified Football Coaches Association (UFCA) and the Robert Hadad-led FIFA-appointed Normalisation Committee to appoint an all-local staff to assist Thomas, comes the unpredictable recruitment of Mitchell, who will only be available for Senior Women’s National Team camps and competitions.

He fills the official position of assistant coach and performance analyst and will make his services available to the country's senior men's team when needed.

Mitchell, a British-born coach and compatriot Thomas, together with the newly appointed Goalkeeping coach James Baird, a Scottish-born, who have played professionally in T&T Pro League with Tobago United, North East Stars and Central FC, from 2007 to 2016 as a goalkeeper, are the three foreign coaches hired.

British-born Joanne Daniel is the new team manager, while Terry Johnson-Jeremiah (Equipment Manager), Atiba Downes (Strength and Conditioning Coach) and Aqilya Gomez (Rehab Specialist) are the local appointments.

Mitchell's appointment has sparked rage and disappointment among the football fraternity, many of whom accused the selection committee of sell out. A high-ranking Women's Football League administrator who spoke to Guardian Media Sports on the condition of anonymity said: "If they wanted to select Richard Hood and Dernelle Mascall for the positions of assistant coaches, as they did before, then they would have done so. They couldn't have been influenced by the normalisation committee members because they are the ones with the football knowledge.

And furthermore, they could not have been influenced by the national coach because he too, does not know anything about the local coaches."

In an effort to find out why the decision was changed from the original agreement to appoint an all-local technical staff to support coach Thomas, Guardian Media Sports reached out to Foucade, who said that our questions need to be directed to the T&T Football Association (TTFA) media officer, while efforts to contact James (Jinelle) on the same issue also proved futile.

Guardian Media Sports also reached out to normalisation committee member Nicholas Gomez via a WhatsApp message on the matter. He read it but did not respond.

Hood, a former Tranquility Secondary School InterCol goalkeeper, who saw himself as the front-runner for the position of assistant coach, said he was not taken by surprise because when he did not get a call or a message for more than a month from the Committee after being interviewed, he decided to prepare for the worst.

Hood, who took the country's Under-20 Women's team to the quarterfinals of the 2020 CONCACAF U-20 Women's Championships in the Dominican Republic, was two months ago was appointed as the assistant coach to Thomas. However, his appointment sparked controversy because of a lack of transparency in the selection process.

The Police FC coach issued a release on Thursday regarding the recent development. It stated: "I view this as a slap in the face of all local coaches in general and in particular, those that have been working in the said program tirelessly for years without remuneration. Coaches like Marlon Charles, Rajesh Latchoo, Jason Spence, Glennon Foncette, Chris Bailey and myself, to name a few. I have worked in this programme since 2008. I was Assistant coach of the 2010 U17 team that competed in the World Cup in T&T. That team holds the distinction of being the only team from this country to win a game at any World Cup tournament. I led the senior women’s team to a runner up position in the CFU Olympic Qualifiers in 2011, which was the greatest disappointment of my coaching career so far. I was in charge of the team that competed in the Pan American games the said year, were most noteworthy, we drew with the mighty Mexico 1-1.

Local coaches have worked assiduously to improve the standard of play with extremely limited resources and we have foolishly accepted it because of the love of the country and the players. There was never money when a local coach was at the helm. I await the public outcry and to hear what our Coaches Association has to offer regarding this situation if anything."

Meanwhile, Jefferson George, the interim president of the UFCA told Guardian Media Sports that he could not explain why there was a change to include foreign coaches in the recruitment process, noting further that there are too many unanswered questions.

George said news of the new assistant coach, was followed by promises by many local coaches to never again consider accepting jobs to coach in T&T. much less apply for a job.

He said that what is also baffling is the fact that Mitchell appears to be less qualified and experienced than most of our local coaches. However, information reaching Guardian Media Limited shows that Mitchell is the holder of UEFA's A and B Licenses, he holds an MSc and BSc in Sports Coaching, and an Advanced Diploma in Leadership and Management (level 7).
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on July 31, 2021, 10:40:55 AM
OH MY .....
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on August 01, 2021, 07:56:20 AM
Welsh Dragons, Paradise Islands and World Cup Dreams: An in-depth interview with James Thomas
By Iain King (sportscareersagency.com)


May 18, 2021

JAMES THOMAS' suitcases are packed, his body is at home in Brithdir, Caerphilly, in the Valleys of his Welsh homeland, his heart and soul are already in Trinidad and Tobago.

Last month Sport Careers Agency client James landed a plum job as Head Coach of the twin islands' women's team after emerging from a daunting pool of 195 applicants.

Former Welsh women's assistant-coach Thomas has been handed a dual portfolio by the TTFA.

Part One of his mission is to drive the national side towards their first ever World Cup Finals in Australia and New Zealand in 2023.

Part Two is to create a National Performance Centre and a player pathway to ensure a gifted nation maintains a conveyor belt of talented female footballers.

Now all he needs is a break in the COVID-19 travel restrictions so he can make it to Port of Spain to get started.

James stressed: “World Cup qualification, that's my initial ambition, the first hurdle is to make the CONCACAF tournament and after that can we make the big one.

“To do that we need to over-achieve given the tough region we are in. As regards the infrastructure?

“It's about developing the game domestically and producing a pathway for the players.

“In 10 years' time I want to be able to look back and say there is a legacy in that national team that I helped to create by putting together a National Performance Centre.

“I also want to help with the Coach Education and I feel I have two distinct and very different pathways in this role.”

James is one of those coaches who, when you speak with him in-depth, it feels like every step on his career to this point has been preparing him for this job.

His work at both the Bristol Academy and with the Welsh international set-up saw him mentor younger players and guide them towards the top teams.

That rock-solid record in talent development singled him out for his new employers.

And Thomas reflected: “I'm looking at players who came through our Bristol Academy like Lauren Hemp who is now a senior England international, plays for Manchester City and is rated one of the best in the world.

“I want to leave that kind of mark on T & T as well and have them go on to play in the top leagues in America or Europe.

“I want to create an environment that gives the players the opportunity to do that.”

After 14 months of living through a pandemic that has deeply affected coaches across the globe there are signs of light at the end of the tunnel.

Yet towering obstacles still remain for those who want to travel to take on new positions.

With T and T airspace closed after a spike in COVID cases, James' initial plan was to fly to Barbados from London and then get on a repatriation flight to Trinidad and Tobago with special Government permission.

Now, though, those crucial island-hopping flights are cancelled, he remains a coach with his bags packed just waiting for the call to start his new life.

He confessed: “I just want to get there now, figuring out the travel arrangements because of COVID-19 has a been a nightmare.”

James' 25-year journey in coaching is an intriguing one that started out working as a community coach at Cardiff City.

That would lead to his first big adventure coaching in camps in California before working with girls' teams in the beautiful surroundings of Long Beach.

He admitted: “It was a great lifestyle and when I came home I worked for Manchester United soccer schools.

“I guess in my mind looking back, though, I was still not convinced you could coach full-time because I took a few years out of the game to see other parts of life.

“I always kept my Continuous Professional Development up to date, though, and my licences intact and I am so glad I did.”

The bug bit again and James picked up a role working with the Gloucestershire FA's U16 Girls squad.

Door started to open. That led him to a post with Bristol Academy in the Women's Soccer League and he was back to two nights' training a week plus a game and his day job.

That's a commitment familiar to so many who yearn to work in football as their ONLY job.

James smiled: “That's why I was delighted to then move full-time at Bristol in the Academy.

“I was working as Academy Team Head Coach, in the first team environment as an assistant, coaching an age group, running the 16-19 College Program and becoming engulfed in it all again.”

The work James had done at Bristol brought him to the notice of the successful Jayne Ludlow-led coaching regime that was rejuvenating the Welsh women's international set-up.

Under Ludlow James had three fruitful years, soaking up knowledge across a myriad of different roles.

Thomas was U16 Girls Head Coach in UEFA Development Tournaments, Assistant Coach with the U17 and U19 international squads and also an assistant coach and Performance Analyst with the top team.

You could say the Football Association of Wales got their money's worth!

It was a hectic, demanding and challenging time but one that has been the making of him.

Wales twice came close to reaching a play-off for a first major finals, finishing second to England in World Cup qualifying in 2018, a campaign which saw Ludlow's side go 687 minutes without conceding a goal.

They were then also edged out by Northern Ireland in European Championship qualifying in 2020, losing out on a head-to-head record after two draws with Kenny Shiels' side.

When Ludlow made her decision to quit James hit the pause button to assess what his next career steps should be.

The Trinidad and Tobago job became vacant. He knew the competition would be fierce but confesses he didn't expect the candidate pool to reach that staggering level of 195 applicants.

James smiled: “Week One it was 75, then it was 120 and then it was 195 and I must admit I started to fear I wouldn't get an interview.

“So when I did I thought I had done well and when it narrowed down to just five I chose to look at it positively and think if I didn't get it this process was going to help me so much in the future.

“I went through a two-hour interview with the Technical Director and International Committee and within a week I was meeting the General Secretary and the offer was made.

“I'm proud that I came out of an applicant pool like that and I feel I have been lucky in one major respect.

“Throughout my career I have never once been pigeon-holed. I have always been able to move across the age groups and stay involved with the senior teams.

“With Wales one of the huge attractions was that I got to work with the 16s, the 17s, the 19s, and Senior international players.

“I was constantly changing skillsets and learning with each group and that has been hugely valuable in this process.

“My priority with Trinidad and Tobago is the Senior Women's National Team but we also have a pathway underneath that too that we need to reinvigorate and revamp.

“I have shown that I have been able to work with the Under-20s and teams like that and I could be the link between the Academy and the first team.

“I feel that experience can be invaluable in my new role, watching their personalities change as they grow up as players.”

James began doing his homework during that exhaustive interview process, investigating the current rosters, tracking down footage of T and T's players.

The nation possesses talents like 26-year-old defender Liana Hinds who stars for IBV in Iceland and makes her living playing full-time in Europe.

Thomas, though, reasoned: “I am inheriting a varied squad, some domestic players, some playing NCAA Division 1 or 2 in University soccer in the USA.

“Then you have some who are playing pro in Scandinavia and South America so it is very diverse and the challenge is to mesh them together as a team that will be successful on the international stage.

“One of my roles is to launch that National Performance Centre domestically so we can get players playing at the best level we can.

“I did my research before my interview, though, watching the standard of players I could be involved with and it is exciting.”

The Trinidad and Tobago Under-20s shone in the recent CONCACAF tournament and there are signs of what can be achieved.

James is now laying the plans for his first international camp with the Senior Women's National Team .

By then he will know his new country's fate in the World Cup qualifying draw and he is framing a 10-day get-together with two games to replicate what the players will face when the real thing kicks off.

Thomas maintained: “We need to get into the habit of working together, build-up, game, recovery, then go again.

“That will prepare us for the qualifiers which start in October and then we look to make the CONCACAF tournament when America and Canada come into the mix.

“It's a very tough region and we haven't played for 12 months which has left us 71st in the FIFA rankings.

“We are eighth in the CONCACAF ranking now too and that's frustrating because we know we are better than where we are placed. We just need to play again.”

James had the chance to look over his new place of work, the Home of Football in Trinidad and Tobago, and that has whetted his appetite further.

Futsal and Beach Soccer are also big parts of the game's development on the islands and are also housed there.

He revealed: “It has excellent training fields with a hotel attached too and it is impressive. It looks good and the biggest stadium is 22,000 capacity, it's a good time to be going there.”

James himself will settle in a hotel at first before he apartment hunts in Port of Spain as his initial 18-month contract with the TTFA kicks off.

He knows those two weeks of numbing quarantine will beckon when he finally touches down in T and T.

Yet he grinned ruefully: “You know, I am in the Valleys right now and it hasn't been dry for around two weeks, the forecast is slightly different for Port of Spain!

“I had so many mates when I told them I got the job who didn't offer me congratulations but just warned me I was going to need some strong sun cream!

“I know that I will be locked in that room for two weeks but I guess that's a luxury we never have as coaches.

“I have been breaking down some of the teams we could face already, looking at their games and starting the process.

“That process will continue in quarantine and I have started building the slides for our Game Model too.

“Also like many coaches I am using this time to educate myself.

“The Welsh FA Coaches Conference, for example, is online this weekend and I can attend that virtually and learn there which is a huge bonus.

“These are all things you never get the chance to concentrate on fully when we are full-on.

“So I will make the most of every minute locked in that room to my advantage.

“With this job I guess you get to a time where you think it is me now, I need to become that decision-maker.

“It has come sooner than I planned it to for me but this was an opportunity I just couldn't turn down. I can't wait to get started.”

JAMES THOMAS ON THE SERVICE HE RECEIVED FROM SPORT CAREERS AGENCY

“THE people who have seen my CV the first reaction is always: “Who has done that and how do I get one?"

“All the feedback is so positive, it was very professionally put together and visually it looks superb. I can't recommend Sport Careers highly enough.”
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on August 12, 2021, 04:07:59 PM
Field of Dreams host Steve David and Unified Football Coaches of Trinidad and Tobago (UFCTT) Interim President Jefferson George discuss the appointment of the coaching staff of the Trinidad and Tobago Women's Senior Team.

https://www.youtube.com/v/urXka4rnzXM
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on August 22, 2021, 01:38:44 PM
Women's footballers drawn in Group F of Qualifiers.
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian).


T&T women's footballers have been drawn in Group F of the Concacaf FIFA World Cup Qualifiers along with Guyana, Nicaragua, Dominica and the Turks and Caicos Islands. They will open at home against Nicaragua.

The group is one of six groups of five teams chosen from teams ranked third and under in the FIFA Women's rankings as of July 2021, for the 30 Concacaf Member Associations. Action will take place during the FIFA Women’s Match Windows of November 2021 and April 2022, and will serve as the preliminary round of the 2022 Concacaf W Championship.

At an official draw on Saturday, it was decided that the road to a revamped 2022 Concacaf World Championship will take place among the 30 teams in the CONCACAF, and the group winners will advance for an opportunity to qualify for the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2023, as well as the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris France and the Women's Gold Cup that same year.

The other groups comprise- Group A: Mexico, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Antigua and Barbuda and Anguilla; Group B: Costa Rica, Guatemala, Saint Kitts and Nevis, US Virgin Islands, and Curacao; Group C: Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Bermuda, Grenada and Cayman Islands; Group D: Panama, El Salvador, Barbados, Belize and Aruba and Group E: Haiti, Cuba, Honduras, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and the British Virgin Islands.

National coach, Welshman James Thomas began training about a month ago and will be expected to be among the top team in his group. After being joined by his staff a few weeks ago, the coach will host the media in a Zoom meeting on Sunday to explain how he feels about the group he has been drawn in.

Saturday's draw was hosted by former Canadian Women’s National team player and Olympic bronze medalist Kaylyn Kyle and Concacaf Head of Women’s Football Karina LeBlanc, and consisted CONCACAF General Secretary Philippe Moggio, former Jamaica international Tashana Vincent and former Guatemala U-17 and U-20 international Lauren Mark.

It revealed: " After group stage play, where each nation will play two matches at home and two matches away, the top finisher in each of the groups will advance to the CONCACAF W Championship, joining the top two ranked CONCACAF nations (USA and Canada) who have received a bye straight to the W Championship."

It noted that as announced on Thursday last (August 19), the revamped 2022 CONCACAF W Championship is one of the two new major women’s summer competitions taking place from 2021 through 2024. This important tournament will serve as the Confederation’s Qualifier to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 and the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games.

In total, eight teams will participate in the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship, including the USA and Canada, and the six CONCACAF W Qualifiers group winners. After Group Stage play, the top two finishers in each group will qualify for the competition’s semifinals and guarantee their place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023.

Additionally, both Group Stage third place finishers will advance to a FIFA Women’s World Cup intercontinental play-off. At the conclusion of the event, the winning nation will guarantee its place in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games Women’s Football Tournament and the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup.

The runner-up and the third place will also progress to a Concacaf Olympic play-in to be played in September of 2023. The winner of the play-in will also guarantee their place in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games and the 2024 W Gold Cup.

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Women's team want to bring smiles back to Trinidad and Tobago football
By Jelani Beckles (T&T Newsday).


HEAD coach of the Trinidad and Tobago's women’s senior football team James Thomas said the responsibility of bringing smiles back to T&T football fans by delivering quality performances is one they take seriously.

Thomas, hired in April, has three months to prepare the national team for the 2022 Concacaf Women’s Championship qualifiers which kick off in November.

T&T were drawn in Group F alongside Guyana, Nicaragua, Dominica and Turks and Caicos Islands. Matches will be played in November 2021 and April 2022.

Thirty teams were drawn into six groups of five. Each team will play two home and two away matches in a single round-robin format. The six group winners will advance to the final Concacaf tournament.

The Concacaf tournament will serve as the qualifiers for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand and for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

“Success is so important and it’s something that again as I said every day we are fighting for…players really want it and so do the staff and everybody around that are supporting us,” Thomas told journalists on Sunday during a Zoom session.

T&T football reached one of its lowest points in history earlier this year when the T&T men’s football senior team were knocked out in the first round of the FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

In June, T&T drew 0-0 with Bahamas and were eliminated. Bahamas at the time were ranked 201st in the world.

Thomas said the challenge ahead is one they will embrace. “I think it is absolutely vital to put a smile on the faces of the fans because as you said there has been kind of a rough time recently. I think it is important that we now are the ones that need to carry that burden because it is, but it is a good burden to have because it gives us hopefully some support.”

Thomas, who is aware that we are still in a pandemic, said it will be exciting to play at home in front of fans.

“It will be fantastic if we are at the point sometime soon depending on regulations that we could play in front of our fans because that is something that will be fantastic…just to give the fans something to be proud of.

“It is a huge responsibility that we carry everyday and every decision that I make and everything that I do is about that, is about making this team as successful as we possibly can.”

Thomas, who is from Wales, believes T&T have been placed in a favourable group.

“It is a pleasing draw. There are certainly a couple teams in there that would have made the group slighter tougher I suppose, but at the end of the day international football is tough. To win a game in international football you need to be fully on our game. I am happy with the draw, but to be honest the thing I am the happiest about is that the draw is now done and we now have a focal point in terms of these four teams that we have to create the game plan to beat each (one) accordingly.”

Thomas is targeting two camps ahead of the qualifiers with the first one starting in September and another in October.

Women's coach pleased with W/Cup draw.
T&T Guardian Reports.


New women's football coach James Thomas of Wales is pleased with the draw ahead of the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, the CONCACAF World Championships which came off on Saturday.

The draw pits the T&T women in Group F alongside Dominica, Guyana, the Turks and Caicos Islands and Nicaragua, needing to top the group to advance.

Thomas who began training with the team about a month ago, held a virtual session with members of the media on Sunday afternoon, saying he can now focus on the teams he has to prepare for.

"The draw is something I've been building towards since I've been appointed. We were eagerly awaiting it. It's a very pleasing draw. There are certainly a couple of teams in there that would have made the group slightly tougher, I suppose, but at the end of the day international football is tough. To win a game in international football, you need to be fully on your game."

Thomas has 49 players currently in his training squad and a number of other potential players who have never played for the country at his disposal. They are to begin the qualifiers in November during the FIFA Women’s Match Windows of November 2021 and then in April 2022, which will also serve as the preliminary round of the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship. T&T is scheduled to begin at home against Nicaragua.

Thomas is scheduled to hold two camps in September and October and is attempting to secure two international friendly matches ahead of the start of competition.

He added: "In terms of the individual teams, for me, they are opponents whether they are first in the world rankings or 145th in the world, it makes no difference to how we will approach the preparation for these games."

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Bianconeri on August 22, 2021, 08:55:03 PM
Field of Dreams host Steve David and Unified Football Coaches of Trinidad and Tobago (UFCTT) Interim President Jefferson George discuss the appointment of the coaching staff of the Trinidad and Tobago Women's Senior Team.

https://www.youtube.com/v/urXka4rnzXM

Interesting.

Although, imo this show needs a different host.
It's painful to follow for a full show.
I'm not questioning Steve David's passion. The idea of the show is a good one, but it seems put together very haphazardly

Usually he doesn't seem very informed on topics and it stood out quite a bit on this one.
Throwing the race card in the manner in which he did it was a bit careless as well unfortunately...

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on August 26, 2021, 03:34:11 PM
Marlon Charles expecting no surprises from Group F Women's World Cup Qualifiers
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian)


Former national Women's football coach Marlon Charles is not expecting any surprises when the Women Soca Warriors contest Group F of the CONCACAF/FIFA World Cup Qualifiers starting in November during the FIFA Women's Window.

At the CONCACAF draw on Saturday last, the Women Warriors were drawn in Group F which comprises Dominica, Nicaragua, Guyana and the Turks and Caicos Islands. They need to win the group to progress.

The other groups are- Group A: Mexico, Puerto Rico, Antigua and Barbuda, Suriname, Anguilla; Group B: Costa Rica, Guatemala, Saint Kitts and Nevis, US Virgin Islands, Curaçao; Group C: Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Bermuda, Grenada, Cayman Islands; Group D: Panama, El Salvador, Barbados, Belize, Aruba; and Group E: Haiti, Cuba, Honduras, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, British Virgin Islands.

All the group winners will join the USA and Canada, who are both on a bye into the final eight teams, at the CONCACAF World Championships and World Cup Qualifiers. The women's World Cup will be held in Australia and New Zealand in 2023.

The T&T team is being coached by Welshman James Thomas and he is being assisted by another Welshman Charlie Mitchell. The team began training more than a month ago and Thomas is planning two live-in camps in September and October respectively, and as many international friendly matches ahead of the start of qualifying action.

Charles told Guardian Media Sports he is not expecting any surprises when the action starts, once the T&T women's team prepares properly.

"I don't expect it to be like the Men's team because we have a number of really good players in the team presently. It's a group that we definitely should get out of easily but my only concern is whether the girls can deal with the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

We see how many players from different sports such as tennis etc, have been complaining about mental health. Well, I believe that once the girls can cope with the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic and other issues, then they will be fine. It will now depend on how well they adapt in the midst of the pandemic," Charles explained.

Apart from COVID-19 and other problems, Charles believes the Guyanese team could be the only bit of concern for the T&T girls, as they have a very strong base of players in Canada and the United States.

"The Guyanese have always been able to source a number of players from Canada particularly, but once our team begins to train and do so properly, we can be a dominant team at any tournament," Charles said further.

The T&T women are expected to open their campaign at home to Nicaragua.

Charles called on the players to not take any team for granted and pointed to what happened with the T&T men's team at the qualifiers.

In the Men's World Cup qualifiers, the TT team failed to emerge from a simple group that comprised Guyana, Puerto Rico, Bahamas and St Kitts/Nevis.

Like the women, they needed to finish as the top team but drew with Puerto Rico 1-1 and Bahamas 0-0, and won against Guyana 3-0 and St Kitts/Nevis 2-0.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on August 27, 2021, 12:54:39 PM
Trinidad and Tobago Women's National Team relishing increased competition
Concacaf.com


The decision of Concacaf to introduce new international competitions for women’s national teams, the Concacaf W Championship in 2022 and the first W Gold Cup in 2024, is being welcomed with open arms around the region.

That includes Trinidad and Tobago, where DF and Captain Karyn Forbes is already eagerly anticipating the opportunity to have a chance to qualify for a first ever W Gold Cup.

“My sister [GK Kimika], who plays for Trinidad and Tobago as well, we were having a discussion when the men were playing in the Gold Cup and we said, ‘We should get to be able to play at least in the Gold Cup as well and get more playing time.’ When we saw that came to pass, it was really exciting because now we have so much more to look forward to and the women’s game is growing,” said Forbes in an exclusive interview with Concacaf.com.

“It will also be an opportunity for players to be seen on the world’s stage for contracts and stuff like that, so it is awesome,” added Forbes.

That reaction was shared by her international teammates, who are already getting themselves ready for the start of W Championship Qualifying in November.

“Right now, we are training for the qualifiers, so everyone is really pumped and really excited about more football opportunities, because in our country right now we aren’t playing much football competitively. Having this as an avenue so we can play qualifiers and then for Gold Cup is awesome, because you know you will be active for a very long time, playing and staying in shape,” said Forbes.

For W Championship Qualifying, Trinidad and Tobago were drawn into Group F where they will face Guyana, Nicaragua, Dominica and Turks and Caicos Islands.

Forbes says that the Soca Warriors will need a strong mentality in every one of the four matches to emerge as the group winner.

“We have to approach each game as if we are playing the number one team. At the end of the day, football is played on the day and our preparation will determine how we compete against each team that we play in this group. We cannot underestimate anyone, because in the Caribbean, all of these teams are improving, so we ought to approach this game as if we are in the final.

“Our Head Coach James Thomas has really risen the level and the mentality. We are focused on the first game and what we have to do: We have to score goals and do what we have to do in order to win the game, but not underestimating anyone,” said Forbes.

Forbes adds that qualifying for the 2022 Concacaf W Championship and the 2024 W Gold Cup would also help serve as a catalyst for growth in the women’s game in Trinidad and Tobago.

“Right now, our country needs that victory for our women’s game in Trinidad and Tobago. This team is like a pilot team to try to push the level of our football, so we are going to be training hard and we are ready to play the first game against Nicaragua.

“It would be fantastic to qualify because our governing body would then have the leverage to develop women’s football even more and push more money into it. By us doing well, it will help bring finances and we could develop more players and get more preparation. We see this as an opportunity to bring that pride into our football, because we really need the push now,” said Forbes.

On a personal level, knowing that she could be the one to inspire future generations of women’s footballers in Trinidad and Tobago is hugely significant for Forbes.

“It’s fantastic. I played with the national team since I was 13 and I’m 29 now. It is always an honor to put on the Red, White and Black. I always try to be professional in everything that I do, because I want these young girls to see that there is so much opportunity opening up out there.

“When I went to play in Iceland in 2019, I realized that there are so many other leagues out there in which girls from Trinidad and Tobago could be seen. I am from Trinidad and Tobago and so I see the talent that we have, but I think so many of our girls settle, so I think we need to get out of that. Being an inspiration for them by going out and playing and showing them that you can do it, too, is such a good thing for me,” concluded Forbes.
Title: Thomas happy with preparation so far
Post by: Tallman on September 15, 2021, 07:01:06 PM
Thomas happy with preparation so far
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian)


The first phase of preparation for the FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifiers has gone good so far.

The T&T women under Welshman James Thomas completed a training camp on Wednesday and will spring into another in October with the hope of peaking in time for the team's first qualifier in November.

T&T women have been drawn in Group F of the CONCACAF/FIFA World Cup Qualifiers along with Guyana, Nicaragua, Dominica and the Turks and Caicos Islands. They will open at home against Nicaragua, during the FIFA Women’s Match Windows of November.

"Facility wise, we've got everything we need, and the important thing is that you need to be adaptable to any changes that may come up on short notice.

The facilities have been great and as far as the players are concerned there are a few players that we selected for this camp that are unavailable, whether it's injury or trouble getting here, so we have a few players less than we anticipated, but football throws these things at you and it's how we adapt as a staff to make things happen.

As a coach, you always have a long list of players to select from, so there are players on your talent list and we want to look at players who haven't been tested yet in international football so it gives us the opportunity of seeing them.

The benefit of this camp being a training camp and not a fixture camp, it allows us to experiment with players, it allows us to experiment with the formation and the tactical side of the game to ensure that our game plan actually what the players are."

He added: " In terms of the amount of time we've had, that was essential. That was something I said that when we come in we need this because the amount of time these players haven't been together and we need to get the environment right, so we needed the earliest possible start to our preparation which we've got, which is fantastic."

The coach in a short window with the media yesterday said they have been setting a high standard in training, although they are minus a few players.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on September 15, 2021, 07:45:18 PM
Head Coach of the Women’s National Senior Team, James Thomas has named his first team since taking charge in June. The squad includes a mix of veterans, surprising returns, and some new faces.

https://www.youtube.com/v/eqwdJx0GFRk
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on September 16, 2021, 04:05:15 PM
WATCH: Trinidad and Tobago Women's Senior Team is gearing up for the Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers

https://www.youtube.com/v/TFK3n5bpFZk
Title: Clean slate: Women’s coach to consider all players
Post by: Tallman on September 17, 2021, 12:52:33 PM
Clean slate: Women’s coach to consider all players
By Ian Prescott (T&T Express)


Women’s senior team coach James Thomas is assuring that Trinidad and Tobago’s footballers will be well-prepared leading up to November’s opening round of matches for the 2022 CONCACAF Women’s Championship, which serves as a qualifier for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

T&T have a fairly safe passage to the final round, taking on Guyana, Nicaragua, Dominica and Turks and Caicos in Group F, where only the winners advance to the eight-team CONCACAF final round in 2022.

However, that same winners-take-all format saw T&T go out in the 2019 Olympic qualifiers when a shock 4-1 defeat to St Kitts and Nevis and a 0-0 draw with the Dominican Republic left them only third in Caribbean Group A and saw coach Stephan De Four lose his job.

Appointed a few months ago, Thomas has a 20-player squad under training in the first of two residential camps before qualifying begins in November. Among the players are veterans Maylee Attin-Johnson and Lauren Hutchinson, who were not part of the 2019 squad which contains mainly younger players, captained by the experienced Karen Forbes.

However, Attin-Johnson and Hutchinson were both key members of the team which missed the final spot to the 2015 World Cup, when edged 1-0 on aggregate by Ecuador in an inter-continental playoff. For these two veterans, these qualifiers might be a final chance at getting to a World Cup.

Canada-born defender Hutchinson has not been called to national duty or played competi­tively for three years, and was contemplating retirement at just 30 years old. But given the opportunity to stake a claim for a spot on the team for next month’s qualifiers, she is here in Trinidad and ready to go.

“First of all I love the new system. I love the expansion and the way they have done it,” she said of the new CONCACAF format for World Cup qualifying. “I think the qualifiers are a lot more attainable for just more countries in general to prepare.”

Former captain Attin-Johnson is even older at age 35 and has been out of the game for five years. Attin-Johnson’s fall-out with former head coach Italian Carolina Morace, saw her exit the national team set-up in 2016. Her open critique of former mentor Jamaal Shabazz saw her either refuse to play or excluded from subsequent national teams in the past five years under coaches Shabazz, Shawn Cooper and more recently De Four. Attin-Johnson said one of the reasons for joining Thomas’ camp was that the Welshman had not prejudged her on the past.

“Over those years I have always been mentally lit and I knew I had to stay physically fit and as healthy as possible, for when my opportunity comes again, I’ll be able to grab it with both hands and represent my country with everything I have,” Attin-Johnson stated.

Thomas gave neither Hutchinson nor Attin-Johnson any guarantees that they will be in his final squad.

“I said to every player on day one, you are starting with a score of zero. “I am not judging previous performances,“ Thomas said during a brief media interaction on Wednesday at the Ato Boldon Stadium. His prospects are encamped a stone’s throw away at the Home of Football (HOF). Thomas said his staff has had to adapt to unforeseen changes, but the HOF facility-wise, provided everything he needed to prepare.

“We have a few players that we selected for this camp that are unavailable, whether it be injury, or travel restrictions which are obviously in place around the globe at the moment. So, we have couple of players less than we anticipated, “ he explained.

“These are the players that are on your talent list,” Thomas said of the bunch currently in the training camp.

The Welshman said he will also take the opportunity to have a look at other players.

“We want to look at players who maybe haven’t been tested at the moment in international football,” he said.

“The benefit of this camp being a training one rather than a fixture camp (is) it allows us to experiment with players. It allows us to experiment with the formation and the tactical side of the game a little bit, to make sure our game plan matches what the players are.”

“So we are not just coming in and delivering a tactical format for the players that they have to fit into. We are ensuring that what we are doing fits in to the type of players that we have and the athletes that we have,” stated Thomas.

The full 20-member training squad comprises:

Kimika Forbes, Tenesha Palmer, Malaika Dedier, Collette Morgan, Rhea Belgrave, Naomi Guerra, Jasandra Joseph, Karyn Forbes, Maylee Attin-Johnson, Lauryn Hutchinson, Maya Matouk, Aaliyah Prince, Laurelle Theodore, Aaliyah Pascall, Afiyah Cornwall, Summer Arjoon, Sharain Cummings, Tisanne Leander, Anya De Courcy, and Brittany Mahabir.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on September 27, 2021, 12:36:40 PM
WATCH: Naomie Guerra excited over World Cup qualifying prospects.

https://www.youtube.com/v/05IOH01SSW8
Title: James Thomas quits: Women’s Head Coach leaves for UK club job
Post by: Tallman on October 06, 2021, 07:52:14 PM
James Thomas quits: Women’s Head Coach leaves for UK club job
By Ian Prescott (T&T Express)


Without playing a single match, recently hired Welsh coach James Thomas has quit the Trinidad and Tobago senior national women’s team and is heading to England to take up another job.

And Unified Football Coaches of Trinidad and Tobago (UFCTT) president Jefferson George is hoping that the normalisation committee running the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association undergoes a more thorough and transparent process when selecting Thomas’ replacement. George said the best procedure must be done, to select the best qualified person for the job.

“Our issue was never whether local or foreign,” George said.

He stated that “a fair, a balanced, and an open process” would entail multiple persons applying for the job and a technical committee selecting the person that best suits what T&T need.

The questions also arises as to what sort of contract Thomas signed with the TTFA, which would see him abandon the team before a tournament. UFCTT vice-president Wayne Sheppard is in Taiwan with Second Division Inter Taoyuan. Sheppard believes the normalisation committee needs to shed some light on the type of contract Thomas signed.

“I can’t walk away from mine until it has ended or unless the club fails to satisfy terms of the contract. So he is a lucky guy....or the contract was foolishly drafted,” Sheppard replied via Whatsapp.

Having previously been attached to the Wales women’s programme mainly as an analyst, Thomas arrived in T&T in mid-June to take up official duty. Following a period of quarantine, he began work with a provisional squad list of locally based senior team players in mid-July and was due to have his first assignment against Nicaragua in a CONCACAF Women’s World Cup qualifier on November 24.

However, yesterday, the local FA stated by media release: “...Senior women’s national team head coach James Thomas has resigned to take up a role at a club in the professional women’s league in the UK. The move, which will be formally confirmed by the club later this week, will see Thomas accept a multi-year contract.

“While the TTFA is disappointed to lose Thomas, we thank him for the work he has done with the senior women’s programme and we will be building on that foundation into our CONCACAF W Qualifying campaign which begins in November 2021.”

The TTFA also reported that another Welshman will take over temporarily while another head coach is sought. The national women’s team has been inactive since October 2019, when drawing goalless with the Dominican Republic in an Olympic qualifier under former coach Stephen De Four.

“Senior women’s national team assistant coach Charlie Mitchell will run the team’s training sessions while the TTFA explores its options to appoint a head coach to lead the team into the October 2021 International Women’s football window, the CONCACAF W Qualifiers versus Nicaragua on the 25th November 2021 and Dominica on 28th November 2021,” stated the TTFA.

According to the Association, Thomas turned down multiple approaches from the UK based club over the last few weeks; however, their latest offer proved too good for the Welshman to refuse.

“This has been an incredibly tough decision to make. It’s disappointing because you have a fantastic group of players here,” said Thomas via the TTFA release. “This is an opportunity that came up for the third time and it was too difficult to turn down again.

“Stepping away, I know the Trinidad and Tobago team will go on and be successful and continue on the route that we have been working on over the last few months. I wish the normalisation committee, Association’s staff, the team staff and the players the absolute best.“

The TTFA also confirmed that the senior women’s will play two friendly international matches in the October 2021 window at the Ato Boldon Stadium after receiving permission from the Ministry of Health to stage the games. These friendlies will provide welcome match preparation for the team in the build-up to the November Qualifiers.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on October 07, 2021, 06:03:25 AM
There needs to be transparency on the contract associated with Thomas' employment. The degree to which the NC protected/failed to protect the interest of TT football is implicated in that transparency.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Bourbon on October 07, 2021, 08:28:39 AM
If they were so behind him with different offers could he have not just asked for a month to complete the qualifiers? :frustrated:

I feel it for those Ladies. Jeez.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Deeks on October 07, 2021, 09:51:07 AM
 ???
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: maxg on October 07, 2021, 12:27:07 PM
There needs to be transparency on the contract associated with Thomas' employment. The degree to which the NC protected/failed to protect the interest of TT football is implicated in that transparency.
Maybe he might just sue for normal(ization) stupidity. Seems the only contracts/deals we make is whereby we manage to fk weself and each other.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on October 08, 2021, 06:32:17 AM
There was a significant outcry from a sector of the local coaching fraternity about Thomas' lack of head coaching experience ...

Enter the pic, a England-based pro club to sweep up Thomas and hard to ignore the bemusement that creates.

A team with day in, day out obligations on a different scale to the WNT has been banging on his door and are enthusiastic about elevating him to a position in which he still lacks head coaching experience. Is it that they have money to lose? Nah, maybe better insight than the straight line thinkers.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on October 08, 2021, 06:39:11 AM
Robert Hadad disappointed as coach quits on women Warriors.
By Jonathan Ramnanansingh (T&T Newsday).


NORMALISATION committee chairman Robert Hadad expressed displeasure with Wednesday’s sudden resignation of national women’s team coach James Thomas.

He, however, called on the in-training bunch of national players to try to remain focused ahead of next month’s Concacaf women’s qualifiers as the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) explores its options to appoint another head coach.

Thomas resigned after just five months in charge. A statement issued by TTFA on Wednesday said Thomas resigned to take up a role at a club in the professional women’s league in the UK.He was appointed T&T women’s coach in April and took up official duty when he arrived in June. Thomas signed an initial one-year contract with an option to extend for a further year.National women’s team assistant coach Charlie Mitchell now spearheads the team’s training sessions while the TTFA searches for Thomas’ replacement.

Haded called on the national team to stick together amidst the challenges.

“It’s really disappointing to see James go but we will re-group. The plan and campaign for the senior women’s team remains in place and we really optimistic about the potential of the team and the staff. It’s just a matter of re-focusing now and continuing to work,” Hadad said.

The TTFA statement added that Thomas’ move will be formally confirmed by the club later this week, and will see him accept a multi-year contract.It added, “Thomas turned down multiple approaches from the UK based club over the last few weeks; however their latest offer proved too good for the Welsh native to turn down” The former Wales assistant coach and performance analyst holds a UEFA A License and a UEFA Elite Youth A License.The TTFA also quoted the now ex-coach on his decision to jump ship for greener pastures.Thomas said, “This has been an incredibly tough decision to make. It’s disappointing because you have a fantastic group of players here.“This is an opportunity that came up for the third time and it was too difficult to turn down again.”The coach said he believes T&T’s women will go on to be successful and wished the normalisation committee, the TTFA staff, team staff and the players the best. TTFA expressed disappointment with the coach’s untimely departure but still thanked him for the work done with the senior women’s programme.The association plans to “build on that foundation into our Concacaf women’s qualifying campaign which begins in November 2021.”

The women’s team plays their opening Concacaf qualifiers versus Nicaragua on November 25 and Dominica on November 28.

The TTFA also confirmed the women’s team will play two friendly international matches in the October 2021 window, at the Ato Boldon Stadium, in Couva, after receiving permission from the Ministry of Health to stage the matches. These friendlies will provide welcomed match preparation for the team in the build-up to the November qualifiers.

Title: Bitter Taste: Richard Hood unsure about applying for Thomas’ post
Post by: Tallman on October 08, 2021, 06:57:46 AM
Bitter Taste: Richard Hood unsure about applying for Thomas’ post
By Ian Prescott (T&T Express)


RICHARD HOOD felt so disenfranchised following the process that appointed James Thomas as Trini­dad and Tobago senior women’s national team coach in June that he is undecided whether to declare his candidacy as a replacement for the Welshman, who quit five months into the job, and is headed to a club in England’s Women’s Super League.

The news that the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) is on the lookout for a new coach—with CONCACAF World Cup qualifying due to start next month—has not excited former national senior and Under-20 women’s coach Hood.

He is unsure if he will apply for the job.

“I am not ruling out the possibility, but it is not at the top of my mind at this time,” Hood told the Express yesterday.

“The whole experience has left a rather bitter taste in my mouth.”

When Thomas came out top of 195 candidates for the T&T head coach position, it was later revealed that Hood and another local coach, former senior national midfielder Dernell Mascall, would fill the assistant coaches’ position—a way of benefiting from the presumed experience Thomas had. But following objection from the Unified Football Coaches of Trinidad and Tobago (UFCTT) to the process which the TTFA took to appoint Hood and Mascall as Thomas’ two assistants, the FA decided to redo the process.

On paper, Hood had even more experience than Thomas, who was never a head coach and served mainly as a performance analyst and development coach with the Wales FA. Hood is the long-time coach of the Police FC men’s Pro League team, has coached the senior national women, and led the Under-20 women to a quarter-final spot at the 2019 CONCACAF Under-20 Championship.

The TTFA later announced that inexperienced Welshman Charlie Mitchell was appointed as Thomas’s assistant. The TTFA also announced that past T&T women’s footballers would benefit from the work of the British duo, via a yet-to-be-explained process. Hood and Mascall were no longer considered.

“Before they decided to go the way of an interview process, I was offered the job and I accepted the job of the assistant coach, and then they changed the process for whatever reason,” stated Hood.

“Based on my record with the national team, I should have been the obvious candidate,” stated Hood, of at least the assistant coach position.

With Thomas’ sudden departure, his assistant Mitchell is now holding on as interim head coach. Like Thomas, Mitchell also worked at the Welsh FA as a performance analyst. He has never held a head coach position and has served only as assistant coach in Cyprus and lately T&T over the last month.

“I don’t believe that I was eliminated based on my resume, “ Hood continued, “I felt the head coach (Thomas) wanted his compatriot (Mitchell) to do the job with him, and I think that was the decision they (TTFA) took based on the urging of the head coach.”

Hood said he did not have a problem with the TTFA redoing the process via the interview process. But between being appointed assistant coach and then having the offer rescinded, Hood said the most distasteful part was his treatment by the TTFA’s interviewing panel.

“I myself went through an interview for about two and a half hours and I felt from feedback from the interviewing panel that I had a good interview,” he said. “Then I heard nothing from the panel, nothing from anybody in the TTFA, until I read in the (news)paper that basically they had hired someone else. From that point of view, I felt a bit disenfranchised,” he said.

“It was a rigorous interview,” Hood stressed. “At the end of it, we were told that we would be contacted by the following week and then you hear absolutely nothing. So, the communication aspect of it needs to improve.”
Title: James Thomas appointed Bristol City Women and Girls Development Manager
Post by: Tallman on October 08, 2021, 11:37:57 AM
James Thomas appointed Bristol City Women and Girls Development Manager
bcfc.co.uk


James Thomas has returned to Bristol City Women as Women and Girls Youth Development Manager.

Thomas returns to the West Country where he previously spent four years within the academy set-up.

The Welshman has previously worked as assistant to City Women Head Coach Lauren Smith with the WSL Development side at City, before taking over from Smith as Head Coach and then going on to lead the BCWFC and SGS College programme.

In 2018 Thomas departed for the national set-up in Wales where he fulfilled the role of assistant coach in the under-17, under-19 and senior sides.

Thomas’ most recent role took him to the Caribbean, where he was Head Coach of the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Team.

Head Coach Lauren Smith said: “A key pillar of our long-term vision for the club is to have a strong core of homegrown players in our first team squad, which means it’s imperative our player pathway provides the right environment and opportunities for players to progress to the top level.

“James brings a wealth of experience in developing the next generation of talent in the women’s game. Having worked closely with him both at here Bristol City and with Wales I believe he’s going to add great value to the future of our club.”

James Thomas said: “I am delighted to have been presented with the opportunity of re-joining the club, and to work alongside Lauren once again as we re-establish the club’s reputation of being able to build a sustainable first team squad with a strong core of homegrown players. 

“Bristol City WFC has played a huge part in my development as a coach, and to be given the responsibility to create and manage a successful pathway within the club is something I am very proud of.”
Title: Schedule change announced for Concacaf W Qualifiers
Post by: Tallman on October 08, 2021, 05:23:46 PM
Schedule change announced for Concacaf W Qualifiers
Concacaf.com


Concacaf has announced that the Concacaf W Qualifiers will now begin play during the FIFA Women’s Window of February 2022. The first round of the region’s qualifiers to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and 2024 Women’s Football Olympic Tournament were originally scheduled to kick off next month, during the FIFA Women’s Match Window of November 2021. 
 
The scheduling change has been made by Concacaf due to challenges associated with travel into and within certain countries in our region due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Confederation believes this is in the best interests of the tournament, players and officials. 
 
These matches are the first stage of Concacaf new women’s national teams ecosystem and will be part of a hugely important year of Women’s football in our region. In addition to the Concacaf W Qualifiers, 2022 will also include the Concacaf W Championship, the Concacaf Women’s U-20 and U-17 competitions and the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica. 
 
The schedule for the matches taking place during the FIFA Women’s Match Window of April 2022 remains unchanged. 
 
In total, 30 Concacaf Member Associations will participate Concacaf W Qualifiers (all ranked 3 and below in the FIFA Women’s Ranking as of July 2021). The draw for the competition took place on August 3. The groups are as follows:
 
Group A: Mexico, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Antigua and Barbuda and Anguilla
Group B: Costa Rica, Guatemala, Saint Kitts and Nevis, US Virgin Islands, and Curacao
Group C: Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Bermuda, Grenada and Cayman Islands
Group D: Panama, El Salvador, Barbados, Belize and Aruba
Group E: Haiti, Cuba, Honduras, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and British Virgin Islands
Group F: Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, Nicaragua, Dominica and Turks and Caicos Islands
 
After group stage play, where each nation will play two matches at home and two matches away, the top finisher in each of the groups will advance to the Concacaf W Championship, joining the top two ranked Concacaf nations (USA and Canada) who have received a bye straight to the W Championship which takes place in July 2022.

The new schedule for the Concacaf W Qualifier is as follows (host country appears first):

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Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on October 09, 2021, 04:46:12 AM
Bitter Taste: Richard Hood unsure about applying for Thomas’ post
By Ian Prescott (T&T Express)


RICHARD HOOD felt so disenfranchised following the process that appointed James Thomas as Trini­dad and Tobago senior women’s national team coach in June that he is undecided whether to declare his candidacy as a replacement for the Welshman, who quit five months into the job, and is headed to a club in England’s Women’s Super League.

The news that the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) is on the lookout for a new coach—with CONCACAF World Cup qualifying due to start next month—has not excited former national senior and Under-20 women’s coach Hood.

He is unsure if he will apply for the job.

“I am not ruling out the possibility, but it is not at the top of my mind at this time,” Hood told the Express yesterday.

“The whole experience has left a rather bitter taste in my mouth.”


When Thomas came out top of 195 candidates for the T&T head coach position, it was later revealed that Hood and another local coach, former senior national midfielder Dernell Mascall, would fill the assistant coaches’ position—a way of benefiting from the presumed experience Thomas had. But following objection from the Unified Football Coaches of Trinidad and Tobago (UFCTT) to the process which the TTFA took to appoint Hood and Mascall as Thomas’ two assistants, the FA decided to redo the process.

On paper, Hood had even more experience than Thomas, who was never a head coach and served mainly as a performance analyst and development coach with the Wales FA. Hood is the long-time coach of the Police FC men’s Pro League team, has coached the senior national women, and led the Under-20 women to a quarter-final spot at the 2019 CONCACAF Under-20 Championship.

The TTFA later announced that inexperienced Welshman Charlie Mitchell was appointed as Thomas’s assistant. The TTFA also announced that past T&T women’s footballers would benefit from the work of the British duo, via a yet-to-be-explained process. Hood and Mascall were no longer considered.

“Before they decided to go the way of an interview process, I was offered the job and I accepted the job of the assistant coach, and then they changed the process for whatever reason,” stated Hood.

“Based on my record with the national team, I should have been the obvious candidate,” stated Hood, of at least the assistant coach position.

With Thomas’ sudden departure, his assistant Mitchell is now holding on as interim head coach. Like Thomas, Mitchell also worked at the Welsh FA as a performance analyst. He has never held a head coach position and has served only as assistant coach in Cyprus and lately T&T over the last month.

“I don’t believe that I was eliminated based on my resume, “ Hood continued, “I felt the head coach (Thomas) wanted his compatriot (Mitchell) to do the job with him, and I think that was the decision they (TTFA) took based on the urging of the head coach.”

Hood said he did not have a problem with the TTFA redoing the process via the interview process. But between being appointed assistant coach and then having the offer rescinded, Hood said the most distasteful part was his treatment by the TTFA’s interviewing panel.

“I myself went through an interview for about two and a half hours and I felt from feedback from the interviewing panel that I had a good interview,” he said. “Then I heard nothing from the panel, nothing from anybody in the TTFA, until I read in the (news)paper that basically they had hired someone else. From that point of view, I felt a bit disenfranchised,” he said.

“It was a rigorous interview,” Hood stressed. “At the end of it, we were told that we would be contacted by the following week and then you hear absolutely nothing. So, the communication aspect of it needs to improve.”

Obvious? No. Presumptive? Perhaps.

OBVIOUSLY, not bitter enough. Play yuhself. Carry on.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on October 09, 2021, 04:58:09 AM
Robert Hadad disappointed as coach quits on women Warriors.
By Jonathan Ramnanansingh (T&T Newsday).


NORMALISATION committee chairman Robert Hadad expressed displeasure with Wednesday’s sudden resignation of national women’s team coach James Thomas.

He, however, called on the in-training bunch of national players to try to remain focused ahead of next month’s Concacaf women’s qualifiers as the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) explores its options to appoint another head coach.

Thomas resigned after just five months in charge. A statement issued by TTFA on Wednesday said Thomas resigned to take up a role at a club in the professional women’s league in the UK.He was appointed T&T women’s coach in April and took up official duty when he arrived in June. Thomas signed an initial one-year contract with an option to extend for a further year.National women’s team assistant coach Charlie Mitchell now spearheads the team’s training sessions while the TTFA searches for Thomas’ replacement.

Haded called on the national team to stick together amidst the challenges.

“It’s really disappointing to see James go but we will re-group. The plan and campaign for the senior women’s team remains in place and we really optimistic about the potential of the team and the staff. It’s just a matter of re-focusing now and continuing to work,” Hadad said.

The TTFA statement added that Thomas’ move will be formally confirmed by the club later this week, and will see him accept a multi-year contract.It added, “Thomas turned down multiple approaches from the UK based club over the last few weeks; however their latest offer proved too good for the Welsh native to turn down” The former Wales assistant coach and performance analyst holds a UEFA A License and a UEFA Elite Youth A License.The TTFA also quoted the now ex-coach on his decision to jump ship for greener pastures.Thomas said, “This has been an incredibly tough decision to make. It’s disappointing because you have a fantastic group of players here.“This is an opportunity that came up for the third time and it was too difficult to turn down again.”The coach said he believes T&T’s women will go on to be successful and wished the normalisation committee, the TTFA staff, team staff and the players the best. TTFA expressed disappointment with the coach’s untimely departure but still thanked him for the work done with the senior women’s programme.The association plans to “build on that foundation into our Concacaf women’s qualifying campaign which begins in November 2021.”

The women’s team plays their opening Concacaf qualifiers versus Nicaragua on November 25 and Dominica on November 28.

The TTFA also confirmed the women’s team will play two friendly international matches in the October 2021 window, at the Ato Boldon Stadium, in Couva, after receiving permission from the Ministry of Health to stage the matches. These friendlies will provide welcomed match preparation for the team in the build-up to the November qualifiers.

Let's say you'd brought on the best ice cream flavour concocter you determined you could find and before bringing the product to market, s/he departed the scene ... to add flavour elsewhere ... would your position be 'it’s really disappointing to see Ice Cream Flavour Boss go but we will re-group'?

I doubt it.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on October 09, 2021, 05:03:15 AM
James Thomas appointed Bristol City Women and Girls Development Manager
bcfc.co.uk


James Thomas has returned to Bristol City Women as Women and Girls Youth Development Manager.

Thomas returns to the West Country where he previously spent four years within the academy set-up.

The Welshman has previously worked as assistant to City Women Head Coach Lauren Smith with the WSL Development side at City, before taking over from Smith as Head Coach and then going on to lead the BCWFC and SGS College programme.

In 2018 Thomas departed for the national set-up in Wales where he fulfilled the role of assistant coach in the under-17, under-19 and senior sides.

Thomas’ most recent role took him to the Caribbean, where he was Head Coach of the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Team.

Head Coach Lauren Smith said: “A key pillar of our long-term vision for the club is to have a strong core of homegrown players in our first team squad, which means it’s imperative our player pathway provides the right environment and opportunities for players to progress to the top level.

“James brings a wealth of experience in developing the next generation of talent in the women’s game. Having worked closely with him both at here Bristol City and with Wales I believe he’s going to add great value to the future of our club.”

James Thomas said: “I am delighted to have been presented with the opportunity of re-joining the club, and to work alongside Lauren once again as we re-establish the club’s reputation of being able to build a sustainable first team squad with a strong core of homegrown players. 

“Bristol City WFC has played a huge part in my development as a coach, and to be given the responsibility to create and manage a successful pathway within the club is something I am very proud of.”

Man with declared international coaching ambition opts to pursue a developmental role at a second tier club. Hmmm. :thinking:

Finished thinking. Carry on.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Deeks on October 09, 2021, 11:53:22 AM
Asylum. The man look at the TT situation. The man say f—k TT. I will take my chances in a familiar surroundings.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Anbrat on October 09, 2021, 12:27:04 PM
Asylum. The man look at the TT situation. The man say f—k TT. I will take my chances in a familiar surroundings.
Wouldn't doubt that at all, but of course it would not be politic of him to say that! Lol.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on October 09, 2021, 05:06:16 PM
Might also be wise for someone to ask him whether he was being paid with regularity. As these things go ...
Title: Shawn Cooper: Thomas unprofessional, disrespectful
Post by: Tallman on October 09, 2021, 08:38:42 PM
Shawn Cooper: Thomas unprofessional, disrespectful
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian
)

"Unprofessional." It's how former national and Presentation College coach Shawn Cooper has described the sudden resignation of Welshman James Thomas as the T&T women’s coach to pick up an offer in the United Kingdom with a club side.

Thomas' resignation came some five months after he was officially appointed following a rigorous recruitment and selection process that took almost the same amount of time he has been in the job ahead of several top local coaches.

Cooper, the only coach to have won national InterCol titles with two schools, said in an interview with Guardian Media Sports yesterday that Thomas was only concerned about boosting his resume to get a better job.

With T&T women set to enter the World Cup Qualifiers close to the end of next month (November), Cooper, a former national women's coach, said: “Clearly, he wasn’t concerned about that, because I can't see any professional coach resigning a job that he was so passionate in taking up because it would have been his first assignment as a head coach, so you know he would have been eager, and it is an international job, but you let go that job for a club job.

"I mean it’s the UK and it’s paying more and whatever, but this is international football we’re talking about, so it shows that he just wanted the title of head coach on his resume so that he could go further and pursue other jobs.

"He wasn’t really concerned about T&T football. If he was, as he said before, he would not have left the job at this time. Any coach would know that one month before a tournament is a very crucial time.

"The only reason you would leave a job in a month’s time is probably because you weren’t paid or you were disgruntled with the association.”

The T&T women’s team has been drawn in Group F, which also includes Guyana, Nicaragua, Dominica and the Turks and Caicos Islands. They are scheduled to open against the Nicaraguans.

But with assistant coach Charlie Mitchell, who is also from Wales, set to take over until a new head coach is sought after, the team will have very little time to prepare.

The parent body, T&T Football Association which is being managed by a Normalisation Committee led by Robert Hadad, will have to decide whether it wants to recruit an international coach or revert to the local coaches.

According to Cooper, who is also a former national boys' Under-17 coach: “They thought none of our coaches was qualified enough to take the job, so I can’t see them now going back to the same set of coaches to ask them to be a head coach.

"If you weren’t good enough to be an assistant coach before, how on earth you can be good enough to be a head coach?

"You know, we keep doing our local coaches that because we feel that it is our country and we would like to serve, but you keep disrespecting the coaches. So, I am waiting and holding my breath to see which one of them now will take up the mantle as the head coach.”
Title: T&T Women to face Panama
Post by: Tallman on October 11, 2021, 04:02:48 PM
T&T Women to face Panama
TTFA Communications


On the International Day of the Girl child, the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association is pleased to announce that this country will host two international friendlies on October 21st and 25th as the Senior Women’s National team takes on Panama’s Senior Women at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. The kick off time for both matches will be 4:00pm.

The United Nations General Asssembly, back in 2011, declared October 11th as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.The International Day of the Girl Child focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights. In this light, the TTFA remains committed to providing a platform for our women and girls footballers to continuously develop their skill and have opportunities to showcase their talent on the international stage.

The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association received approval from the Ministry of Health for the staging of the matches which will see international football return to these shores for the first time since November, 2019 and the duration of the Pandemic thus far.

Both nations will be using the exercise as preparations for the start of the CONCACAF W Qualifiers which have been shifted from November to the  FIFA Women’s Window of February 2022.

No spectators will be allowed at the upcoming matches which will take place in a bio-secure bubble with both teams being housed at the Home of Football hotel, using the Stadium and Training pitch for all activities. In the build up to the encounters, the T&T Women’s Team will enter a residential camp on October 15th.

Panama defeated Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 in Group stage action at the 2018 CONCACAF Women’s World Cup qualifying championship. The Central Americans subsequently advanced to the inter-continental playoff against South America’s Argentina but lost 5-1 on aggregate in November, 2018.

For the upcoming CONCACAF W Qualifiers, T&T are in Group F along with Guyana, Nicaragua, Dominica, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Further details on the two-match series and the appointment of a Senior Women’s Team head coach will be forthcoming.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on October 14, 2021, 12:21:19 AM
Constantine Konstin appointed as Senior Women’s Team Interim Head Coach.
TTFA Media.


Constin to lead Senior Women’s Team against Friendlies versus Panama

The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) can confirm that Constantine Konstin has been appointed as Interim Head Coach of the Senior Women’s National Team. Konstin, who most recently lead the Trinidad and Tobago Men’s Futsal Team at the 2021 CONCACAF Futsal Championships in May, will now lead the Senior Women’s Team into two friendly internationals versus Panama later this month.

In addition to working extensively with Men’s and Women’s Football and Futsal Teams in Portland, Konstin also served as head coach of the Trinidad and Tobago National Women’s U18 Futsal Team at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics in Argentina in 2018.

Konstin told TTFA Media, “I am extremely honoured to have the opportunity to be part of team T&T again as Women’s National Team interim head coach. I can’t wait to get back to T&T to be working side by side with the players and sta5 who already have a great foundation in place.”

Normalization Committee Chairman Robert Hadad stated, “Cony (Konstin) has always been committed to T&T football and futsal development and we have been having regular discussions with him on how that may take shape headed into 2022. So when the situation arose with James Thomas’ sudden departure, Cony kindly accepted this caretaker/interim role until November.

“We will continue to evaluate the options available in preparation for the CONCACAF W Qualifiers in February and April 2022.”

The Senior Women’s National Team will play Panama at the Ato Boldon Stadium on 21st and 25th October 2021 as both teams prepare for the CONCACAF W Qualifiers which will now take place in February 2022. The teams will be housed at the Home of Football in a bio-secure environment with the matches being played with the approval of the Ministry of Health.

Senior Women’s National Team Assistant Coach Charlie Mitchell and the current staff will support Konstin in his new role which will run until 30th November 2021.

RELATED NEWS

NC appoints American Futsal coach to lead T&T Women’s team, Konstin ‘honoured’ by first 11-a-side job.
By Lasana Liburd (Wired868).


The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) has replaced Welshman James Thomas with American Constantine Konstin as head coach of the Women’s National Senior Team, on an interim basis.

Thomas, who quit the job last week for the post of Bristol City Women and Girls youth development manager, had never worked as head coach before he came to Trinidad and Tobago. In Konstin’s case, the American has never coached a recognised team in 11-a-side football.

Konstin was head coach of the Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Futsal Team which, earlier this year, lost all four outings with a goal differential of eight scored and 25 conceded. The American described his stint as an ‘amazing’ accomplishment.

He will now get the chance to show what he can do in outdoor football, after an extraordinary decision by the Fifa-appointed normalisation committee.

The normalisation committee has operated throughout without a technical committee, while NC chairman Robert Hadad has not even utilised his ‘ad hoc selection panel’ for recent decisions. Hadad spoke briefly on Konstin’s appointment.

“‘Connie’ [Konstin] has always been committed to T&T football and futsal development and we have been having regular discussions with him on how that may take shape headed into 2022,” Hadad told the TTFA Media. “So when the situation arose with James Thomas’ sudden departure, Connie kindly accepted this caretaker/interim role until November.

“We will continue to evaluate the options available in preparation for the Concacaf W Qualifiers in February and April 2022.”

The normalisation committee’s decision to fly in and house an American with no confirmed coaching experience at outdoor football is particularly perplexing when several local coaches such as Anton Corneal, Richard Hood, Shawn Cooper, Marlon Charles and Jason Spence have led women’s teams with varying degrees of success at Caribbean Football Union (CFU) or Concacaf level.

Hood, who led Trinidad and Tobago to the 2016 Concacaf Women’s Championship semi-finals, confirmed that he had not been offered the job by the normalisation committee. A UEFA A license coach, Hood applied for the head coach and assistant coach position earlier this year. The Police FC coach did not get either job.

Thomas is believed to have earned US$7,500 (TT$51,000) a month as head coach.

Konstin, who is on his second job for the normalisation committee, said he can’t wait to get started.

“I am extremely honoured to have the opportunity to be part of team T&T again as Women’s National Team interim head coach,” he said. “I can’t wait to get back to T&T to be working side-by-side with the players and staff who already have a great foundation in place.”

Konstin will lead the Women Soca Warriors into this month’s friendlies against Panama at the Ato Boldon Stadium on 21 and 25 October, as both teams prepare for the Concacaf W Qualifiers, set to take place in February 2022.

WATCH  Konstin anticipates new challenge with Trinidad and Tobago Women's Senior Team (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-EbT4wffTI)

TTFA appoints Konstin as Women’s coach.
T&T Guardian Reports.


American Constantine Konstin has been appointed interim head coach of the T&T Senior Women’s National Team according to a release from the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) on Wednesday.

Konstin, who recently led the T&T's Men’s Futsal Team at the 2021 CONCACAF Futsal Championships in May, will now lead the Senior Women’s Team into two friendly internationals versus Panama on 21 and 25 October at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva.

In addition to working extensively with Men’s and Women’s Football and Futsal Teams in Portland, Konstin also served as head coach of the Trinidad and Tobago National Women’s U18 Futsal Team at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics in Argentina in 2018.

Konstin told TTFA Media, “I am extremely honoured to have the opportunity to be part of team T&T again as Women’s National Team interim head coach. I can’t wait to get back to T&T to be working side by side with the players and staff who already have a great foundation in place.”

Normalization Committee Chairman Robert Hadad stated, “Cony (Konstin) has always been committed to T&T football and futsal development and we have been having regular discussions with him on how that may take shape heading into 2022. So when the situation arose with James Thomas’ sudden departure, Cony kindly accepted this caretaker/interim role until November. We will continue to evaluate the options available in preparation for the CONCACAF W Qualifiers in February and April 2022.”

Last week Welshman Thomas, who was hired in April as the team's head coach resigned to pick up the position as Bristol City as their Women and Girls Youth Development Manager. He had previously spent four years within the academy set-up.

The T&T team technical staff which comprises Thomas' assistant Charlie Mitchell (Assistant Coach & Performance Analyst), James Baird (Goalkeeper Coach), Joanne Daniel (Team Manager), Terry Johnson-Jeremiah (Equipment Manager), Atiba Downes (Strength and Conditioning Coach) and Aqilya Gomez (Rehab Specialist) will support Konstin in his new role which will run until 30th November 2021.

For the upcoming CONCACAF W Qualifiers, T&T are in Group F along with Guyana, Nicaragua, Dominica, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. The teams will be housed at the Home of Football in a bio-secure environment with the matches being played with the approval of the Ministry of Health.

Both T&T and Panama will be using the exercise as preparations for the start of the CONCACAF W Qualifiers which have been shifted from November to the FIFA Women’s Window of February 2022.

No spectators will be allowed at the upcoming matches which will take place in a bio-secure bubble with both teams being housed at the Home of Football hotel, using the Stadium and Training pitch for all activities.

In the build-up to the encounters, the T&T Women’s Team will enter a residential camp on October 15th.

Panama defeated Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 in Group stage action at the 2018 CONCACAF Women’s World Cup qualifying championship.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Bourbon on October 14, 2021, 06:18:22 PM
I would LOVE to hear the rationale on this.

Has this man ever coached any 11v11 team?

Is he a better option than any local coaches or other applicants? Did he even apply for the job previously?
Was he doing anything with the futsal team since their last tournament?
If so....then would this take him away from his futsal duties?
If not....was he still being paid or retained?


Too many questions.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on October 15, 2021, 12:39:04 AM
UFCTT labels Konstin appointment a joke.
By Nigel Simon (T&T Guardian).


Interim president of the Unified Football Coaches of T&T (UFCTT) Jefferson George has labelled the appointment of American Constantine Konstin as interim coach of the senior women’s football team until November as a joke.

On Wednesday, Konstin was named as the team interim head coach via media release from the FIFA-appointed Normalisation Committee (NC) of the T&T Football Association (TTFA) led by chairman Robert Hadad.

The release stated that Konstin, who recently led the national men’s futsal team at the 2021 Concacaf Futsal Championships in May, will now lead the senior women’s team into two friendly internationals versus Panama on October 21 and October 25 at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Balmain, Couva.

The appointment to the temporary position for Konstin marks his first for a national football team as his previous working experience involved the men’s and women’s futsal teams in Portland, as well as T&T Under-18 women’s team at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics in Argentina in 2018.

Konstin's appointment also comes after Welshman James Thomas, who was hired in April as the women's team's head coach after an extensive recruitment process resigned to pick up the position at Bristol City as their women and girls Youth Development Manager. He had previously spent four years within the Academy set-up.

The decision to vacate the position by Thomas came as a shock to the local federation as it comes on the heels of the team’s preparations for the Concacaf Women World Cup and Gold Cup Qualifiers, which luckily for T&T has been delayed from November to next February.

The T&T women will contest Group F alongside Guyana, Nicaragua, Dominica, and the Turks and Caicos Islands for the round-robin series at the end of which only the top team will advance to the next stage of qualification.

However, reached for comment, George a former national youth goalkeeper expressed his bitter disappointment with the decision and the process if there was one, used to name futsal coach Konstin as interim women’s football team boss.

George said, “It is unfortunate that we have to dignify such a decision with an interview to be honest.

“This is a joke, literally, it is a joke, however we can’t laugh because the joke is on us.”

He added, “There is no way and again this is not my job any way to defend the duty feelings of Mr Constantine, but we have coaches here in T&T, and it seems as though they are invisible at least to the NC.

George boasted, “We believe that football is the game that we love and we have coaches here who are qualified and competent to take over, I mean, at least, such for a job as an interim position as they call it or job to really oversee these two friendly games against Panama.

“If our local coaches cannot be given the charge to oversee two games and they choose a foreign coach, who is a futsal coach, now that is one of the things for us that was confusing to be honest.

“I don't know, listeners may be equally confused and some might miss the little difference in that futsal is a different game to football.

“That is like going to look for a badminton coach to coach table-tennis players. Now, while they both play with rackets obviously the rules of the game and so on are different and that's the same thing with football and futsal.

“There is no logical reason for the NC or whoever is responsible for selecting a coach for our women’s team to want to do that, there is no justifiable reason to do that.”

Turning his attention to the persons responsible for making the decision to appoint Konstin to the position, George said it says a lot.

“It says that the person who we have administering football at the moment, they don't have a clue.

“It says that we are in probably a bigger crisis than we all thought. When you think of things you know probably we can’t go much lower, and yet we keep being surprised.

George noted that a key element in selection of a coach must be the impact he will have on the players, but questioned whether this approach was made.

“One of the things for me that is critically important is a point that we keep making from the Coaches' Association standpoint is that the players are factored into these decisions and obviously that wasn't on here.

“You think about how the players are going to feel, knowing that you brought a futsal coach to prepare them for these two games coming up.

“I could imagine what's going through the players minds now after this hiring and obviously those things weren't considered at the decision-making level."

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on October 15, 2021, 06:13:58 AM
Konstin for Commissioner of Police!!!
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on October 15, 2021, 06:22:04 AM
UFCTT labels Konstin appointment a joke.
By Nigel Simon (T&T Guardian).


Interim president of the Unified Football Coaches of T&T (UFCTT) Jefferson George has labelled the appointment of American Constantine Konstin as interim coach of the senior women’s football team until November as a joke.



These days it seems many posts associated with T&T football are interim in status --- the UFCTT presidency not excepted, apparently.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on October 15, 2021, 10:52:34 AM
I would LOVE to hear the rationale on this.

Has this man ever coached any 11v11 team?

Is he a better option than any local coaches or other applicants? Did he even apply for the job previously?
Was he doing anything with the futsal team since their last tournament?
If so....then would this take him away from his futsal duties?
If not....was he still being paid or retained?


Too many questions.

Trust.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on October 16, 2021, 11:12:38 AM
WATCH: Lauryn Hutchinson looks ahead to a pair of international friendlies against Panama.

https://www.youtube.com/v/6mJaOj5nIHo
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on October 18, 2021, 04:08:47 PM
Kenwyne Jones appointed Interim Head Coach of the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s Senior Team
TTFA Communications


The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) wishes to advise that former Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Men’s Team captain Kenwyne Jones has been appointed as Interim Head Coach of the Senior Women’s National Team.

Jones, a UEFA A Licence holder, will lead the Senior Women’s Team in the two women’s international friendlies against Panama on October 21st and 25th, 2021 at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva. He will be supported by Senior Women’s Team Assistant Coach Charlie Mitchell and the current staff.

After consultation with Constantine Konstin, concerning the demands of the women’s international window and personal commitments and conflicts that require him to return to the USA at the end of October, he has mutually agreed to step down and offer Jones and the team support over the international window.

Jones told TTFA Media in an immediate reaction to the appointment, “I’m absolutely delighted and honoured for the opportunity to coach the Women’s team. Hopefully we will be able to achieve the goals set out for the team in this immediate period. I’ll be trying to bring some stability to the squad and to help them focus on the task at hand against Panama.”

Panama will arrive early Wednesday morning and join the Trinidad and Tobago team in a bio-secure environment,at the Home of Football. The matches are being played at 4 pm with the approval of the Ministry of Health.

Jones’ interim appointment will run until 30th November 2021 while the process for the appointment of the long term head coach of the Women’s Team will begin in early November 2021.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Bourbon on October 18, 2021, 04:49:33 PM
Well right! I could see some kinda sense in this!

Man make one training session and telling players they trapping the ball wrong like he think is still futsal he coaching. That made no kinda sense!
Title: Time for Calm: Kenwyne wants to bring stability to women’s team
Post by: Tallman on October 19, 2021, 09:04:17 PM
Time for Calm: Kenwyne wants to bring stability to women’s team
By Ian Prescott (T&T Express)


KENWYNE JONES thinks his role as interim head coach is to bring stability to the national women’s team following a recent period of trauma within the programme.

Speaking during an online press briefing yesterday, the former Trinidad and Tobago men’s captain acknowledged that there has been upheaval within the team. But he thought those events could motivate and even strengthen the players.

“Obviously the trauma of the former head coach leaving so abruptly, also the other former coach being here for such a short period, I think it would have traumatised the team and the staff,” Jones said. “But the good thing about it is that a decision was made pretty swiftly in order to bring stability to the set-up.”.

A former English Premier League striker, Jones revealed that he was contacted by the normalisation committee (NC) running the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) on Sunday, a day before being announced as the replacement for American Constantine Konstin, to whom the normalisation committee had given the interim job eight days earlier.

Konstin himself had been appointed to the interim role on October 10. Konstin coached Trinidad and Tobago men’s futsal team at the 2021 CONCACAF Futsal Championships in May, but his credentials as a 11-a-side coach were questioned by many, including the Unified Football Coaches of Trinidad and Tobago (UFCTT), who called his appointment a “joke”.

Konstin had been the NC’s short-term solution following the abrupt resignation of Welshman James Thomas, who quit a month before the originally scheduled November CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers. Thomas had been appointed five months earlier and had never been in charge of a single competitive match. He returned to his former employer, Bristol City, to take up a role as development coach at the second division English women’s club.

A UEFA A-licence holder, Jones, 37, revealed that his short contract ends on November 30, during which time he will be in charge of the international friendly matches against Panama tomorrow and Monday at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva.

He will be supported by assistant coach Charlie Mitchell and the current staff. Having previously played in the EPL, Saudi Arabia and the USA, Jones has also had some previous coaching experience as an assistant to Stern John with the national Under-17 team and to the late Nigel Grosvenor at Queen’s Royal College.

“I know it’s been a rocky week or two for the staff, the players of the team, but the intention now is to bring that stability at this present time and help the team to be able to perform to its best ability,” he said.

Jones revealed that he had been in communication with both former head coach Thomas and his assistant Charlie Mitchell since their arrival in T&T, and had also been around the training sessions “for quite some time” prior to being appointed.

During the next month, he hopes to get the women’s programme back on track, leading to the CONCACAF qualifiers which have now been postponed to January 2022.

“My contract is until the 30th of November. Definitely, we will keep the core of the squad in training and if it presents an opportunity during the next window to have a game or two, will definitely be looking at that,” Jones revealed. “Whether I am able to be here after that period or not, the team still has to continue its preparations looking into the qualifiers coming up early next year.”

Jones also thought that his being familiar with most of the players on the national women’s team was a great plus.

“It’s just about being able to assist the staff on building on the foundation they would have had from the last few months already, and as far as I can see, and as far as I know, they’ve done a fantastic job so far and all we can do is continue to add and build on that,” he added.

Jones’ first duty was to announce the team for the upcoming internationals, against Panama. Among the players named was veteran striker Kennya “YaYa” Cordner, who has not been on the national team since refusing to play in a 2018 World Cup qualifier against the USA.

SQUAD:
Kimika Forbes, Tenesha Palmer, Malaika Dedier, Collette Morgan, Rhea Belgrave, Naomie Guerra, Liana Hinds, Anya Decourcy, Karyn Forbes, Maylee Attin-Johnson, Lauryn Hutchinson, Maya Matouk, Aaliyah Prince, Dennecia Prince, Laurelle Theodore, Victoria Swift, Raenah Campbell, Kennya Cordner, Chelcy Ralph, Adrianna Arjoon, Janelle Mcgee, Jonelle Cato, Meyah Romeo.

https://www.youtube.com/v/7QgGuKVWA_8
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: soccerman on October 20, 2021, 08:20:20 AM
Congrats to KJ, all the best!
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Deeks on October 20, 2021, 10:27:09 AM
Congrats to KJ, all the best!

Congrats!. Let's see what you got.
Title: Bad pass from TTFA Normalisation body
Post by: Tallman on October 20, 2021, 11:34:24 AM
Bad pass from TTFA Normalisation body
T&T Guardian


Trinidad and Tobago women’s senior football team finds itself in another tailspin after American interim coach Constantine Konstin resigned on Monday and was replaced by former Soca Warriors skipper Kenwyne Jones, also in an interim position.

In this regard, we wish Jones, a former member of the 2006 Germany World Cup squad, the best in his endeavours, since he has a huge task ahead of him. The women’s team is preparing for the Concacaf World Cup and Gold Cup Qualifiers in February and Jones’ initial stint will involve two friendlies against Panama on October 21 and 25. He may thus be able to convince the TTFA, still managed by the Robert Hadad-led FIFA Normalisation Committee, that he has the wherewithal to take the team further.

Still, nothing seems certain with the Hadad-led committee and many football stakeholders will argue it is they who have brought the women’s team and general operation of football to another sad state. Indeed, reports suggest Konstin was forced out by the fortitude of the players and coaching staff rebelling over the Normalisation Committee’s decision to appoint him in the first place.

Konstin was a Futsal expert with no experience outside that realm and under his tenure, the T&T Futsal team lost all four games at the 2021 Concacaf Futsal Championships in May, scoring eight goals while conceding 25. The Unified Football Coaches of T&T and Women’s League of Football (WoLF) had voiced concern over his appointment and the lack of consultation by the committee before selecting him. This was not the first time the committee’s modus operandi in hiring technical staff was questioned either. Albeit Konstin, himself a surprise replacement after Welshman James Thomas stunningly quit earlier this month, resigned after one day, it may now actually force the committee to engage in a more rigorous recruitment process that involves all stakeholders.

On that note, we turn to the FIFA Normalisation Committee’s approach since being given the responsibility to rejuvenate T&T’s football. Appointed for a two-year period last March by FIFA to implement a debt repayment plan for the TTFA, there is no evidence that Mr Hadad’s team is anywhere close to clearing that debt, last estimated at $98.5 million. In fact, some debtors have complained about the tactics of the committee as they seek to recoup the monies owed to them. It is worthy to note here that when FIFA appointed Hadad’s team to replace the dissolved William Wallace-led TTFA, the debt was estimated at $50 million.

There is also growing evidence that the committee’s relationship with the sport’s stakeholders is growing further apart as they all seek to put T&T back on a steady football footing. This is because stakeholders have argued that the committee operates outside of its financial remit by influencing decisions in the technical and other areas of the TTFA’s affairs which are, in turn, hurting the attempts to revive the T&TFA. This latest fiasco with the women’s team is one such example.

Needless to say, if Hadad and his team are unable to do the job they were appointed to do efficiently and effectively, they should do the honourable thing, like Konstin, and pass the ball on now.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on October 20, 2021, 06:21:20 PM
WATCH: Pre-game comments from Trinidad and Tobago Women's Interim Head Coach Kenwyne Jones ahead of the first international friendly against Panama.

https://www.youtube.com/v/Rsp1wiKqeyg
Title: The sitcom of T&T football
Post by: Tallman on October 20, 2021, 06:25:39 PM
The sitcom of T&T football
By Colin Murray (T&T Guardian)


It’s really gone beyond a joke now and can only be described as farcical. I know my dear readers you must be thinking of so many things in our beloved Trinidad & Tobago, but I am referring to none other than the state of Trinidad & Tobago’s football.

It was bad enough with the men's squad but the kicks (no pun intended) have now reached our talented women footballers. I remember for the first time a T&T women’s team generating great interest at a packed Hasely Crawford Stadium on December 2, 2014, to witness the intercontinental playoff for the 24th and final place in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup vs Ecuador.

History will show the T&T team lost the two-legged playoff by 1-0 - a second-half stoppage time winner from Monica Quinteros. Although the women lost the game, fans could not have faulted their tremendous effort and things were looking bright for women’s football in T&T.

Unfortunately, as with all football in this country, the women’s game started to get neglected; players started to speak openly to the media about the discontent and lack of respect for their talent and a few of the star players started to take a back seat. T&T was never able to scale the heights that were achieved in 2014.

Fast forward to 2021 and with the Women’s World Cup and Gold Cup qualifiers on the horizon, James Thomas - a Welshman - was appointed in April 2021, and hope was revived. However, Mr Thomas, to use local parlance, ‘ups and gone’ on October 6. That was bad enough as I am not sure what type of contract he had that he could just leave at a minute's notice but let’s leave that crazy business alone.

The comedy show now goes into high gear as one week later, on October 13, Constantine Konstin, the national men’s futsal coach is hired to lead the Soca Princesses. On first thought, I believed the media made a mistake as isn’t futsal indoors? Then, having been convinced ‘Connie’ got the job, I figured he is a well-qualified coach both indoors and outdoors so I was looking forward to seeing what additions and/or changes he would bring to T&T’s women’s game.

All of a sudden, ‘Connie’ just like Thomas, ‘ups and gone’, too. But, this is where it gets rather interesting. One report says after he took one session, the players and women staff were questioning his tactics during drills. It is alleged he told the players that they were controlling the ball badly and they should be controlling the ball with the soles of their feet as they do in futsal. So one and all realised he may not be the man for the job.

What is even more confusing, the report noted that after consultation with ‘Connie’ concerning the demands of the women's international window alongside personal commitments and conflicts that require him to be in the USA at the end of October, he mutually agreed to step down.

So wait? Connie didn't know this before he took up the appointment? The normalisation committee never discussed the schedule with him and let him know what was demanded of him and the time frame? All of a sudden, after one practice session, he realised he has personal commitments?

Isn’t this another comedy show with T&T football? I am so sorry it has reached our women but the good news is, much like Angus Eve with the men's team, I am hoping Kenwyne Jones can motivate the women and give them the confidence to pick themselves up from this sordid experience and move forward.

Jones may not be experienced at the international level but he has played at the highest level and will know what is required to bring some stability and focus to the team and I am sure he can bring the best out of the players. With all the nonsense going on off the field, I wish the team and him well for the two friendly matches against Panama - the first today at 4 pm and on Monday at the same time at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on October 20, 2021, 06:51:57 PM
WATCH: Pre-game comments from Norway-based forward Kennya "Yaya" Cordner ahead of tomorrow's international friendly between Trinidad and Tobago Women and Panama.

https://www.youtube.com/v/ctZ2X4LJr-0
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on October 21, 2021, 04:58:26 AM
WATCH: Victoria Swift ready to lock horns with Club León teammate Marta Cox as Trinidad and Tobago Women face off against Panama in the first of two international friendlies.

https://www.youtube.com/v/oEBFNj5-9zM
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on October 21, 2021, 01:24:04 PM
WATCH LIVE: Trinidad and Tobago Women vs Panama

https://www.youtube.com/v/UGbpxHq9NXo

WATCH LIVE on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TrinidadandTobagoFootballAssociation/videos/588907095642873)
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Anbrat on October 21, 2021, 03:39:29 PM
Has the 2nd. half started?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on October 21, 2021, 05:16:13 PM
Imagine ... one of the most transparent events managed by the TTFA in 2021 was to make THIS game available for public viewing ... when it was reasonably a firm candidate for being a closed-door affair (virus protocol aside).

From a coaching perspective, the good $$$ might have been on keeping it a closed-door affair.

No strong sentiment on it but it was essentially a preseason scrimmage.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on October 22, 2021, 12:26:32 AM
Women Warriors draw Panama 0-0 in Jones's coaching debut.
By Jonathan Ramnanansingh (T&T Newsday).


TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO women’s senior team made a welcome return to competitive football with a goalless draw against Panama at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva, on Thursday.

Neither team could break the deadlock after 90 minutes but T&T were still able to hold off the visitors after over two years of no competitive football.

Panama dominated the opening half and came close to scoring when striker Marta Cox struck the top left of the crossbar. Luckily, the ball fell within reach of T&T custodian Kimika Forbes.

Forwards Kennya ‘Yaya’ Cordner and Raenah Campbell had few attempts in the first 45 minutes as former national captain Maylee-Attin Johnson tried to champion the midfield.

In the second period, T&T looked better and were able to string together more passes than in the first half.

Panama however, came close to scoring twice via substitute Yamileth Palacio but Forbes came up big although the defensive backline looked a bit shaky.

Combined plays from Attin-Johnson, Liana Hinds and Cordner showed promise but neither chance created found a finishing touch.

Thursday’s match was also newly appointed interim coach Kenwyne Jones’ first game with the team after he took up the role on Monday.

T&T play Panama once more in another friendly on Monday at the same venue from 3.30pm.

New coach Kenwyne Jones credits Women Warriors' resilience in draw vs Panama.

RUSTINESS showed but there were glimmers of positivity when the Trinidad and Tobago women’s football team returned to action after a two-year hiatus and drew goalless against Panama in a welcome international friendly match, at Ato Boldon Stadium, in Couva, on Thursday.

Under cloudy skies and a thick cover of Sahara dust, the Women Warriors braved the elements to churn out a fair result. Panama looked better composed in the opening 45 minutes but the T&T team bounced back to deliver a more dominant display in the second period.

After the match, newly appointed women’s interim head coach Kenwyne Jones was pleased with the team’s performance. Although there were a couple of individual and tactical errors during the match, Jones commended his players for showing resilience against a tough Panama unit.

“After not being an active team for two years, I think the team performed really well. Of course, there are instances in the game where Panama caused us a few problems but I thought that the team was very resilient and dealt with it well.

“It’s the first game for such a long time and we have a long way to go. I think from here we can only expect a lot of progression,” said Jones on his national coaching debut.

In the first half, the visitors came close to scoring when striker Marta Cox struck the top left of the crossbar. Luckily, the ball fell within reach of T&T custodian Kimika Forbes.

Forwards Kennya ‘Yaya’ Cordner and Raenah Campbell had few attempts in the opening half and midfielder Maylee-Attin Johnson tried valiantly to champion the midfield.

The national team showed some threat at times but ended the first period without a shot on target.

In the second half, T&T looked better and were able to string together more passes and generate more chances in front of goal. Defenders Rhea Belgrave and Lauryn Hutchinson had to work overtime as Panama also pressed for the opening goal.

They were almost rewarded twice courtesy of substitute Yamileth Palacio but Forbes came up big on both occasions.

Attin-Johnson, winger Liana Hinds and Cordner linked up on three occasions to produce goal-threatening attempts but neither chance created found a finishing touch to beat Panama goalkeeper Farissa Cordoba.

A defensive error by Victoria Swift in the last 15 minutes saw Panama come close to scoring but again, Forbes was there to clean up.

However, the Women Warriors would survive a late charge for their Panamanian counterparts and now recover and recharge for Monday’s second friendly match against the Central Americans.

Jones commended Forbes and the entire team on an improved performance in the second half.

“She’s (Forbes) has been a really strong presence for the team. When she makes saves as she does and commands the box like she does it gives the team the impetus to keep going. You can see the energy passing on from her to the defenders onto the midfield.

“Today we fought really hard. We dug in. The surface was really heavy. Amidst the situation of players coming in late, travel situations I think we did really well for a team that has trained together for the last couple days,” he added.

Although the team changed two coaches in the past two weeks, the newest appointed, Jones, said the squad still entered Thursday’s match with good fundamentals.

On October 6, ex-national women’s coach and Welshman James Thomas resigned for a job in the English women’s league.

And last Wednesday, former men’s Futsal coach Constantine Konstin was appointed interim head coach but then stepped down owing to personal reasons on Sunday. Jones, T&T former national men’s caption, was then appointed interim head coach on Monday and will serve in this capacity until November 30.

“They had a really good foundation over the last few months and today was just the first test to see where we’re at in our preparation,” he added.

The Concacaf women’s qualifiers were initially scheduled to be held in November but owing to the pandemic, it will now be held in February.

Jones believes the additional time augurs well for the team to use the coming months to better prepare themselves ahead of international competition.

He added that there are still several foreign-based players who were unable to join the team this time around. Jones thinks that if he has all options available, the team would deliver a better showing.

“The good thing is the qualifiers have been pushed back to February so it gives us more time to keep working and to get better on a lot of things that we do.

“We have a lot of players still that can potentially come and strengthen the squad. I don’t think that we would qualify for the World Cup with just 24 players.

“There are a lot of players out there that are willing to come and play for T&T and they would add value to the rest of the squad,” he said.

Looking to Monday’s game, the new coach confirmed that there will be some changes to the starting 11.

He plans to hold a light training session on Friday and will then sit down with his coaching staff to assess who plays in the second friendly.

Tactically, he said, the team is still learning.

“I think it’s something new (tactics) that we’re implementing in the squad today. We have a lot to work on. The system is not perfect yet.

“The players need to build a better understanding of it. I think in the future it is going to work well based on the players again that have the potential to come in the squad.

“Once we’re able to continue to practise and get games to play before the World Cup I think it will do us very well,” he closed.

Teams

Trinidad and Tobago (3-4-1-2): 1.Kimika Forbes (GK); 8.Victoria Swift, 20.Lauryn Hutchinson, 4.Rhea Belgrave; 7.Liana Hinds, 14.Karyn Forbes (captain) (2.Collette Morgan 90), 18.Naomie Guerra (12.Chelcy Ralph 68), 10.Anya De Courcy; 9.Maylee Attin-Johnson; 11.Raenah Campbell (13.Dennecia Prince 78), 19.Kennya Cordner.

Unused substitutes: 21.Tenesha Palmer (GK), 22.Malaika Dedier (GK), 3.Aaliyah Prince, 5.Meyah Romeo, 6.Maya Matouk, 15.Laurelle Theodore, 16.Janelle McGee, 17.Jonelle Cato, 23.Adrianna Arjoon.

Coach: Kenwyne Jones.

Panama (4-2-3-1): 1.Farissa Córdoba (GK); 4.Katherine Castillo, 14.Yerenis De Leon, 5.Yomira Pinzón (captain), 3.Carina Baltrip; 7.Deysire Salazar, 8.Laurie Batista; 10.Marta Cox, 9.Karla Riley (6.Aldrith Quintero 73), 16.Whitney De Obaldia (15.Susy Cassinova 46 [17.Yamileth Palacio 73]); 19.Lineth Cedeño.

Unused substitutes: 2.Yirsi Salas, 11.Yvamara Rodriguez, 12.Nadia Ducreux, 13.Izaura Tryhane, 18.Ana Quintero, 20.Schiandra Gonzales.

Coach: Ignacio Quintana.

Referee: Cecile Hinds.

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Women Warriors' Rhea Belgrave, Victoria Swift happy for a return to football.
By Jonathan Ramnanansingh (T&T Newsday).


WOMEN Warriors Victoria Swift and Rhea Belgrave were pleased with the team’s opening performance against Panama at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva, on Thursday, in their first international friendly match in over two years.

T&T drew 0-0 but both players were happy the team did not return to the competitive circuit on the losing side. They were also led into battle by newly appointed interim head coach Kenwyne Jones, who only took up the role on Monday.

“Being the first game that we played together in a really long time I think the team really fought hard. Even though the result we wanted was a win, a draw is pretty decent for the first game,” said Swift in the post-match interview.

With players coming from different playing systems and having to quickly adapt to a new system under Jones, Swift thinks the team did well to hold their own.

On acclimatising in such a short time frame, Swift said it had a lot to do with players having the experience, fight and desire to do well.

“I think we did really well coming together in such a short space of time. We first just need to focus on recovery and as a team, talk about our positioning and our formation and go from there to the next game,” she said.

Additionally, defender Belgrave welcomed an anticipated return to competitive football after such a lengthy delay, most of which was owed to the pandemic.

“For me, it’s been more than two years (without national team football). It felt really good hearing the anthem and getting back into things. We had to adjust a lot to the new system and getting used to the movements and so forth,” she said.

Belgrave also commended goalkeeper Kimika Forbes for executing some critical saves in the second period to keep TT in the game. She believes the squad has what it takes to produce a winning result on Monday.

In February, the Concacaf Women’s Championship, which also serves as 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers, gets underway.

“I definitely think we can win. We’re going to go back and watch the team and see where we can improve on.

“We just try to stay positive. The goal is to qualify (for the World Cup) and not everything is going to be perfect so for us it’s for us to try to stay focused on the qualifying and control what we can,” she added.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Deeks on October 22, 2021, 09:29:20 AM
Well at least the women tarted the ball rolling.
Title: Women Warriors confident ahead of second Panama friendly
Post by: Tallman on October 25, 2021, 07:02:56 AM
Women Warriors confident ahead of second Panama friendly
By Jonathan Ramnanansingh (T&T Newsday)


WOMEN Warriors’ goalkeeper Kimika Forbes believes the T&T team have what it takes to produce a winning result against Panama in their second and final friendly football international match at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva on Monday.

The game kicks off at 3.30 pm and will be the squad’s second game in four days, following a two-year competitive drought mostly owing to the pandemic.

In their opening match on Thursday, T&T drew 0-0 against the Central Americans and could have gone behind on several occasions, particularly in the second half, but Forbes came up big to salvage a fair result.

Although there were clear signs of rustiness in the team, Forbes is confident T&T can churn out an improved result.

“Based on the last game we need to minimise our errors, keep playing simple and enjoy the football," said the veteran goalkeeper. "We don’t fear Panama, we respect them but we have a job to do.

“There is no doubt in my mind we can’t come out victorious on Monday so I’m confident for that. We just going to come out and work hard for each other and try to get the job done,” she said.

Similarly, defender Lauryn Hutchinson said the team and coaching staff were able to go back and reflect at their performance to see where improvements could be made ahead of Monday’s anticipated clash.

Hutchinson championed the backline although there were some errors. She however, believes the team must rally on and put on a better showing.

“It’s about being able to adjust. We know what we did in the first game. But it’s how can we now take the things that (assistant coach) Charlie Mitchell, (interim coach) Kenwyne Jones and the rest of our staff has asked us to do and to immediately do it,” she said.

These two matches will serve as warm-ups ahead of the February 2022 Concacaf women’s qualifiers.

Hutchinson added, “That’s what we’re going to have to do in the Concacaf women’s qualifying. We’re going to play one team, adjust, get to the next team and adjust. It will help us see what we’re going to be made of, especially fitness-wise.”

The 30-year-old, who, prior to Thursday, hasn’t played 90 full minutes of football in about six years, was elated to return to the national set-up.

She was also pleased to work under Jones, who took up the post last Monday.

Jones was appointed interim coach after American Constantine Konstin resigned for personal reasons on October 17, four days after he took up the job. Konstin however, had replaced Welshman James Thomas left, on October 6, for greener pastures in the UK after just five months in charge.

Hutchinson said, “Being with the national team for 11 years, I’ve always looked up to him. I’ve watched all his games. I remember sitting up in the stands watching him play on the field.

“I remember the first time we were at the training field and he walked out in his BOL/TTFA gear, it was surreal.

“It was kind of odd seeing him as a player and now my coach. Now it’s time to take all the knowledge that he has and to inject into everything we’re doing. It’s a blessing to have him.”

In dealing with a return to football after over two years of inactivity, Hutchinson credited the coaching staff for helping players cope with anxiety or any nervousness felt prior to Thursday’s match.

On Wednesday, the team held a special psychological session which aided the group in readjusting their fears ahead of the game. Hutchinson said this session assisted the squad significantly.

“We talked about our goals and our mission, what we expect of each other and our roles and functions and not having that fear. We fed off of each other. There was a lot of positivity in the camp. We just mesh, we had a good cohesiveness and camaraderie in the camp.

“At the end of the day we’ve been doing this for our entire lives. It’s just another training session, it’s just another game, there’s nothing different other than the fact that we haven’t been together in a while and now we’ve got the time together,” she added.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on October 25, 2021, 08:55:23 AM
Dear TTFA Media,

I wish to hear from some of the lesser known or less/infrequently featured players on the team. Please diversify the voices and personalities featured in the segments. Let's expand the narrative.

And, perhaps, contributions from coaches Mitchell and Baird.
 
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on October 25, 2021, 01:25:54 PM
WATCH LIVE: Trinidad and Tobago vs Panama (Game #2)

https://www.youtube.com/v/TG4M5WlKPsI

Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TrinidadandTobagoFootballAssociation/videos/1331396077320149)
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on October 26, 2021, 12:26:16 AM
T&T, Panama women play to 1-1 draw.
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian).


Goals on either side of the halves from striker Kennya "Ya Ya" Cordner for T&T and Carina Baltrip of Panama, respectively, assured both teams finish their international friendly clash 1-1 at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Balmain, Couva on Monday.

However, both teams had strong opportunities to claim the win but were prevented by either impressive goalkeeping or lack of composure.

The match was just seven minutes old when striker Cordner found herself at the end of a long searching ball from Victoria Swift, that goalkeeper Farissa Cordoba let through her grasp.

This coupled with an equally disastrous defensive blunder by Yirsi Salas, allowed Cordner in with the simple task of slotting the ball into an empty net for a 1-0 T&T advantage.

The fluctuating affair tilted in T&T's favour in the 42nd minute with Forbes' opposite number Cordoba beaten by Karyn Forbes' thunderous drive, only for the upright to save the Panamanians.

The home team enjoyed a 1-0 advantage at the half-time interval but they were made to work even harder when it resumed.

Cox, the architect of most of the Panamanian attacks, was again given room to move as she delivered a pinpoint ball to the back of the T&T defence for Lenith Cedeno storming down the right flank. But after taking it nicely in her stride, Cedeno sent her attempt wide of the goal.

Later in the 77th, it was Cedeno again who raced through from an earlier clearance and with only Forbes (Kimika) to beat, Cedeno hit a weak shot that failed to pose any kind of trouble.

Cordner, who had gone silent for a portion of the match, had a golden opportunity to seal the win but she muffed an attempt from inside the area.

The match seemed to be heading for a 1-0 T&T win until Baltrip rose unchallenged to head home from a right-side corner in the 88th minute to level the score.

However, the T&T women had the last say at a winner, as substitute Laurell Theodore galloped through the Panamanian defence and with the goal gaping in front of her with just the Panamanian custodian to beat, she put it wide.

(Teams)

Trinidad and Tobago (3-2-3-2): 1.Kimika Forbes (GK), 8.Victoria Swift, 20.Lauryn Hutchinson (5.Meyah Romeo 46), 4.Rhea Belgrave; 12.Chelcy Ralph, 14.Karyn Forbes (captain); 7.Liana Hinds, 10.Anya de Courcy, 3.Aaliyah Prince (15.Laurelle Theodore 58); 11.Raenah Campbell (13.Dennecia Prince 76), 19.Kennya Cordner (18.Naomie Guerra 81).

Unused substitutes: 21.Tenesha Palmer (GK), 22.Malaika Dedier (GK), 2.Collette Morgan, 23.Adrianna Arjoon, 16.Janelle McGee.

Coach: Kenwyne Jones

Panama (4-2-3-1): 1.Farissa Córdoba (GK); 4.Katherine Castillo, 14.Yerenis De Leon, 2.Yirsi Salas (11.Yvamara Rodriguez 80), 3.Carina Baltrip; 7.Deysire Salazar, 8.Laurie Batista (captain) (17.Yamileth Palacio 62); 6.Aldrith Quintero (19.Lineth Cedeño 55), 10.Marta Cox, 20.Schiandra Gonzales (16.Whitney De Obaldia 62); 9.Karla Riley (18.Ana Quintero 80).

Unused substitutes: 12.Nadia Ducreux, 13.Izaura Tryhane, 15.Susy Cassinova.

Coach: Ignacio Quintana

Referee: Cecile Hinds.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Sando prince on October 26, 2021, 05:46:26 AM
Good result! Let us improve on this and not take anything for granted

https://www.facebook.com/TeamTrinbago/posts/601080914571422

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Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on October 26, 2021, 08:56:20 AM
Hard to take ANYTHING for granted in light of the state of T&T football.

Panama was an appropriate introductory opponent for this new climb up the hill. There is a lot of talent that remains to be tapped into and incorporated into the squad. Outings such as the second match would be encouraging to a curious onlooker.

Have not heard/seen KJ's post-match comments yet. I look forward to that hearing/viewing.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on October 26, 2021, 01:27:34 PM
WATCH: Post-match press conference after Trinidad and Tobago's 1-1 draw with Panama.

https://www.youtube.com/v/cWA9LJATK5g


WATCH: Highlights of Trinidad and Tobago Women's 1-1 draw against Panama

https://www.youtube.com/v/IyzcUN5empA
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on October 26, 2021, 05:46:57 PM
WATCH: Post-match press conference after Trinidad and Tobago's 1-1 draw with Panama.

https://www.youtube.com/v/cWA9LJATK5g


WATCH: Highlights of Trinidad and Tobago Women's 1-1 draw against Panama

https://www.youtube.com/v/IyzcUN5empA

Nacho is doing a decent job with Panama. He is working with 60 players as his base. What's interesting is that the team has preserved some of their historical attributes despite the coaching change. Nonetheless ... still think they can be exposed.

Yvamara Rodriguez could work in corporate or political communications. Hands down. She handled the questions like a boss.

Journalists in T&T need to up their game. If you're going to cover this beat, be more incisive about football played by women. And thank goodness Shaun filled in a few blanks or not some players would have been asked nothing meaningful.

What it feels like to be home does NOT count as a football Q.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on October 27, 2021, 12:27:52 AM
Jones bids for women's coaching job with drawn matches.
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian).


Interim Women's football coach Kenwyne Jones seemed to have made a case for himself for the permanent position of head coach of the team after two drawn international matches ahead of the World Cup Qualifiers which begins in February next year.

He told the Guardian Media Sports during Monday's post-match press conference following T&T's 2-2 tie with Panama, that he hopes to be given the nod of approval by the T&T Football Association, having seen so much potential in the women's team.

Despite two years of inactivity, the T&T women held what can be described as a decent-looking Panama team to consecutive draws- 0-0 on Thursday and 1-1 on Monday in its two international friendly matches at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Balmain, Couva.

Jones, who was appointed as interim head coach on October 18, four days before the team's first match, said he was totally impressed with the team: "I do think that we're happy with the way the team played after a lot of adjustments were made tactically, from the first game to the way we played the second game. I think we did a little bit more and I am happy to see that the players were able to take it on and attempt to make it happen."

He said: "Definitely, in the future, we're going to get better at it. This again is not the final squad, we have a lot more people to see, a lot more people that we do believe will add quality to what we have here and we're looking forward to seeing them. More than anything else, we have to continue the preparation and continue to work and get better each day. For the future, I have the interim period until the 30th of November, but as things stand, it will be up to the football association and the Normalisation Committee to be able to make whatever changes necessary or not, that's down to them. What I do know, is that I have total belief in the squad, those that are here, the staff, and presently, I do hope that I get to stay for the long run because I do see the potential in the team. When we are a complete squad, I do believe we have the potential to qualify for the World Cup, but it's just about doing the work in between, building up to the qualifiers."

Jones' interim position was made available upon the removal of then-coach, American Constantine Konstin who coincidentally was brought on stream following the sudden and surprised exit of Welshman James Thomas who resigned earlier this month to take up a job in the United Kingdom.

Jones' contract ends on November 30, and with little time with the team so far, he gave the country hope of a qualifying berth at the World Cup, particularly after Monday's game: "At this present time being with the team in such a short space of time, I am happy for the stage that we're at. Of course, I am disappointed that Panama was able to equalise from a set-piece so late in the game, but at the same time, it is a lesson for us to take forward. I do believe the team has a lot more room for improvement. I think everyone can agree on that, but I do believe we're very happy with the performances that we've had so far. It's definitely been a change from the first game we played against Panama to now," he explained.

Meanwhile, newcomer Chelcy Ralph and veteran Kennya Cordner expressed similar sentiments, saying though they did not win from the result, they won by executing the plan that was mapped out to them by the coach.

According to Ralph, " We came out as a team with a game plan in mind, we got the lead and we held on. But in the end, we didn't get the win, but it was a win in what we had planned to do. Just coming into the team from school football and joining the likes of Maylee Attin-Johnson, Yaya, Rhea, Baby, Karyn, it's ecstatic. Just seeing these players and working with them, you learn so much from them."

Cordner said: "Today was pretty amazing. We went out there with a game plan as Chelcy said, and we fought for 95 minutes and even though we didn't get the win, we still went out there and put our best foot forward, fought for each other and we drew."

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on October 28, 2021, 12:40:44 AM
Women Warriors' goalkeeping coach eager for local league kick-off.
By Jelani Beckles (T&T Newsday).


T&T WOMEN’S goalkeeping coach James Baird, who believes the national women’s senior football team have the potential to qualify for the next edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, is eager for the resumption of women’s club football to help improve the national women’s programme.

T&T played Panama in two international women’s friendlies over the past week marking the return of international football in T&T. It was the first match since the end of 2019.

Football leagues and competitions have remained on the sidelines since the covid19 pandemic started to affect T&T in March 2020.

There has been no club football in T&T during the pandemic including the T&T Women’s League Football, T&T Pro League and the Secondary Schools Football League. Some of T&T’s Caribbean neighbours have allowed sports to resume in the past few months.

In Jamaica, the Jamaica Premier League (football) resumed months ago and earlier this week it was announced that school football in Jamaica will resume in mid-November.

Baird is eager for football leagues to resume in T&T as it will help move the sport forward.

“We need those (local) players playing because we have players coming in from abroad who are playing (at the) professional level (and) some of them at college level, so we really need to get something going locally so I am hoping in the coming months local football can restart…I think that will help the national team going forward.”

In the first match between T&T and Panama on October 21, the teams played to a 0-0 draw at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva.

On October 25 at the same venue the match ended 1-1.

Striker Kennya Cordner gave T&T an early lead, but Panama equalized in the closing stages of the match.

The matches were the first two assignments for interim head coach Kenwyne Jones. Jones, who will serve as interim coach until November 30, was announced as the coach on October 18.

The matches against Panama aided T&T’s preparations for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The qualifying phase of the world cup will kick off in February 2022 with the Concacaf Women’s Championship qualification competition.

Goalkeeper Kimika Forbes was one of the stars over the two matches which included stopping a penalty in the second encounter.

Baird said, “She (Kimika) has been fantastic for the last five months, she has been great.”

Baird believes Kimika can serve as an inspiration to other women to become goalkeepers.

“We know the quality of Kimika over the years, but that should really inspire the new generation looking at Kimika and saying, ‘I want to be that in the future.’”

Baird said the technical staff studied film of the Panama team which helped Kimika cope with the set pieces during the matches.

“We watched a lot of their set pieces, penalties…so obviously that gave her that little edge in terms of the set pieces and the penalty. As I said I think she has been working tremendously hard on positioning so that obviously helped her hugely in the match.”

Some of T&T’s experienced players featured in the matches including Maylee Attin-Johnson, Cordner, Lauryn Hutchinson and the Forbes sisters – Kimika and Karyn.

On having so many experienced players back with the team, Baird said, “I am very excited. We have got a fantastic bunch of ladies and the future is going to be good for these girls, so I am really looking forward to the coming months and I am more than sure that we can make it to that world cup.”

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Deeks on October 28, 2021, 09:01:51 AM
Glad to see the women all eager to play and they were decent. But they have a long, long way to go.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Bianconeri on October 28, 2021, 08:54:32 PM
WATCH: Post-match press conference after Trinidad and Tobago's 1-1 draw with Panama.

https://www.youtube.com/v/cWA9LJATK5g


WATCH: Highlights of Trinidad and Tobago Women's 1-1 draw against Panama

https://www.youtube.com/v/IyzcUN5empA


Is there a feature to get the closed caption in English for the spanish questions/responses?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on November 16, 2021, 08:37:32 PM
Trinidad and Tobago Women to face Dominican Republic in a pair of international friendlies on November 26th and 30th.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FEVFKCYXsAk1UUo?format=jpg&name=medium)
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on November 17, 2021, 07:36:30 AM
Anyone tell the NC/TTFA? On the face of it, either they don't know or are not that enthusiastic about letting us know. Or is it that they are still determining how they will get the team to the Dominican Republic?

Maybe too busy fielding calls from Zurich and playing musical chairs among the official and non-reported accounts.
Title: Women footballers to leave Monday for friendlies against Dominican Republic
Post by: Tallman on November 19, 2021, 09:38:19 PM
Women footballers to leave Monday for friendlies against Dominican Republic
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian)


National interim women's coach Kenwyne Jones will lead the senior team into action in two international friendly matches against the Dominican Republic on November 26 and 30, in the Dominican Republic.

Coach Jones, whose contract is expected to expire on the day of the second match, told Guardian Media Sports yesterday that he wants to see something different from what he saw against the Panamanian national team last month.

Jones steered the women's team to two impressively drawn results 0-0 and 1-1 against the Panamanians at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Balmain, Couva, although the team had not played a competitive match in almost two years.

His team will be without a few key players but Jones who said the team had the capability to qualify for the 2023 FIFA World Cup, said: "We're going to the Dominican Republic to play them in two games. We are carded to leave on Monday and we play them in two matches, one on the 26 and one on the 30.

"At this point in time, I don't think the team will ever be at full strength, we're still scouting some players. There are still some players that we want to come into the squad. As we know, based on their situation with the colleges and of course, there are some players we're seeking to go through the process to get passports for them, but we have a scouting network that has been working quite ferociously.

"Since I've been there so far we have managed to find quite a few players, so with that, we're trying to get them in the squad."

The former national striker who has had a stint internationally with Stoke City in England did not say who will be brought into the squad but said he hoped they will be brought in very soon. He came in as an interim coach following the resignation of American Constantine Konstin who initially replaced Welshman James who also resigned on October 6 to take up an offer in the UK.

Jones has said he wanted the full-time coaching job for the women's team, as he believed the players were loaded with talent that only needed nurturing.

Quizzed about the coaching job, Jones said he was still functioning in an interim position.

Guardian Media Sports was told the former striker will be favoured for the position, especially after the decent showing against the Panamanians.

Asked if he wanted to see more than he saw against the Panamanians, Jones said: "I wouldn't say I want to see more but I want to see something different. For each block of international camp that we have or training camp, we're trying to implement different aspects of our complete game, structure, philosophy.

"This test against the Dominican Republic would allow us the opportunity to add some different philosophies with the players we have coming into the squad. And as we go along, we will continue to add as we continue to prepare for the qualifiers in February."

The T&T women's team will begin their qualifiers in February, playing out of Group F alongside Guyana, Nicaragua, Dominica and Turks and Caicos Islands.

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Dominican Republic will be a good test for us — Jones.
By Nigel Simon (T&T Guardian).


Interim T&T women’s senior football team head coach Kenwyne Jones says he expects host Dominican Republic to be a very good test for his team in their two upcoming friendly internationals.

A former national senior men’s team captain, Jones was appointed to the position last month and led the senior women to two drawn results against Panama at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva, first 0-0 and then 1-1.

The matches kicked off the women’s team preparations for the Concacaf Women’s World Cup and Gold Cup qualifiers with the T&T women's team set to face Guyana, Nicaragua, Dominica, and Turks and Caicos Island in Group F beginning in February.

Today (Monday), Jones and his technical staff along with 22 players, inclusive of nine newcomers will depart for Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic where they will face that country’s team in two matches on November 26 and 30 at the Pan American Stadium, San Cristobal, Dominican Republic, both kicking off from 6 pm on each day.

Speaking via Zoom to local media on Sunday, Jones noted that for a team that hasn’t played football or competitive matches for quite a long time we (T&T) are slowly progressing to the level that the squad needs to be playing at.

With one eye on the qualifiers, Jones in explaining why they are facing the Dominican Republic as opposed to other teams said, “In the group games our first match is against Nicaragua and then Dominica.

“So we are trying to mimic the opposition that we are going to face, and I think at this stage as we are building and putting philosophies in, the test of the Dominican Republic is a good one for us.

“It will allow us to do some implementing of strategic tactical changes of what we would like our DNA to be and I see it as a really good test.

A former England and USA-based international Jones said his team had the option of playing stronger opponents, but opted against it.

“We were offered the opportunity to play Mexico and Costa Rica, but as a coaching staff we thought it was way too soon for us to be playing them, so then we actively scouted and came up with the Dominican Republic.

Commenting on the composition of the squad for the two matches, Jones pointed out that the difference between some of the new faces and the ones who were in the previous camp is that they have been in their college seasons and have been playing competitive matches like Asha James, Chelsi Jadoo who is a professional in Portugal, Kedie Johnson,

Kaydeen Jack and Chrissy Mitchell.

“They have all achieved plaudits with their colleges and it helps us to not only have a stronger squad but a more balanced squad as well.

Looking further down the road, Jones said there are also some names that we may see in the future that is unknown to the public of T&T.

He added, “We have been doing our homework and actively scouting these people and the public could be really excited by the few names that we will be introducing into the squad in the near future.

However, concerning two players who were not called up,

Goalkeeper, Saundra Baron, and Summer Arjoon Jones said, “We went a little bit different in this camp in that there are some faces that I actively seek out to add to the squad based on their college seasons.

“There are still quite a few players we want to be able to add in the camp before the qualifiers, but what we did this time is tried to get a better balance squad than what we had last time to be able to go out and tactically perform.

He added,” There are a lot of names out there and still a lot of names that the public I think do not know that we have been scouting and actively engaging with to be a part of the squad and I really do see some exciting players coming into the squad in the future.

Concerning the two friendly matches, Jones stated that it’s great to continue preparation like this not only having a training camp but having two games against international opposition.

“What we are trying to do is to build the team up as best as we can for the qualifiers and having another Central American or Latin-speaking team to play against is going to mimic who we are going to play first in the group come the qualifiers in February and this we see as a really good opportunity to not only get some new players in the squad

but to also test our tactical remit for this camp.

“Trying to qualify for a World Cup you need a pool of 35 to 40 players to be able to take you through the different stages and we have an opportunity to see some players that we haven’t seen and have not been a part of the team and have not been a part of the training camps previously

“The intention is to have a very competitive squad and if we have a competitive squad it will only drive the standard of the team higher and that’s what we need going into World Cup qualifiers.

T&T senior women 22 member squad:

Tenisha Palmer, Naomie Guerra, Dennecia Prince, Kimika Forbes, Kennya Cordner, Collette Morgan, Karyn Forbes, Tsianne Leander, Rhea Belgrave, Jaasiel Forde, Maylee Attin-Johnson, Chelcy Ralph, Akyla Walcott, Raenah Campbell, Liana Hinds, Kedie Johnson, Asha James, Kaydeen Jack, Chelsi Jadoo, Victoria Swift, Lauryn Hutchinson, Chrissy Mitchell.

Technical staff: Kenwyne Jones (coach), Charlie Mitchell (assistant coach), James Baird (goalkeeper coach), Atiba Downes (strength and conditioning trainer), DR Anyl Goopeesingh (doctor), Aqiyla Gomez (physiotherapist), Terry Johnson-Jeremiah (equipment manager), Alexandria Olton (Sports psychologist), Kylla Charles (medical massage), Joanne Daniel (manager)

Watch T&T Women's Team off to Dominican Republic for two friendlies (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iljstJ22Kqg)

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: royal on November 20, 2021, 05:58:53 AM
Where’s the roster  ???
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: ABTrini on November 20, 2021, 09:15:48 AM
Where’s the roster  ???
tBD pending:

Availability of players with documentations
Bookings of flight by NC
availability of funds for players
Availability of funds to feed players
The status and payment of all coaches
Selection of  players  finishing exams
Availability of players who have " Jim boots" to travel with

Pick any of the above and you will u derstand that is how  football business is done in TnT
Title: Dominican Republic will be a good test for us — Jones
Post by: Tallman on November 23, 2021, 02:49:27 PM
Dominican Republic will be a good test for us — Jones
By Nigel Simon (T&T Guardian)


Interim T&T women’s senior football team head coach Kenwyne Jones says he expects host Dominican Republic to be a very good test for his team in their two upcoming friendly internationals.

A former national senior men’s team captain, Jones was appointed to the position last month and led the senior women to two drawn results against Panama at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva, first 0-0 and then 1-1.

The matches kicked off the women’s team preparations for the Concacaf Women’s World Cup and Gold Cup qualifiers with the T&T women's team set to face Guyana, Nicaragua, Dominica, and Turks and Caicos Island in Group F beginning in February.

Today (Monday), Jones and his technical staff along with 22 players, inclusive of nine newcomers will depart for Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic where they will face that country’s team in two matches on November 26 and 30 at the Pan American Stadium, San Cristobal, Dominican Republic, both kicking off from 6 pm on each day.

Speaking via Zoom to local media on Sunday, Jones noted that for a team that hasn’t played football or competitive matches for quite a long time we (T&T) are slowly progressing to the level that the squad needs to be playing at.

With one eye on the qualifiers, Jones in explaining why they are facing the Dominican Republic as opposed to other teams said, “In the group games our first match is against Nicaragua and then Dominica.

“So we are trying to mimic the opposition that we are going to face, and I think at this stage as we are building and putting philosophies in, the test of the Dominican Republic is a good one for us.

“It will allow us to do some implementing of strategic tactical changes of what we would like our DNA to be and I see it as a really good test.

A former England and USA-based international Jones said his team had the option of playing stronger opponents, but opted against it.

“We were offered the opportunity to play Mexico and Costa Rica, but as a coaching staff we thought it was way too soon for us to be playing them, so then we actively scouted and came up with the Dominican Republic.

Commenting on the composition of the squad for the two matches, Jones pointed out that the difference between some of the new faces and the ones who were in the previous camp is that they have been in their college seasons and have been playing competitive matches like Asha James, Chelsi Jadoo who is a professional in Portugal, Kedie Johnson, Kaydeen Jack and Chrissy Mitchell.

“They have all achieved plaudits with their colleges and it helps us to not only have a stronger squad but a more balanced squad as well.

Looking further down the road, Jones said there are also some names that we may see in the future that is unknown to the public of T&T.

He added, “We have been doing our homework and actively scouting these people and the public could be really excited by the few names that we will be introducing into the squad in the near future.

However, concerning two players who were not called up,

Goalkeeper, Saundra Baron, and Summer Arjoon Jones said, “We went a little bit different in this camp in that there are some faces that I actively seek out to add to the squad based on their college seasons.

“There are still quite a few players we want to be able to add in the camp before the qualifiers, but what we did this time is tried to get a better balance squad than what we had last time to be able to go out and tactically perform.

He added,” There are a lot of names out there and still a lot of names that the public I think do not know that we have been scouting and actively engaging with to be a part of the squad and I really do see some exciting players coming into the squad in the future.

Concerning the two friendly matches, Jones stated that it’s great to continue preparation like this not only having a training camp but having two games against international opposition.

“What we are trying to do is to build the team up as best as we can for the qualifiers and having another Central American or Latin-speaking team to play against is going to mimic who we are going to play first in the group come the qualifiers in February and this we see as a really good opportunity to not only get some new players in the squad

but to also test our tactical remit for this camp.

“Trying to qualify for a World Cup you need a pool of 35 to 40 players to be able to take you through the different stages and we have an opportunity to see some players that we haven’t seen and have not been a part of the team and have not been a part of the training camps previously

“The intention is to have a very competitive squad and if we have a competitive squad it will only drive the standard of the team higher and that’s what we need going into World Cup qualifiers.

T&T senior women 22 member squad:

Tenisha Palmer, Naomie Guerra, Dennecia Prince, Kimika Forbes, Kennya Cordner, Collette Morgan, Karyn Forbes, Tsianne Leander, Rhea Belgrave, Jaasiel Forde, Maylee Attin-Johnson, Chelcy Ralph, Akyla Walcott, Raenah Campbell, Liana Hinds, Kedie Johnson, Asha James, Kaydeen Jack, Chelsi Jadoo, Victoria Swift, Lauryn Hutchinson, Chrissy Mitchell,

Technical staff: Kenwyne Jones (Head Coach), Charlie Mitchell (Assistant Coach), James Baird (Goalkeeper Coach), Atiba Downes (Strength and Conditioning trainer), DR Anyl Goopeesingh (Doctor), Aqiyla Gomez (Physiotherapist), Terry Johnson-Jeremiah (Equipment Manager), Alexandria Olton (Sports Psychologist), Kylla Charles (Medical Massage), Joanne Daniel (Manager)
Title: T&T women tune-up for friendlies against Dominican Republic
Post by: Tallman on November 24, 2021, 02:12:07 PM
T&T women tune-up for friendlies against Dominican Republic
T&T Guardian


T&T’s senior women’s team began preparation in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic yesterday with a gym session, followed by an onfield workout at the Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium, ahead of their upcoming international friendly match with the hosts on Friday.

Head coach Kenwyne Jones and the home-based players were joined by the majority of the overseas-based players upon arrival on Monday for the two-game friendly series. The matches are scheduled for the Panamericano Stadium in San Cristobal on Friday and next Tuesday (November 30)at 6 pm. The last player scheduled to arrive is Chrissy Mitchell.

“Today we are having our first on-the-field session. We got some of the players in at varying times and did a lot of recovery stuff with them. We had some activation sessions where we were able to assess the players and their physical state following their respective travels,” Jones told TTFA Media on Tuesday afternoon.

“Our remit for this camp is centred a lot on possession of the ball, how we move the ball, how we are able to hurt the opposition and tightening all aspects of our game, defensively, offensively… defending set pieces, attacking set-pieces.”

The former Stoke City player noted that the current camp came at an ideal time for him and the staff to assess the new players coming into the squad, this being after the recent matches against Panama which ended in two successive draws at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva, last month 0-0 and 1-1.

“We are really looking forward to working with the new faces that have come in. Our estimation is a lot of them are going to make up the core of the squad, come the next camp as well, while we will also be looking to add a few more faces to give us the best chance to qualify and advance in the competition,” Jones added.

T&T squad:

Tenisha Palmer, Naomie Guerra, Dennecia Prince, Kimika Forbes, Kennya Cordner, Collette Morgan, Karyn Forbes, Tsianne Leander, Rhea Belgrave, Jaasiel Forde, Maylee Attin-Johnson, Chelcy Ralph, Akyla Walcott, Raenah Campbell, Liana Hinds, Kedie Johnson, Asha James, Kaydeen Jack, Chelsi Jadoo, Victoria Swift, Lauryn Hutchinson and Chrissy Mitchell.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on November 26, 2021, 01:40:45 AM
Jones, Women Warriors look to end winless run.
By Nigel Simon (T&T Guardian).


Interim national senior women’s team coach Kenwyne Jones and his team will be hoping to end a four-match winless run when T&T comes up against host Dominican Republic in the first of two friendly internationals in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic on Friday evening.

The clash between the Karyn Fobes-captained T&T women and the Dominican Republic kicks off at the Pan American Stadium from 5 pm with the second match carded for the same venue on Tuesday with the same kick-off time.

Last month, Jones, the former national men’s senior team captain and World Cup player, was installed as the interim boss and guided his team two drawn results against Panama at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva, first 0-0 and then 1-1 to kick off preparations for the Concacaf Women’s World Cup qualifiers towards Australia and New Zealand 2023.

In the qualifiers, T&T will face Guyana, Nicaragua, Dominica, and Turks and Caicos Islands in Group F beginning in February.

The T&T women are currently on a four-match winless run dating back to their 5-0 defeat of Antigua and Barbuda on October 2, 2019.

Since then the T&T women suffered a shock 4-1 loss to St Kitts & Nevis on October 6, 2019, followed by a goalless draw against the Dominican Republic in October 2019 and last month’s two drawn matches against Panama.

And the last time, T&T women recorded a win over the Dominican Republic was back in 2006 during their women’s World Cup qualifying campaign, a 7-0 road win.

Since then, Dominican Republic has managed to beat T&T 1-0 in 2011 during the Olympic Games qualifiers and followed it up with a goalless draw in their last meeting in 2019 at the Ato Boldon Stadium.

Earlier this year, Dominican Republic also started their women’s World Cup preparations, losing 5-0 to Panama in July before beating Bolivia 3-0 on October 22 and then battling to a 1-1 draw in their second match, three days later.

And faced with the next two matches to end off the year on a high, both teams will be keen to leave their mark.

Speaking at a media conference held by the Dominican Republic Football Federation High-Performance Centre via Zoom, Jones, a former England and USA-based professional said his team was keenly looking forward to the matches.

The former national striker said, “We are very excited to have these matches with the Dominican Republic and I think it’s a really good opportunity for both teams to have some preparations before the qualifiers in February, and I do envision that these two games will be a really good test for both of us.

The T&T team arrived in Santo Domingo on Monday evening ahead of the matches and since then Jones said the group has settled in nicely with training sessions at the Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium.

He said, “I think our team has been doing very well since we came here on Monday night and our training sessions every day have been really good and the players are ready to play.

“They are happy to be here and also to play against the Dominican Republic as I think they are the perfect opposition for us at this point because our first game in the group qualifiers is Nicaragua and we see a lot of similarities with the two teams, and we are hoping that it helps us to find solutions and prepare well for when we get to that game.”

With some of his players coming from North America and Europe to link up with the team on Monday, Jones said the first session on Tuesday was, as expected, a little bit off the pace.

“They (players) had to recover from some jet lag and difference in travel time but since then the players have all settled down nicely and are working and coping pretty well and with one more session at the match venue on Thursday evening, I envision the team being well prepared for Friday’s first match against the host."

A member of the senior women’s team since 2010, Tobago-born team captain, Forbes was also excitedly looking ahead to the matches.

The hard-tackling Forbes, one of seven veterans in the team added, “I’m happy to be here as captain and I think this is a very good opportunity not only for myself but for my team and this is another test for us in trying to qualify for the World Cup and we are very excited about these two games.”

The host began their preparations on Tuesday with the 22 players who were summoned by Spanish coach, José Benito Rubido and his coaching staff.

T&T senior women 22 member squad:

Tenisha Palmer, Naomie Guerra, Dennecia Prince, Kimika Forbes, Kennya Cordner, Collette Morgan, Karyn Forbes, Tsianne Leander, Rhea Belgrave, Jaasiel Forde, Maylee Attin-Johnson, Chelcy Ralph, Akyla Walcott, Raenah Campbell, Liana Hinds, Kedie Johnson, Asha James, Kaydeen Jack, Chelsi Jadoo, Victoria Swift, Lauryn Hutchinson, Chrissy Mitchell,

Technical staff: Kenwyne Jones (coach), Charlie Mitchell (assistant coach), James Baird (goalkeeper coach), Atiba Downes (strength and conditioning trainer), DR Anyl Goopeesingh (doctor), Aqiyla Gomez (physiotherapist), Terry Johnson-Jeremiah (equipment manager), Alexandria Olton (Sports psychologist), Kylla Charles (medical massage), Joanne Daniel (manager)

Dominican Republic:

Goalkeepers:

Claudia Torres (Bob Soccer School), Odaliana Gómez (Matchfit FC - USA);

Defenders:

Paola Then (Santa Fe FC), Brianne Reed (FC Nordsjaelland - Denmark), María López (FC Rodríguez García), Gabriella Marte (Hofstra - USA), Lynette Ureña (Delaware State University - USA), Giovanna Dionicio (Yale University - USA), Gabirella Cuevas (KuPS - Finland) and Keisla Gil (April 5).

Midfielders:

Manuela Lareo (RCD Espanyol - Spain), Lucía Marte (Real Betis - Spain), Jazlyn Oviedo (Monmouth University - USA), Winibian Peralta (Bob Soccer School), Renata Mercedes (Taft School - USA), Kathrynn González (Marshall University - USA);

Forwards:

Vanessa Kara (Racing Louisville - USA), Daphne Heyaime (DV7 Academy), Alyssa Oviedo (University of Vermont), Jazlyn Moya (A4Sports), Yoneldy Peña (A4Sports).

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: maxg on November 26, 2021, 11:26:44 AM
Hoping for a link !
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on November 26, 2021, 12:52:51 PM
International Friendly #1 (Dominican Republic vs Trinidad and Tobago)

https://www.youtube.com/v/jvqQg4r3DcM
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on November 26, 2021, 03:35:34 PM
Same Dominican Rep Starting XI as vs Bolivia. Nine (9) out of the XI also started in the second outing vs Bolivia. Played during the last window.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on November 26, 2021, 04:26:13 PM
Intelligent equalizing goal :applause: by Asha James from the penalty spot, following a foul on Yaya Cordner in the left-side attacking sector of the penalty area. 1-1.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on November 26, 2021, 05:04:04 PM
Not to trigger any traumas ... but that looked strikingly like an Ecuador moment. ::)
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: whappen now on November 26, 2021, 05:15:19 PM
If that keeper can only concentrate on her skill she would be much better than she is now
Title: T&T women lose to Dominican Republic with last kick of match
Post by: Tallman on November 27, 2021, 10:00:09 PM
T&T women lose to Dominican Republic with last kick of match
By Ian Prescott (T&T Express)


Trinidad and Tobago senior women’s footballers fell to a dramatic 2-1 defeat to hosts Dominican Republic in the first of a two-match series played last night at the Estadio Centroamericano.

With the very last kick of the match, Dominican Republic midfielder Manuela Laredo stole the win with a long-range free kick which saw the ball sail over everyone and bounce past T&T goalkeeper Kimika Forbes, before finding the far corner of the net. The winning goal came three minutes into added-on time.

Until the late drama, the main concern for newly confirmed head coach Kenywne Jones was that his Women Warriors had failed to score more than one goal in his three matches in charge and have also not created many clear chances.

Jones maintained the starting core of his team, but also gave newcomers Asha James and Chelsi Jadoo a start, along with returning Kedie Johnson. It was a first defeat under Jones for the Women Warriors, who also drew last month’s pair of home friendly internationals with visiting Panama.

There were first half chances for both sides, yesterday, although the Dominican Republic came closest to scoring with a goal bound shot on either flank, forcing T&T keeper Forbes into action to keep her team level.

For T&T, yesterday’s best first half chances saw former captain Maylee Attin-Johnson and veteran striker Kennya “Ya Ya” Cordner both shooting tamely and straight at keeper Claudia Torres from inside the penalty area.

T&T opened the second half with captain Karyn Forbes putting a free-kick on goal and forcing keeper Torres to fan away the goal-bound shot.

But it was the home team who took a 1-0 lead in the 50th minute, with the striker Vanessa Kara having only to re-direct a square pass to beat the T&T goalkeeper from a few yards out, after the midfielder Lucia Marte far too easily eluded left-side T&T markers Johnson and Jadoo.

The lead lasted just five minutes. T&T were level at 1-1 via a gentle, but accurate penalty from James, the Tobago-born college student, who is coming off a season where she scored 14 goals for West Texas A&M in the United States and was named on the All-State second team. Former Norway-based striker Cordner won the spot-kick when bundled over by huge central defender Brianne Reid as she ran into the penalty area.

However, when it looked like the match would end tied, the Dominican Republic took it all with the winning late goal.

T&T 22-member squad:

Tenisha Palmer, Naomie Guerra, Dennecia Prince, Kimika Forbes, Kennya Cordner, Collette Morgan, Karyn Forbes, Tsianne Leander, Rhea Belgrave, Jaasiel Forde, Maylee Attin-Johnson, Chelcy Ralph, Akyla Walcott, Raenah Campbell, Liana Hinds, Kedie Johnson, Asha James, Kaydeen Jack, Chelsi Jadoo, Victoria Swift, Lauryn Hutchinson, Chrissy Mitchell.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: kounty on November 28, 2021, 08:37:28 AM
International Friendly #1 (Dominican Republic vs Trinidad and Tobago)

https://www.youtube.com/v/jvqQg4r3DcM
Thanks for this link.
Who was #11? (#s would have been helpful too).
I find they dominated large swathes of the middle of match [i'm sure stats on shots on goal etc would bear witness] and conceded a defensive blunder/ lapse in concentration goal. Having said that I didn't see any tactical adjustments or plan or anything to suggest that this team is going anywhere (yet)-- just individually talented / physically stronger players here and there that can string passes together...most-times.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on November 28, 2021, 08:53:11 AM
Thanks for this link.
Who was #11? (#s would have been helpful too).
I find they dominated large swathes of the middle of match [i'm sure stats on shots on goal etc would bear witness] and conceded a defensive blunder/ lapse in concentration goal. Having said that I didn't see any tactical adjustments or plan or anything to suggest that this team is going anywhere (yet)-- just individually talented / physically stronger players here and there that can string passes together...most-times.

Raenah Campbell.

I am more optimistic than pessimistic. Destination unknown, but there are some "easy" straightforward/fundamental fixes that can be made. Will present them after match #2.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Anbrat on November 29, 2021, 01:55:41 PM
If that keeper can only concentrate on her skill she would be much better than she is now

It will be helpful if you provide some context to your statement, for a better understanding. Is it that you find her good but needs improvement? Is it that you find her sub standard? Is it that you are aware that she focuses on skills other than GK? To date she has been a stalwart for T&T between the uprights.
Title: Jones looks for reaction from his team on Tuesday
Post by: Tallman on November 29, 2021, 08:29:24 PM
Jones looks for reaction from his team on Tuesday
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian)


National women's football coach Kenwyne Jones will be hoping for a reaction from his charges on Tuesday when his team takes on the Dominican Republic in the second of two international friendly matches in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic.

In the first game on Friday, the home team delivered a lethal blow in the last minute of the game to pull off a 2-1 triumph, but Jones who was confirmed as the full-time coach of the women's team on the same day, expected to contest the World Cup qualifiers in February next year, told the media via a virtual press briefing that he wants to see a reaction from the players from the training pitch, and not based on what happened in the game.

Jones has been attempting to stamp his philosophy and structure on the squad, which is still stashed with a blend of young and experienced players.

"At the pre-match press conference, I said the Dominican Republic was the perfect matchup to give us a test at this present time. The current indication by the squad is that they did not give us any problem that we did not foresee, I just thought it was a basic lack of discipline within our structure that facilitated the defeat.

"But I am glad it happened now because this is the point where you have to iron out a lot of stuff and gain the consistency needed for the upcoming qualifiers and we do have a lot of time to work on that and get it right.

"First of all, I would like to see a reaction from the team but not as far as the game but as far as today's (Sunday's) training session. We had a lot of analysis done, a lot of team meetings were held to discuss the things we didn't do correctly that we were supposed to.

"I am looking forward to the game, I definitely want to see a reaction from the team, in terms of being tactically disciplined in the way we set out our business. That is the most important thing.

"The good thing is that we have another game against the same opponent to put things right," Jones explained.

The T&T women's team is in Group F of the qualifiers, comprising Guyana, Nicaragua, Dominica and the Turks and Caicos Islands, a group that Jones considers to be manageable. However, his biggest task to date will be to lay down a structure of play that all players will be aware of in time for the qualifiers.

According to the former national striker, turn coach, "At this point in time, we are about 65 to 70 per cent there, but it is important that the core group of them understand the philosophy and structure of our tactical plan going forward. The others are going to come along and possibly in the near future, we will work with them as well because this is not a sprint it's a marathon."

Team captain Karyn Forbes said both she and her team were disappointed with the result last Friday, but they have to stay positive moving forward, saying: "We have to learn from this experience as this is how the game is, sometimes you win and sometimes you lose.

"We have a lot of new players and because of that some things might be repetitive, but as we move forward we will have the right squad and with the right squad we will be able to get things down pact, but right now everything is a learning experience."

Forbes was also high in praise for the confirmation of Jones as their full-time coach, saying they can learn a lot from his wealth of knowledge and the team will now, not have to learn different philosophies.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on November 30, 2021, 03:03:17 PM
International Friendly #2 (Dominican Republic vs Trinidad and Tobago)

https://www.youtube.com/v/dPSeXkB1X6s
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on December 01, 2021, 01:35:09 AM
Dominican Republic denies T&T in 1-1 tie.
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian).


T&T Women footballers and their Dominican Republic counterparts played to a 1-1 tie on Tuesday in game-two of their international friendly series at the Estadio Panamericano in San Cristobal in the Dominican Republic.

However, the T&T team was unlucky not to concede another late item as they did in the opening match when Forbes went down awkwardly under a challenge from a right-side corner by Winibian Peralta. And when the ball rolled invitingly for Vanessa Kara, she drilled it back in for Alyssa Oviedo to simply touch the ball into the open net, but Kara somehow redirected the ball wide in the 76th minute.

That effort confirmed the 1-1 result (View Full Match Here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPSeXkB1X6s)), although both teams traded attempts at goal in the moments that followed.

The T&T girls were hoping to rebound from a last Friday's 1-2 loss and got a decent start with a possession game that should have resulted in at least a shot at goal. During an early build-up, Maylee Attin-Johnson threaded a ball through to an unmarked Raenah Campbell in the Dominican Republic defence, but her control let her down.

Lucia Marie later stormed down the right flank in the 18th minute and her centre was spilt by Forbes, pushing Marie's cross into the path of Manuela Lareo who took aim but her shot was deflected wide.

However, T&T got the opener in the 21s minutes. Liana Hinds delivered perfectly from a right-side corner for Maylee Attin-Johnson to rise unchallenged and head goalwards, but her attempt was cleared only as far as Rhea Belgrave who headed in from two feet away.

Kenwyne Jones' charges survived a number of attacks in the latter moments, including a solo attempt by Lareo, dribbling inside the T&T area on the right side, but with the goal at her mercy, she lashed it wide on the stroke of halftime.

The game lasted just eight minutes when the game resumed for the home team to get the equaliser. Kara received a pass from Oviedo inside the area and the skilful Dominican Republic player lifted it inside for Oviedo to head past the T&T custodian in the 48th minute.

But Forbes, who struggled with the cross balls, was again in action, going high to push out a well floated right-side corner in the 59th minute.

(Teams)

Trinidad and Tobago (3-4-1-2): 1.Kimika Forbes (GK); 4.Rhea Belgrave, 8.Victoria Swift, 3.Chelsi Jadoo; 7.Liana Hinds, 14.Karyn Forbes (captain), 10.Asha James (12.Chelcy Ralph 80), 18.Naomie Guerra (6.Kaydeen Jack 72); 9.Maylee Attin-Johnson; 19.Kennya Cordner, 11.Raenah Campbell (13.Dennecia Prince 56).

Unused substitutes: 21.Tenesha Palmer (GK), 22.Akyla Walcott (GK), 2.Collette Morgan, 5.Jaasiel Forde, 16.Tsianne Leander, 23.Chrissy Mitchell.

Coach: Kenwyne Jones

Dominican Republic (4-2-2-2): 12.Odaliana Gómez (GK); 2.Gionvana Dionisio, 19.Gabrielle Cuevas, 20.Brianne Reed, 18.Keisla Gil (5.María López 85); 8.Jazlyn Oviedo, 7.Winibian Peralta; 14.Lucia Marie (13.Daphne Heyaime 72), 21.Manuela Lareo; 9.Vanessa Kara, 17.Jazlyn Moya.

Unused substitutes: 1.Claudia Nicole Torres (GK), 3.Lynette Ureña, 4.Gabriella Marie, 6.Yoneldy Peña, 11.Alyssa Oviedo, 16.Paola Then, 10.Marianelyz Pérez, 22.Renata Mercedes, 15.Kathrynn González.

Coach: Benito Rubido

Referee: Ada Tolentino

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: ABTrini on December 01, 2021, 09:37:39 AM
These ladies are artists- they love to draw-
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on December 02, 2021, 01:49:12 AM
Jones wants football camp in January.
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian).


National Women's football coach Kenwyne Jones is aiming to have a camp in January where he will continue his preparation ahead of the World Cup Qualifiers in February.

Jones and his staff will begin sourcing worthy opponents for the camp but the final decision will not be theirs.

Following his confirmation as the team's full-time coach recently, Jones told the media via a virtual post-match press conference on Wednesday he intends to continue scouting potential players with the hope of selecting the best team to represent T&T at the qualifiers.

Jones, a graduate of St Anthony's College, said he intends to have a couple of international friendly matches as part of the camp, but warned he cannot assure the camp will take place, as that responsibility is out of his hands.

The local girls are set to open their campaign against Nicaragua, playing in a Group F of the qualifiers, which will consist of Guyana, Dominica and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

With the team short of preparation, the girls will have no Christmas holidays within steady preparation set to continue.

The team was beaten in its opening match of a two-match friendly series against their Dominican Republic counterparts in San Cristobal last Friday, and on Tuesday the team was held 1-1 in a match that Jones wanted a reaction from.

"After the defeat on Friday, I did ask the team to give a reaction because we have to develop that DNA in us when we have setbacks. Obviously, we did get that but we did not get the victory that we wanted, but a showing that as we continue to work toward the qualifiers, it will help us, it will make us stronger in the build-up for the qualifiers. So far, it is a building process. It is sometimes a slow and tedious process but they are all willing to work. In this block of games, we had here, it was an opportunity to see the girls we had here before, but also to see some new faces that we hope to include in the squad in the future", Jones, a former Secondary School Most Valuable Player said.

He added: "There is room for improvement. We will get better, the more we work together and it's just about getting our heads down and working. We're behind in match preparation I would say, compared to the rest of the teams we have been playing so far. I have all confidence that getting these games, and in the couple of months that we have ahead of us, we will be where we want to be. We're planning to have another camp in January but whether or not it will come off I cannot answer that right now. We're only fresh out of these two games right here. We have to go back home and get back to the training pitch. We have players who are coming back after finishing school, we have quite a few players who have to leave to go back to finish their exams and then they will be back home for the Christmas period when we will be training."

With regards to the planned camp and its finalisation he said: "I cannot give you that, but the hope is to have another camp in January. Obviously, there'll be a training period in between where we can still have a few people who can be part of the squad."

Captain Karyn Forbes, a 30-year-old midfielder from Plymouth, Tobago, said they were hoping to come away with a win after last Friday's defeat, but the result is part of the building process. Forbes described the performance, however, as a definite improvement, saying the Dominican Republic team has shown a marked improvement from when the teams last met, noting that her team will continue to work and peak at the right time.

Meanwhile, defender Rhea Belgrave, 30, the scorer of the lone T&T goal said her goal was as a result of her being in the right place at the right time. She noted that the team has shown a marked improvement from the Panama matches last month to the two matches against the Dominican Republic.

RELATED NEWS

Jones eyes more players, improved efforts by Women Warriors.
By Jelani Beckley (T&T Newsday).


NEW Women’s Warriors football coach Kenwyne Jones, who has led the team to creditable performances over the past weeks, said the squad is not the final product as he is scouting new players and aiming to improve team performance to bolster the team’s pedigree.

T&T played two international friendlies against the Dominican Republic over the past few days in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic. The first match on Friday ended in a 2-1 victory for the home team and the second match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Jones, a member of the 2006 Soca Warriors World Cup squad, was hired as the full-time coach on Friday after being appointed interim coach in October. Before the matches against the Dominican Republic, T&T battled to back-to-back draws against Panama at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva. The teams played to a 0-0 draw in the first match on October 21 and the second match ended 1-1 on October 25. There are many experienced players on the T&T squad with the likes of captain Karyn Forbes, goalkeeper Kimika Forbes, Maylee-Attin Johnson and Kennya Cordner. There are also youngsters aiming to stamp their mark at the international level.

On Wednesday, speaking to the media following T&T’s 1-1 draw against the Dominican Republic, Jones said, “I was satisfied with the reaction by the team after coming off the defeat on Friday. I did ask the team to give a reaction because we have to develop that DNA in us when we do have a setback.”

Jones would have liked T&T to emerge victorious but was happy with the effort. Jones is targeting a camp in early 2022 but is uncertain if it will materialize.

“We are planning as a team, as a staff to have another camp in January, but whether or not it will come off I can’t give you that answer right now…we are going back home and get back to the training field. We have players that are coming back after finishing school…they are going to be back home over the Christmas period when we will be training.”

He later said, “There are some players that I desperately want to see in the hopes of adding them to the squad and that will be the perfect opportunity to be able to do that.” Jones is also aiming for more international friendlies.

T&T have scored three goals in the last four matches. Asked if he is pleased with the team’s goal-scoring ability, Jones said, “The team’s remit is to win games. Not every game you are going to go out there and score five goals and think that is how you win games only.”

Jones, who said championships are sometimes won with one goal, said, “Of course, like I previously said we have to improve and there is room for improvement in all areas, by no means this is the final product. We have a lot of room to get better.”

Jones said his priority is qualifying for the world cup during his time in charge. Jones recently received a nine-month contract.

On Friday, the TT Football Association announced that Jones will assume full-time responsibility for the team from December 1. It is a nine-month contract that “provides him the option to extend his term for a further year, based on the achievement of KPI’s and a successful performance appraisal.”

The national women’s senior team footballers have never qualified for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, but Jones believes in the team.

“The aim of this team is to go to the qualifiers and qualify for the world cup. That is the only mandate that I have set for myself. I believe in the potential of our squad.”

T&T will begin their quest to qualify for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand when they compete at the 2022 Concacaf Women’s Championship qualifiers.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on December 03, 2021, 01:37:41 PM
Karyn Forbes calls on Women Warriors to develop personal fitness.
By Jelani Beckley (T&T Newsday).


NATIONAL women’s senior football captain Karyn Forbes is encouraging her players to work on their personal development and not depend on the T&T coaching staff to maintain a level of fitness.

Forbes led the team to a 1-1 draw against the Dominican Republic in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic, on Tuesday.

On Friday, in the first match of the two-match series Dominican Republic defeated T&T 2-1.

On Wednesday, speaking to members of the local media following the second encounter, Forbes said, “Definitely of course we would have liked to come out with the win, but unfortunately that did not happen and I think it is part of the process moving forward.” However, the captain was proud of the effort in the match, saying, “Definitely an improved performance.

“In terms of preparation, we have new players and it is always difficult (to gel immediately), but at the end of the day we have to take it one step at a time and keep moving.”

Forbes said the Dominican Republic are now a challenging opponent compared to past years.

“When I saw Dom Rep play it shows me clearly that all the countries are improving and if we don’t improve we will be left behind and that is in all aspects.

“I think that they have improved a lot from playing them six, seven years ago.”

Forbes called on her players to take personal responsibility for their development.

“I think it was a really good test for us and for the girls to understand that we can’t only wait until it comes to the national set-up in order to prepare ourselves.

We have to come with some level of fitness because time is getting closer (to the 2023 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign) and it is only so much the coaches and the staff at the national team could do. We have to understand what is at stake.”

Forbes is developing her leadership qualities by getting feedback from her teammates.

“Definitely more room for improvement.

“This is something new for me.

“I actually met with a couple of the younger players just to hear what is their take on the camp thus far…to me personally because I am now getting into this role I am actually trying to work little by little in improving. I think I am not doing too bad, but again there is always room for improvement.”

Rhea Belgrave, who scored the goal for T&T in Tuesday’s encounter, is enjoying the team vibe.

“I think the atmosphere around the team is pretty well. The idea is for us to just get accustom to each other, make sure we enjoy what we doing firstly and then build that chemistry…of course we have new players coming in and going out.

“It is just a matter to enjoy each other’s company, to build that cohesiveness on and off the field which will be great for us moving forward.”

Watch Skipper Forbes pleased with fighting spirit (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWVR_BcEYM8)

Watch Kenwyne stays optimistic after draw with Dominican Republic (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y9cCzWwrKM)

Watch Belgrave: "I come to play" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le1ijfQo9Pc)

Watch T&T vs Dominican Republic Women's Friendly Highlights, 1-1 Draw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYbPg8sbeuA)

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on January 30, 2022, 01:14:20 AM
Attin-Johnson, Cordner out World Cup qualifiers.
By Nigel Simon (T&T Guardian).


Experienced senior women’s football duo Maylee Attin-Johnson and Turkey-based Kennya “Yaya” Cordner will play no part in this country’s Concacaf Women’s World Cup qualifiers which kicks off next month for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

The local women team, coached by former national senior men’s captain Kenwyne Jones, is set to open their campaign against Nicaragua on February 17 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo in Group F of the qualifiers.

Three days later, T&T takes on Dominica in Guyana while they also play  Guyana, and the Turks and Caicos Islands in pool play.

However, speaking following a training scrimmage against the Under-20 women’s team coach by Jason Spence at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva on Saturday, Jones confirmed the omission of both veteran players as well as the departure of assistant coach Charlie Mitchell from the technical staff.

Both players were last part of the senior women’s team for a two-match tour of the Dominican Republic last November, both facing the media yesterday, Jones, a former English Premier League striker with Stoke City said confirmed their omissions.

With regards to the departure of assistant coach Mitchell who has left to take up the head coaching of the Sheffield United U-23s and head of another department.

Jones said, “Mitchell has been a terrific asset to us here in T&T and unfortunately I guess his contractual situation didn’t give him more permanence and he decided to take on this opportunity it’s unfortunate for us but we are working very quickly to fill the gap and that will be done pretty soon.

Pressed about the absence of 35-year-old Attin-Johnson who made her senior debut back in 2002 and was part of three of the recent warm-up matches, Jones while not explaining reasons for her omission from the squad, replied, "She has been a fantastic servant for T&T and she should be rewarded in that regard as she has done a lot for the women’s game and I personally do wish her well.

"Hopefully, she can reintegrate herself in some capacity in the future but as for now, the programme is going in a different direction.

With regards to her axing, Jones made it clear that it was a coaching decision and it was within his remit along with his coaching staff to be able to make decisions on what is best for the programme.

He added, "Like I said she has been a fantastic servant and we do respect that but we also have to think about the entire program  not only where we are today and where we want to be next week, but also for the next ten years.”

“I do thank her for her will and commitment but at this point in time we are going to go in a different direction

Questioned about 33-year-old Cordner who made her senior national debut in 2006 and has netted 46 goals for T&T. She is also the reigning senior women's "Footballer of the Year".

Jones stated that the Tobago-born Cordner who plies her trade with Fenerbache in the Turkish Women’s Football League has stated that she will not be in the team.

"Apparently she has stated such, but nothing was done to Ms Cordner by us, and again this is T&T national team and we are going to continue to work for and to work hard to represent T&T national team and there is an opportunity for us to find gems and develop gems for the future so again even with her we wish her well, she has been a fantastic servant and maybe in the future, she will be honoured by the association as well because we do have to respect our players and athletes in that manner and hopefully as well for her they will find a way to reintegrate and give herself back to T&T football."

Asked if there are any regrets over the two players being omitted Jones said absolutely not.

He added, “At the end of the day, you have to have a squad to qualify for tournaments and it is not going to be one player or ten players only so it gives the opportunity for other players to come to the foe and to be the future of T&T football.

“At the end of the day, I think a lot of things when I came on board needed to change and that took some time, did some analysis and hopefully going forward for today and for the World Cup qualification process the programmes of women’s football and how we continue to build and recycle and regurgitate talent that in itself we have to think about.

"For far too long, we have never thought about succession planning and how we are going to develop talent and bring in or introduce the younger talent." 

Happy with work of players in training

With T&T set to play its first match next month, Jones said the World Cup qualifiers are here and they have been working pretty well with the group that is here locally.

“We were trying to have a camp this January so we would have a couple of games, but unfortunately that didn’t come off so we had to make some improvisations and this morning (Saturday) we had a little scrimmage with the U-20 women which went pretty well.

“So, so far with the ladies that are here we have been working pretty well and we are just waiting until the qualifiers to get everybody else in." 

With respect to the warm-up against the U-20s, Jones said he honestly believes that these scrimmages are mainly to test the ability of the players to carry out a specific task that is set out for them to do.

“And we got it coming probably 15 minutes into the first third of the match (30 minutes periods), but more than enough I am trying to see us control games and be able to control the possession and tempo of the games which I thought we got better at.”

“This morning (Saturday), we all know that the sun was pretty hot so the tempo of the game varied at times but I am satisfied with what I saw this morning from this group."

Despite his satisfaction with the players in the session, Jones admitted that it was unfortunate that 95 per cent of the squad is out of the country. However, he still praised the players for their commitment saying: “The ladies that are here have been working well and we continue to ask them to work well because it is important that we help grow our base here in Trinidad.

“Notwithstanding the fact that of course if not all most of them can make it into the squad when you have players that are obviously of professional calibre outside and have been constantly playing in college seasons and whatnot of course you are going to have a look.

“So determining the final team for the qualifiers, we will have to do that very shortly, but I’m happy with the overall work.

"We should be getting into camp at the beginning of the international window on the 12th to be prepared for that game on the 17th."

RELATED NEWS

‘We’re going in a different direction’; Kenwyne confirms Maylee exit—along with Cordner and asst coach.
By Lasana Liburd (Wired868).


Women’s National Senior Team head coach Kenwyne Jones suggested today that the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) should consider recognising and rewarding former Women Soca Warriors captain Maylee Attin-Johnson and star forward Kennya ‘Yaya’ Cordner for their tremendous service to the local game.

Neither player, though, will be rewarded with a place in his team for the upcoming 2022 Concacaf W Championship, which serves as a qualifying competition for the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Two weeks ago, a brief flurry of social media posts suggested that all was not right between the head coach and two of his senior players. Today, with a few gracious words for both parties, Jones confirmed a parting of the ways.

He made it clear, though, that it was his call to end the 35-year-old Attin-Johnson’s immediate international career.

“It was a coaching decision,” said Jones. “It is in my remit and our remit to make decisions that are best for the programme. She has been a fantastic servant and we do respect that, but we have to think about the entire programme—not only where we are today and where we want to be next week but also for the next 10 years.

“We do thank her for her will and commitment but at this point in time we are going to go in a different direction.”

Attin-Johnson, a versatile midfielder with an eye for a pass and a tenacious spirit, has not represented the two-island republic in competitive international football since the 2016 Concacaf Championship under then head coach Richard Hood—the Women Warriors finished as defeated semifinalists in the competition.

Since then, Attin-Johnson, a key player in the team’s 2015 Fifa World Cup qualifying adventure, fell out with Italian head coach Carolina Morace, declined an invitation from Morace’s successor, Jamaal Shabazz, and was overlooked by subsequent head coaches Shawn Cooper and Stephan De Four.

However, Attin-Johnson rejoined the national set-up under Welshman James Thomas last year and appeared to still have something to offer on the field, running out under Thomas’ successor, Jones.

In three practice games last year, Jones used Attin-Johnson in the ‘number 10’ role for 267 from a possible 270 minutes. So what changed?

Jones was unwilling to say any more.

“We do thank her for her commitment, for her drive and for what she has done for women’s football,” he said, when asked to explain his decision.

Cordner’s departure appears to have been a response to the fracture between Jones and Attin-Johnson.

Jones, a 2006 World Cup player and former England Premier League forward, said the 33-year-old Cordner had not been dropped but had made herself unavailable.

“Nothing was done to Ms Cordner,” said Jones. “Again, we do wish her well and hope she has all success in the future—but we have to continue.”

Cordner, who plays professionally for Fenerbahçe in the Turkey Women’s Super League, was Trinidad and Tobago’s 2021 Women’s Player of the Year and is one of the country’s all-time top goalscorers. Her 39 international goals are four shy of the record set by her former teammate, Natasha St Louis.

If Cordner has turned down the chance to represent her country because of Attin-Johnson’s omission, there is precedent. In 2018, she refused to play in Trinidad and Tobago’s final group match of the 2018 Concacaf Women’s Championship as a mark of protest against coach Cooper’s sparing use of another teammate, Lauryn Hutchinson.

Cooper denied victimising Hutchinson who, ironically, was   substituted early in the same match, lasting just 33 minutes before hobbling off with an ankle injury.

“This is Trinidad and Tobago’s national team; we are going to continue to work hard to represent Trinidad and Tobago’s national team,” he said. “There is an opportunity for us to find gems and develop gems for the future. So again, even with her, we wish her well.

“She has been a fantastic servant and maybe in the future she should be honoured by the Association as well, because we do have to honour our athletes in that manner. And hopefully she can find a way to reintegrate with Trinidad and Tobago’s football in some capacity.”

Cordner was one of eight players who have started in every game under Jones so far, against Panama and the Dominican Republic (twice each). It means the rookie coach will have to try new combinations in the competition.

“Absolutely not,” said Jones, when asked if he regretted not using more players in their four practice games. “It gives an opportunity [now] for other players to come to the fore and be the future of Trinidad and Tobago football.

“[…] For far too long, we have not thought about succession planning and how we are going to bring in and introduce the younger talent. That is something that we have to do.”

Trinidad and Tobago host Nicaragua in their Group F opener on 17 February before they face Dominica in Guyana on 20 February. They then tackle the Turks and Caicos Islands and Guyana on 9 and 12 April respectively. Only the group winner will advance to the Concacaf W Championship.

There will be at least one more significant absence from the team. Assistant coach and analyst Charlie Mitchell, like his Welsh compatriot, Thomas, has also vacated his TTFA post.

“He has taken up an opportunity to become the head coach of Sheffield United’s Under-23 and the head of another department [there],” said Jones. “He has been a terrific asset for us here in Trinidad and Tobago. Unfortunately I guess his contractual situation didn’t give him more permanence and he decided to take up this opportunity.

“It is unfortunate for us but we are working to fill the gap very quickly and that will be done pretty soon.”

Jones’ team played the Women’s National Under-20 Team, coached by Jason Spence, in a scrimmage today and won by at least a half-dozen goals.

The Senior Women played in a 4-2-3-1 formation, which morphed into a 4-2-1-3 when the full-backs bombed forward and the wide midfielders tucked close to the centre-forward.

Maya Matouk featured upfront for the Women’s Warriors and was among the goals, while former Pleasantville Secondary stand-out Jasandra ‘Mama’ Joseph started alongside captain Karyn ‘Baby’ Forbes in central midfield.

“I am trying to see us control games, control the possession of the game and the tempo of the game, which I thought we got better at,” said Jones. “I am satisfied with what I saw this morning from this group.

“Unfortunately for this squad, 95 percent of the squad, I would think, are out of the country. Most of the [ladies] who are here are working well and we continue to ask them to work well because it is important that we grow our base here in Trinidad.

“[…] I am happy with the overall work.”

Jones hopes that the strength of the group will take the Women Warriors through the Concacaf qualifying phase.

“The strength of our team is going to be our team play,” he said. “Yes, we will have individuals who can do some sort of magic and get us a result. In games, you have a goalkeeper at some point in time making a save, or a defender making a tackle or a midfielder making a final pass or a striker scoring a goal.

“These are moments that you have in a game. But at the end of the day, it is going to be our overall team play—how we work as a team in defence, in offence, in transition, that will determine how well we do and how we go forward.”

Trinidad and Tobago veteran duo part ways with women's team.
By Jelani Beckles (T&T Newsday).


AFTER rejoining the national women’s senior football team just a few months ago it seems that Maylee Attin-Johnson and Kennya Cordner will not be part of the team in the near future.

Attin-Johnson and Cordner along with other senior players have made themselves available again after a long hiatus. Lauryn Hutchinson is another player who made a return to the squad.

Attin-Johnson returned in September and Cordner followed shortly after. The pair played in a few friendly matches for T&T during recent months.

News has been circulating in recent weeks that there may be issues in the T&T women’s camp with the likes of Attin-Johnson and Cordner at the centre of it.

Speaking to the media following a practice match against the T&T women’s Under-20 team, Jones said, “In terms of Maylee she has been a fantastic servant for T&T (and) she should be rewarded, honoured in that regard. She has done a lot for the women’s game and I personally do wish her well.”

Jones, questioned more about the absence of Attin-Johnson, said, “It was a coaching decision. It is in my remit and our remit to be able to make decisions that is best for the programme. Like I said she has been a fantastic servant and I do respect that, but we also have to think about the entire programme not only where we are today and where we want to be next week but also for the next ten years. Like I say we do thank her for her will, her commitment but at this point in time we are going to go in a different direction.”

Jones did not give any further details when asked if it was a tactical decision why Attin-Johnson is no longer with the squad.

Asked about Cordner’s absence, Jones said, “Nothing was done to Miss Cordner. We do wish her well. I hope that she has all success in the future, but we have to continue. Again, this is T&T’s national team. We are going to continue to work and work hard to represent T&T’s national team and there is an opportunity for us to find gems and develop gems for the future so again even with her we wish her well as well.”

Jones said Cordner should be honoured by the TT Football Association.

He said this will give other players a chance to prove themselves. Attin-Johnson and Cordner are two experienced players who would have been an asset as T&T aim to qualify for the FIFA Women’s 2023 World Cup.

Assistant coach and analyst Charlie Mitchell has also left the T&T women’s set up to accept a job offer with Sheffield Utd in England.

Jones said Mitchell was a “terrific asset” to T&T women’s football.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Thomo on January 30, 2022, 04:02:54 AM
Not sure what's gone on here but in the last 2 games Maylee was absolutely useless. She's been great but at this point she won't be missed on the pitch.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on January 30, 2022, 07:36:31 AM
Not sure what's gone on here but in the last 2 games Maylee was absolutely useless. She's been great but at this point she won't be missed on the pitch.

Define or refine that.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Thomo on January 31, 2022, 03:58:54 PM
Not sure what's gone on here but in the last 2 games Maylee was absolutely useless. She's been great but at this point she won't be missed on the pitch.

Define or refine that.

In a game on a team that was poor but had some good indivual glimpses and touches she was non existent. She's spent force.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Anbrat on February 01, 2022, 04:30:40 AM
Not sure what's gone on here but in the last 2 games Maylee was absolutely useless. She's been great but at this point she won't be missed on the pitch.

Define or refine that.

In a game on a team that was poor but had some good indivual glimpses and touches she was non existent. She's spent force.
Which of the others players on the team did you consider as being useful?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: maxg on February 01, 2022, 11:56:12 AM
Not sure what's gone on here but in the last 2 games Maylee was absolutely useless. She's been great but at this point she won't be missed on the pitch.

Define or refine that.

In a game on a team that was poor but had some good indivual glimpses and touches she was non existent. She's spent force.
Which of the others players on the team did you consider as being useful?
Think ‘useless’ is an incorrect word, she didn’t seem to be on the team sheet at all in 2 nd game - is that when the issue started. Will watch 1st game again.

Trinidad and Tobago (3-2-3-2): 1.Kimika Forbes (GK), 8.Victoria Swift, 20.Lauryn Hutchinson (5.Meyah Romeo 46), 4.Rhea Belgrave; 12.Chelcy Ralph, 14.Karyn Forbes (captain); 7.Liana Hinds, 10.Anya de Courcy, 3.Aaliyah Prince (15.Laurelle Theodore 58); 11.Raenah Campbell (13.Dennecia Prince 76), 19.Kennya Cordner (18.Naomie Guerra 81).

Unused substitutes: 21.Tenesha Palmer (GK), 22.Malaika Dedier (GK), 2.Collette Morgan, 23.Adrianna Arjoon, 16.Janelle McGee.

Coach: Kenwyne Jones.


I just watched the 1st Half. Maylee was not at all useless, she wasn't a spark but definitely was equal to the task (at least against Panama). No, if Maylee didn't grow from since I observed her at U17 WC -being in a non-development environment can restrict that - the only issue might be her mouth. At that young age, i found her a little hard on her teammates and support staff in undesirable team performances. I would not make any assumptions as to what was or is the past or current issue. Yet, irregardless, the team has to move on, in spite of most unfortunate circumstances and losses of personnel, time and games.
 Is the direction that Jones decide to take the team best, don't know. However, 5 years from now, neither Maylee or Yaya would be part of it, unless they choose to be in a supportive capacity, right now they choose not. Dreams can't stop for the few young ladies who would like a little chance, if only to represent, get a trip, or an education etc. They had theirs, they represented full and well, got their opportunities. Proud of their commitment, next up, next step.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: ABTrini on February 01, 2022, 05:01:32 PM
 Like  many players there comes a time when yuh shelf life  reaches an expiry date-  Its not that the players were not valued but I think the game and the direction is changing.

To be perpetually  keep on recycling players and hoping for success  is the manifestation of a deeper issue  that being the lack of adequate player development or national programs  to feed  into our national teams.

If you look at the men's friendly- you saw evidence of players whose better days are behind them and  in games like this when the stakes are low why not expose younger players to garner  valuable experience?

In the matches thus far, I would  surmise that the impact of these two did not change the games outcome significantly nor do I see  the omission of them moving forward as detrimental to future success.
 Thanks for the years of service but we need a revamp.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Thomo on February 06, 2022, 08:59:37 AM
Like  many players there comes a time when yuh shelf life  reaches an expiry date-  Its not that the players were not valued but I think the game and the direction is changing.

To be perpetually  keep on recycling players and hoping for success  is the manifestation of a deeper issue  that being the lack of adequate player development or national programs  to feed  into our national teams.

If you look at the men's friendly- you saw evidence of players whose better days are behind them and  in games like this when the stakes are low why not expose younger players to garner  valuable experience?

In the matches thus far, I would  surmise that the impact of these two did not change the games outcome significantly nor do I see  the omission of them moving forward as detrimental to future success.
 Thanks for the years of service but we need a revamp.
💯💯
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on February 13, 2022, 06:16:26 AM
Jones names 22-player squad to face Nicaragua.
TTFA Media


Members of the Trinidad and Tobago’s Women’s Senior Team selected for the upcoming CONCACAF Women’s World Cup qualifying match against Nicaragua have began assembling for their residential camp at the TTFA Home of Football in Couva.

The first set of players selected by head coach Kenwyne Jones checked into the facility on Friday with some of the overseas-based players completing arrivals early in the week ahead.

“We’re very excited for the start of the World Cup qualifiers for 2023. Everyone is looking forward to settling into the camp and getting the best possible preparation over the next few days ahead of Thursday’s match,” Jones said.

“I am definitely looking forward to working with this group of players and seeing how we can go about achieving what we set out to.”

US-based defender Lauryn Hutchinson, who arrives in camp on Saturday night, also expressed her anticipation of preparations ahead of Thursday’s encounter which kicks off at 3:00pm at the Hasely Crawford Stadium

“I’m extremely excited to start our World Cup campaign. This will be the third time representing the beautiful Trinidad and Tobago in a Women’s World Cup campaign and I couldn’t be more up for it than now,” Hutchinson said on Saturday.

“I think it’s important that we lean on each other in terms of coming together as one. I couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity to represent my country, my team and all the women out here. This means so much to us and we are also very excited to be returning to the Hasely Crawford Stadium to begin our campaign.

“I know all of my teammates are also looking forward to putting in the work and following the directions of coach Kenwyne and the rest of the staff in order to get the best possible start which is a victory on Thursday,” she added.

The Nicaragua team is scheduled to arrive here on Tuesday.

Teams have been drawn into six groups of five, and will play two home and two away matches in a single round robin format Should more than thirty CONCACAF member associations have entered, a play-in round will be held prior to the qualifying group stage. However, as 30 teams entered qualifying, this was not necessary. The six group winners will advance to the final tournament.

The 2022 CONCACAF W Championship will be the 11th edition of the CONCACAF W Championship, the quadrennial international women’s football championship contested by the senior women’s national teams of the member associations of CONCACAF, the regional governing body of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Eight teams will play in the tournament, which is scheduled to take place from 4 to 20 July 2022 in Mexico.

The tournament will serve as the CONCACAF qualifiers to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, as well as for the football tournament at the 2024 Summer Olympics in France. The top two teams of each group will qualify for the World Cup, while the third-placed teams from each group will advance to the inter-confederation play-offs.In addition, the winners will qualify for the Olympics and the 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup, while the second and third-placed teams will advance to the CONCACAF Olympic play-off.

The United States are the two-time defending champions, having won the 2014 and 2018 tournaments.

(Trinidad and Tobago team)

Goalkeepers:

1.Kimika Forbes (Police FC), 21.Tenesha Palmer (Police FC), 22.K’lil Keshwar (St Francis College—USA);

Defenders:

2.Abishai Guy (Point Fortin), 4.Rhea Belgrave (Police FC), 5.Shaunalee Govia, 20.Lauryn Hutchinson (both unattached), 8.Victoria Swift (Club Leon—Mexico), 19.Meyah Romeo (Detroit City—USA);

Midfielders:

3.Shani Nakhid-Schuster, 7.Liana Hinds (both unattached), 14.Karyn Forbes (Police FC), 6.Kaydeen Jack (Grambling State University—USA), 9.Amaya Ellis (Johns Hopkins University—USA), 10.Asha James (West Texas A&M University—USA), 12.Chelcy Ralph (Ball State University—USA), 15.Kedie Johnson (Florida International University—USA), 18.Maria-Frances Serrant (Corban University—USA),

Forwards:

11.Raenah Campbell (Avantes Chalkida WFC—USA), 13.Dennecia Prince (Point Fortin), 16.Cayla McFarlane (Harvard University—USA), 17.Maya Matouk (Police FC).

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Deeks on February 14, 2022, 12:19:01 AM
Are these Police players real police or civilians playing for Police Sports Clubs.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on February 14, 2022, 02:35:05 PM
Skipper Forbes confident against Nicaragua despite challenges.
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian).


“Confident.” That’s how T&T’s women’s football captain Karyn Forbes and her team feel ahead of Thursday’s crucial World Cup qualifying encounter with Nicaragua at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo.

Forbes and her charges have been through a lot, from constant changes in the coaching staff to instability among the players that resulted in the sacking of experienced midfielder and striker Maylee Attin-Johnson and Kennya Cordner, just recently.

Coach Kenwyne Jones, had some four days with his entire team, ahead of the encounter, which was due to the limitations at both school and club levels.

Forbes said in spite of the challenges, their main focus was to secure three points against the Nicaraguans at home.

“ It’s never easy when you have your players three or four days back, barring the fact that we have to work with what we have. We have a lot of new faces, so we just have to go out there and do our best.

Right now, we will be using a new system, most of what we are familiar with, but as I said, it is always a task having your players come in a few days before, but that’s what the professional world gives and unfortunately at the schools, you’re not allowed to get out of the school for more time than you’re allotted, so we just have to work together and go out there and do our best to win the game.”

So far, the inclusion of Carlos Edwards as an assistant to Jones has been reaping dividends with most of the players buying into his coaching style and philosophy which is similar to Jones.

Jones has had to sever ties with both Cordner and Attin-Johnson but it has never shaken the confidence of Forbes who believes that with the continued support from her senior players, her team can maybe give the country something to celebrate.

“The coach’s decision is the coach’s decision and me and the players will continue looking forward because we can’t do anything about that. We still have a game on the 17th (February) and that’s where our focus is right now.

“I feel very confident with the team that we have and I think we have what it takes to go forward and win the game. We’re taking each game one step at a time, of course, everybody’s programme is improving so we’re not going to underestimate anybody. All we want is victory and that’s what we’re going for.

“Barring all the COVID-19 that is going on in our country and in the world by extension, I think this will be really awesome if we can have something to celebrate, especially this win, with people getting the opportunity to witness the game.

“I really hope that we get the opportunity to get as many fans because we really need the 12th-man going forward and this will be a perfect time for them to see the new generation coming forward.”

Watch Matchday -3 Matouk, Nakhid-Schuster and Edwards look ahead to opening CONCACAF W Qualifier (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSiU0a3CF5s)

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: gawd on pitch on February 15, 2022, 02:03:21 PM
What happened to Arin King? I know she is still under 30
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on February 15, 2022, 03:02:36 PM
What happened to Arin King? I know she is still under 30

She's actually 31.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: maxg on February 16, 2022, 11:04:04 AM
What happened to Arin King? I know she is still under 30

She's actually 31.
But what happened. I mean Carli Lloyd was 39 up to last game. Barring injury or pregnancy, King was one of the few class players we had, in spite of being played out of effective position, imo.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: maxg on February 16, 2022, 11:15:14 AM
Free entry for Trinidad and Tobago women's FIFA World Cup qualifier on Thursday
by STEPHON NICHOLAS (Newsday)


Fully-vaccinated football fans will be allowed to attend Thursday's FIFA Women's World Cup qualifier between Trinidad and Tobago and Nicaragua, at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo. The match kicks off at 3pm, and fans will be allowed entry free of charge.

Fans will occupy the uncovered section of the stadium. No parking will be allowed on the stadium compound.

The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) on Tuesday thanked the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Sport and Community Development for facilitating and granting approval.

All covid19 safe-zone protocols will be observed and fans must be in possession of their vaccination cards. Wearing of marks will also be mandatory.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on February 16, 2022, 01:11:11 PM
What happened to Arin King? I know she is still under 30

She's actually 31.
But what happened. I mean Carli Lloyd was 39 up to last game. Barring injury or pregnancy, King was one of the few class players we had, in spite of being played out of effective position, imo.

If we going down that route, I would pay shekels to see Anique Walker return.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on February 16, 2022, 02:26:58 PM
Fans to attend Thursday's Women World Cup Qualifier.
TTFA Media.


The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association is pleased to advise that approval has been granted by the Ministry of Health to allow fans to attend Thursday’s opening CONCACAF W Qualifier, for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, at the Hasely Crawford Stadium featuring Trinidad and Tobago and Nicaragua.

The TTFA wishes to thank the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Sport and Community Development for facilitating and granting this approval on Tuesday.

There will be no cover charge for fans wishing to attend the match which starts at 3:00pm.

Only fully vaccinated persons will be allowed to enter the venue and occupy seating in the uncovered section of the stadium. No parking will be allowed on the stadium compound.  Fans must

All Covid Safe Zone  protocols will be observed at the venue and fans must be in possession of their vaccination cards and National ID while wearing of face masks will also be mandatory.

WATCH Matchday -2 | BELGRAVE EAGER TO SET THE TONE ON THURSDAY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDXYwJp_1ic)

WATCH Forbes keen for positive start (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSo-EUWC1_M)

WATCH Matchday -1 T&T Women Go For 3 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCuimVrCmEI)

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on February 16, 2022, 09:21:02 PM
WATCH: Kenwyne Jones, T&T WNT Head Coach, articulates his vision of 2023 World Cup Qualifying.

https://www.youtube.com/v/UrGSOrsAFk4
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Deeks on February 16, 2022, 11:18:38 PM
What happened to Arin King? I know she is still under 30

She's actually 31.
But what happened. I mean Carli Lloyd was 39 up to last game. Barring injury or pregnancy, King was one of the few class players we had, in spite of being played out of effective position, imo.

Yes, you are correct about that.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on February 17, 2022, 06:20:19 AM
What happened to Arin King? I know she is still under 30

She's actually 31.
But what happened. I mean Carli Lloyd was 39 up to last game. Barring injury or pregnancy, King was one of the few class players we had, in spite of being played out of effective position, imo.

Expand.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on February 17, 2022, 12:53:40 PM
Women Warriors aim for winning start against Nicaragua.
By Walter Alibey (T&T Guardian).


National Women's football coach Kenwyne Jones is hoping for a positive start as well as potentially a bright future for his team ahead of Thursday's start of the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers where his charges will face Nicaragua at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo from 3 pm.

T&T is aiming to qualify for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand as well as the Concacaf qualifiers for the 2024 Summer Olympics in France.

Jones, a former national senior and junior international player, who is not a stranger to World Cup qualifiers said on Wednesday that despite having the weakest preparation among all the teams vying for qualification, his team will be balanced: "Yes we have a young team but I think we have a nice blend of players with experience, players that are in their prime and the young players. For any team that's heading into competitions like this, that is the blend necessary so, I am confident in the team that we have and what we're going to do."

On Tuesday, Amaya Ellis, the daughter of former Queen’s Royal College star player Mark Ellis revealed that the training sessions so far with coach Jones have been going well. “I think that the energy is high and everyone is really getting comfortable with each other on and off the field, so we just have to continue to build that team chemistry,” stated Ellis.

Jones' focus will be to receive maximum points. Jones the former T&T striker came in as a replacement for Welshman James Thomas who left last year to take up a job in the United Kingdom. Since that, it has been a tale of ups and downs heading into the qualifiers where his team will contest Group F. First his charges produced more-than-impressive performances at friendly matches against Panama and the Dominican Republic last year, and recently two of his experienced players Maylee Attin-Johnson and Kennya Cordner were not selected for reasons still untold to the media.

Following the team's final training session on Wednesday, Jones said depending on what happens today, their future in the qualifiers can be a difficult one: " Everyone is excited and focused. For them in this cycle of the World Cup qualification, it is the platform for them to set the tone for what is going to happen in the future. I know we came close in the past but we can't live in the past.

Starting with a win and winning every game guarantees you go through the group and if that is not what's happening, then based on what happens in the first game the future is out of your hands, you're depending on other results.

The most important game for us is the next game which is the game on Thursday, we have to take care of that."

Jones' 22-player squad will comprise Ellis, who was one of nine midfielders inclusive of Shani Nakhid-Schuster, Liana Hinds, team captain Karyn Forbes (Police FC), Kaydeen Jack (Grambling State University—USA), Asha James (West Texas A&M University—USA), Chelcy Ralph (Ball State University—USA), Kedie Johnson (Florida International University—USA), and Maria-Frances Serrant (Corban University—USA), and said ss also expressed excitement about reuniting with some of the players with whom she played at the younger national level.

Today's game will be the first time that local fans will be witnessing a game live since the pandemic. Fans will be allowed to watch the game for free.

Jones said while it will be ideal to have the crowd as the 12th man, that will only be a thing at the side as his team knows what it has to do and intends to do with or without the fans.

Supporters are required to walk with their vaccination cards and IDs to gain entry in the uncovered stands area of the HCS. Unvaccinated children will not be allowed to enter the game venue.

Three days later, T&T takes on Dominica in Guyana while T&T will play Turks and Caicos Islands on April 9, and Guyana on April 12 to close out the round-robin pool campaign. At the end of this stage, only the top team will qualify for the next phase of the competition.

(T&T Team)

Goalkeepers:

1.Kimika Forbes (Police FC), 21.Tenesha Palmer (Police FC), 22.K’lil Keshwar (St Francis College—USA);

Defenders:

2.Abishai Guy (Point Fortin), 4.Rhea Belgrave (Police FC), 5.Shaunalee Govia (University of Mount Olive), 20.Lauryn Hutchinson (both unattached), 8.Victoria Swift (Club Leon—Mexico), 19.Meyah Romeo (Detroit City—USA);

Midfielders:

3.Shani Nakhid-Schuster, 7.Liana Hinds (both unattached), 14.Karyn Forbes (Police FC), 6.Kaydeen Jack (Grambling State University—USA), 9.Amaya Ellis (Johns Hopkins University—USA), 10.Asha James (West Texas A&M University—USA), 12.Chelcy Ralph (Ball State University—USA), 15.Kedie Johnson (Florida International University—USA), 18.Maria-Frances Serrant (Corban University—USA),

Forwards:

11.Raenah Campbell (Avantes Chalkida WFC—USA), 13.Dennecia Prince (Point Fortin), 16.Cayla McFarlane (Harvard University—USA), 17.Maya Matouk (Police FC).

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Toussaint on February 17, 2022, 01:19:32 PM
Trinidad leading 1-0
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on February 17, 2022, 01:32:13 PM
Imagine the Nicaraguan federation's Twitter feed is providing periodic update of the match while the TTFA's last tweet was 10 hours ago? Hmmm, ok.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on February 17, 2022, 02:36:06 PM
Imagine the Nicaraguan federation's Twitter feed is providing periodic update of the match while the TTFA's last tweet was 10 hours ago? Hmmm, ok.

2-0. Well at least Jelani Beckles wukkin.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: injunchile on February 17, 2022, 04:57:05 PM
I understand that Trinidad 7 Tobago won 2-1 with 10 Women
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: injunchile on February 17, 2022, 06:27:08 PM
Playing with 10 women for the second half, there was a lot of fight and character with this women's team.
 Congrats- Check the Concacaf Site for highlights.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on February 17, 2022, 09:32:08 PM
James, Forbes help guide T&T to 2-1 victory.
By Rachael Thompson-King (T&T Guardian).


A goal each by Asha James and captain Karyn Forbes, T&T senior women's team playing with a player short for 46 minutes, emerged with a well-fought 2-1 win over Nicaragua on Thursday in their 2022 Concacaf World Championship, which serves as a qualifying competition for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

On a windy and sunny day at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo, Port-of-Spain, the "Women Warriors" coach by Kenwyne Jones and assistant coach Carlos Edwards, both former national senior players, dominated proceedings in front of a small crowd.

It was T&T who threatened early on thanks to Maria-Frances Serrant, who plays for Corban University in the USA, leading some nice build-ups by the local team but didn't get a shot at goal.

However, the host team was rewarded with its opening item from midfielder Asha James in the 17th with an assist from defender Lauryn Hutchinson, who dribbled through the defence. She slipped the ball to James, who gave it a soft touch to get the lone defender and scored past Nicaraguan goalkeeper Bethania Aburto.

T&T kept pushing, earning several corners and had their second goal, off a header from defender Rhea Belgrave in the 28th but she was deemed off-side by the linesman.

Two minutes later, Nicaragua's best chance in the first half came just before the first water break in the 30th when defender Sheyla Flores caught T&T goal-keeper Kimika Forbes off her line but her long-range shot, thankfully for the T&T custodian, went over the bar.

On the return to the field, the Nicaraguans kept pressing searching for the equaliser but T&T kept them at bay.

T&T, though, went down a player in the 44th when Kedie Johnson was booked her second yellow card and shown the red card by referee Lizzet Garcia after the midfielder got her hand to the face of Yessenia Flores. Nothing resulted from the free-kick and the scoreline remained unchanged at the half.

On the resumption, Nicaragua up a player continued to press in search of its opening goal but it was T&T earning another corner kick, 14 overall, in the 49th. Liana Hinds put in a good ball but it was cleared to the sideline by a Nicaraguan defender. The ensuing throw-in saw James take a nice long-range shot but it went wide of goal.

Down the other end, Karyn Forbes was called for a handball at the top of the box. Off the set play, ...tried to go through the two-player wall but it deflected wide of the goal off a Nicaraguan player

In the 54th minute, keeper Forbes gave her team a scare when she landed badly grabbing her left ankle and seemed to be in a lot of pain but remained in the match after being treated by the training staff.

T&T's second goal came in the 64th. A good shot by Cayla McFarlane was saved initially by keeper Aburro but Karen Forbes netted the rebound, scoring her seventh international goal.

McFarlene, who did her job was substituted by coach Jones and replaced by Dennecia Prince in the 67th minute.

T&T unfortunately was down to nine players in the 79th. Belgrave had to stretchered off after suffering cramps early in the second half. Her replacement Abisha Guy entered in the 85th.

This after coach Jones was faced with another issue after keeper Forbes went down again after leaping to ensure a ball was safely over the bar but in turn, seemed to aggravate her injury. She was stretchered off and coach Jones was forced to bring in his last substitution, in the form of Tenesha Palmer to protect the goal in the five minutes added-on time.

Nicaragua kept the pressure on and in the final second of added-on time pulled a goal back through Flores. The forward dribbled through three players made a move on her left and then scooped the ball off her right-foot past substitute keeper Palmer, to reduce the visitors' deficit with less than a minute to play.

T&T will take on Dominica in Guyana in three days time, and then play Turks and Caicos Islands on April 9, and Guyana on April 12 to close out the round-robin pool campaign. At the end of this stage, only the top team will qualify for the next phase of the competition.

Results

T&T 2 (Asha James 17th, Karyn Forbes 64th) vs Nicaragua 1 (Yessenia Flores 90th+5).

(Teams)

Trinidad and Tobago (4-3-3-1): 1.Kimika Forbes (GK) (21.Tenesha Palmer [GK] 89); 7.Liana Hinds, 4.Rhea Belgrave (2.Abishai Guy 84), 8.Victoria Swift, 15.Kédie Johnson; 9.Amaya Ellis (12.Chelcy Ralph 67), 20.Lauryn Hutchinson; 16.Cayla McFarlane (13.Dennecia Prince 66), 10.Asha James, 18.Maria-Frances Serrant (3.Shani Nakhid-Schuster 83); 14.Karyn Forbes (captain).

Unused substitutes: 22.Klil Keshwar (GK), 5.Shaunalee Govia, 6.Kaydeen Jack, 17.Maya Matouk, 19.Meyah Romeo.

Coach: Kenwyne Jones

Nicaragua (4-1-2-3): 1.Bethania Aburto (GK); 3.Kesly Perez, 2.Martha Silva, 7.Yorcelly Humphreys (13.Jansy Aguirre 71), 5.Lisbeth Moreno; 4.Jaclyn Gilday (17.Josseling Berrios 81); 14.Dayana Calero, 10.Sheyla Flores (captain); 9.Simri Villareyna (6.Natalie Orellana 46), 11.Yessenia Flores, 16.Lilieth Rivera.

Unused substitutes: 12.Angela Gutierrez (GK), 8.Heyssel Martinez, 15.Reyna Hernandez.

Coach: Elna Dixon

Referee: Lizzet Garcia (Mexico).

Jones happy with Women Warriors winning start.
By Caston Cupid (T&T Guardian).


Trinidad and Tobago women Soca Warriors got their 2022 Concacaf World Championship, which serves as a qualifying competition for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games campaign off to a good start with three points against Central American opponents Nicaragua at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo on Thursday.

Head coach Kenwyne Jones said after the game that his team prepared well ahead of the 3 pm kickoff which was rough for both teams as water breaks had to be used during the encounter.

Jones, a former national senior and junior team captain, whose aim is to lift the standard of the game in the country and of course carry the team to their first-ever World Cup showed great signs from kick-off.

Playing in group F it was evident that T&T was more organized and settled first as they bossed the possession from early on. It didn't take long for the deadlock to be broken, the 17th minute to be exact when Tobago-born Asha James who plays for Texas A&M University collected the pass from Lauryn Hutchinson, brushed aside her defender got into the box and calmly slotted home in front of the home fans who were delighted to be back out watching live football again.

"That sort of display was evidence of what the head coach made mention of after the match saying that he was not worried about this opposition once the women did what they worked on in training they would get the job done," said Jones asked about how the team performed.

The spectators at the Hasely Crawford Stadium was once again jumping out of their seats in the 29th minute when Rhea Belgrave converted a Karyn Forbes cross for the 2-0 lead.

However, agonizingly, the assistant referee's flag was raised to curtail all celebrations before the first water break.

Just as a perfect half in the eyes of the coaching staff and spectators neared its end in the 44th minute T&T was down to 10-man when midfielder Kadie Johnson received her second yellow from referee Lizzet Garcia whose decision met the irate of the fans as she gave the marching order.

At this point of the match, only T&T players were cautioned (yellow carded) while there were more than a handful of questionable challenges that went unpunished when it seemed that the visitors were in the wrong.

When Jones was asked about the officiating of the match he said: "I will not comment on the referee, anyone who watched the game and was in the stands, it was plain to see what took place out there so I will not make a personal comment on the referee's performance."

The second half kicked off with T&T changing formation to accommodate the man advantage the visitors had, thus Nicaragua had more possession and were the aggressors. That didn't last for long as the game's second goal came in the 64th minute and it was the captain Karyn Forbes who deservingly got her just reward for all the slaving she did all day long. Asha James' corner caused all sorts of confusion in the box in which fellow Tobagonian Forbes poked it home to ignite a roar from the stands as Bethania Aburto was beaten once again.

T&T's number one keeper Kimika Forbes had to be substituted late in the match as she aggravated a foot injury giving Tenesha Palmer some valuable minutes between the upright.

However, she was not at fault when Yessenia Flores expertly and impressively got a consolation for the visitors in the dying seconds of injury time for the 2-1 final. Lisbeth Moreno ball diceted the defence for Palmer to dribble her way around the remaining central defenders and dared to use them outside of her right boot to add the icing on the cake. With three points in the bag, Jones noted that the ladies will enjoy the victory for just about 25 minutes at the hotel before they refocus on the next task at hand Dominica on Sunday. The team will depart on Friday for Guyana.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on February 18, 2022, 02:54:29 AM
WATCH: TT beats Nicaragua in CONCACAF World Cup Qualifier

https://youtube.com/v/1BvnY6tWmw0
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on February 18, 2022, 03:02:19 AM
WATCH: Post-match comments by Asha James, scorer of T&T's opening goal in the first match of 2023 WC qualifying. The goal was assisted by Lauryn Hutchinson.

https://www.youtube.com/v/i4gwEHX_hBg
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on February 18, 2022, 03:07:37 AM
WATCH: Post-match comments by T&T WNT captain Karyn Forbes following victory in T&T's opening qualifier of the 2023 WC campaign

https://www.youtube.com/v/bfuB0KxLJFU
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on February 18, 2022, 03:13:31 AM
WATCH: Post-match comments by T&T WNT Head Coach Kenwyne Jones following T&T's 2-1 defeat of Nicaragua in 2023 WC qualifying

https://www.youtube.com/v/qm7xgXiympg
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on February 18, 2022, 03:27:50 AM
WATCH: Extended Highlights - Trinidad and Tobago vs Nicaragua (2-1; 1-0 HT) - February 17, 2022 - Hasely Crawford Stadium.

https://www.youtube.com/v/pYIiCRjMIg4
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on February 19, 2022, 03:23:25 AM
Women Soca Warriors arrive in Guyana.
T&T Guardian Reports.


The Trinidad and Tobago Women's Team arrived in Georgetown, Guyana shortly after 2 pm on Friday ahead of tomorrow's CONCACAF W World Cup qualifier against Dominica. The match will take place at the National Track and Field Facility in Lenora, Guyana at 5 pm.

There has been one change to the squad with goalkeeper Malaika Dedier coming in for Klil Keshwar.

Head coach Kenwyne Jones was expected to conduct a training session at the Georgetown Football Club grounds on Friday evening and the official matchday-1 session will take place on Saturday at the game venue.

Meanwhile, the T&TFA meantime wishes to thank all stakeholders and partners who contributed and offered their support towards the staging of Thursday's CONCACAF W World Cup qualifier at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo in which the T&T women's Soca Warriors won 2-1 with a goal each from Asha James and captain Karyn Forbes.

T&T senior women's team is trying to qualify from Group F in the 2022 Concacaf World Championship, which serves as a qualifying competition for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The FA and the Teams will especially like to thank the fans who turned up at the venue to witness the match and spur on captain Karyn Forbes and her teammates.

This was the first Covid Safezone undertaking by the FA for an international event. The FA's Planning Committee will continue to review its operations and processes as we look ahead to hosting future events.

The next Concacaf Women's qualifier after Dominica will be against the Turks and Caicos Islands on April 9, and then Guyana on April 12 at home at the Hasely Crawford Stadium to close out the round-robin pool campaign. At the end of this stage, only the top team will qualify for the next phase of the competition.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Toussaint on February 19, 2022, 09:03:56 AM
Nica was probably the strongest rival in this group. The rest should be a breeze
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on February 20, 2022, 04:04:23 PM
At HT, T&T was leading Dominica 1-0 courtesy a 31' goal converted by Asha James.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: injunchile on February 20, 2022, 05:22:48 PM
Final Score- T&T 2 vs Dominica 0
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: gawd on pitch on February 20, 2022, 05:41:13 PM
I watched the match.. Let's face it. The team struggled. Dominica should have taken at least 5 from us. The feeling I have after watching the game is similar to the same feeling I had after watching the men's team tie PR last year. Serrant miss 2 good chances.

What I seen so far is reminiscent of the men's campaign. Jones and Edwards better work on something. I called it when we tied PR. I hope things change because Guyana got a lot of foreign born who looked better than us.. just saying.

Swift is currently our best player. James too. Serrant overrated or too relied on. But has the potential to get more goals. Similar to Yaya. Who want to bet they go call Yaya for the Guyana game.

Despite my comments, they should beat Guyana. However the indicator to me will be at least 8 goals to Turks. If that doesn't happen, we will be in for a fight with Guyana.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on February 20, 2022, 07:45:58 PM
WATCH: Extended Highlights - Dominica vs Trinidad & Tobago - February 20, 2021

https://www.youtube.com/v/muv_-hk0a40
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on February 20, 2022, 11:11:17 PM
I watched the match.. Let's face it. The team struggled. Dominica should have taken at least 5 from us. The feeling I have after watching the game is similar to the same feeling I had after watching the men's team tie PR last year. Serrant miss 2 good chances.

What I seen so far is reminiscent of the men's campaign. Jones and Edwards better work on something. I called it when we tied PR. I hope things change because Guyana got a lot of foreign born who looked better than us.. just saying.

Swift is currently our best player. James too. Serrant overrated or too relied on. But has the potential to get more goals. Similar to Yaya. Who want to bet they go call Yaya for the Guyana game.

Despite my comments, they should beat Guyana. However the indicator to me will be at least 8 goals to Turks. If that doesn't happen, we will be in for a fight with Guyana.

I think she squandered ONE chance (through technical error and possibly rushing the action). In the other situation she was blocked by a teammate and could not easily have placed that ball around that player.

However, she was influential on the second goal. The GK was unable to deal with her strike and that facilitated the important second goal. I thought that attempt was positive and demonstrated very good decision-making.

I don't know about rated or overrated, but I don't think she has achieved peak composure yet. Although she is a player that can run and chase balls, maybe getting combination touches with players around her would assist in building composure. That and actively visualizing what she needs to do. Her bread and butter is the final/attacking 1/3 so she should be prepared to add dimension to her direct instincts. Recently viewed an interview she did when she was younger. I think she has the goods to be reflective on areas of improvement. So I agree on her potential to get among the goals to support the mission. Emphasis on support. She has to add dimension to her play in order to lead.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on February 20, 2022, 11:45:10 PM
Liking Karyn Forbes for a variety of reasons. Would like to see her improve the framing of shots (historically she has a high percentage of being on frame) ... just needs to make a technical adjustment to get left or right of the keeper and either below knee level or upper corners. I think the best is yet to come if good individual work is done between now and the next qualifying dates. There are so many ways in which she can be an attacking threat, but finetuning finishing within her playing personality could result in improving goal production. Like her instincts and it seems the armband has motivated her.

Congrats to the team on the victories. Still work to be done.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: socalion on February 21, 2022, 12:34:29 AM
Kayla Taylor  and Saundra baron  ....?  Are they injured ?  What's their status .....
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: maxg on February 21, 2022, 12:58:46 AM
What happened to Arin King? I know she is still under 30

She's actually 31.
But what happened. I mean Carli Lloyd was 39 up to last game. Barring injury or pregnancy, King was one of the few class players we had, in spite of being played out of effective position, imo.

Expand.
Sorry just saw it. Just thought if we had a defensive replacement she could be used as a midfielder, as she was imo one of the better passers of the ball, besides her strong defensive abilities.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on February 21, 2022, 01:07:22 AM
Women Warriors beat Dominica 2-0 to stay perfect in World Cup qualifiers.
By Jelani Beckles (T&T Newsday).


TRINIDAD and Tobago women’s senior footballers made it two victories on the trot in Group F of the Concacaf Women’s Championship qualification tournament with a 2-0 win over Dominica in Lenora, Guyana, on Sunday.

T&T won their opening match in the group with a 2-1 win over Nicaragua at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo, on Thursday in sweltering conditions.

T&T are second in the group behind Guyana on goal difference. Only the top team in the five-team group will advance to the next phase of 2023 FIFA World Cup qualification. The World Cup will be held in Australia and New Zealand.

On Sunday, the field was soggy at the National Track and Field Facility because of rain prior to the match.

From the opening whistle T&T looked more threatening in attack and created their first goal scoring opportunity in the tenth minute. T&T captain Karyn Forbes took a shot just outside the 18-yard box, but Dominica goalkeeper Christina Sobers made a great save to her right.

In the 17th minute, T&T’s Dennecia Prince ran onto a cross from the right side but could not find the target.

Two minutes later, Asha James had a chance to give T&T the lead but a tame effort was easily saved.

In the 20th minute, Sobers got injured and the players used the opportunity to take a water break.

Dominica were on the back foot for the majority of the first half attempting to hit T&T on the counter attack.

Forbes was at the centre of many of T&T’s attacks on goal. The T&T skipper attempted a free kick just outside the box in the 27th minute, but it was easily saved.

In the 31st minute, James gave T&T a 1-0 lead.

James jumped to attempt a header after Liana Hinds crossed the ball from the right side, but failed to connect. However, with a defender marking closely the ball fell to James’s feet and she slotted home from a few yards out.

James scored the opening goal for T&T in their 2-1 win over Nicaragua.

Sobers needed treatment again in the closing stages of the first half, laying down and using the ball as a pillow while waiting for assistance.

T&T held a slim 1-0 lead at halftime.

Five minutes after the second half kicked off Sobers dropped to the floor again as she continued to struggle with a leg injury. Despite walking with a limp she stayed on the field.

T&T continued to look more menacing in the attacking third and doubled their advantage in the 58th minute through substitute Maria-Frances Serrant.

Serrant received a through ball from Hinds and struck a half volley that found the back of the net. Sobers got a hand on the shot, but it had too much power and ball went into the far corner.

Both teams made multiple substitutes in the second half with T&T still maintaining control of the match.

Sobers’s valiant effort in goal for Dominica ended as she was replaced by Pearl Etienne.

T&T subs Maya Matouk and Serrant both created chances. Matouk attempted a volley at the top of the box that sailed over the bar, before Serrant struck a shot from inside the box past the far post with only Etienne to beat.

Alianne George was a bright spark for Dominica, causing some problems for T&T on the left flank.

T&T continued trying to add to their tally, but it ended in a 2-0 result.

WATCH: Extended Highlights - Dominica vs Trinidad & Tobago - February 20, 2021 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muv_-hk0a40)

WATCH Serrant's Post-Game Reactions after 2-0 win vs Dominica in CONCACAF WCQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kJtMpudxPo)

WATCH Post-Game Comments  from Goalscorer Asha James (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3TAOW-prug)

WATCH Head Coach Jones reacts to 2-0 win over Dominica (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZmKLvNfd5Y)

(Teams)

Trinidad and Tobago (4-2-3-1): 1.Kimika Forbes (GK); 7.Liana Hinds, 8.Victoria Swift, 20.Lauryn Hutchinson, 4.Rhea Belgrave; 9.Amaya Ellis, 3.Shani Nakhid-Schuster (17.Maya Matouk 65); 16.Cayla McFarlane (12.Chelcy Ralph 78), 10.Asha James (6.Kaydeen Jack 78), 14.Karyn Forbes (capt); 13.Dennecia Prince (18.Maria-Frances Serrant 38).

Unused substitutes: 21.Tenesha Palmer (GK), 22.Klil Keshwar (GK), 2.Abishai Guy, 5.Shaunalee Govia, 19.Meyah Romeo.

Coach: Kenwyne Jones

Dominica (3-5-2): 12.Christina Sobers (GK) (1.Pearl Etienne [GK] 58); 17.Keanna Francis, 8.Britney Stoute, 18.Kira Bertrand (captain); 5.Alianne George, 7.Briyanna Riah Philip (4.Kasika Samuel 70), 19.Kylee Bertrand, 10.Starr Humphreys, 9.Alanna Finn (13.Briya Philip 11); 14.Sari Finn (21.Alijah Titre 70), 16.China Tulloch.

Unused substitutes: 3.Tyana Hilaire-Thomas, 11.Rosilia Registe, 15.Nyomie Defoe, 20.Tabique Lockhart, 23.Alexina Kishma Etienne.

Coach: Albert Titre

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on February 22, 2022, 01:08:56 PM
Women Warriors, Jones call for better effort despite win vs Dominica.
By Jelani Beckles (T&T Newsday).


TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO women's football senior coach Kenwyne Jones, along with goal scorers Asha James and Maria Frances-Serrant, are not satisfied with the performance of the team despite emerging with a 2-0 win over Dominica, on Sunday.

Goals from James (31st minute) and Serrant (58th minute) in the first and second half respectively handed T&T their second consecutive win in the Concacaf Women’s Championship qualification tournament. The match was played in soggy conditions at the National Track and Field Facility in Lenora, Guyana.

T&T defeated Nicaragua 2-1 in their opening match in Group F at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo, on Thursday.

T&T controlled the entire match against Dominica and could have won more convincingly.

Speaking to TT Football Association media following the match, James said T&T could have delivered a stronger effort.

“I think we definitely could have played a lot better in terms of our standard of playing against this team, but we got the three points in the end and it is something to look at and definitely not do in the future.”

James, who did not blame the wet outfield for T&T’s standard of play, said the team will now focus on the next fixtures by training hard. Serrant agrees with James, saying T&T should have shown more quality.

“I think it was a decent game, (but) it definitely could have been way better, way cleaner…more neatly packaged.

“As a team, we could have been definitely better seeing as we were pretty much the better team…regardless the three points is what is important, so I am happy that we came away with the three points and I was able to do my job and score a goal to contribute to the team.”

Discussing the field conditions, Serrant said, “Prior to today (Sunday) when we checked out the field it was definitely hard, the ground itself was hard and not the best of fields and today it rained so it was worse and not as good as we thought it would have been. It was a bit slippery and the ground was kind of a mess, but regardless of the conditions we still fought through and did our best with it.”

Jones had mixed feelings following the result. “It was bittersweet for myself, the staff (and) for the team really,” Jones said.

“We are happy to have three points (and) obviously to get the six points from two games, but I think we could have done a lot better.

“I was really dissatisfied with the way we played tonight (Sunday).” Jones said grinding out a result as they did against Dominica is also important to the success of a team.

“Sometimes these types of games and performances are ones that you have to also have in your arsenal.”

T&T will start preparing for upcoming matches against Turks and Caicos away from home on April 9 and Guyana at home on April 12.

Jones said, “We approach the campaign one game at a time. We could possibly enjoy this window of qualifiers because yes we got six points, but for me and I will make sure the team know that it’s quickly forgotten.”

Many of the T&T players are not attached to a club, but Jones believes the players have the quality to play at a high level.

“That’s what we working with. I believe in the team, I believe in the individual ability of the team, each player and we will continue to work.”

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on February 22, 2022, 06:53:18 PM
I watched the match.. Let's face it. The team struggled. Dominica should have taken at least 5 from us. The feeling I have after watching the game is similar to the same feeling I had after watching the men's team tie PR last year. Serrant miss 2 good chances.

What I seen so far is reminiscent of the men's campaign. Jones and Edwards better work on something. I called it when we tied PR. I hope things change because Guyana got a lot of foreign born who looked better than us.. just saying.

Swift is currently our best player. James too. Serrant overrated or too relied on. But has the potential to get more goals. Similar to Yaya. Who want to bet they go call Yaya for the Guyana game.

Despite my comments, they should beat Guyana. However the indicator to me will be at least 8 goals to Turks. If that doesn't happen, we will be in for a fight with Guyana.

I think she squandered ONE chance (through technical error and possibly rushing the action). In the other situation she was blocked by a teammate and could not easily have placed that ball around that player.

However, she was influential on the second goal. The GK was unable to deal with her strike and that facilitated the important second goal. I thought that attempt was positive and demonstrated very good decision-making.

I don't know about rated or overrated, but I don't think she has achieved peak composure yet. Although she is a player that can run and chase balls, maybe getting combination touches with players around her would assist in building composure. That and actively visualizing what she needs to do. Her bread and butter is the final/attacking 1/3 so she should be prepared to add dimension to her direct instincts. Recently viewed an interview she did when she was younger. I think she has the goods to be reflective on areas of improvement. So I agree on her potential to get among the goals to support the mission. Emphasis on support. She has to add dimension to her play in order to lead.

 Case in point ... and one seized by the Nicaraguans in applauding their defender. (https://twitter.com/ConcacafW/status/1494415130339250180?t=oHaFyWZcGBzryEeo7liqYQ&s=19)
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: gawd on pitch on February 22, 2022, 09:58:07 PM
Serrant is still young. She has a bright future. If she can get a few things fine tuned, she can be a threat.

There are about 3 Canadian girls missing. 2 play in league 1 and another in NCAA. I forget their names. I believe they played u20 years ago.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: maxg on February 24, 2022, 02:15:09 AM
Serrant is still young. She has a bright future. If she can get a few things fine tuned, she can be a threat.

There are about 3 Canadian girls missing. 2 play in league 1 and another in NCAA. I forget their names. I believe they played u20 years ago.
Did you find their names yet ?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: chelsealife on February 25, 2022, 02:01:11 PM
Is Maria Frances-Serrant also on the U20s as captain?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on February 25, 2022, 07:25:21 PM
Is Maria Frances-Serrant also on the U20s as captain?

Yes, she is.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on February 28, 2022, 06:57:27 PM
WATCH:  Full match - Dominica vs Trinidad and Tobago - February 20, 2022 - Leonora, Guyana (https://youtube.com/v/iOlTbnElGtA)
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Sando prince on March 14, 2022, 05:46:08 AM

How good is Liana Hinds? I see Team T&T page she is now signed to Hibernian. Hope she takes full advantage of the opportunity to further develop

https://www.facebook.com/TeamTrinbago
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on April 01, 2022, 04:37:34 PM
Kenwyne Jones names 23-member Women's Warriors squad
T&T Newsday


KENWYNE JONES, coach of the Trinidad and Tobago women’s football team, has named a squad of 23 for a pair of Group F Concacaf Women’s World Cup qualifiers (also called Concacaf W Championship) – away to Turks and Caicos on April 9 and at home to Guyana at the Dwight Yorke Stadium, Bacolet on April 12.

In their previous Group F qualifiers, TT defeated Nicaragua 2-1 on February 17 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo and followed up with a 2-0 triumph over Dominica at the National Track and Field Facility, Leonora, Guyana.

From the roster of 23 which Jones named for the February matches, Chelsi Jadoo, Alliyah Trim and Shadi Stoute have been called up, at the expense of fellow defenders Abishai Guy and Meyah Romeo; while midfielder Sarah De Gannes replaced Kaydeen Jack.

TT are currently second in Group F with six points on a plus-3 goal difference behind Guyana on six points on a plus-11 goal difference. Guyana host Nicaragua on April 8. A total of six teams in the qualifying competition will advance to the final tournament, joining Canada and the United States, who received byes as the top ranked teams.

The 2022 Concacaf W Championship serves as the Concacaf qualifiers to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, as well as for the football tournament at the 2024 Summer Olympics in France.

The two third-place teams will advance to a FIFA Intercontinental Playoff.

The semifinals, final and third-place match of the Concacaf W Championship will be played in a single elimination format, with the winners of the tournament qualifying for both the 2024 Paris Olympics and the inaugural Concacaf W Gold Cup, to be held in 2024.

The Concacaf W Championship runners-up and third-place team will also square off in a Concacaf Olympic play-in series, scheduled for September 2023. The winners of the play-in will also qualify for 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup.

Team –

GOALKEEPERS: Kimika Forbes (Unattached), Tenesha Palmer (Police FC), K'lil Keshwar (St. Francis College—USA).

DEFENDERS: Rhea Belgrave (Police FC), Liana Hinds (Hibernian-Scotland), Victoria Swift (Club León-Mexico), Chelsi Jadoo (Valadares Gaia FC—Portugal), Shaunalee Govia (Unattached), Shadi Cecily Stoute (University of Georgia—USA), Lauryn Hutchinson (Unattached), Aaliyah Trim (FC Ginga).

MIDFIELDERS: Shani Nakhid-Schuster (Unattached), Amaya Ellis (Johns Hopkins University—USA), Asha James (West Texas A&M University—USA), Chelcy Ralph, Karyn Forbes (Police FC), Kedie Johnson (Florida International University-USA), Sarah De Gannes (Brewton-Parker College—USA).

STRIKERS: Maya Matouk (Police FC), Maria-Frances Serrant (Corban University—USA), Raenah Campbell (Avantes Chadlkida FC—Greece), Dennecia Prince (Point Fortin), Cayla McFarlane (Harvard University—USA)
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on April 05, 2022, 05:38:59 PM
Kenwyne Jones expecting full points from Turks & Caicos, Guyana
By Garth Wattley(T&T Express)

Women’s football coach Kenwyne Jones has confidence that his players can get the job done against the Turks and Caicos and Guyana and move on in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying.

Trinidad and Tobago are currently second in Group F with six points on a +3 goal difference behind Guyana on six points with a +11 goal difference.

The Women Soca Warriors play at the Turks and Caicos next on Saturday, followed by the Guyanese in Tobago next week.

Only the group winners will move forward but Jones told the media yesterday: “I’m expecting them to win the matches. I believe in the talent of the group; I believe in the talent of the individual players.

“I know they are going to give 100 per cent; I know they are going to fight to the end and we just have to make sure that we keep things simple and we play to our strengths and I think we’ll be good going into the games coming forward.”

Asked about the planning for the Turks and Caicos match, Jones noted: “I know as much of Turks and Caicos as anybody else. We do our analysis, we do our scouting and we’re preparing...for the block of games that we have, the two games coming up; so there’s nothing that we do not know, have not seen of any team.

“Of course...squads change, players change, coaches change, the way of playing has changed but at the end of the day we are going to go and execute our gameplan in order to attain the three points.”

Asked also about whether he had concerns about his team’s sharpness in front of goal following their narrow wins over Nicaragua and Dominica 2-1 and 2-0 respectively, Jones kept the focus on getting full points.

“First things first. In playing the game of football you either play for three points or one point. We are playing to win games, we do not want to play for goal difference...The mindset of our team is to go out and win our games. Whether you win that game by one goal or by 19, at the end of the day once you have three points and won the game, that is all you need.”

Up to yesterday’s training session at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium, Jones did not have his full complement of players to work with, but he said: “Some players are due to come in tonight (Monday) and over the next couple days, so we will be at full strength by the time we are in Turks and Caicos and we continue to work.”

The T&T women are due to leave for the Turks and Caicos tomorrow.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on April 06, 2022, 11:30:37 AM
T&T Women off to Turks and Caicos.
TTFA Media.


Trinidad and Tobago’s Senior Women’s team will depart local shores this morning for Miami where they will be joined by some of the overseas-based pros en route to Cockburn Town for their CONCACAF Women’s World Cup qualifier against hosts Turks and Caicos on Saturday.

Head Coach Kenwyne Jones and others members of his staff and playing contingent will overnight in Miami with the full squad assembling in Cockburn Town on Thursday.

The T&T team will be looking for maximum points against Group F cellar placed team in the Group before returning home to face leaders Guyana on April 12th at the Dwight Yorke Stadium, Bacolet, Tobago. Turks, which have lost its two matches in the round so far, face Dominica at Windsor Park, Roseau today. Turks have been hammered by Nicaragua 19-0 and Guyana 7-0 in its previous outints. Group eaders Guyana (6pts), ahead of T&T on goal difference, hosts third place Nicaragua (3pts) on Friday.

I’m expecting them to win the matches. I believe in the talent of the group; I believe in the talent of the individual players,” Jones said prior to the team’s departure from the residential camp at the Home of Football hotel in Couva.

“I know they are going to give 100 per cent; I know they are going to fight to the end and we just have to make sure that we keep things simple and we play to our strengths and I think we’ll be good going into the games coming forward.”

Looking at the opponents, he said, “Of course…squads change, players change, coaches change, the way of playing has changed but at the end of the day we are going to go and execute our gameplan in order to attain the three points.”

The focus remains on obtaining maximum points in these two matches and in the process secure a berth in the CONCACAF Final Phase of 2023 World Cup qualifiers which takes place in Monterrey, Mexico July 4-18, 2022.

“First things first. In playing the game of football you either play for three points or one point. We are playing to win games, we do not want to play for goal difference…The mindset of our team is to go out and win our games. Whether you win that game by one goal or by 19, at the end of the day once you have three points and won the game, that is all you need.”

Tickets for the April 12th encounter with Guyana in Tobago have been priced at $50 (uncovered section) and $100 (Covered). Patrons do not need to be fully vaccinated to attend. Kids Under 12 are free and small coolers will be allowed. No glass bottles will be allowed into the venue.

Tickets will be available at Caribbean Corner Store (Plymouth & Hope)Guys Auto Zone (Plymouth) Urban Lust (Lowlands Mall) Village Bar (Mason Hall) Pablo’s Supermarket (Argyle),Dutch Fort Bar and Restaurant (Scarborough) FFVC Apparel (Plymouth) and Hype Clothing – Port Mall (Scarborough).

WATCH Jones: We're focused on winning the next two games (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_yMVzTxOJw)

WATCH Hinds ready to handle the business in upcoming qualifiers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gITaXu_pyDg)

T&T Squad

NAME CLUB/SCHOOL/POSITION/ SHIRT # D.O.B

Kimika Forbes Unattached GK 1 28/8/90
Chelsi Jadoo Valadares Gaia FC (Portugal) D 2 21/3/98
Shani Nakhid-Schuster Unattached Formerly of Brooklyn College M 3 17/10/93
Rhea Belgrave Police FC (T&T) D 4 19/7/91
Shaunalee Govia Unattached Formerly of University of Mount Olive (USA) D 5 2/11/98
Shadi Cecily Stoute The University of Georgia (USA)D 6 26/10/99
Liana Hinds Hibernian Women (Scotland) M 7 23/2/95
Victoria Swift Club Leon (Mexico) D 8 29/1/95
Amaya EllisJohns Hopkins University (USA) M 9 31/10/99
Raenah Campbell Avantes Chadlkida FC (Greece)F 11 28/2/99
Asha James West Texas A&M University (USA) M 10 5/12/99
Chelcy Ralph Ball State University (USA) M 12 15/12/98
Dennecia Prince Point Fortin (T&T) F 13 10/8/98
Karyn Forbes Police FC (T&T) M 14 27/8/91
Kedie Johnson Florida International University (FIU) (USA) M 15 19/11/00
Cayla Mc Farlane Harvard University (USA) F 16 10/6/02
Maya Matouk Police FC (T&T) F 17 30/3/98
Maria-Frances Serrant Corban University (USA) F18 14/11/02
Sarah De Gannes  Brewton-Parker College (USA) M 19 22/9/02
Lauryn Hutchinson Unattached Formerly of Virginia Commonwealth University (USA) D 20 6/12/91
Tenesha Palmer Police FC (T&T) GK 21 16/9/94
Klil Keshwar St. Francis College (U.S.A) GK 22 17/7/00
Alliyah Trim FC Ginga (TnT) D 23 27/3/04

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Fyzoman on April 08, 2022, 10:53:16 AM
Any links for the game today, thanks.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on April 08, 2022, 11:58:21 AM
Any links for the game today, thanks.

De game is tomorrow at 3:30pm
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Fyzoman on April 08, 2022, 04:33:47 PM
Any links for the game today, thanks.

De game is tomorrow at 3:30pm
Give thanks boss. And I see it coming on Paramount + too, so I'm set!
Also, I was trying to track down all our players who playing USL/NPSL etc. to watch them in the U.S Open Cup. Do you have a handy list of who playing where?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on April 08, 2022, 04:55:32 PM
Any links for the game today, thanks.

De game is tomorrow at 3:30pm
Give thanks boss. And I see it coming on Paramount + too, so I'm set!
Also, I was trying to track down all our players who playing USL/NPSL etc. to watch them in the U.S Open Cup. Do you have a handy list of who playing where?

Just scroll down to the United States section (https://socawarriors.net/players-abroad.html). Men done get kick out already: Charleston Battery (Leland Archer), Colorado Springs Switchbacks (Triston Hodge), Indy Eleven (Neveal Hackshaw, Noah Powder).
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Fyzoman on April 08, 2022, 05:28:53 PM
Any links for the game today, thanks.

De game is tomorrow at 3:30pm
Give thanks boss. And I see it coming on Paramount + too, so I'm set!
Also, I was trying to track down all our players who playing USL/NPSL etc. to watch them in the U.S Open Cup. Do you have a handy list of who playing where?

Just scroll down to the United States section (https://socawarriors.net/players-abroad.html). Men done get kick out already: Charleston Battery (Leland Archer), Colorado Springs Switchbacks (Triston Hodge), Indy Eleven (Neveal Hackshaw, Noah Powder).
Wow, all those guy's teams out already! I looked for Alvin Jones and Trimmingham in the Forward Madison game but they weren't in the game day squad. Thanks again, hopefully some still are left for me to watch.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on April 08, 2022, 06:34:42 PM
Any links for the game today, thanks.

De game is tomorrow at 3:30pm
Give thanks boss. And I see it coming on Paramount + too, so I'm set!
Also, I was trying to track down all our players who playing USL/NPSL etc. to watch them in the U.S Open Cup. Do you have a handy list of who playing where?

Just scroll down to the United States section (https://socawarriors.net/players-abroad.html). Men done get kick out already: Charleston Battery (Leland Archer), Colorado Springs Switchbacks (Triston Hodge), Indy Eleven (Neveal Hackshaw, Noah Powder).
Wow, all those guy's teams out already! I looked for Alvin Jones and Trimmingham in the Forward Madison game but they weren't in the game day squad. Thanks again, hopefully some still are left for me to watch.


Trimmingham is no longer with Forward Madison. Alvin only arrived there in the last couple of days.
Title: Liana Hinds wants to be attacking force for Women Warriors
Post by: Tallman on April 08, 2022, 06:35:11 PM
Liana Hinds wants to be attacking force for Women Warriors
By Jelani Beckles(T&T Newsday)


TRINIDAD and Tobago women’s midfielder Liana Hinds wants to continue contributing in attack when the national women’s senior football team play Turks and Caicos and Guyana in the Concacaf Women’s Championship Qualification tournament.

T&T play Turks and Caicos in Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos, on Saturday. The match kicks off at 3.30 pm.

On Tuesday, T&T will play their final Group F match against Guyana at Dwight Yorke Stadium in Bacolet, Tobago, at 6 pm.

Guyana are on top of T&T in Group F by goal difference.

Only the first-placed team in the group advances to the next phase of the 2023 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. The World Cup will be held in Australia and New Zealand.

T&T won their first two matches in Group F with a 2-1 victory over Nicaragua and a 2-0 result over Dominica.

Hinds said T&T must continue their winning form.

“Obviously we are looking to build on our last two games. We are always looking to improve anytime we step out on the field, anytime we join the team in the camp. We are looking for positive results in those games – point blank.”

Hinds, who helped set up both goals for TT against Dominica, is eager to score and create more goals.

“Looking to score some goals,” Hinds said.

“Looking to get up the field and help my team score goals, hoping to get as many assists as I can and try to keep the team playing together and as a unit as much as possible.”

Hinds wants to be one of the leaders on the squad as she is a seasoned campaigner.

“Playing in three qualifying (World Cup) tournaments I am able to bring a lot of experience and I think that’s able to help because I know what to prepare for as opposed to some of the younger players that have not played against the US and Mexico and the bigger Concacaf teams. I think bringing that experience here, and the (other) girls that do have that experience as well, we are able to raise the level of sessions in practices and raise the standard when we are together as a team.”

Hinds, who was recently signed by Hibernian Women in Scotland, is anticipating the new journey.

“I am very excited about that. I was looking to get into the UK market and I think it will be a good step for my career at this point in time. It would be very good for my development based on what I have heard from the coaches (and) based on what I know about the league as well.”

Tickets for the match between T&T and Guyana are $50 (uncovered section) and $100 (covered).

Fans don’t need to be fully vaccinated to attend. Children Under-12 are free and small coolers will be allowed. No glass bottles will be allowed into the venue.

Tickets are available at Caribbean Corner Store (Plymouth & Hope), Guys Auto Zone (Plymouth), Urban Lust (Lowlands Mall), Village Bar (Mason Hall), Pablo’s Supermarket (Argyle), Dutch Fort Bar and Restaurant (Scarborough), FFVC Apparel (Plymouth) and Hype Clothing – Port Mall (Scarborough).

T&T SQUAD

Kimika Forbes (Unattached), Chelsi Jadoo (Valadares Gaia FC/Portugal), Shani Nakhid-Schuster (Unattached), Rhea Belgrave (Police FC/TT), Shaunalee Govia (Unattached), Shadi Cecily Stoute (University of Georgia/USA), Liana Hinds (Hibernian women/Scotland), Victoria Swift (Club Leon/Mexico), Amaya EllisJohns (Hopkins University/USA), Raenah Campbell (Avantes Chadlkida FC/Greece), Asha James (West Texas A&M University/USA), Chelcy Ralph (Ball State University/USA), Dennecia Prince (Point Fortin/TT), Karyn Forbes (Police FC/TT), Kedie Johnson (Florida International University/USA), Cayla Mc Farlane (Harvard University/USA), Maya Matouk (Police FC/TT), Maria-Frances Serrant (Corban University/USA), Sarah De Gannes (Brewton-Parker College/USA), Lauryn Hutchinson (Unattached), Tenesha Palmer (Police FC/TT), Klil Keshwar (St. Francis College/USA), Alliyah Trim (FC Ginga/TT).
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: gawd on pitch on April 09, 2022, 07:34:34 AM
I say a 10goal + performance against Turks will do the trick.

Guyana 0 - 0 Nicaragua

Guyana coming with an all out attack on Tuesday. Mr Jones, don't mess this one up. We have faith in you.


Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Sando prince on April 09, 2022, 01:19:23 PM

Todays match I want to see improvement on the fundaments. Dominating ball possession, good passing of the ball, shots on goal, improvement in stamina for full 90 mins, discipline in defense. I want the team to win but I want to see improvement in those areas. Better now than when we face bigger and stronger competition later.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: maxg on April 09, 2022, 01:27:15 PM

Todays match I want to see improvement on the fundaments. Dominating ball possession, good passing of the ball, shots on goal, improvement in stamina for full 90 mins, discipline in defense. I want the team to win but I want to see improvement in those areas. Better now than when we face bigger and stronger competition later.
Just direct we to where you getting to see all that..if yuh there we could handle a Facebook live.. ;D
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on April 09, 2022, 02:25:36 PM
HALF-TIME: Turks and Caicos Islands Women 0-7 Trinidad and Tobago (Chelcy Ralph 6, 17'; Lauryn Hutchinson 14'; Karyn Forbes 33', 45'; Cecily Stoute 35'; Liana Hinds 41').
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on April 09, 2022, 03:31:49 PM
FINAL: Turks and Caicos Islands Women 0-13 Trinidad and Tobago (Chelcy Ralph 6, 17', 82'; Lauryn Hutchinson 14'; Karyn Forbes 33', 45'; Cecily Stoute 35'; Liana Hinds 41'; Maya Matouk 49', 66'; Raenah Campbell 72', 86'; Maria-Frances Serrant 75').
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Sando prince on April 09, 2022, 05:15:19 PM
WATCH: Highlights of Trinidad and Tobago Women's 13-0 victory over Turks and Caicos Islands. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN7MqbNtDHA)
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Peong on April 09, 2022, 09:09:26 PM
Is that a T&T record score?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on April 10, 2022, 12:00:29 AM
Women Warriors crush Turks and Caicos 13-0.
By Jelani Beckles (T&T Newsday).


THE Trinidad and Tobago senior women’s footballers will only need a draw in their final Group F match against Guyana on Tuesday to advance to the next phase of the 2023 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign after thrashing Turks and Caicos 13-0, on Saturday.

The match was played at the TCIFA National Academy in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos.

Chelcy Ralph led the way with a hat-trick.

Ralph opened the scoring for T&T in the sixth minute, before the experienced Lauryn Hutchinson made it 2-0 in the 14th minute.

Ralph scored her second goal in the 17th minute to give T&T a comfortable 3-0 lead.

T&T skipper Karyn Forbes got on the score sheet in the 33rd minute and Cecily Stoute made it 5-0 in the 35th.

A goal by Liana Hinds (41st) and another by Forbes (45th) gave T&T a commanding 7-0 advantage at halftime.

The goals kept flowing for T&T in the second half as Maya Matouk found the back of the net in the 49th minute. Matouk was on target again in the 65th minute.

T&T were relentless as Raenah Campbell converted a penalty in the 72nd minute and national Under-20 player Maria-Frances Serrant made it 11-0 in the 76th.

Ralph completed her hat-trick in the 82nd minute and Campbell grabbed her second goal and rounded off the scoring in the 86th minute.

T&T will play Guyana at Dwight Yorke Stadium in Bacolet on Tuesday, from 6 pm.

T&T will only need a draw to top Group F and advance to the next phase of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification campaign.

The World Cup will be held in Australia and New Zealand.

(Teams)

Trinidad and Tobago: 22.K’lil Keshwar (GK), 5.Shaunalee Govia, 2.Chelsi Jadoo (3.Shani Nakhid-Schuster 83), 6.Shadi Cecily Stoute, 7.Liana Hinds (19.Sarah De Gannes 75), 20.Lauryn Hutchinson, 14.Karyn Forbes (captain) (16.Cayla Mc Farlane 60), 12.Chelcy Ralph, 17.Maya Matouk (18.Maria-Frances Serrant 75), 15.Kedie Johnson (23.Aaliyah Trim 61), 11.Raenah Campbell,

Unused substitutes: 1.Kimika Forbes (GK), 21.Tenesha Palmer (GK), 8.Victoria Swift, 4.Rhea Belgrave, 9.Amaya Ellis, 10.Asha James.

Coach: Kenwyne Jones.

Turks and Caicos Islands: 13.Crystal Jean Baptiste (GK); 3.Jodee Harvey, 6.Patrice Senior (captain), 7.Irener Moline, 19.Chanile Butterfield, 11.Rosaria Talbot (15.Carlleah Lewis 46), 17.Vanessa Joseph (16.Gabriela Bruton 46), 18.Scateline Gedeon Dixon, 2.Kelmari Simons (4.Callie Hall 46), 10.Kadine Dephin, 9.Mikayla Marcellus,

Unused substitutes: 1.Brianna Burton (GK), 5.Syniah Forbes Chambers, 8.Alivia Brooks, 14.Kayley Hall, 21.Krysann Williams, 23.Olivia Park.

Coach: Yunelsis Rodriguez Baez.

Concacaf W Championship qualifiers results (Group F)

(9 April)

Turks & Caicos Islands 0, Trinidad and Tobago 13 (Chelcy Ralph 6, 17, 82, Lauryn Hutchinson 14, Karyn Forbes 33, 45, Cecily Stoute 35, Liana Hinds 41, Maya Matouk 49, 66, Raenah Campbell 72 pen, 86, Maria-Frances Serrant 75) at Providenciales, Turks and Caicos.

(8 April)

Guyana 0, Nicaragua 0 at Lenora, Guyana

(6 April)

Dominica 8 (Kasika Samuel 11, Starr Humphreys 32, 46, 48, Sari Finn 33, 40, Kylee Bertrand 84, Briyanna Philip 90), Turks and Caicos Islands 1 (Kadine Delphin 45+2) at Roseau, Dominica.

WATCH: Highlights of Trinidad and Tobago Women's 13-0 victory over Turks and Caicos Islands. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN7MqbNtDHA)

WATCH "We were able to see a lot of our strengths" - Liana Hinds on 13-0 win over Turks & Caicos (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NguUEKFeiE)

WATCH Kenwyne's Post Match Reactions after 13-0 win over Turks & Caicos (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI2ghBq_S7w)

RELATED NEWS

Ralph nets hat-trick in T&T’s 13-0 win.
By Nigel Simon (T&T Guardian).


Chelcy Ralph registered a hat-tricks as T&T’s senior Women Warriors clobbered host Turks & Caicos 13-0 to take charge of their 2022 CONCACAF Women’s World Cup Group F Qualifying Series at the Turks & Caicos Islands Football Association National Academy in Providence, on Saturday.

With the win, the Kenwyne Jones-coached Women Warriors moved to the top of the five-team round-robin pool with a maximum of nine points from three matches, two ahead of Guyana, who was held goalless at home by Nicaragua on Friday night ahead of their top-of-the-table clash with T&T at the Dwight Yorke Stadium, Bacolet, Tobago on Tuesday from 6 pm.

With only the pool winner advancing to the next phase of Concacaf Women’s qualifiers, T&T will go into the match against the Guyanese needing only a draw to top the group and move on to the next stage.

However, yesterday in Providence, Turks & Caicos custodian Crystal Jean-Baptiste could not conjure such heroics as Ralph of Ball State University in the USA helped herself to a treble in the sixth, 17th and 82nd minutes, while Matouk of Police FC got a double in a second-half blitz with goals in the 49th and 66th minutes before making way for Corban University’s Maria-Frances Serran to get on the scoresheet in the 74th minute.

Team captain Karyn Forbes opened the scoring in the 33rd and 45th, and Raenah Campbell also added a pair (72nd and 86th) while Lauryn Hutchinson, Shadi Cecily Stoute (University of Georgia), Liana Hinds (Hibernian Women), and Serrant got one each to complete the lopsided win.

With an eye on the clash with Guyana, Jones also had the luxury of resting regular starters, goalkeeper Kimika Forbes, defenders Rhea Belgrave, and Victoria Swift, and attacking duo Amaya Ellis, and Asha James, both based in the USA, but all of whom will no doubt return to Tuesday’s starting squad.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 10, 2022, 02:26:25 AM
There were several goals with lots of commendable virtues among the 13 - especially more than one assisted by Kedie Johnson whose fluency with the ball will surely ultimately deliver her to a Starting XI role consistently.

Tough decision, but decision made. Best goal: Cecily Stoute.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: lefty on April 10, 2022, 07:47:09 AM
There were several goals with lots of commendable virtues among the 13 - especially more than one assisted by Kedie Johnson whose fluency with the ball will surely ultimately deliver her to a Starting XI role consistently.

Tough decision, but decision made. Best goal: Cecily Stoute.


they looked competent man, I like that the runs and positional awareness was on point, most notably they ALL looked like proper athletes and not just "girls" trying to play ball, sumting I have always wanted to see from us......want to see them against competent opposition though, Turks was clearly ah "pick up side", it does worry mih dat these teams does only come out to make up numbers and doh actually develop, which would in turn MAYBE push our development to ah nex level and not jus artificially inflate we ego jus to get it crush jus one step up d totem
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 10, 2022, 08:21:45 AM
they looked competent man, I like that the runs and positional awareness was on point, most notably they ALL looked like proper athletes and not just "girls" trying to play ball, sumting I have always wanted to see from us......want to see them against competent opposition though, Turks was clearly ah "pick up side", it does worry mih dat these teams does only come out to make up numbers and doh actually develop, which would in turn MAYBE push our development to ah nex level and not jus artificially inflate we ego jus to get it crush jus one step up d totem

We exist to push their development; other teams exist to propel ours. That stated, the result does not signify that TCI is not developing. Rather, consider it a snapshot of where they are in the process. Different trajectories on each water-surrounded landmass.

It is important that all of these teams participate. Not to mention individual talent would be sacrificed if they did not.

If we walked away from that match with inflated egos then we are dumber than rocks.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: lefty on April 10, 2022, 11:37:01 AM
they looked competent man, I like that the runs and positional awareness was on point, most notably they ALL looked like proper athletes and not just "girls" trying to play ball, sumting I have always wanted to see from us......want to see them against competent opposition though, Turks was clearly ah "pick up side", it does worry mih dat these teams does only come out to make up numbers and doh actually develop, which would in turn MAYBE push our development to ah nex level and not jus artificially inflate we ego jus to get it crush jus one step up d totem

We exist to push their development; other teams exist to propel ours. That stated, the result does not signify that TCI is not developing. Rather, consider it a snapshot of where they are in the process. Different trajectories on each water-surrounded landmass.

It is important that all of these teams participate. Not to mention individual talent would be sacrificed if they did not.


nah I want dem to participate ah jus want dem to be ah challenge too

If we walked away from that match with inflated egos then we are dumber than rocks.

I meant broadly across this and similar regional opposition certain types of fans see these kinda results as what should always happen in the region and anyting less is failure.......I jus feel we will grow better and faster with ah more challenging region to compete with, is all :-\

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Deeks on April 10, 2022, 02:42:15 PM
Haiti beat BVI 21-0 ?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: gawd on pitch on April 10, 2022, 03:39:45 PM
Haiti beat BVI 21-0 ?

More goals were scored. The match officials lost count, and they only put down what they remember.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Deeks on April 10, 2022, 04:33:38 PM
Haiti beat BVI 21-0 ?

More goals were scored. The match officials lost count, and they only put down what they remember.

That is funny, but is serious stupidness.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: lefty on April 10, 2022, 05:35:58 PM
sigh.....anyway trimming d fat
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 11, 2022, 09:25:17 AM
The TCI GK played in the CONCACAF U17 tournament last year. She wouldn't have been the only youngun on the team.
Title: Jones happy with allround team effort
Post by: Tallman on April 11, 2022, 08:52:54 PM
Jones happy with allround team effort
By Nigel Simon (T&T Newsday)


T&T Women Warriors coach Kenwyne Jones said he was very pleased with the overall display of his team in their 13-0 win over Turks and Caicos. The teams met in the 2022 CONCACAF Women’s World Cup Group F Qualifying Series at the Turks & Caicos National Academy in Providence on Saturday.

With the win, the Women Warriors moved to the top of the five-team round-robin pool with a maximum of nine points from three matches, two ahead of Guyana, who was held goalless at home by Nicaragua on Friday night ahead of their top-of-the-table clash with T&T at the Dwight Yorke Stadium, Bacolet, Tobago on Tuesday from 6 pm.

With only the pool winner advancing to the next phase of CONCACAF Women’s qualifiers, T&T will go into the match against the Guyanese needing only a draw to top the group and move on to the next stage.

Jones commenting on the win said, “I’m glad, I’m pleased with the performance of the team. We had a mandate not to score more goals to get on top by goal difference. But to win the game, firstly. And also I was just more concerned in the way that we perform to win the game.”

Looking ahead to the Guyana match and what the lopsided win against cellar-placed Turks and Caicos meant for the team Jones said, “Maybe the important thing was to win the match because in this stage of the game, the competition, it is about the three points.

You know, a draw would not have been good enough at least for us and we must continue the form that we have and keep building in the performances that we have.

And I know that you know, once we performed in the right manner the goals will come. It’s not a matter of going out there and being flustered about how many goals you need to get but you know, it’s about the performance and the way we play the way, and the mentality we’re trying to develop and the command we are trying to have.

“You know, we could enjoy this victory here for 25 minutes, but it’s back down. The team is already in recovery about to have dinner and we’re going to continue to do a little bit more recovery tonight and be prepared to leave Turks and Caicos tomorrow (Sunday) and be on our way home.

With regards to his decision to rest some of his regular starters like goalkeeper Kimika Forbes, defenders Rhea Belgrave and Victoria Swift and attacking duo Amaya Ellis and Asha James, Jones said, “Based on how they match our schedule at no point in time during this block of games that we’ve had now and the one previously, we’ve gotten the maximum amount of days in between matches. We knew that it would have been a challenge in getting two Turks & Caicos because of the flight routes.

“Also, with the time in some of the players were coming into the squad and the fact that we have two games in such a short space of time. It’s something that we have to deal with. Also, for the bigger of the two games, as its labelled, we wanted to be able to allow players to get some game time in because going on, you know, on what not only to Guyana but in the hope that we have of the goal of getting to the Women’s Championship we need everybody to get game time so that we can have a deep squad that is accustomed to the way that we have to play, not only in training but also in matches.

Focusing on Guyana Jones said they are looking forward to the match as a squad.

He added, “We want to develop our mentality and our style of play and our standards, and we want to be able to keep that no matter who we play against.

“The entire squad has to know that we play in a certain manner, and no matter who steps in at any point in time, even though they have, you know, the individual characteristics, the team’s DNA has to remain.

“Of course, we know no game in any round of World Cup qualifying is easy and going forward to Guyana, of course, it’s built up as now the clash of the top two, but at the same time we’re not too concerned, you know about all the noise on the outside.

“We’re concerned about how we get focused for the match ahead after taking care of business today (Saturday).

“Like I previously said we’ve already started our different elements of recovery, and to prepare to be able to leave here tomorrow (Sunday) to come back to Trinidad and Tobago to be able to play the match.

“The attitude is one that you’re looking for and professionalism from the team is something that I stand for as it’s something that we try to maintain throughout the squad, and I know for sure that will happen with every step that we take.

Asked his thoughts on the Guyana team and if he will play for a draw with his team now top of the group by two points Jones said drawing match is not what he is about.

He stated, “We want to win every game in this round of qualification. Thankfully, we continued the way that we started as the aim was always to get better and stronger with each performance. “Also, thankfully, no as well we’ve had a few additions, not all the additions that we wanted to have so far, but the sport itself is getting deeper and stronger and you know, that puts us in a good place for when we go on to the Guyana match and beyond tactically.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: gawd on pitch on April 12, 2022, 04:50:46 PM
We just missed a bunch of opportunities. We are going to pay for not bringing in a veteran like Yaya.

TT 0 - 1 Guy

Yep

Allyuh really think that the 13 we put pass TCS was a sign we okay. Man, this women team playing real bad. This is become a repeat of the men's campaign.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 12, 2022, 04:55:25 PM
Yuh start already   ;D
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: gawd on pitch on April 12, 2022, 04:59:07 PM
Yuh start already   ;D

Haha. Yuh already know. This team did not convince me. I knew the 2 -0 score against Dominica was a sign we in trouble.

I've been watching the game from the first 10mins. And I watch how Guyana grown into the game. Since their goal, their confidence has increased two-fold.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on April 12, 2022, 05:01:22 PM
We just missed a bunch of opportunities. We are going to pay for not bringing in a veteran like Yaya.

TT 0 - 1 Guy

Yep

Allyuh really think that the 13 we put pass TCS was a sign we okay. Man, this women team playing real bad. This is become a repeat of the men's campaign.

according to the stats we have no shots on target
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: gawd on pitch on April 12, 2022, 05:05:43 PM
We just missed a bunch of opportunities. We are going to pay for not bringing in a veteran like Yaya.

TT 0 - 1 Guy

Yep

Allyuh really think that the 13 we put pass TCS was a sign we okay. Man, this women team playing real bad. This is become a repeat of the men's campaign.

according to the stats we have no shots on target

We had 2. Both right in front of the goal. Just a tap in.

Bad call by Jones. For a game like this, BRING IN YUH VETERAN. Yaya would have been playing in front of she home crowd in Bacolet. Yuh dunno she would of light up the goal..
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: gawd on pitch on April 12, 2022, 05:43:39 PM
WOW!! Between the legs. Goodbye TT
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 12, 2022, 05:46:01 PM
We should have been compressing our lines and managing the ball. Guyana needed a win, we didn't.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: gawd on pitch on April 12, 2022, 05:57:35 PM
Heart attack..

2-2 last minute goal by Hutchinson. We get away. Bring back Yaya
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 12, 2022, 06:00:53 PM
Bring back Maylee.   :) That midfield situation was woeful.

Hope lessons were learned tonight.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: gawd on pitch on April 12, 2022, 06:03:29 PM
We need the veterans for moments like that.

There's a few Canadian girls that are being overlooked. Ask why we don't have any from CAN.. Guyana and Jamaica tapped into their Canadians. We have not.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: socalion on April 12, 2022, 06:33:09 PM
Hear nah homies ah had to go and take a drink following dis game , oh jeezanages  hear nah like we team playing wid my feelings oh wha !  Dat a real drama ...... Wha de ass !   Ah had to take ah Deep breath oui 😅😳 , ah cyar hide meh ah like de fight from de team doh  ! Now on to serious prep , alot ah work to do still ! Leh meh ketch myself  dem people nearly make .... Chit meh self oui !  😅
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: maxg on April 12, 2022, 06:34:16 PM
Bring back Maylee.   :) That midfield situation was woeful.

Hope lessons were learned tonight.


Heart attack..

2-2 last minute goal by Hutchinson. We get away. Bring back Yaya

Both ah allyuh should know better… things don’t work so or makes a difference like that.. allyuh experienced man !
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: gawd on pitch on April 12, 2022, 06:48:43 PM
Bring back Maylee.   :) That midfield situation was woeful.

Hope lessons were learned tonight.


Heart attack..

2-2 last minute goal by Hutchinson. We get away. Bring back Yaya

Both ah allyuh should know better… things don’t work so or makes a difference like that.. allyuh experienced man !

Well things need to change. I would have brought in Yaya, especially for this game. She never played a game in front of her home crowd. I don't think she would have struggled here. Plus she only handing out goals to them keepers in Turkey. Even the worst coach wouldn't overlook this opportunity.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Sando prince on April 12, 2022, 07:00:33 PM
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HORRIBLE PERFORMANCE! Wait til allyuh see the match highlights smh

We have alot of improvement to do boyyy...we need a training camp and some more matches between now and final round. The intensity of our girls are very low and careless mistakes in the back defense
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Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: madness on April 12, 2022, 07:06:34 PM
i could imagine how they play. no team coordination ? :rotfl:
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Sando prince on April 12, 2022, 07:12:00 PM

Match Highlights here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRSa0lIO6h8

what a mess!
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: gawd on pitch on April 12, 2022, 07:16:04 PM
A goal between the legs. Yikes
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: lefty on April 12, 2022, 07:46:43 PM
See why I doh feel good when ah team doh challenge we........levels doh get tested and we doh know where is apparently we eh really get anywhere, jus up d tempo lil bit and  :'( :'( :banginghead:
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 12, 2022, 07:48:45 PM
Bring back Maylee.   :) That midfield situation was woeful.

Hope lessons were learned tonight.


Heart attack..

2-2 last minute goal by Hutchinson. We get away. Bring back Yaya

Both ah allyuh should know better… things don’t work so or makes a difference like that.. allyuh experienced man !

Dahis why I have de smiley face. I recognize what yuh saying but I also recognize that this is an appropriate moment or inflexion point at which to bury the hatchet. All hands on deck or reshuffle the pack.

By reshuffle I mean rethink where some players are assigned positionally.

Finally, let this be the END of playing Kimika on big occasions. There is ample evidence to defend that call.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 12, 2022, 07:52:53 PM
See why I doh feel good when ah team doh challenge we........levels doh get tested and we doh know where is apparently we eh really get anywhere, jus up d tempo lil bit and  :'( :'( :banginghead:

This result had nothing to do with that.

Also, the pre-match warm-up (at least elements thereof) should be rethought. Lots of lines and standing around. Other sequences did not sufficiently serve the GK's match prep.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: gawd on pitch on April 12, 2022, 08:00:03 PM
See why I doh feel good when ah team doh challenge we........levels doh get tested and we doh know where is apparently we eh really get anywhere, jus up d tempo lil bit and  :'( :'( :banginghead:

Basic stuff breds.. Clear the ball.. don't let the last player dribble the ball. Too many times they trying to dig themselves out of the back by dribbling the ball. For this game, they got to clear the ball.

Tactics off by KJ. Need a new goalkeeper. A solid centerback and a solid general in the middle. Bring back Yaya. Also I don't really see the leader of the squad.. That means we need one.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: maxg on April 12, 2022, 08:25:42 PM
See why I doh feel good when ah team doh challenge we........levels doh get tested and we doh know where is apparently we eh really get anywhere, jus up d tempo lil bit and  :'( :'( :banginghead:

Basic stuff breds.. Clear the ball.. don't let the last player dribble the ball. Too many times they trying to dig themselves out of the back by dribbling the ball. For this game, they got to clear the ball.

Tactics off by KJ. Need a new goalkeeper. A solid centerback and a solid general in the middle. Bring back Yaya. Also I don't really see the leader of the squad.. That means we need one.
(https://imgix.bustle.com/rehost/2016/9/13/784ce08a-7558-4d36-91e6-612a7f0c14f6.jpg?w=248&fit=crop&crop=faces&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=50&dpr=2)
She coming.. oops ah miss  ;D trying again
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: socalion on April 12, 2022, 10:52:01 PM
Saundra baron is a trini / American goalkeeper  , who last I recall was playing pro in the Israeli premier league  in 2019 .......not sure if she is still there , but should be a useful addition for the national women's team , I'm not dogging Kimika forbes but she  needs to clean up / correct some of the elementary slip ups  more recently !  I don't know if the occasion of playing  infront  of her home crowd / Tobago got to her , however she needs to buck up at this level .....nothing personal Kimika .  wishing the best .. Another name I haven't seen nor heard of in the mix is Kayla Taylor  , is she still playing ball?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on April 12, 2022, 11:54:56 PM
Women Warriors seek just one point against Guyana
T&T Guardian Reports.


T&T’s women footballers need only to draw on Tuesday against Guyana from 6 pm at the Dwight Yorke Stadium in Bacolet, Tobago to earn their passage to the next phase of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

They hold the top position in the group (Group F) after a goalless draw between Guyana and Nicaragua on Friday last, coupled with T&T’s 13-0 thrashing of the Turks and Caicos Islands on Saturday afternoon at the National Academy Facility.

With nine points from three matches, captain Karyn Forbes and coach Kenwyne Jones need just a point as the Guyanese, the second-placed team on seven points, need to win today to progress.

Yesterday, Forbes was appreciative of the congratulatory messages coming their way, but she said she did not want to take any team for granted:


“Again we need to remain disciplined and respect the opponent but our goal is to get three points and finish at the top of the group because only one team will advance,” she said.

Yesterday, the T&T women had little preparation time before the game, as a flight delay forced them to overnight in Miami.

The team was scheduled to touch down in Tobago yesterday afternoon in anticipation of a rousing welcome.

Forbes, who gave local fans a major injury scare when she went down during Saturday’s match told the media she will be taking the field this evening, and Jones who used a few of his players in different positions successfully will now have a welcomed selection-headache against the Guyanese.

“ For the next game, the team is going to make some adjustments and this is a message that we want to send that we’re coming to CONCACAF and we’re coming to do something,” Forbes said.

With regard to the successful use of players in different positions, Forbes said, “This will give the coach a headache in choosing the team for the Guyana game because a lot of the players, even off the bench were hungry. So it puts pressure on the starters on the team that their spot is not secured.

That competitiveness will only make us more competitive on the field.”

Today’s game is expected to have a large crowd as Forbes said even at her store she has had to get more tickets for the match.

She said, “I am delighted and I can say for sure that we’re about to create history there, being the first time that we will play in Tobago and advancing in CONCACAF in Tobago. The crowd will definitely come out.”

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on April 12, 2022, 11:56:58 PM
Women Warriors advance to Concacaf Champs.
T&T Newsday Reports.


SUBSTITUTE Lauryn Hutchinson netted a late equaliser as Trinidad and Tobago Women Warriors and the Guyana Jaguars drew 2-2 in their Group F fixture, at the Dwight Yorke Stadium, Bacolet on Tuesday evening.

Action was in the qualification round of the Concacaf W Championship (formerly the Concacaf Women Championship).

By virtue of the result, T&T topped Group F and join the winners of the five other groups, as well as Canada and the United States, in the Concacaf Champs, which is scheduled from July 4-18 in Monterrey, Mexico.

T&T finished on ten points from four matches, followed by Guyana with eight. Nicaragua and Dominica (who were facing each other at press time on Tuesday), as well as Turks and Caicos, were already eliminated.

Guyana needed to win while T&T only required a draw to secure first place in the group.

There were twists and turns in a tense encounter, in front of a lively crowd at Bacolet, before the veteran Hutchinson scored, five minutes after replacing the other T&T goalscorer Asha James.

Playing in front of her native Tobago fans, James had T&T’s first attempt on goal, after three minutes of play. The attacking midfielder got behind the Guyana defence but her right-footed shot went wide of the mark.

T&T Under-20 captain Maria-Frances Serrant was used as the lone forward by coach Kenwyne Jones, but she missed a glorious chance to break the deadlock in the 24th minute.

Central defender Rhea Belgrave did well to chase a ball from Liana Hinds and pick out Serrant, who spooned her shot overbar, from inside the six-yard box.

The other two Tobago-born players who were facing their home supporters were the Forbes sisters, captain Karyn and goalkeeper Kimika.

The T&T goalie was tested by a 35th minute from Brianne Desa’s freekick, which she spilt, but Otesha Charles failed to convert on the rebound attempt.

However, Forbes had another howler nine minutes later, which proved costly. The experienced keeper failed to gather another freekick from Desa, and Sydney Cummings was on hand to pounce on the loose ball and score from three metres out.

T&T levelled the scores in the 48th, when James sent her penalty attempt to the right of goalkeeper Chante Sandiford, after Serrant was tripped inside the area by Briana De Souza.

Serrant had two opportunities to put T&T ahead.

In the 66th, she intercepted the ball from an opponent, inside the Guyanese half, and raced towards goal, but her right-footed effort struck the crossbar. Twelve minutes later, after good work down the right flank by wing-back Kedie Johnson, Serrant was given a clear shot on goal but her meekly-taken right-footer trickled wide of the keeper right.

Kimika Forbes seemed to evoke memories of a similar gaffe against Ecuador on December 2, 2014 (which ruined T&T’s chances of qualifying for the 2015 World Cup in Canada). With eight minutes to go in regulation time, a low freekick from Cummings stunningly trickled between the hands and legs of the T&T goalie, to the delight of the visitors.

The scoreboard read 2-1, which would have ensured Guyana’s passage to the next round, but the Canadian-born Hutchinson, who can play either in defence or midfield, proved to be a master stroke from Jones.

Cecily Stoute sent a cross from the right which was met by Serrant. Once again, Serrant failed to convert, as her shot crashed off the bar, but Hutchinson was on hand to tap home the rebound, and guarantee a spot for T&T at the Concacaf W Championships.

Two teams from the Concacaf Champs will automatically qualify for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, while the third-placed teams from the two groups will advance to the inter-confederation playoffs.

(Teams)

Trinidad and Tobago (4-2-3-1): 1.Kimika Forbes (GK); 6.Shadi Cecily Stoute, 8.Victoria Swift, 4.Rhea Belgrave, 15.Kedie Johnson (17.Maya Matouk 84); 7.Liana Hinds, 14.Karyn Forbes (captain); 16.Cayla Mc Farlane (2.Chelsi Jadoo 75), 10.Asha James (20.Lauryn Hutchinson 84), 11.Raenah Campbell (12.Chelcy Ralph 75); 18.Maria-Frances Serrant.

Unused substitutes: 21.Tenesha Palmer (GK), 22.K’lil Keshwar (GK), 3.Shani Nakhid-Schuster, 9.Amaya Ellis, 19.Sarah De Gannes, 23.Aaliyah Trim.

Coach: Kenwyne Jones

Guyana (4-1-2-3): 1.Chanté Sandiford (GK); 20.Brianne Desa, 5.Sydney Cummings, 11.Briana De Souza (3.Tiandi Smith 80), 6.Ghilene Joseph (8.Shanice Alfred 59); 4.Kayla De Souza (captain); 7.Justine Rodrigues, 16.Stefani Kouzas; 15.Calaigh Copland, 13.Annalisa Vincent (17.Neema Liverpool 88), 12.Otesha Charles (14.Brittany Persaud 80).

Unused substitutes: 18.Natalie Nedd (GK), 22.Raven Edwards-Dowdall (GK), 2.Rylee Traicoff, 9.Lakeisha Pearson, 10.Hannah Baptiste, 19.Reece Scott,  21.Mariam El-Masri, 23.Shyla Murray.

Coach: Dr Ivan Joseph

Referee: Francia Gonzales (Mexico)

Watch Watch Highlights of tonight's 2-2 draw with Guyana (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSfCzq0xgGI)

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 13, 2022, 03:14:00 AM
Saundra baron is a trini / American goalkeeper  , who last I recall was playing pro in the Israeli premier league  in 2019 .......not sure if she is still there , but should be a useful addition for the national women's team , I'm not dogging Kimika forbes but she  needs to clean up / correct some of the elementary slip ups  more recently !  I don't know if the occasion of playing  infront  of her home crowd / Tobago got to her , however she needs to buck up at this level .....nothing personal Kimika .  wishing the best .. Another name I haven't seen nor heard of in the mix is Kayla Taylor  , is
she still playing ball?

 :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Wha geologic time scale yuh using as a benchmark? Yuh say that as if de Pleistocene epoch or "Ice Age' was YESTERDAY. But in truth, she should see another big context match when "hell freezes over".

But to your comment, more recently was this:

Not to trigger any traumas ... but that looked strikingly like an Ecuador moment. ::)

And maybe Anbrat finally has a clear answer to the question he posed some posts after that ... because these events are episodic.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 13, 2022, 03:40:56 AM
Ah notice Dennecia Prince was not included in the squad --- not even for Turks. Ah cyah vex wid dat.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 13, 2022, 03:51:20 AM
Serrant is NOT a leader of the lines. She is lively but not technically or decisionally equipped to be the focal point of attacking movements. She plays on instinct and makes quick decisions ... but her decision-making tends to be rash and occasionally beneficial.

Because her play and tendencies are opportunistic, she should be used in support of the focal point but NOT as the focal point.

A possible solution: Introduce her to Cornell Glen and let them work some individualized situational sessions. She would improve tremendously in terms of framing goals and understanding how to engage the penalty area and the attacking zones around the penalty area. She is a player who can improve tremendously.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 13, 2022, 04:04:03 AM
Lauryn Hutchinson, thank you. You saved more than a match.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Storeboy on April 13, 2022, 07:03:22 AM
We just missed a bunch of opportunities. We are going to pay for not bringing in a veteran like Yaya.

TT 0 - 1 Guy

Yep

Allyuh really think that the 13 we put pass TCS was a sign we okay. Man, this women team playing real bad. This is become a repeat of the men's campaign.

according to the stats we have no shots on target
Can Jones bring someone who has refused to join the team. Come on Man!
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: gawd on pitch on April 13, 2022, 10:35:29 AM
We just missed a bunch of opportunities. We are going to pay for not bringing in a veteran like Yaya.

TT 0 - 1 Guy

Yep

Allyuh really think that the 13 we put pass TCS was a sign we okay. Man, this women team playing real bad. This is become a repeat of the men's campaign.

according to the stats we have no shots on target
Can Jones bring someone who has refused to join the team. Come on Man!

You sure is that? I not doubting you.. But I find it hard to believe that she will say no to her last opportunity, considering her age..
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: chelsealife on April 13, 2022, 05:17:59 PM
We just missed a bunch of opportunities. We are going to pay for not bringing in a veteran like Yaya.

TT 0 - 1 Guy

Yep

Allyuh really think that the 13 we put pass TCS was a sign we okay. Man, this women team playing real bad. This is become a repeat of the men's campaign.

according to the stats we have no shots on target
Can Jones bring someone who has refused to join the team. Come on Man!

You sure is that? I not doubting you.. But I find it hard to believe that she will say no to her last opportunity, considering her age..
Somebody said something similar on Facebook and she replied saying ppl talking things they do not know. So I don't believe she refuses to play
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: maxg on April 14, 2022, 03:06:16 PM
Oh yes. Facebook, another new bible according to man.
.Is she part of the team ? No. Is KJ a madman for not requesting her services  ? Possibly. Would she make a difference? Absolutely. Are we talking things we don’t know? Most definitely . See question one…
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Anbrat on April 14, 2022, 07:05:24 PM
Saundra baron is a trini / American goalkeeper  , who last I recall was playing pro in the Israeli premier league  in 2019 .......not sure if she is still there , but should be a useful addition for the national women's team , I'm not dogging Kimika forbes but she  needs to clean up / correct some of the elementary slip ups  more recently !  I don't know if the occasion of playing  infront  of her home crowd / Tobago got to her , however she needs to buck up at this level .....nothing personal Kimika .  wishing the best .. Another name I haven't seen nor heard of in the mix is Kayla Taylor  , is
she still playing ball?

 :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Wha geologic time scale yuh using as a benchmark? Yuh say that as if de Pleistocene epoch or "Ice Age' was YESTERDAY. But in truth, she should see another big context match when "hell freezes over".

But to your comment, more recently was this:

Not to trigger any traumas ... but that looked strikingly like an Ecuador moment. ::)

And maybe Anbrat finally has a clear answer to the question he posed some posts after that ... because these events are episodic.
I hear you! Unfortunately I did not see the match. *sigh*
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 15, 2022, 05:35:30 AM
Is that a T&T record score?

Apparently record-equaling.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on April 15, 2022, 02:35:16 PM
Is that a T&T record score?

Apparently record-equaling.

2018-05-07 T&T Women 13-0 Grenada
2011-07-07 Dominica Women 1-14 T&T Women
2002-07-04 Dominica Women 0-13 T&T Women
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: lefty on April 15, 2022, 06:35:56 PM
flat track bullies :wavetowel:
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: frico on April 17, 2022, 02:43:09 PM
The posts that I saw before the match with Guyana led me to believe that we should win,how wrong can people be,I always thought we were flimsy,it always happen so I am not shocked.Guyana was always known for their world famous cricketers,now in recent times they are doing quite good in other sports,a new culture is taking over.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Sando prince on April 19, 2022, 05:39:55 PM

The posts that I saw before the match with Guyana led me to believe that we should win,how wrong can people be,I always thought we were flimsy,it always happen so I am not shocked.Guyana was always known for their world famous cricketers,now in recent times they are doing quite good in other sports,a new culture is taking over.
yes in other sports, they are becoming better in track and field. I see them win a handful of medals at CARIFTA. This was not the norm ten years ago
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Sando prince on April 19, 2022, 05:41:13 PM

I HOPE THE WOMEN'S COACH KENWYNE JONES CAN TAKE AND UNDERSTAND CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM. We remember how he was as a player when he could not take many people telling him to become more agile and robust as a striker instead of just standing and waiting. Hopefully his mindset has changed as a coach
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: 1-868 on April 19, 2022, 06:13:33 PM
Concacaf WCQ women

Group A : USA, Mexico, Jamaica,  Haiti (Group of death)

Group B :Canada, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad & Tobago
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: gawd on pitch on April 19, 2022, 06:41:21 PM
Concacaf WCQ women

Group A : USA, Mexico, Jamaica,  Haiti (Group of death)

Group B :Canada, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad & Tobago

That mountain is climbable. The 3rd place team in both groups will advance to a playoff.

Have we looked at the Canadian pool ? I don't see any Canadian girls in the team. Also I haven't seen any from England.. Scouting ?

As for the other group, Haiti has gotten way better recently. And Jamaica is always finding English girls so they will be ready for Haiti.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on April 20, 2022, 06:51:30 AM

I HOPE THE WOMEN'S COACH KENWYNE JONES CAN TAKE AND UNDERSTAND CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM. We remember how he was as a player when he could not take many people telling him to become more agile and robust as a striker instead of just standing and waiting. Hopefully his mindset has changed as a coach

A lack of agility and robustness was the critique of KJ?
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: gawd on pitch on April 20, 2022, 07:10:13 AM
Concacaf WCQ women

Group A : USA, Mexico, Jamaica,  Haiti (Group of death)

Group B :Canada, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad & Tobago

The most favored and preferred grouping. Let's see if we conspire to screw it up.

Anyone see a squad list? The other nations have released their squads. By now CONCACAF would have had the rosters. Why is it a treasure hunt to locate T&T's representatives?

Good point. Also where is the scouting report from Canada and England. We are the only team out of Jamaica and Guyana who hasn't tapped into the Canadian and English pool. Trust meh on this one. Them girls in Canada and England are receiving a blind eye. Purposely being avoided.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: ABTrini on April 26, 2022, 12:13:47 PM
Concacaf WCQ women

Group A : USA, Mexico, Jamaica,  Haiti (Group of death)

Group B :Canada, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad & Tobago

The most favored and preferred grouping. Let's see if we conspire to screw it up.

Anyone see a squad list? The other nations have released their squads. By now CONCACAF would have had the rosters. Why is it a treasure hunt to locate T&T's representatives?

Good point. Also where is the scouting report from Canada and England. We are the only team out of Jamaica and Guyana who hasn't tapped into the Canadian and English pool. Trust meh on this one. Them girls in Canada and England are receiving a blind eye. Purposely being avoided.

 Well no matter which group we are in, there is no easy road but at the end of the day in sports anything could happen- mere minnows could choke a whale.   I think in the past we have had King out of Canada represent out national team and a Deleon from the US.
Currently  Canada national teams both men and women  are riding on the success of many WI descendants  and if they chose to represent Canada,  its a choice. The programing and coaching have been outstanding.

From 2004, I have advocating for TnT to look at the systems, coaching and  programing that Canada is building, hire some of their former players who are now coaching and resurrect  our derelict, antiquated approach. Our approach of a short term fix is not sustainable for  long term results.

It pains me yet it is with due respect that I applaud JA  progress in athletics and their national sporting programs: Net ball, football and Track and Field.

I ask again  given the economics  of a country like Haiti, how is it that they continue to find ways to  be successful  with their football program?

This is not a time to finger point or to scapegoat or to  look at TTFA for answers this is an all  encompassing issue that needs to be examine at all levels to find sustainable viable and competitive programing.

In my humble opinion, when you have a player of KJ who have played at a high level and who is imparting  his knowledge unto players, it bodes well for  results. But again he is one part of the clog. Resources and a talented pool of players are the other side of the equation. When you look at the  Canadian women's game,
the past couple of tournaments and preparation they have been undergoing- the level of play is not even comparable. However if there is ONE lesson from 2006 is that it is possible to take down giants in the game. TnT have done it before- we have taken out the like of USA from world Cup; we have battled with the likes of Mexico.

 I for one was in the Stadium when we had that Women's game against Ecuador, One win away  and we fouled that. I am looking at travelling to Mexico for these playoffs because I believe that we have earned a chance to create an upset

"Great moments are born from great opportunity, and that's what you have here ladies. That's what you've earned here . One game; if we played them ten times, they might win nine. But not this game, not in Mexico."

Go out , and run with them;  stay with them, and  shut them down because you can. You , have to see yourselves as the greatest women's football team TnT has produced.

You prepared yourselves for this moment to be  players—every one of you, and you were meant to be there . This is your time. Their time is done. It's over. I'm sick and tired of hearing about what a great football team the other countries have  . Screw 'em. This is your time. Now go out there and take it!"



Take this post it in your room read it every day; believe in it and lets turn thoughts into actions and beliefs into a reality. Ah taking meh pension money to travel to Mexico to cheer you on.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Deeks on April 26, 2022, 06:27:35 PM
ABTrini, the programs has to go back to starting these ladies when they are at primary school level, according to former national player and HS school coach, Mike Grayson. If it does not start at U-8, U-9, U-10 etc, we eh going nowhere.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on June 26, 2022, 10:57:06 AM
T&T Senior Women off to Monterrey.
TTFA Media.


This country’s Senior Women’s Squad, led by head coach Kenwyne Jones will depart for Monterrey on Wednesday for a residential training camp ahead of the Concacaf Women’s Championship.

T&T will do battle with Canada, Panama and Costa Rica in Group B of the 2022 Concacaf W Championship (CWC) in Monterrey from July 4th.

Jones will travel with a training camp squad with the Final 23-Player Roster for the tournament to be announced in due course.

The tournament is part of the Confederation’s new women’s senior national team ecosystem and is scheduled to be played in Monterrey, Mexico, between July 4-18, 2022. It serves as the qualification tournament to the FIFA Women’s World Cup (FWWC) 2023 and, as part of an exciting new format, the Champion will qualify directly to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Group A: United States, Mexico, Jamaica, Haiti
Group B: Canada, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad & Tobago

Jones’ squad faced Panama in two friendlies in Couva last October, drawing both games 0-0 and 1-1 with Panama netting a late equalizer in the second outing. Panama however came away 3-0 winners when the two nations met in the 2018 Final round of qualifiers. Current squad members Liana Hinds, Karyn and Kimika Forbes, Rhea Belgrave and Lauryn Hutchinson were part of the side back then.

After round robin group stage plaY in Monterrey, the top two teams in each group will move on to the semifinals and in doing so, qualify directly to the 2023 FWWC (four teams). Meanwhile, the third placed teams in each group will qualify for a 2023 FWWC Intercontinental Playoff (two teams).

The semifinals, final and third-place match will be played in a single elimination format, with the Champion qualifying for both the 2024 Paris Olympics and the inaugural Concacaf W Gold Cup, to be held in 2024. The runner-up and third-place teams will also square off in a Concacaf Olympic play-in series, scheduled for September 2023. The winner of that play-in series will also qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup.

Watch Press Briefing with Kenwyne Jones ahead of T&T Women's Team departure for Monterrey (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8PZtC2-tRg)

See Preliminary Team Rosters click here (https://stconcacafwp001.blob.core.windows.net/media/i5pkwxe5/provisional_rosters_v2.pdf)

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: ABTrini on June 26, 2022, 04:21:15 PM
T&T Senior Women off to Monterrey.
TTFA Media.


This country’s Senior Women’s Squad, led by head coach Kenwyne Jones will depart for Monterrey on Wednesday for a residential training camp ahead of the Concacaf Women’s Championship.

T&T will do battle with Canada, Panama and Costa Rica in Group B of the 2022 Concacaf W Championship (CWC) in Monterrey from July 4th.

Jones will travel with a training camp squad with the Final 23-Player Roster for the tournament to be announced in due course.

The tournament is part of the Confederation’s new women’s senior national team ecosystem and is scheduled to be played in Monterrey, Mexico, between July 4-18, 2022. It serves as the qualification tournament to the FIFA Women’s World Cup (FWWC) 2023 and, as part of an exciting new format, the Champion will qualify directly to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Group A: United States, Mexico, Jamaica, Haiti
Group B: Canada, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad & Tobago

Jones’ squad faced Panama in two friendlies in Couva last October, drawing both games 0-0 and 1-1 with Panama netting a late equalizer in the second outing. Panama however came away 3-0 winners when the two nations met in the 2018 Final round of qualifiers. Current squad members Liana Hinds, Karyn and Kimika Forbes, Rhea Belgrave and Lauryn Hutchinson were part of the side back then.

After round robin group stage plaY in Monterrey, the top two teams in each group will move on to the semifinals and in doing so, qualify directly to the 2023 FWWC (four teams). Meanwhile, the third placed teams in each group will qualify for a 2023 FWWC Intercontinental Playoff (two teams).

The semifinals, final and third-place match will be played in a single elimination format, with the Champion qualifying for both the 2024 Paris Olympics and the inaugural Concacaf W Gold Cup, to be held in 2024. The runner-up and third-place teams will also square off in a Concacaf Olympic play-in series, scheduled for September 2023. The winner of that play-in series will also qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup.

Watch Press Briefing with Kenwyne Jones ahead of T&T Women's Team departure for Monterrey (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8PZtC2-tRg)

See Preliminary Team Rosters click here (https://stconcacafwp001.blob.core.windows.net/media/i5pkwxe5/provisional_rosters_v2.pdf)
Is there a  significant  player with international  experience who just recently scored about 30 + plus goals  missing from the names among this team?  I eh want to K reate any Confusion  but ah feel that both coach and play could come to a resolution and do what 's best from team and country.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on June 26, 2022, 04:24:46 PM
Too late now. Her non-participation can't be reversed.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on January 14, 2023, 12:23:29 AM
Asha James to play in Portugal top flight.
By Jonathan Ramnanansingh (T&T Newsday).


Trinidad and Tobago and West Texas A&M midfielder Asha James has signed with Valadares Gaia FC of Portugal's top-tier women's league, the Campeonato Nacional Feminino.

James will play alongside compatriot Chelsi Jadoo.

Valadares Gaia are currently seventh (11 points) on the Portuguese women’s top flight, mid-season, with Benfica at the summit (30 pts).

James, 22, represented the Women Warriors during their Concacaf Women's Championships qualifiers and tournament last year. Since her debut in 2019, she has made three appearances for the Women Warriors.

In October, she was named the Lone Star Conference’s women’s soccer Offensive Player of the Week for the second time. One month prior, she achieved the same accolade for her Texas A&M outfit.

The Portuguese league resumes on Sunday.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on January 14, 2023, 03:51:42 AM
And Jassiel Forde? Understood.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: maxg on January 14, 2023, 11:53:50 AM
And Jassiel Forde? Understood.
???
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on May 30, 2023, 01:37:04 PM
Jones joins Hood in race for women’s coaching job
By Nigel Simon (T&T Guardian)


Former national senior men’s football team captain and national women’s team coach, Kenwyne Jones has re-applied for the vacant head coaching role of the women’s team.

This was confirmed by the 38-year-old former England and USA-based T&T striker when contacted on Monday.

In a brief response when asked about his application for the position, Jones in a WhatsApp message replied, he submitted his application to the T&T Football Association (TTFA) on Sunday, the deadline date, and in the process joined another former national woman’s senior team and youth coach Richard Hood as the front runners for the position.

Hood, who was recently relieved of his head coaching role of the Police FC team in the T&T Premier Football League and led the national Under-20 women’s team to the quarterfinal round of the 2020 CONCACAF Championships and has served as coach of the Under-15 girls’ team, as well as assistant to Norwegian Even Pellerud at the 2010 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup on home soil, said he submitted his application on Friday last.

Former national senior men’s football team captain and national women’s team coach, Kenwyne Jones has re-applied for the vacant head coaching role of the women’s team.

This was confirmed by the 38-year-old former England and USA-based T&T striker when contacted on Monday.

In a brief response when asked about his application for the position, Jones in a WhatsApp message replied, he submitted his application to the T&T Football Association (TTFA) on Sunday, the deadline date, and in the process joined another former national woman’s senior team and youth coach Richard Hood as the front runners for the position.

Hood, who was recently relieved of his head coaching role of the Police FC team in the T&T Premier Football League and led the national Under-20 women’s team to the quarterfinal round of the 2020 CONCACAF Championships and has served as coach of the Under-15 girls’ team, as well as assistant to Norwegian Even Pellerud at the 2010 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup on home soil, said he submitted his application on Friday last.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on June 15, 2023, 01:14:02 AM
USA, European coaches apply for Women Warriors post.
By Nigel Simon (T&T Guardian).


Technical Director of the T&T Football Association, Anton Corneal, says the announcement of the new T&T senior women’s football team coach is expected to be made in two days.

He told Guardian Media Sports that the selection of the head coaching job and staff for the T&T Women’s Warriors attracted an overwhelming response from applicants for the vacant positions when the deadline for submission of applications came on May 28.

The women Warriors are drawn to face Mexico and Puerto Rico in Group A of the nine-team League A of the 2023 Road to CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualifiers beginning in September.

Among the qualifications the aspiring coaches must possess are a minimum qualification of a TTFA B’ License or equivalent or a desired qualification of TTFA A’ License or equivalent along with a minimum experience of five years coaching at the senior level and working knowledge of women’s football in the Caribbean Football Union and CONCACAF.

In addition, a desired experience of ten years coaching at the senior level and coaching at a national team (senior and/or youth) level.

Corneal said, “We got over 150-plus applications for the positions from around the world inclusive of coaches from USA, Spain, Belgium, Italy, and England, along with here at home.”

Without divulging any of the foreign applicants, he said that former national women’s coaches, former national men’s striker and captain, Kenwyne Jones, and Richard Hood, the former coach of the team are among the most high-profile local applicants.

Corneal said, “We are presently down to about 12 applications and within the next two days we will be making our decision.

He added, “A key part of the final decision in selecting the right coaching staff will be their qualifications, experience, and leadership qualities.”

The senior women’s team coaching position became vacant when the tenure of former England, and USA-based Jones was not renewed after ending on August 31, 2022.

In 2021, Welshman James Thomas resigned in October after five months into his tenure as head coach, and a week later, T&T men’s futsal coach Constantine Konstin was hired, only for Jones to be appointed five days later as the interim coach for the period October to November 2021, and that turned into a nine-month contract.

He led the team to the 2022 CONCACAF Women’s Championship which served as a qualifier for the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. T&T finished at the bottom of their four-team group after defeats to Canada 6-0, Costa Rica 4-0 and Panama 1-0. The team played its last match in July 2022, after which his contract was not renewed when it expired in August.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on June 25, 2023, 04:21:23 PM
Quote
Corneal said, “We got over 150-plus applications for the positions from around the world inclusive of coaches from USA, Spain, Belgium, Italy, and England, along with here at home.”

Without divulging any of the foreign applicants, he said that former national women’s coaches, former national men’s striker and captain, Kenwyne Jones, and Richard Hood, the former coach of the team are among the most high-profile local applicants.

Corneal said, “We are presently down to about 12 applications and within the next two days we will be making our decision.

Damn, well who is the coach, TTFA? It's almost July.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Flex on June 29, 2023, 01:08:04 AM
Hood set for Women Warriors job.
By Nigel Simon (T&T Guardian).


Richard Hood is set to be named coach of the T&T Women's Warriors team on Thursday.

Contacted for comment, technical director of the T&T Football Association (TTFA), Anton Corneal was mum on the issue but did confirm that a decision was made on the selection of the coach for the team earlier in the day, just over two months after the closing date for applicants on May 28.

Corneal said, “We had over 150 applications from North America, Europe (England, Spain, Belgium, Italy) and here at home combined, and in the end, we narrowed it down to six last week, from which our final decision was made.

The Women Warriors are drawn to face Mexico and Puerto Rico in Group A of the nine-team League A of the 2023 Road to Concacaf W Gold Cup qualifiers beginning in September, and according to Corneal, a key part of the decision had to do with the tournament in mind.

He added, “The tournament for the women kicks off in September and that is a very short time for us to prepare the team, so we had to select someone who had relative knowledge of the players that we have at our disposal as well as what we can afford in terms of salary to the coach and his technical staff, bearing in mind the limited funds we have available to us.”

Among the qualifications that were required of the aspiring coach was a minimum qualification of a TTFA B License or equivalent or a desired qualification of TTFA A’ License or equivalent along with a minimum experience of five years coaching at the senior level and working knowledge of women’s football in the Caribbean Football Union and Concacaf.

In addition, a desired experience of ten years coaching at the senior level and coaching at a national team (senior and/or youth) level.

Earlier this month, Corneal confirmed that former women’s team coaches, ex-T&T captain Kenwyne Jones and Hood, the former coaches of the team were among the most high-profile local applicants.

The senior women’s team coaching position became vacant when the tenure of former England, and USA-based Jones was not renewed after ending on August 31, 2022.

In 2021, Welshman James Thomas resigned in October after five months into his tenure as head coach, and a week later, T&T men’s futsal coach Constantine Konstin was hired, only for Jones to be appointed five days later as the interim coach for the period October to November 2021, and that turned into a nine-month contract.

He led the team to the 2022 Concacaf Women’s Championship which served as a qualifier for the upcoming 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

T&T finished at the bottom of their four-team group after defeats to Canada 6-0, Costa Rica 4-0, and Panama 1-0. The team played its last match in July 2022, after which his contract was not renewed when it expired in August.

Reached for comment, Hood, who was recently relieved of his head coaching role at the Police FC's T&T Premier Football League outfit could not say or deny if he was selected.

Hood is no stranger to the T&T coaching set-up having and was previously the head coach of the national women's team in 2011 for both the Pan American Games and Caribbean Football Union Women's Olympic Qualifiers, and then in 2016 for the Concacaf Final Round of Olympic Qualifying competition.

He also led the national Under-20 women's team to the quarterfinal round of the 2020 Concacaf Championships and also coached the U-15 girls' team, as well as served as an assistant to Norwegian Even Pellerud at the 2010 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup on home soil,

According to sources close to the decision-making, Jones was the favoured choice for the position but made a U-turn at the last minute due to the short preparation time he would have faced in getting the team ready for the qualifiers in September.

Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on June 29, 2023, 01:25:41 AM
The TTFA oozes organizational genius.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: soccerman on June 29, 2023, 12:09:11 PM
According to sources close to the decision-making, Jones was the favoured choice for the position but made a U-turn at the last minute due to the short preparation time he would have faced in getting the team ready for the qualifiers in September.

:banginghead:
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on June 29, 2023, 01:48:03 PM
Jones agains ?  ::) ::) ::) ::) basement bargaining again eh ...
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on July 12, 2023, 09:13:52 AM
Trinidad and Tobago influence hits Nepean FC
Football NSW


There will be some Trinidad and Tobago flavour added at Cook Park for the remainder of the Football NSW League One campaign with Nepean FC’s newest addition.

Maria-Frances Serrant has been touted as ‘one to watch’ arriving in Sydney in early June and has arrived to make her presence felt for Nepean FC.

Playing across the front third with incredible pace, Serrant is only 20 years old and is looking to make a name for herself Down Under.

The youngest of eight children, Serrant started her football journey in her home town of Diego Martin, playing football with her brothers at their local club team before receiving a scholarship in the United States with Corban University and later West Texas A&M.

Serrant has represented Trinidad and Tobago at Senior Women’s level as well as all youth national team ranks.

Moving to Australia, Serrant is presented with a new challenge and an opportunity to advance her football to another level in a new country.

So how did the speedster end up at Cook Park?

“I was recommended by a former coach after an agent reached out looking for a forward and then Nepean FC got in contact earlier this year,” said Serrant.

Having only been at Nepean FC for a short time, Serrant is enjoying her time so far and excited for what is to come with the second half of the season kicking into gear.

“The team are a friendly bunch, they welcomed me with a lot of smiles,” the forward said.

“The facilities are nice, the coaching staff is really good, I’ve had a lot of conversations with them and gotten to know them and they are getting to know me, they’re very open and knowledgeable and I appreciate that.”

Being an attacker, there is one major thing on Serrant’s mind and that is to score goals.

“I want to score as many goals as I can with the games I have left in the season,” said Serrant.

“I want to push myself and teammates and to showcase myself and also to build myself towards playing at a higher level.”

The new Nepean FC star has some career goals she has drawn up for herself and is looking forward to achieving them.

“To gain experience, win trophies, play at a FIFA Women’s World Cup and play in Europe in any of the top 5 leagues, Serrant said.

“I hope to make an impact on women’s football mostly for my country and many girls who, look like me, are where I came and who grew up in the same situations as me.

“I hope to create a legacy both on and off the field.”
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on August 10, 2023, 03:15:29 PM
Women free fall in football
By Andre Baptiste (T&T Guardian)


As I watched the Jamaican women’s team depart this World Cup after a memorable run into the round of 16, it begs the question, what of our national team?

The Jamaicans scored one solitary goal and conceded only one as well but played to their defensive strength and cohesion. Simply put, Jamaica played as a team on and off the field of play. There appeared to be no selfishness, no self-worth, no segregation, no "oneupmanship" and most critically team spirit.

Jamaica’s women did complain about their federation though, just like Trinidad and Tobago’s women complained about the T&T Football Association (TTFA).

Jamaica complained about match fees and the timeliness of such and similarly, we have heard these complaints from the T&T women footballers as well.

Some Jamaican women footballers have been more outspoken than others and it is the same in this country in that regard also.

The "Reggae Girlz" also made several threats and comments openly on the state of the women’s game in Jamaica. Our "Soca Princesses" have also had their say and more on the state of women’s football in this country.

So there are obvious similarities between the women footballers of Jamaica and T&T.

However, the Jamaican women left all their complaints in their hotel rooms, in their locker rooms, in the airport, and in the minds of their family members and close friends. They all saw the larger picture and understood that with success on the field of play and higher profile performances with better results, there may be a possibility of improvements but most importantly it would bring awareness that would stand a greater chance of redress.

T&T’s women footballers have clearly adopted a different approach, allowing all the problems off the field, all the inherent difficulties that exist in women’s footballers to galvanise them not to be interested in competing seriously for their country or to apparently at times not being as committed as they should be. In this country and in this case women’s footballers, there is a belief that apparently playing half-hearted, playing as if you are the victim while on the field of play and being sorry for yourself will achieve more. Alas, ladies, that is not the case. Off the field, turmoil should remain there.

Hopefully, these women footballers of T&T will begin to realise the error of their ways, for some of them it may not matter any more as they would have missed the opportunity by their age and form currently.

I asked some Jamaican journalists friends of mines about all of this and one replied: “We doh play man…off the field is that but Jamaica is Jamaica when you have on we colours and they know not to play that…"

The other three, basically said the same things, if a lot more colour fully and clear (nothing held back).

There is a lesson in all of this and it is visible in most sports internationally, where people sacrifice themselves to achieve a World Cup place in their sporting discipline. This inexcusable and for some shallow behaviour in our women’s game cannot be good for the sport. And what hurts the most is that some of these ladies have the best minds in the sport in the region and could be so vital and essential to its growth in this country and outside if correctly ventilated.

Naturally, we have to be honest and admit that the treatment of women’s football in this country has been terrible and downright at times both belittling and humiliating. So the football authorities have a lot to answer for over time and that must not be forgotten. But we are still faced with the unique problem in women’s football in this country, where players protest by not choosing to represent their country, perhaps for valid reasons or not.

But, due to the murky state of their responses and behaviour, is sometimes overshadowed by casting doubt on their love and intentions for country.

Let us also not disregard the fact that we have some persons who have held jobs in coaching women in this country with little success and others with great track records that have not fitted into our system of life and culture of thought whether through obvious flaws or just downright ineptitude. There are likewise similarities in other areas, as we may criticise a few players for their errors of judgement which in time they may come to regret and they look back on their international careers which were stunted by their actions and a country denied its best opportunities.

There is absolutely no way that after the heroics of the Maylee Attin-Johnson-inspired and brilliantly-led team of 2014 and before, nine years later we have still not played at a World Cup and Jamaica has been there twice. It is the sort of bitter reflection that should hurt everyone concerned with national sport on any level.

We are all to blame because all of us stood by and allowed it to happen, whether it is coaches, players, media or football authorities, we have allowed this decline in women’s football and it is terrible to watch and ever accept.

If T&T is to ever regain a competitive place in football, first of all in the region, then everyone needs to work together and put egos and personalities, as difficult as it can be. But perhaps most importantly our women footballers need to start to ENJOY playing and representing their county.

Hopefully, enough painful lessons have been learnt and communications can be better in all areas.

Let us restart women's football now!!!
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: asylumseeker on September 27, 2023, 06:42:02 AM
Bring back KJ!  ;D

On the evidence, there was a serious conversation starter last night regarding imminent retirement (in at least one instance) and replacement of the goalkeeper (in a separate instance).

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End of memo.
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Trini _2026 on September 27, 2023, 07:40:40 AM
There is absolutely no way that after the heroics of the Maylee Attin-Johnson-inspired and brilliantly-led team of 2014 and before, nine years later we have still not played at a World Cup and Jamaica has been there twice. It is the sort of bitter reflection that should hurt everyone concerned with national sport on any level.

We are all to blame because all of us stood by and allowed it to happen, whether it is coaches, players, media or football authorities, we have allowed this decline in women’s football and it is terrible to watch and ever accept.


Andre Baptiste need to shut it bout we are all to blame .. he supported the late David john williams when he got rid of randy waldrum   replacinh him with  the italian coach then shabbaz  etc .
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Tallman on September 27, 2023, 07:01:12 PM
Dynamite first half propels Mexico Women to a 6-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago
Concacaf.com

Six goals in the first half propelled Mexico to a commanding 6-0 victory against Trinidad and Tobago in Group A of League A of the Road to W Gold Cup on Tuesday night at the Estadio Hidalgo in Pachuca, Mexico.

With the win, Mexico now sit in first place in the group with six points through two matches, while Trinidad and Tobago remain on zero points after one game.

Mexico wasted no time in getting on the scoreboard, as Maria Sanchez scored for the second game in a row by stabbing home a cross from Scarlett Camberos before the three-minute mark for a 1-0 lead.

Greta Espinoza quickly doubled the advantage to 2-0 in the 10’ when Trinidad and Tobago GK Kimika Forbes spilled a long-range shot, allowing Espinoza to stroke home the rebound.

Mexico then made it 3-0 in the 19’ with a sparkling goal in transition that saw Alicia Cervantes polish off the counterattack with a right-footed laser into net.

A long-distance effort from Alexia Delgado that rolled off the fingertips of Forbes and into goal extended it to 4-0 in the 25’, followed by Charlyn Corral turning in a blocked shot in the 39’ for a 5-0 lead.

Corral was instrumental again in the 42’, sending in a cross that allowed that was tapped home by Cervantes to stretch it to 6-0.

With the six-goal advantage, Mexico could play to their liking and patiently wait to carve out any further scoring chances, however the Trinidad and Tobago defense held firm in the second 45, leading to the 6-0 final.

TEAMS

Trinidad and Tobago (4-2-3-1): 1.Kimika Forbes (GK); 6.Chrissy Mitchell (19.Noamie Guerra 62), 8.Victoria Swift, 14.Karyn Forbes (captain), 20.Kedie Johnson; 17.Sarah De Gannes, 19.Christa Waterman; 11.Raenah Campbell (7.Alexcia Ali 62), 10.Asha James, 12.Marie-Frances Serrant; 15.Tsaianne Leander (13.Talia Martin 87).

Unused substitutes: 21.Simone Eligon (GK), 2.Crystal Molineaux, 3.Tamara Johnson, 4.Chelcy Ralph, 5.Renee Mike, 9.Jolie Sr Louis, 16.Brittney Williams, 23.Taliah Simon.

Head Coach: Richard Hood

Mexico (4-1-2-3): 21.Esthefanny Barreras (GK); 2.Kenti Robles (captain) (23.Araceli Torres 56), 4.Greta Espinoza, 16.Karla Nieto, 20.Nicolette Hernandez; 15.Kimberly Rodriguez (14.Karina Rodriguez 46); 6.Alexia Delgado, 7.Maria Sanchez (22.Mayra Pelayo 68); 11.Scarlett Camberos, 9.Alicia Cervantes (19.Maricarmen Reyes 56), 10.Charlyn Corral (17.Natalia Mauleon 78).

Unused substitutes: 1.Itzel Gonzalez (GK), 12.Alejandria Godinez (GK), 3.Crisrina Ferral, 5.Anika Rodriguez, 8.Carolina Jaramillo, 13.Joseline Montoya, 18.Reyna Reyes,

Head Coach: Pedro Lopez

Referee: Natalie Simon (USA)

MATCH HiGHLIGHTS (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl6_iCp5GNc)
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: ABTrini on October 01, 2023, 07:57:11 PM
Money well spent when
 the result was inevitable
the coaching was cheap
players would  get by on bare minimum
yuh eh have tuh worry about future expenses past these games
 Many  congrats to the  Most abnormal committee  trying to manage TnT football
Title: Re: Women Warriors Thread
Post by: Deeks on October 02, 2023, 01:30:41 PM
Bring back KJ!  ;D

On the evidence, there was a serious conversation starter last night regarding imminent retirement (in at least one instance) and replacement of the goalkeeper (in a separate instance).

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End of memo.


Asylum, are You referring to Kenwyn Jones. Breds last Saturday ah Saints man call and giving me real buss head talk, after Saints beat my Beloved QRC 4-3. Imagine we leading 3 nil and Saints come back and buss we arse 4-3. You don't think KJ deserve ah busshead. And what make it worser, not worse, worser is my QRC school mate Mike Grayson who coaching Saints. Is plenty busshead for Mike when I come home. So hold that thought about bringing back KJ.
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