| Name | Date of Birth | Position |
| Kimika Forbes | 08/28/1990 | Goalkeeper |
| Nicole Mitchell | 07/23/1975 | Goalkeeper |
| Rhea Belgrave | 07/19/1991 | Defender |
| Arin King | 08/02/1991 | Defender |
| Anastasia Prescott | 06/27/1987 | Defender |
| Danielle Blair | 06/16/1988 | Defender |
| Patrice Superville | 08/04/1987 | Defender |
| Katrina Meyer | 09/23/1986 | Defender |
| Tasha St. Louis | 12/20/1983 | Midfielder |
| Karyn Forbes | 08/27/1991 | Midfielder |
| Afiyah Matthias | 03/20/1992 | Midfielder |
| Ayana Russell | 03/16/1988 | Midfielder |
| Janine Francois | 01/01/1989 | Midfielder |
| Ahkeela Mollon | 02/04/1985 | Midfielder |
| Dernelle Mascal | 10/20/1988 | Midfielder |
| Jemila Mathlin | 07/06/1986 | Midfielder |
| Natasha St. Louis | 01/11/1991 | Midfielder |
| Kenya Cordner | 11/11/1988 | Forward |
| Candace Edwards | 11/16/1988 | Forward |
| Maylee Attin-Johnson | 09/05/1986 | Forward |
Canada flourished under Pellerud during his nine-year tenure as coach, including reaching the semifinals of the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup. Pellerud eventually quit in 2008 but quickly resurfaced as coach of Trinidad and Tobago.
Canada became one of the top teams in the women's game thanks to Pellerud, who preached a one-dimensional style of play that emphasized the long ball, physical strength and endurance.
USA beating Haiti 5-0.
It going on one CONCACAF site.
USA beating Haiti 5-0.
It going on one CONCACAF site.
6 PM game should be live here http://www.concacaftv.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Home/0,,12907,00.html u will have to sign up
We trying but we have a reeeaaalll long way to go.imagine d thread still on page 1. if d men was playin it done reach 5 page. if people doh care how we go want we women to play better, is a sad thing
We trying but we have a reeeaaalll long way to go.imagine d thread still on page 1. if d men was playin it done reach 5 page. if people doh care how we go want we women to play better, is a sad thing
and the counter should have been a Canada goal too. got lucky once again.
We trying but we have a reeeaaalll long way to go.imagine d thread still on page 1. if d men was playin it done reach 5 page. if people doh care how we go want we women to play better, is a sad thing
What yuh go complain about next... WNBA scores?
steups
allyuh gettin sound?it rel soft, only background noise no commentary
Who girls need to do some serious gym work.
final score 1 NIL CAN WIN. better result considering we lose by more in previous outings. But the scoreline deceptive. few short passes then Boom kick ball, wash rinse and repeat. That whole Canada team is Pro ballers watching the names. We football improve from a few years ago, But we still have a long way to go.Who girls need to do some serious gym work.
For real i say the same thing in another thread a few weeks ago.
I looking at the Guyanese team. Are they using a entire foreign-born based team?
Guyana ain't looking too bad...
they playing alright too ;D
Mexico Canada actually passing the ball and making plays, Trinidad making 2 quick pass, then BOOM up the road stueps losing the ball. TT basic football improve which is miles better than the shit they use to play, getting 11 nil from USA etc, they look fitter etc, but the tactical part lacking
who is the sweeper for T&T
watching d scoreline i say is a big improvement from d licks Canada use to give we. we getting better that's all we can hope for.
"Canada have never lost to T&T and would have expected an easy match having beaten their opponents by heavy 6-0 and 5-0 margins at the 1991 and 1994 CONCACAF Women Gold Cups, and also 6-0 at the 2008 Olympic qualifiers in Juarez, Mexico."
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/sports/Canada_edge_Soca_Princesses_in_qualifier-106386913.html
we go see the real test tonight @ 9:30 , i really want to see that game. Win or you out
watching d scoreline i say is a big improvement from d licks Canada use to give we. we getting better that's all we can hope for.
"Canada have never lost to T&T and would have expected an easy match having beaten their opponents by heavy 6-0 and 5-0 margins at the 1991 and 1994 CONCACAF Women Gold Cups, and also 6-0 at the 2008 Olympic qualifiers in Juarez, Mexico."
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/sports/Canada_edge_Soca_Princesses_in_qualifier-106386913.html
we go see the real test tonight @ 9:30 , i really want to see that game. Win or you out
I don't think we showed that we got better like I said a measure of tactics and playing with an objective has been injected. I think if Pellerud was not around you would have seen the naive grandiose type football going on with us thinking that we can go out and downright beat a Canada or USA. We never played any football in that game, we just insure that we did not get a 5 nil beating - nothing wrong with that really.
Let's see if we under estimate Mexico tonight or we can show where our improvement was made.
watching d scoreline i say is a big improvement from d licks Canada use to give we. we getting better that's all we can hope for.
"Canada have never lost to T&T and would have expected an easy match having beaten their opponents by heavy 6-0 and 5-0 margins at the 1991 and 1994 CONCACAF Women Gold Cups, and also 6-0 at the 2008 Olympic qualifiers in Juarez, Mexico."
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/sports/Canada_edge_Soca_Princesses_in_qualifier-106386913.html
we go see the real test tonight @ 9:30 , i really want to see that game. Win or you out
I don't think we showed that we got better like I said a measure of tactics and playing with an objective has been injected. I think if Pellerud was not around you would have seen the naive grandiose type football going on with us thinking that we can go out and downright beat a Canada or USA. We never played any football in that game, we just insure that we did not get a 5 nil beating - nothing wrong with that really.
Let's see if we under estimate Mexico tonight or we can show where our improvement was made.
watching d scoreline i say is a big improvement from d licks Canada use to give we. we getting better that's all we can hope for.
"Canada have never lost to T&T and would have expected an easy match having beaten their opponents by heavy 6-0 and 5-0 margins at the 1991 and 1994 CONCACAF Women Gold Cups, and also 6-0 at the 2008 Olympic qualifiers in Juarez, Mexico."
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/sports/Canada_edge_Soca_Princesses_in_qualifier-106386913.html
we go see the real test tonight @ 9:30 , i really want to see that game. Win or you out
I don't think we showed that we got better like I said a measure of tactics and playing with an objective has been injected. I think if Pellerud was not around you would have seen the naive grandiose type football going on with us thinking that we can go out and downright beat a Canada or USA. We never played any football in that game, we just insure that we did not get a 5 nil beating - nothing wrong with that really.
Let's see if we under estimate Mexico tonight or we can show where our improvement was made.
Since Even not EVEN on the bencj, since he is NOT the coach. since we have been playing ball t avpid bad licks and never accomplished that before, then we have improved!
We have always played with the same tactics before when facing hte likes of USA and Canada..so now we have only cuccumbed to a lone goa I wold say hat is a vast improvement.
Guyana getting schooled 4-0 50min. i really hoping we can beat Mexico, it go be hard, but if by some chance we do, Guyana will get rolled by we next game.
edit:
6-nil now, Guyana looking like how we use to play long time
Guyana getting schooled 4-0 50min. i really hoping we can beat Mexico, it go be hard, but if by some chance we do, Guyana will get rolled by we next game.
edit:
6-nil now, Guyana looking like how we use to play long time
72 min gone 5 nil.
Guyana getting schooled 4-0 50min. i really hoping we can beat Mexico, it go be hard, but if by some chance we do, Guyana will get rolled by we next game.
edit:
6-nil now, Guyana looking like how we use to play long time
72 min gone 5 nil.
is 6 now ;D
D.H.W. I think we should just wait until game done to post the score ;D
7 nil now.
judgment, we will see how much we improve, we have to win, a draw or loss and we out. :nailbiting:
that keeper is real shit
that keeper is real shitLinfah (u17 keeper) more agressive, to d ball.
No composurecorrect.
As with all of our teams
We always seem to be in a rush only to give it right back to the opposition
I was expecting our keeper to flaten the Mexican forward who scored that goal but she was late getting there and the result was that goaltrue.. i was expecting her to claim that ball early...
good defensive work but they need to keep possesion. d Mexican girls weak u could see it. Mexico getting tired.we need to have better passin from mid to frwd
I am watching them play and i am tellin allyuh now that this is a massive improvement to what went on before!!i telling men that long time, we aint reach yet. but it was rel folly before. EDIT. 2 nil now. we passin killing we. linfah would of been better in goal despite her height.
of course not that statement was first half :devil: But d keeper have to take some blame too. she hesitantgood defensive work but they need to keep possesion. d Mexican girls weak u could see it. Mexico getting tired.we need to have better passin from mid to frwd
Yuh still think that the defending good?
That was an excellent 2nd goal. Well taken volley
Broken legnope just a bad cut. she good
somebody tell me what d red card for? i lost with dis ref
We are too disorganized to beat Mexico. Doh blame de keeper. Take that up with her GK coach. She has been raw for the past three years and it seems like they are not addressing the little things that will take her to the next level, Until they teach these girls how to keep the ball through good support and ball movement instead of de boom kick we are not going a place. Trini is finally at the pint where we can compete with some of the best both physically and athletically. So lets focus on things like principles of attack and defense. We should be pushing players high on that Mexican defense to avoid them from building out of the back. We also need to stop hyping up these teams on they hard work. We need to hype them up on smart work. Terms like they have real fight and they work hard takes too much precedence sometimes. Don't get me wrong it is needed to be successful. However, we need to focus more on the football. It is sorely lacking. To simply say well we don;t get beat bad anymore is a sign of success. Well for me that is played out. There is a trend in women's football throughout the world. The teams with a solid history of mens football are progressing nicely. They try to emulate their men. We have some good players. Now they just need to be coached/organized on the field
Next task for this team learn to settle down and pass d ball properly. Mollon leaps and bounds ahead of d skill level of d rest
It sad because you can get more out of this time. If we going to lose me might as well get them losing playing football. At least over time it will rise their standard of play. stueps
It sad because you can get more out of this time. If we going to lose me might as well get them losing playing football. At least over time it will rise their standard of play. stueps
It sad because you can get more out of this time. If we going to lose me might as well get them losing playing football. At least over time it will rise their standard of play. stueps
Correct is right. I really thought this game we would have tried to play some football, but we stuck with kicking the ball forward. Then we tried to muscle our way and bully Mexico, neither work. How about then playing some football.
It sad because you can get more out of this time. If we going to lose me might as well get them losing playing football. At least over time it will rise their standard of play. stueps
Correct is right. I really thought this game we would have tried to play some football, but we stuck with kicking the ball forward. Then we tried to muscle our way and bully Mexico, neither work. How about then playing some football.
because they cah pass straight :devil: is a sad thing eh, we want them to play but we have no plan to find young girls to play ball from small, how we go improve? sigh :-\
Just got back to the hotel from the stadium and it was rocking folks. I have no voice left as I was completely drowned out by 20,000 football mad Mexicans....lmao.
Our girls more than held there own to a very strong , smart and well disciplined sqaud. That was a very tough goal to give up in the 44th min and really took whatever momentum the Princesses have built up straight down the tubes... The Princesses have to stay mentally focused as their loss of concentration when they had all the time in the world to trap and control and look for a player was very frsutrating from this spectators point of view. I will not knock anyone individual and or unit on the pitch as it is very easy for you all to sideline coach as you all have all the answers for everything.
No disrespect gentlemen however until you have ran 7-9 kms during a game in 35 deegree heat in a hostile environment like these young ladies have then nobody and I mean nobody should be disrespecting this sqaud.
You all expect a win each and every match. This is not realistic. As they say first you half to learn to walk before you can jog and then ultimately run.
The program has come leaps and bounds from the past four years and I will say right now that in 2015 this squad will be challenging and or beating the top squads in Concacaf. The gap between the middle of the pack and the top of the pack is now closer than it ever has been. We have the infrastructure and the programs in place it will continue to flourish with more hard work and committment from our younger players as they are our future. Now please sit back and get off your high horses and stop with the negativity and pay blessing to these young Princesses who have played their hearts out in the two games so far.
Cheers to the Princesess from 19
Someone is looking on the bright side. The question is ? Can this coach take us to the promise land.Patriotismshabazz? NO
is not enough in today"s World of Sports. The right tools and the leadership are key components to success.
Some Good news lift the human spirit on this gloomy Monday.
Just got back to the hotel from the stadium and it was rocking folks. I have no voice left as I was completely drowned out by 20,000 football mad Mexicans....lmao.
Our girls more than held there own to a very strong , smart and well disciplined sqaud. That was a very tough goal to give up in the 44th min and really took whatever momentum the Princesses have built up straight down the tubes... The Princesses have to stay mentally focused as their loss of concentration when they had all the time in the world to trap and control and look for a player was very frsutrating from this spectators point of view. I will not knock anyone individual and or unit on the pitch as it is very easy for you all to sideline coach as you all have all the answers for everything.
No disrespect gentlemen however until you have ran 7-9 kms during a game in 35 deegree heat in a hostile environment like these young ladies have then nobody and I mean nobody should be disrespecting this sqaud.
You all expect a win each and every match. This is not realistic. As they say first you half to learn to walk before you can jog and then ultimately run.
The program has come leaps and bounds from the past four years and I will say right now that in 2015 this squad will be challenging and or beating the top squads in Concacaf. The gap between the middle of the pack and the top of the pack is now closer than it ever has been. We have the infrastructure and the programs in place it will continue to flourish with more hard work and committment from our younger players as they are our future. Now please sit back and get off your high horses and stop with the negativity and pay blessing to these young Princesses who have played their hearts out in the two games so far.
Cheers to the Princesess from 19
where guyana suddenly get all these "pale" players from?
http://www.youtube.com/v/o6NnbQ1ljm8
where guyana suddenly get all these "pale" players from?
http://www.youtube.com/v/o6NnbQ1ljm8
foreign born
either dat or guyanese like to bull white woman.
Hey Soccer 19, thanks for the great pics.
As you're privy to the goings-on with the team, do you have any word on Katrina Meyer?? She went off injured in the first half against Canada and I haven't heard anything since...how is she doing?...we really could have used her experience yesterday.
they getting rough with one another. I might have a fight, oui!!!!!!!
they getting rough with one another. I might have a fight, oui!!!!!!!
:rotfl: :rotfl:, u see the stamp ?
Mollon is a real pleasure to watch, speed skill agility, and her understanding of the game is good
they getting rough with one another. I might have a fight, oui!!!!!!!
:rotfl: :rotfl:, u see the stamp ?
Mollon is a real pleasure to watch, speed skill agility, and her understanding of the game is good
Mollon is way ahead of the team. If we have another 5 with her ability, we would be okay.
And one wonders why the Women's program can't go forward. Some of us accept mediocrity and call it improvement. The team isn't losing bad anymore so it progress. Is it a sign of getting better? Sure it is !. However, if a team create 12 in 1990 and score 10 and 10 years after they create 12 and score 3. Doesn't it also reflect on that team. The reality is simply this. There is a lot to work with on this team. It's no secret there are some very talented players on this team and Mallon has been leading the charge. Its no secret either. She is a very talented player who spend some serious years honing in on her craft at South Carolina in a tough SEC conference and then as a professional in Europe. When I watch this team, I see a fairly disorganized team. So folks that has more to do with the coaching staff. As coaches we have to create a culture to have our team play as much as a unit.
There is a troubling culture that is being promoted that will ensure that our football don't progress. It has to do with how the Women's team is playing right now. Kick and run leads to disorganization. I am tired of hearing about the team have real fight and how hard they are working. Yes they are foundations but when we throw them out we miss out on some of the real problems.
1. Possession the ball
2. Movement off the ball
3. Timing of Runs
4. Small Group Defending
5. Overall Team Defending
6. Attacking and Defensive Shape
7. Goal Keeping( We have a GK coach who needs to address certain issues like cross balls, movement of feet to make saves, Communication with players on defense to maintain organization that will lead to less shots etc
These are just some of the stuff we have to get better at. You will be surprised by the level of play this team will get to if these things are address along with other areas of the game. I will continue to reiterate. There are some very talented players on this team. They just need direction
So there's no longer any interest in this tournament since T&T's exit?? :o :o
Semi-final #2 on now, USA vs Mexico...what a great game!! Mexico leading 2 -1 at the half.
http://www.concacaftv.premiumtv.co.uk/page/forcelogin/PostLive/0,,12907~598491,00.html (http://www.concacaftv.premiumtv.co.uk/page/forcelogin/PostLive/0,,12907~598491,00.html)
DHW, where you at??...you said the Mex v Canada game was goinng to be a cracker...looks like they were saving all the fireworks for the USA.
Canada beat Costa Rica 3-0 in the earlier game to advance to the final and the WWC.
So there's no longer any interest in this tournament since T&T's exit?? :o :o
Semi-final #2 on now, USA vs Mexico...what a great game!! Mexico leading 2 -1 at the half.
http://www.concacaftv.premiumtv.co.uk/page/forcelogin/PostLive/0,,12907~598491,00.html (http://www.concacaftv.premiumtv.co.uk/page/forcelogin/PostLive/0,,12907~598491,00.html)
DHW, where you at??...you said the Mex v Canada game was goinng to be a cracker...looks like they were saving all the fireworks for the USA.
Canada beat Costa Rica 3-0 in the earlier game to advance to the final and the WWC.
Boy i forget that clean, thanks, i tell myself FRI i go watch it, clean slip my mind, i going and watch now, i shocked to see MEX leading USA :o
edit: i expected CAN to beat Costa Rica, stueps i cah believe i miss the first half of the game lol.
Lord Canada brutal hmm :o
in what order the goals score in the first half? in the USA MEX game.
Wow, NICE ACTION , i want USA to lose :devil:
USA looking suspect on the quick passing Mexican counter attack, USA recently realizing teams catching up to them, if not catch up already. Germany is a good example
edit: lord this game tense :nailbiting:
3 min extra time , stress
oh geed Wambach head buss open , blood!
Apparently its the first ever loss for the US women's team in World Cup Qualifying....
Mexico vs Canada in the finals...both teams from the TnT group
Things getting tougher for Trinidad now, the longer we take to develop. Mexico clearly has done there work, even costa rica looking serious also
First team in Concacaf to do this in YEARS. A new power house has arrived on the women's stage MEXICO!!. while Trinidad playing the ass lol
First team in Concacaf to do this in YEARS. A new power house has arrived on the women's stage MEXICO!!. while Trinidad playing the ass lol
Yuh realize that T&T lost to Canada 1-0
And Mexico 2-0
And in previous years, they yuh could add a 1 in front either scoreline and it wouldn't be any surprise.
T&T has come a LOOONNNGGGG WAY in women's football
First team in Concacaf to do this in YEARS. A new power house has arrived on the women's stage MEXICO!!. while Trinidad playing the ass lol
Yuh realize that T&T lost to Canada 1-0
And Mexico 2-0
And in previous years, they yuh could add a 1 in front either scoreline and it wouldn't be any surprise.
T&T has come a LOOONNNGGGG WAY in women's football
First team in Concacaf to do this in YEARS. A new power house has arrived on the women's stage MEXICO!!. while Trinidad playing the ass lol
Yuh realize that T&T lost to Canada 1-0
And Mexico 2-0
And in previous years, they yuh could add a 1 in front either scoreline and it wouldn't be any surprise.
T&T has come a LOOONNNGGGG WAY in women's football
First team in Concacaf to do this in YEARS. A new power house has arrived on the women's stage MEXICO!!. while Trinidad playing the ass lol
Yuh realize that T&T lost to Canada 1-0
And Mexico 2-0
And in previous years, they yuh could add a 1 in front either scoreline and it wouldn't be any surprise.
T&T has come a LOOONNNGGGG WAY in women's football
I wonder if we should give Shabazz some credit for that,ah mean he does take so much stick for women's Football,don't tell me this new director just come and things change overnight.
USA will give Italy 4 at least.
First team in Concacaf to do this in YEARS. A new power house has arrived on the women's stage MEXICO!!. while Trinidad playing the ass lol
Yuh realize that T&T lost to Canada 1-0
And Mexico 2-0
And in previous years, they yuh could add a 1 in front either scoreline and it wouldn't be any surprise.
T&T has come a LOOONNNGGGG WAY in women's football
USA will give Italy 4 at least.
U sure about that. They were supposed to give Mex 4 also.
First team in Concacaf to do this in YEARS. A new power house has arrived on the women's stage MEXICO!!. while Trinidad playing the ass lol
Yuh realize that T&T lost to Canada 1-0
And Mexico 2-0
And in previous years, they yuh could add a 1 in front either scoreline and it wouldn't be any surprise.
T&T has come a LOOONNNGGGG WAY in women's football
palos if I decide to block up my goal and you kyah score ...dat mean I improving ? T&T lose 2-0 to England and draw with sweden dat mean is we best team ever right ? ...de girls kyah pass de ball .... doh tell me you din see dat ? dais why we kyah achieve in certain sports ...its not only about the results but how you play the game .... de way some people talk you would always be disappointed when faced with the live performance ...we did not concede as much as before ...fact ! we still miles behind the top teams in Concacaf ....fact ...we will never catch up if merely seeing the soles of the leaders feet is our objective .
First team in Concacaf to do this in YEARS. A new power house has arrived on the women's stage MEXICO!!. while Trinidad playing the ass lol
Yuh realize that T&T lost to Canada 1-0
And Mexico 2-0
And in previous years, they yuh could add a 1 in front either scoreline and it wouldn't be any surprise.
T&T has come a LOOONNNGGGG WAY in women's football
palos if I decide to block up my goal and you kyah score ...dat mean I improving ? T&T lose 2-0 to England and draw with sweden dat mean is we best team ever right ? ...de girls kyah pass de ball .... doh tell me you din see dat ? dais why we kyah achieve in certain sports ...its not only about the results but how you play the game .... de way some people talk you would always be disappointed when faced with the live performance ...we did not concede as much as before ...fact ! we still miles behind the top teams in Concacaf ....fact ...we will never catch up if merely seeing the soles of the leaders feet is our objective .
But Jai....daz exactly wha we used to do (block de goal) before and used to colleck 10 regular from dem sides...so no matter how you spin it.....we now AT LEAST more competitive.
Me eh know wha u expeck. Barcelona type football?
Well let me tell you what I expect when we bring in a foreign coach .....that we will be taught how to play the game to an acceptable standard...when we bring in a world cup coach ...that we will be taught to play the game to a world cup standard.
Why else would we go through the trouble ? Surely we could get a local to do the job if all we aspire to is not do as bad as before ?
Apart from the scoreline was there a marked difference in the quality of football played by the best prepared and resource allocated ladies team we have had ? they were together for years and still could not psas the football properly nor were they ecouraged to ...that for me is unacceptable !
Palos we really cant expect to ever compete with the regional teams if we are quite satisfied to accept poor results and poor standards of play.
We just would never catch up !
We will be forever getting to the base and finding everyone else has left there some time ago. I dont know about you but I firmly believe that with the speed and physical fitness of our girls ( unrivalled by any other team ) a better coach would have achieved, if not better results, certainly a standard of play more in keeping with the other teams in the tournament.
I dont know if you realise this but unlike in men's football CONCACAF has the top teams in women's football . This is the strongest region in women's football ...if we are to make a mark here we must make a quantum leap to catch up .....if not then 20 years hence if this forum still exists ..my son will be saying the very things I am saying now ! In sports it is either you are good enough or not good enough . We must choose where we want to position ourselves and therefore what we are willing to call good or not good. :beermug:
Palos ...are you therefore suggesting that we move on from Pellurud ? or should we continue ?
Saw somewhere where someone was bashing Canada saying dey dump pellurud and now they worse off ...dont suppose that person would ever be found to be asked a question today ....
No boom kick = results and good football ..
Guys whether you want to admit it or not Shabazz and Charles played a big part in getting this team ready for this tournament.Coach Pellerud although ultimately is repsonible as you all know he was immersed in the U17's succcess for the past two years.
Pellerud has begun to set up the womens infrastructure from bottom to top to ensure the long term vialbility of womens soccer in Trinidad. The Seniors by all intensive purposes are a very young squad and have the raw skills if properly harnessed to become a competitive force with-in Concacaf over the next few years and beyond. The program has come a long was from when Ricarda Nelson and her sqaud was losing by double digits eight years ago to four years ago by 5-6 goals to now one and two. As they say you have to learn to lose before you can understand how to learn to win.
The biggest concern that 19 saw in Mexico was not the direct play as you all like to highly criticize however it was the ability for the whole sqaud to remain mentally focused at all times during a match especially under adverse conditions. The squads ability to remain calm cool and collected when pressure is on is the number one item on the agenda to improve and improve quickly. Everything else will then fall into place. We have a nice group of upcoming U17's that will push our seniors for spots. We also have U13's and 15's in place that overtime will make the 17's and 20's that much stronger and ultimately the seniors will beneft. The light can be seen at the end of the tunnel and this soccer fan is looking forward to seeing how we fair is the 2011 Pan Am's and as well Olympic' qualifying. Keep up the great work Princesses !!!!!
19
Not sure if it's been mentioned already or not - but T&T's win over Guyana actually qualified them for the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico in October 2011.
Not sure if it's been mentioned already or not - but T&T's win over Guyana actually qualified them for the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico in October 2011. They qualified as the best Caribbean team at the Gold Cup, ahead of Haiti and Guyana. I wonder if the players knew they were playing for this?
The US will give this tournament a miss, but it's still a good tournament for T&T to develop more.
5 teams are already qualified (there will be 8 teams).
Mexico (hosts), Canada, Costa Rica, Trinidad & Tobago, Chile and 3 more South American teams (VERY likely to be Brazil, Argentina and Colombia). All these teams are ranked higher than T&T, so it can only be good experience for them.
Not sure if it's been mentioned already or not - but T&T's win over Guyana actually qualified them for the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico in October 2011. They qualified as the best Caribbean team at the Gold Cup, ahead of Haiti and Guyana. I wonder if the players knew they were playing for this?
The US will give this tournament a miss, but it's still a good tournament for T&T to develop more.
5 teams are already qualified (there will be 8 teams).
Mexico (hosts), Canada, Costa Rica, Trinidad & Tobago, Chile and 3 more South American teams (VERY likely to be Brazil, Argentina and Colombia). All these teams are ranked higher than T&T, so it can only be good experience for them.
Yes the girls were aware that the game was for the Pan Am's. Many of you still have reservations about the results and how they were achieved. The bottom line is that this squad has showen marked improvement in its results than any other previous sqaud and nobody can take that away from these young ladies. Say what you want as well about the coaching staff however they did have a part in guiding the players to motivate the ladies to avhieve the desired results.
I know that if we were in the USA's group that we would've moved ahead to the next round. This team is being talked about north of the 45th parallel as my network of friends is all north american and they all are watching to see how we move further ahead in the next two to four years. Only time will tell folks. Now that Pellerud is done with the U17's as the team head coach am sure he will become more actively involved with the seniors as well as ensuring the infrastructure from top to bottom is in place for the future successes of the program.
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Not sure if it's been mentioned already or not - but T&T's win over Guyana actually qualified them for the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico in October 2011. They qualified as the best Caribbean team at the Gold Cup, ahead of Haiti and Guyana. I wonder if the players knew they were playing for this?
The US will give this tournament a miss, but it's still a good tournament for T&T to develop more.
5 teams are already qualified (there will be 8 teams).
Mexico (hosts), Canada, Costa Rica, Trinidad & Tobago, Chile and 3 more South American teams (VERY likely to be Brazil, Argentina and Colombia). All these teams are ranked higher than T&T, so it can only be good experience for them.
Yes the girls were aware that the game was for the Pan Am's. Many of you still have reservations about the results and how they were achieved. The bottom line is that this squad has showen marked improvement in its results than any other previous sqaud and nobody can take that away from these young ladies. Say what you want as well about the coaching staff however they did have a part in guiding the players to motivate the ladies to avhieve the desired results.
I know that if we were in the USA's group that we would've moved ahead to the next round. This team is being talked about north of the 45th parallel as my network of friends is all north american and they all are watching to see how we move further ahead in the next two to four years. Only time will tell folks. Now that Pellerud is done with the U17's as the team head coach am sure he will become more actively involved with the seniors as well as ensuring the infrastructure from top to bottom is in place for the future successes of the program.
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infrastructure ?in TTFF ?? I know that if we were in the USA's group that we would've moved ahead to the next round. I admire your confidence and conviction . what can I say but hold on to your convictions ...
It does not make sence to creep the wrong way and have to start creeping again after you start walking. This is what the US is struggling with in the women's game and Canada had to make the same changes from kick and run and relying solely on the athleticism of the players, both programs are now learning how to play the game. Someone in another post ask if we expect Barcelona football...YES...because that is football in the simplest form and it can be taught to little kids. If you noticed how Mexico and Brazil for example and even Germany have developed their programs in such a short time...the players have been taught how to play while their physical qualities were also being developed. my point is this: every coach has a philosophy and they live or die by it, however, having worked with many players and coaches for over 20 years, you have to be able to teach players how to play the game both technically and tactically in order to have measured improvement and sustained standards of play and results. We have had many of our players attend US schools but that has not been capatalised on. When they go to school here, they learn how to train hard, lift weights, time management, personal accountability, comptitiveness, technical and tactical functional aspects of the game etc. and that should be used to help the local coaches move the program along.Palos ...are you therefore suggesting that we move on from Pellurud ? or should we continue ?
Continue of course.
We only NOW beginning to LEARN how to creep
When we ready to walk...then move on. Maybe in a couple years.
It does not make sence to creep the wrong way and have to start creeping again after you start walking. This is what the US is struggling with in the women's game and Canada had to make the same changes from kick and run and relying solely on the athleticism of the players, both programs are now learning how to play the game. Someone in another post ask if we expect Barcelona football...YES...because that is football in the simplest form and it can be taught to little kids. If you noticed how Mexico and Brazil for example and even Germany have developed their programs in such a short time...the players have been taught how to play while their physical qualities were also being developed. my point is this: every coach has a philosophy and they live or die by it, however, having worked with many players and coaches for over 20 years, you have to be able to teach players how to play the game both technically and tactically in order to have measured improvement and sustained standards of play and results. We have had many of our players attend US schools but that has not been capatalised on. When they go to school here, they learn how to train hard, lift weights, time management, personal accountability, comptitiveness, technical and tactical functional aspects of the game etc. and that should be used to help the local coaches move the program along.Palos ...are you therefore suggesting that we move on from Pellurud ? or should we continue ?
Continue of course.
We only NOW beginning to LEARN how to creep
When we ready to walk...then move on. Maybe in a couple years.
What has really happened here is that the local coaches have bought hook line and sinker into another man's philosophy...neither Shabazz nor Charles believe in kick and run football...I know because I've played with them and Charles love to "leh we jook it nah !!!" Both the U-17 and Senior teams suffered the same fate...while there was an obvious physical presence and determination, they were smply out played by teams with equal physical attributes but better football playing qualities. Our teams appeared to look improved because of the physical effort, however the technical , tactical and functional abilities were avarage at best. In two years players should be much more proficient at the most fundamental of technical skills...passing!
Well said ck1. I am tired of this concept that we fighting hard and competing so we must be improving. Since I was living in Trinidad back in the 90's we had women's football. Where was Mexico, US, The Europeans, South Americans etc back in the 90's as it relates to women's football. I am glad men like you and I not drinking that watered down cool aid with no sugar :rotfl:
I am glad men like you and I not drinking that watered down cool aid with no sugar :rotfl:
I am glad men like you and I not drinking that watered down cool aid with no sugar :rotfl:
That does taste rel stink :puking: :rotfl:
I somehow get a sence that you are a supporter of the players and their efforts because you appear to be close to the program...hense the reason for your eloquence. However, we should not have to praise players for effort and sacrifice at the NATIONAL LEVEL. This should be expected from anyone who desires to don a national team shirt...eloquence is another way of accepting what you don't really want to accept. We expect more from the perspective of development of the players in all aspects of the game. I don't believe anyone on this board is critical of the players efforts or sacrifices especially for the ones who were left out at the last minute to include players who should not even be in either of those teams.I am glad men like you and I not drinking that watered down cool aid with no sugar :rotfl:
That does taste rel stink :puking: :rotfl:
Gents I hope you are not incinuating that I am drinking watered down cool aid :o
Nowhere have I mentioned that we are fighting hard. That is other forumites and or Shabazz himself. I am talking from a pure result standpoint and that is all. Am I naive to think that just because the result were close does that mean we have improved our tactical and technical abilities. No..I am trying to be as eloquant and positive as possible to these young ladies who have put in the sacrifice with-in this program. As to your comments about women playing a physical game like men do. I think you all are aware of the difference in genetic dictates the difference however trust me those who are truly familiar with the type of physical game that women play it is 100% dirtier than the mens game will ever be.
Nyman 18 what does the 90's football with the countries you have metioned compared to football today in respects to the womens game.Just so I understand your thought process?
happy friday peeps....
CK 1 you hit the nail on the head my friend and you are right I should not have to be eloquant however I choose to be. Just to let you know I am supporter of the National program and the players and staffers who toil with-in it. Politics are always going to be involved as you and I both know. However I will say this that there is always "three" sides to every story and the truth is somewhere in between. So when players and or parents complain about issues at hand just remember that we only have one side of the story... You know what really disapoints me about all the support that everyone is talking about on-line is that not one SW.NET supporter and or family member of a player other than my wife and I showed up to give our support to the team and its management staff for this tournament.I am certain that many here want to support but are TIRED of the slackness involving the TTFF and its approach or lack thereof to football across the board...if we all choose to be eloquent with our position then we end up condoning the slackness.
Talk the talk however walk the walk my friends ....
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CK 1 you hit the nail on the head my friend and you are right I should not have to be eloquant however I choose to be. Just to let you know I am supporter of the National program and the players and staffers who toil with-in it. Politics are always going to be involved as you and I both know. However I will say this that there is always "three" sides to every story and the truth is somewhere in between. So when players and or parents complain about issues at hand just remember that we only have one side of the story... You know what really disapoints me about all the support that everyone is talking about on-line is that not one SW.NET supporter and or family member of a player other than my wife and I showed up to give our support to the team and its management staff for this tournament.
Talk the talk however walk the walk my friends ....
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from the horses mouthIf I was him I'd do the same thing...collect big money, lime and drink rum and coconut water :beermug: It is hard work to develop players and it takes a lot of committment and headache...so I would be the Director and let the local wannabe coaches fight up and get pong on the SW board while I enjoy my retirement in the tropics instead of cold scandanavia :rotfl:
http://www.youtube.com/v/4srdB_ZvAEg
Fellas we don't have to hate. the truth of the matter is US was upset by Mexico. They are still one of the top teams in the world. The Italians did as much as they can to compete. However, the victory was never in doubt. We will take care of business here at home and will be the last team to qualify
Fellas we don't have to hate. the truth of the matter is US was upset by Mexico. They are still one of the top teams in the world. The Italians did as much as they can to compete. However, the victory was never in doubt. We will take care of business here at home and will be the last team to qualify
Fellas we don't have to hate. the truth of the matter is US was upset by Mexico. They are still one of the top teams in the world. The Italians did as much as they can to compete. However, the victory was never in doubt. We will take care of business here at home and will be the last team to qualify
I dont see how you all could afford to buy the ref off when your in a recession
ahhmm i have ah lil observation....de US v Italy game play in Italy right?:applause: :applause: :beermug:
so when de ref give extra extra time, dey put ah gate/fence/Berlin Wall/US-Mexican border wall in front de US goal or what?
Why de extra extra time couldn't be advantageous to de mother c*&t HOME (!!!!) team?
How de hell it becomes advantageous only to de away team (The Evil Empire!!!)?
people really eh easy nah....
USA all de way.. war will be present at toyota park wid a big f**kin american flag!!!!!!!!!!!
war
I am not worried about that. But we maybe in for a rude awakening at the World Cup if we don't get out sh*t together
The groups have been drawn:
Group A: Germany, Canada, Nigeria, France
Group B: Japan, New Zealand, Mexico, England
Group C: USA, North Korea, Colombia, Sweden
Group D: Brazil, Australia, Norway, Equatorial Guinea