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Sports => Football => Topic started by: Sando on November 19, 2008, 12:14:17 PM
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Can anyone give us an up-close on Yohance Marshall ? I believe he will be on the T&T senior side soon.
U.S. Base - The Big Six.
Javed Mohammed, Ancil Farrier, Kevon Neaves, Sean DeSilva, Kareem Yearwood and Yohance Marshall.
Flex, whats the latest with Kyle Bethel ?
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and an update on ian macauley would also be appreciated.
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Yohance Marshall looks overseas.
T&T Express Reports.
ANY DAY now, Yohance Marshall is expecting a call confirming where he will be playing next.
The former USA-based defender, originally from Diego Martin, is the only player on Trinidad and Tobago’s 2014 Caribbean Cup team not currently attached to a club.
While 28-year-old Marshall was born in Diego, he now likes in Arima. He was a standout defender at local school football level for St Anthony’ College, before moving to the United States on scholarship.
He was drafted into Major League Soccer by the Los Angeles Galaxy and also played for several lower tier American clubs before heading to Asia for stints with teams in Thailand and Myanmar.
Marshall played last season with local Pro League runners-up Central FC, who he left in the off season, looking for another overseas opportunity. He has since been linked to clubs in Brazil and Europe.
“Something is working out and I am sure within the next couple days to a week an announcement will be made, “Marshall told the Express. “I’m just waiting for the January transfer window and I will be leaving again.”
Marshall has featured in the Stephen Hart-coached national team for the mid-year tours to Argentina and Brazil and now the Caribbean Cup in Jamaica, where he played in Tuesday’s 3-2 win over Curacao. To keep fit, Marshall has been training with a couple local teams.
“I am without a club and I am on the national team, so I think I work twice as hard because I know the public and the media will be asking questions, “Marshall said. “I keep myself fairly in shape. I don’t go without training, even when I am on vacation.”
“I have been training with a couple local clubs. I started off with Caledonia. I think that was July or August. Since then, I have been training with the Army (Defence Force FC) for probably the last three months,” he said.
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Niceness.
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Yohance Marshall is reportedly in El Salvador to sign with Primera Division club, Juventud Independiente. Kordell Samuel may be joining him as well.
https://twitter.com/JuveInd_Oficial/status/550851208618196992
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El Salvador boy? Wow!
Once again, nuff respect to a man who knows what's gotta be done to put (hopefully good) food (safely) on the table, no matter what.
He also knows he had to be playing first team ball before Hart makes a call up for gold cup and world cup qualifiers.
Wish you all the best Yohance.
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seems like our players cannot get into top leagues anymore
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Yohance Marshall is reportedly in El Salvador to sign with Primera Division club, Juventud Independiente. Kordell Samuel may be joining him as well.
https://twitter.com/JuveInd_Oficial/status/550851208618196992
In case anyone is wondering, ah doh think the player listed on their roster is the player synonymous with that 2007 GC incident involving Darryl Roberts.
EDIT: In other words, this player (#21): http://juventudindependiente.com/equipo-mayor/ ... is not the Carlos Menjivar who was injured in the Gold Cup. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Menj%C3%ADvar
To the best of my knowledge, Wikipedia has it wrong.
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Yea Yohance left the same day I did hah - I'm hopeful - potential Champions League games for him.
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seems like our players cannot get into top leagues anymore
I am seeing the same pattern
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seems like our players cannot get into top leagues anymore
I am seeing the same pattern
Legit question: How can we use this observation?
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Yohance Marshall and Kordell Samuel were both on the scoresheet as Juventud Independiente overwhelmed third-division side, San Isidro Lempa, by a score of 7-0 in a pre-season friendly. Yohance is currently negotiating terms to an offered contract while Kordell is one a one-week trial.
http://www.edhdeportes.com/articulo/siete-son-los-goles-opicanos-20081
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Defender Yohance Marshall has signed a one-year contract with Juventud Independiente of the Salvadoran Primera División.
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Great to see Yohance settle and secure food on the table and achieve match fitness for 2015.
This year will be a big one for T&T football and Yohance intends to be a part of it seeing how the Central Americans operate and learning all their behind-the-scenes characteristics and training secrets. Big up. Congrats Warrior.
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https://www.youtube.com/v/33CaVQvQGgc
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It would have been nice to hear de baller comment about his experience at Juventud.
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National defender, Yohance Marshall, has agreed to a one-year contract with Mexican Second Division club, Murciélagos FC. Yohance will travel to Los Mochis next week to formalize the contract.
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A successful year could open up so many doors for our players. Would love to see some of our players playing in the Mexican top division in the future. I think this is the right player to serve as an ambassador.
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Good stuff.
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Top man! A true professional and a great ambassador for T&T football. And a good example of how a decent agent can get you worthwhile contracts.
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Yo!! .... Enhance yuh exposure and marketability
Yohance!!! I see why yuh name so. Nice move chief. Yuh eh playing at all.
Good move to Mexico and securing a contract to keep you ready for World Cup qualifiers
BraveHart will be glad for your newspaper articles about Mexicos concerns and fears.
You're gonna be a crucial part of the setup and you will be playing in Premier division after this.
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Murciélagos F.C’s latest signing, Yohance Marshall, is officially presented to the media by Director Alejandro Mercado.
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Great going Yohance. Your body language is great and is saying: I bad and fearless!!
Show dem! See you in the qualifiers and maybe some upcoming friendlies & stay healthy.
We are proud of you.
Thanks for this memory Yohance (archived by Tallman): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QWjMfwT1zo
Seconds to go. Wow.
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Murciélagos F.C’s latest signing, Yohance Marshall, is officially presented to the media by Director Alejandro Mercado.
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I like the batman jersey! I'm just wondering what comment the media were expecting from your one-eyed trouser snake? :rotfl:
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Yohance Marshall looks forward to the challenge of playing in Mexico with Murciélagos F.C.
https://www.facebook.com/socawarriors.net/posts/10153566374474314
Yohance Marshall training with his new club, Murciélagos F.C.
https://www.facebook.com/socawarriors.net/posts/10153566375924314
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Marshall makes debut in Mexico.
By Shaun Fuentes (Guardian).
His last gasp equaliser against Mexico in the Group phase CONCACAF Gold Cup encounter will go down in history as the item that completed one of the greatest comebacks in the tournament’s history and certainly by any national team of T&T. For Yohance Marshall, it was a moment to cherish and a few weeks later he’s now reflecting on the current phase of his professional career in Mexico.
“It’s an exciting period for us but we have also got to keep out feet on the ground. There will be a lot of expectations for our team after the Gold Cup performance and particularly the game against Mexico. A lot of people will be looking to see what happens in this game. I think we need to be patient, prepare properly and go into the game making sure we do all the right things,” Marshall said.
“For me personally I’m looking towards the game with a lot of anticipation but we see this game as preparation for a much bigger stage which is the World Cup qualification. These kind of games go a long way in helping us prepare for the campaign,” he added.
Marshall signed with Mexican Ascenso MX League (Second tier) club Murcielagos last month and made his debut on Saturday in a 2-1 loss to Juarez, coming on in the 46th minute for Uruguayan Rodrigo Pastoroni. Two days later he joined the T&T team in Salt Lake City for tomorrow’s international friendly with “El Tri”.
“It’s been a pretty decent period for me and a good start with the club,” Marshall said. “I made my debut in the second half before coming to Utah and so far I could say I’ve settled in quite well. The team gets about ten thousand fans for each game and of course they are football crazy across there.”
He said there are some persons who identify him by the goal against the Mexican at the Gold Cup.
“Some people bring it up yes and I guess they recall the goal but I think the more performances and results we can gather like that one will do us a whole lot of good when it comes to our recognition as players and as a country in the footballing world,” Marshall said.
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Yohance Marshall live with Murcielagos vs Mineros:
http://wrivz1.blogspot.com/p/5.html
http://a.murcielagosfc.com/
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Yohance Marshall has been appointed captain of Murciélagos FC for their game against Atlante FC at Estadio Andrés Quintana Roo, Cancún, Mexico on January 15th 2016.
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Very Good Yohance. T&T players are doing well at their Clubs. Good for them. Good for t&t.
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Live at 10 PM EST vs Tijuana in Copa MX. This will be a nice test for Yohance. Tijuana is now coached by Miguel Herrera, former MX coach at Gold Cup, where Marshall was hero.
http://www.popcorn11.com/murcielagos-vs-club-tijuana-en-vivo.html/
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Thanks
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My stream in consistent. He looks confident.
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http://www.popcorn11.com/tijuana-vs-murcielagos-en-vivo.html/
yohance live vs tijuana second game of copa mx
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Scored. A good header off a corner.
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miguel herrera will never forget him. first mexico, now tijuana
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WATCH: Yohance Marshall scores his first goal for Murciélagos FC against Club Tijuana in the Copa MX.
https://www.youtube.com/v/EFg9MDFfipk
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He was involved in all the goals. The life of a defender is tough oui. Not much he could have done to prevent the goals. On the first one he lost sight of the ball and by the time he blinked it was in the net.
The second one most times the shooter is going to hit for the far post so I doh blame him for blocking that way.
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Yesterday was the first Mexican league match of Marshall that I watched and I was impressed by two things. Firstly Marshall looked technically sound. He didn't stumble on the ball, he didn't panic and made good decisions on the ball. I don't think he was caught in possession once vs a good Tijuana team. Secondly it seemed like Marshall was a leader on the team, others seemed to defer to him and I found this interesting because that league can be hard on foreigners. Does anyone know if Marshall speaks Spanish well because that would help to explain.
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Yesterday was the first Mexican league match of Marshall that I watched and I was impressed by two things. Firstly Marshall looked technically sound. He didn't stumble on the ball, he didn't panic and made good decisions on the ball. I don't think he was caught in possession once vs a good Tijuana team. Secondly it seemed like Marshall was a leader on the team, others seemed to defer to him and I found this interesting because that league can be hard on foreigners. Does anyone know if Marshall speaks Spanish well because that would help to explain.
Merely in the interest of clarity: The match v. Tijuana was a Copa MX game, not an Ascenso MX match. The difference being akin to an encounter during a FA Cup round v. a regular league match in the Championship.
Tijuana is a Liga MX club (top flight) and Murciélagos is an Ascenso MX squad ( the division below).
Competency will develop automatically from being in a training environment in which the player is exposed to the vocabulary of football.
Recently, I was out to grab a bite. I look up, Patrick Viera is standing next to me on his phone discussing a player in competent Italian. Players will pick it up.
Also, there was recent mention of Yohance wearing the armband.
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Yesterday was the first Mexican league match of Marshall that I watched and I was impressed by two things. Firstly Marshall looked technically sound. He didn't stumble on the ball, he didn't panic and made good decisions on the ball. I don't think he was caught in possession once vs a good Tijuana team. Secondly it seemed like Marshall was a leader on the team, others seemed to defer to him and I found this interesting because that league can be hard on foreigners. Does anyone know if Marshall speaks Spanish well because that would help to explain.
Merely in the interest of clarity: The match v. Tijuana was a Copa MX game, not an Ascenso MX match. The difference being akin to an encounter during a FA Cup round v. a regular league match in the Championship.
Tijuana is a Liga MX club (top flight) and Murciélagos is an Ascenso MX squad ( the division below).
Competency will develop automatically from being in a training environment in which the player is exposed to the vocabulary of football.
Recently, I was out to grab a bite. I look up, Patrick Viera is standing next to me on his phone discussing a player in competent Italian. Players will pick it up.
Also, there was recent mention of Yohance wearing the armband.
Good point, also he did play in El Salvador before.
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The commentators on TV said repeatedly that Marshall should play in Liga MX.
Tijuana's coach is Miguel Herrera, former Mexico's coach at last WC and Gold Cup.
I am surprised he is not starting on the National Team. Ascenso MX is clearly a step above NASL and perhaps even the bottom MLS teams.
If he makes it to play in Liga MX in June (Tijuana now would be a possibility, but it will get a chance to showcase vs Atlas as well in the Cup), it would be huge. Probably no Caribbean player has ever played in Liga MX which remains a league above the MLS.
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Marshall nets opening goal in Mexican League.
By Shaun Fuentes (Guardian).
National Senior Team defender Yohance Marshall notched his first goal for Mexican club Murcielagos in a 2-1 defeat to Tijuana in the Mexican Ascenso MX Second division League.
Marshall scored a header to put his team ahead before a sizeable crowd. Even more interesting the head coach of the Tijuana team is ex-Mexican head coach Miguel Herrera who was also in charge of “El Tri” when Marshall headed in a last gasp goal to secure a 4-4 draw for T&T during the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
“The first goal came at a good time but to little avail,” Marshall said.
That was also the first team goal for the season so far.
“It's been a rough start for the first couple games of the season where we've been playing decent football but just can't get any results so far. We just need to stay focused and continue to believe that we're going to get results and put in the work and it'll come.”
Commenting on the goal itself, Marshall, formerly of LA Galaxy, added:
“We usually run a play for corners and I changed it last minute and told the guys to run free. I made a first post run and the ball arrived in my path and I got up and connected and didn't look back. Funny enough it was another header against Herrera.”
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“We usually run a play for corners and I changed it last minute and told the guys to run free. I made a first post run and the ball arrived in my path and I got up and connected and didn't look back. Funny enough it was another header against Herrera.”
Yohance walk in and take over de people and dem team yes! ;D
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LIVE Yohance Marshall and Murcielagos vs Celaya. Kick off in 30 mins. http://www.popcorn11.com/celaya-vs-murcielagos-en-vivo.html/
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Live in Copa MX vs Atlas (Liga MX): http://fullmatchhd.com/copa-mx-atlas-vs-murcielagos-en-vivo-2016/
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WATCH LIVE Yohance Marshall and Murciealgos FC vs Atletico San Luis. Kick off in 15 mins: http://hrivx.blogspot.com/p/6.html
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WATCH LIVE Yohance Marshall and Murciealgos FC vs Atletico San Luis. Kick off in 15 mins: http://hrivx.blogspot.com/p/6.html
They held on for dear life. San Luis hit the crossbar once and the uprights a couple times. On the other end, Murciélagos hit the crossbar once, but they were generally more on the back foot.
Apparently 4-4-2 in a diamond. Yohance as the right-sided central defender in the Back Four. He made several aerial clearances; however, practically all were not under any notable pressure/difficult circumstances.
The GK behind him is a mess. There were several deliveries that the GK "came for" but ended up stranded and adding unnecessary complexity for the defence. He demonstrated more shot blocking ability reflexively than fully rounded confidence in commanding his duties. When one considers that the forwards are neither sharp nor particularly dangerous individually, it means that Murciélagos has critical issues at both ends of the production line. This is a team that will not see promotion this term. The goal they scored came from individual commitment to the ball and nothing else (well, aside from help via San Luis' keeper's possible pre-judgement and over-commitment to the play).
In general, there was more than infrequent evidence of confusion (or a lack of clarity collectively) in the defence and not a clear identity with respect to ball circulation across all sectors of the field.
Yohance showed some glimpses with respect to vertical passes that could generate attacking sequences. A lot of his tasks required reading the game and positional play, but given some of the deficiencies in the cast of characters around him, there were some exposing moments that rest on collective issues rather than exclusively individual decision-making.
As much as he seems to be enjoying the experience and camaraderie of his teammates, my view is that baller needs more of a "challenge" with a team that is not struggling to find its way (as is Murciélagos).
EDIT: Female ref. Creditable shift. Towards the end of the match frustration/indiscipline started to creep in ... especially within the San Luis ranks (I was surprised when #9 didn't suffer when he touched her as he protested a call). Generally got all of the key incidents correct, but made a notable error on a call (in an advanced area) that should have favoured ASL.
You can see Yohance's leadership qualities in a variety of situations.
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Nice analysis. The team has been struggling to say the least in the Clausura. Murcielagos B meanwhile is first in its group although Britto has been sidelined the last two games with an injury.
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Watch Yohance Marshall and Murcielagos vs Leones Negros de Guadalajara (top of the table) LIVE NOW http://www.udgtv.com
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Yohance live now with Murcielagos vs Alebrijes: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/murcielagosfc
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Yohance live now with Murcielagos vs Alebrijes: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/murcielagosfc
falta marshall :)
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Yohance Marshall and Murcielagos live now vs Lobos BUAP: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/murcielagosfc
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Correct link: http://tv3.kozreload.eu/
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WATCH: Yohance Marshall scores the final goal in Murciélagos FC’s 5-0 rout of Correcaminos UAT.
https://www.youtube.com/v/JTY63iFnHgU?start=137
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Murciélagos FC defender Yohance Marshall named to the Ascenso MX Team of the Week (#14). Yohance was a stalwart in defence and contributed offensively with a goal and assist in his team’s 5-0 clobbering of Correcaminos UAT.
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WATCH: Highlights of defender Yohance Marshall’s first season in the Ascenso MX with Murciélagos FC. Includes some footage of his two appearances for Trinidad and Tobago vs Mexico in 2015.
https://www.youtube.com/v/yKN5rl_1Ueo
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Niceness! :applause:
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Good Stuff
Our boys need more videos like this for exposure
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Ah seeing Yohance Marshall happily engaged with training at his club with no apparent trace of injury (see the club's twitter feed).
Decision of non-inclusion v. Dom Republic and Martinique based on grounds other than injury? Yuh never know, that passport thief gets around. :devil:
Or maybe iz 'tief head'. :P
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Ah seeing Yohance Marshall happily engaged with training at his club with no apparent trace of injury (see the club's twitter feed).
Decision of non-inclusion v. Dom Republic and Martinique based on grounds other than injury? Yuh never know, that passport thief gets around. :devil:
Or maybe iz 'tief head'. :P
Makes no sense. He has been one of the best defenders in Ascenso MX. MLS has great marketing for sure because level wise is no better than Ascenso.
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Ah seeing Yohance Marshall happily engaged with training at his club with no apparent trace of injury (see the club's twitter feed).
Decision of non-inclusion v. Dom Republic and Martinique based on grounds other than injury? Yuh never know, that passport thief gets around. :devil:
Or maybe iz 'tief head'. :P
Makes no sense. He has been one of the best defenders in Ascenso MX. MLS has great marketing for sure because level wise is no better than Ascenso.
Well, on the positive side... He wasn't part of this outcome. But, also might have been better he stayed with his club. When was his last playing time with the NT (not merely being called up)?
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Nice video
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@Dutty Love: If the Ascenso could escape Liga MX's shadow and improve some infrastructural issues, there would be no debate in the MLS comparison. It would probably pull some MLS curious players from outside the US.
Ascenso should broaden its vision too and get in on foreign opposition on the preseason tour circuit. Generate some badly needed $$$.
Which of both leagues, in your view, has the younger average player age?
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@Dutty Love: If the Ascenso could escape Liga MX's shadow and improve some infrastructural issues, there would be no debate in the MLS comparison. It would probably pull some MLS curious players from outside the US.
Ascenso should broaden its vision too and get in on foreign opposition on the preseason tour circuit. Generate some badly needed $$$.
Which of both leagues, in your view, has the younger average player age?
You are right however it's a second division with relegation/promotion with Liga MX and Segunda. No matter what it will always be in the shadow of Liga MX. What I think many don't realize is that it is considered higher quality top to bottom than Costa Rica primera and better in infrastructure. Murcielagos has among the smallest stadium and it seats 15,000. That tells you something since often Saprissa, Herediano and Alajuelense make MLS teams look bad in CCL.
What I find astonishing is that not only MLS players seem untouachable on this T&T, but even NASL, USL, England 5th Div, Estonia, etc are picked over Marshall and Jomal who have been very good in Ascenso.
My thought on MLS is that it has very little pressure other than playoffs time (no relegation), lots of coaches who have no idea what they are doing tactically, and many players who are simply picked for being good athletes. With all the respect, Jamaica a country of less than 3 million doesn't produce enough quality players to justify most USA teams fielding 2-3 Jamaicans at every level. The only explanation is that there is no emphasis on tactical/technical work but only on their athleticism. And if that is what the players are used to, they are in for a bad journey in the Hexagonal.
Back to the coaches and players, Mexico has it right. They focus on foreigners from South America which bring skills/technique and mentality. They spread the budget around on younger players from Boca, River, Nacional, etc instead of paying the big bucks to aged retiring players and fill in the rest with college players or athletes. How is that someone like Camoranesi coaches in Ascenso MX after coaching Tigre in Argentina Primera, and Houston Dynamo has Wade Barrett?
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The pyramid works. Fighting to avoid relegation teaches you to play conservatively when is needed. Unfortunately the bulk of T&T's players play in MLS and it shows.
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Marshall of defence; Yohance cleared to represent North East Stars.
ttproleague.com.
North East Stars head coach Derek King will have available Trinidad and Tobago defender Yohance Marshall for Tuesday's trip against Defence Force from 6pm at Ato Boldon Stadium.
Marshall, a 31-year-old with experience on three foreign continents, received his international transfer certificate (ITC) this week, after joining North East Stars in pre-season.
“It’s great to get the legs going again,” said Marshall, who returned to Trinidad last May following stints on the South American continent, first with El Salvador’s Juventud Independiente then Mexico’s second division side Murciélagos, where he was a teammate of fellow Soca Warriors Shahdon Winchester and Jomal Williams.
“I have been keeping fit and ready for anything, including the national team and even options abroad,” continued Marshall. “North East Stars presented the perfect opportunity for me to train and continue playing for the moment because I live in Arima.”
Marshall, a Diego Martin-born former St. Anthony’s College and University of South Florida player, added that although he is committed giving his best for his adopted community of Arima and his new club North East Stars, including sharing his experience with new teammates, his ambition is to return abroad and continues to work on possible moves through his agent.
“The plan is to stay active, get some games in and return to the top of my game because I haven’t had a full game in a couple of months,” he said. “The mind-set is also that I’m also at a place where I can share my knowledge with my teammates. But the plan will ultimately be to return to playing abroad once the opportunity right.”
The former Los Angeles Galaxy and Rochester Rhinos – both North American clubs – defender’s career also took him to East Asia, where he represented Thailand’s Chainat Hornbill and Myanmar’s Nay Pyi Taw before joining Central FC in 2014 for his first professional stint in Trinidad.
“Experiencing different styles of football in different countries made me into a well-rounded player,” Marshall said. “My experience gives me the added edge to adapt quickly to various styles of play and systems.”
Marshall last represented Trinidad and Tobago on April 29 in a 2-2 friendly away to Grenada. He played the full 90 minutes against the Grenadians but was not re-called by T&T head coach Dennis Lawrence for FIFA World Cup 2018 Qualifiers against the United States (0-2) and Costa Rica (1-2) on June 9 and 13 respectively.
“The focus for me as it relates to the national team, is to get back to playing at club level and put myself in the national coaches’ plans,” explained Marshall.
For now though, King, a former Trinidad and Tobago assistant coach, is happy to have the talented defender available for selection at North East Stars.
“We are happy to have him (Marshall) available in our mix of experience and youth,” said the North East Stars coach.
King said Marshall is “a leader” who can complement defender Daneil Cyrus and others such as Elton John, who can occupy defence or central midfield positions.
Marshall’s current teammates include experienced players Kerry Baptiste, Cyrus, Kevon Villaroel, Leston Paul, Elton John and another well-travelled player, Kordell Samuel.
Other teammates include younger talents such as Kishun Seecharan, Rundell Winchester, Jomoul Francois, Seon Thomas, Jameel Neptune, Adrian Noel, Dwight Quintero, Kyle Bartholomew, Jelani Felix and Akeem Garcia.
King also hopes give valuable top flight exposure to the club’s Under-17 talents Jean-Paul Rochford, brothers Darnell and Devon Charles, and Keon Boney, who already made his top flight debut at the start of the season.
King, a former T&T international defender and 2009 Pro League-winning coach, has one competitive match under his belt this term, defeating Point Fortin Civic 1-0 on his debut as North East Stars coach on June 10 at the Arima Velodrome.
His side were set to face three-time defending champions Central FC at the same venue a week later on June 16, but concerns over ground conditions led to the aborting of the game and the debuts of T&T internationals Cyrus and Leston Paul, who joined from W Connection and Central respectively.
But already, he says things are looking up for his club.
“The club is now based in Arima. The people are coming out to see us like the days of Memphis and Arima United. We have Garcia, Jomoul, Bartholomew, Elton and others who are from Arima, representing the club of their community, and coached by me, who is also from Arima,” said King.
King, on his next assignment, predicts a tough outing against the Defence Force on Tuesday, adding that while he expects the Army/Coast Guard outfit to be their regular rugged and well-rounded team, he is also aware that all teams will be coming to give their best against his side.
“They all head plenty of us leading up to the start of the season and we expect all teams to be coming hard against us. It’s a challenge we accept this year.”
Pro League action resumes on Friday 23 June with a double-header at the Ato Boldon Stadium with Central FC against Point Fortin Civic from 6pm followed by W Connection taking on Club Sando from 8pm.
On Saturday 24 June, Police FC and MIC-IT St. Ann’s Rangers will lock horns at the Larry Gomes Stadium from 4pm.
And on Tuesday 27 June the Ato Boldon Stadium will host Morvant Caledonia United against San Juan Jabloteh from 8pm following the Defence Force-North East Stars clash two hours earlier.
Upcoming Fixtures
(Friday 23 June 2017)
Central FC vs Point Fortin Civic—6pm, Ato Boldon Stadium
W Connection vs Club Sando—8pm, Ato Boldon Stadium
(Saturday 24 June 2017)
Police FC vs MIC-IT St. Ann’s Rangers—4pm, Larry Gomes Stadium
(Tuesday 27 June 2017)
Defence Force vs North East Stars—6pm, Ato Boldon Stadium
Morvant Caledonia United vs San Juan Jabloteh—8pm, Ato Boldon Stadium
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WATCH: The Header that Silenced Mexico, featuring Yohance Marshall
https://www.youtube.com/v/gVdpI4KF99M
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Very nice piece fellas. More of these please. This type of reporting goes very far and can inspire the young to dream.
I will never for get those moments.
Thank you Stephen Hart (I know there were many other contributors . . .)
Could have benefitted from more game footage. . . was expecting to see more and was a bit disappointed.
Thanks for the piece
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Super League MVP Marshall eyes coaching career.
By Joel Bailey (Newsday).
SUPER LEAGUE MVP Yohance Marshall is looking towards a career in coaching whenever he decides to hang up his boots.
The 32-year-old Marshall, who played 15 internationals for the national team from 2010-2017, had a key role this season in helping Queen’s Park finish as the runners-up in both the League and Cup competitions.
Last weekend, Marshall was part of the coaching staff at the Queen’s Park Football Academy during their five-day joint training session with coaches from MLS champs Atlanta United FC.
Asked if he was looking at make the switch to a career on the sidelines, the composed central defender said, “Yes I think I am looking to transition before that time (to retire). I want to at least prepare myself, but not just with Queen’s Park...I think I’ll do it with whoever youths or player that I can impact.
“I’ve seen talent within the League and I (have spoken) to younger players where they can improve certain things. So I don’t think it’s just a matter of Queen’s Park where I can help. If I can help Trinidad football, I’ll be doing myself and doing my country a service.”
The Parkites did not earn any silverware this season but Marshall described the year as a success.
“I was healthy all season,” he said. “The team played well. We just enjoyed playing football.”
Marshall was part of the Pro League for a few years with Central FC and North East Stars, before joining Queen’s Park earlier this year. He believes the standard of football in the two leagues is comparable.
“I don’t think there is any drop-off from the Pro League to the Super League,” he said. “We played a lot of Pro League teams in pre-season and even during the season and we won.
“So, I can say for myself I don’t think there is a big drop-off. The difference is probably the amount of training the coaches might have.”
Marshall takes his social responsibility seriously and has been working with the Can Bou Play Foundation – a venture involving fellow players Sean De Silva, Keston George, Elton John, Akim Armstrong, Julius James, Jared Bennett and Amiel Mohammed.
According to Marshall, “We went all over the country giving of our time and running mentorship and educational programmes, and also running off some clinics.”
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Marshall and George join forces at Iceland's Kórdrengir
Can Bou Play Foundation Media
Can Bou Play founders Yohance Marshall and Keston George have found new football homes at Kórdrengir FC in Iceland's third division for the 2019 season.
"Pen is to paper now but it still hasn’t full hit yet," said George. "It is honestly it is the best feeling I have had in my career."
The new journey at Kórdrengir will mark the first time that George has played professionally outside of Trinidad and Tobago and according to the ecstatic midfielder, it all still seems a bit surreal.
"A lot of people have had hopes and dreams of playing in Europe and didn’t get the opportunity, so for me to sign my first foreign contract out here and in the full source of everything, it’s almost surreal,"George continued.
"I am still coming to terms with it. It’s the best feeling after putting in so many years of work, blood, sweat and tears. After so many ups and downs, so many disappointments to finally receive something that makes you feel like it was all worth it, is just amazing."
"Big brother" Yohance Marshall will suit up alongside George for the third season running after stints together at North East Stars and QPCC, and the experienced central defender was equally elated for George, who he considers to be his younger brother.
"I actually have more joy for him, for Keston signing, because this is like his first contract outside of Trinidad and I know how hard he has been working over the years," stated Marshall.
"He is like my little brother. I know him since he was like 13 or so. I’ve seen him grow over the years and I’ve seen how hard he has worked. Unfortunate circumstances meant he was not able to break through in some places but I’m so happy for him now."
The contract in Iceland will be Marshall's first in Europe, but his third continent overall after stints in USA, Central America and Asia.
The feeling at being able to still be afforded these opportunities at 33 and alongside his friends is something that he cherishes.
"Just happy to be playing still. To get another opportunity to play and continue what I love to do. Playing in a different part of the world again, and seeing another place through football is the main thing."
"This experience is going to be amazing and happy that we can experience it together."
"And I could say that same thing for Sean. This is basically both of their opportunities to showcase their talents and I'm glad that I could join them. Glad I could join them as a friend and as part of the Can Bou Play Family."
Marshall and George will have a familiar face when they begin their careers in Iceland later this month as fellow Can Bou Play Founder Sean de Silva will be a stone's through away from them in Reykjavik after he signed for Haukaur FC earlier this month.
It makes the experience even more special according to George.
"Its no better feeling than being here with your friends," said George.
"Signing with Yohance is almost surreal because you know in school I grew up watching Yohance and my brother play together and now to be alongside him, become team mates, become closer as friends and now this, is really special.
"He is like a big brother."
"Sean being here as well is like the whole CBP Foundation, what we have given, our time and our resources to the youth of T&T, it kinda paying back now as we all are getting opportunities to play in places that we all wanted to play in."
"Positive vibes follows positive vibes. Can Bou Play to the world!"
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Congratulations to both and especial big up to Yohance for pulling that off at this stage of his career. When interviewed while at NE Stars and at QPCC he had stated returning overseas was a goal and he scored. Niceness!
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Goodluck guys :beermug: 3 players in Iceland now! Like the Can Bou Play developed an Icelandic connection.
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Congrats to all 3 of them on this new venture!
Great work at QPCC last season along with Elton John who just joined the Canadian Premier League
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Goodluck guys :beermug: 3 players in Iceland now! Like the Can Bou Play developed an Icelandic connection.
Yep. The guys just focusing on showing their best in Iceland and then hopefully opening up more doors for younger players.
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WATCH Yohance Marshall speaks about his transition to futsal and the learning curve involved.
https://www.youtube.com/v/Mba4y3H_kpg