Welcome news, indeed.
However ...
Credit to the TTFA for saying 'yes'? What would have been the benefit of saying 'no'?
Welcome news, indeed.
However ...
Credit to the TTFA for saying 'yes'? What would have been the benefit of saying 'no'?
dais how it went down? US Fedration make a call on the phone and say yuh want ah game and the TTFF was caught by surprised and say yeah?
Is that how games are finalized between federations?
Welcome news, indeed.
However ...
Credit to the TTFA for saying 'yes'? What would have been the benefit of saying 'no'?
dais how it went down? US Fedration make a call on the phone and say yuh want ah game and the TTFF was caught by surprised and say yeah?
Is that how games are finalized between federations?
Oversimplification on both counts. However, the point remains that these games are likely not as a result of a TTFA initiative.
Welcome news, indeed.
However ...
Credit to the TTFA for saying 'yes'? What would have been the benefit of saying 'no'?
Welcome news, indeed.
However ...
Credit to the TTFA for saying 'yes'? What would have been the benefit of saying 'no'?
I asked and I was told that Sheldon was instrumental in getting these matches.
Welcome news, indeed.
However ...
Credit to the TTFA for saying 'yes'? What would have been the benefit of saying 'no'?
dais how it went down? US Fedration make a call on the phone and say yuh want ah game and the TTFF was caught by surprised and say yeah?
Is that how games are finalized between federations?
Oversimplification on both counts. However, the point remains that these games are likely not as a result of a TTFA initiative.
Well stated Moses , well stated !!!!! If I'm a betting man I'm betting that Randy Waldrum was involved in orchestrating this friendly due to his contacts with-in the US Soccer Federation from his involvement over the past number of years. Although only one game has been advised my sources tell me a second game is in the work's around December 10th in Texas. Waldrum is arriving in Trinidad with-in the next 48 hours to begin training for the upcoming CFU group 2 (round 1) competition (again rumored) to be hosted in Trinidad in early November.
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Welcome news, indeed.
However ...
Credit to the TTFA for saying 'yes'? What would have been the benefit of saying 'no'?
dais how it went down? US Fedration make a call on the phone and say yuh want ah game and the TTFF was caught by surprised and say yeah?
Is that how games are finalized between federations?
Oversimplification on both counts. However, the point remains that these games are likely not as a result of a TTFA initiative.
Well stated Moses , well stated !!!!! If I'm a betting man I'm betting that Randy Waldrum was involved in orchestrating this friendly due to his contacts with-in the US Soccer Federation from his involvement over the past number of years. Although only one game has been advised my sources tell me a second game is in the work's around December 10th in Texas. Waldrum is arriving in Trinidad with-in the next 48 hours to begin training for the upcoming CFU group 2 (round 1) competition (again rumored) to be hosted in Trinidad in early November.
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Absolute not true.
Sheldon have worked with the U.S. and through his connections got these games.
You guys have to stop being negative all the time.
Give credit where credit is due.
Randy had nothing to do with these games.
Welcome news, indeed.
However ...
Credit to the TTFA for saying 'yes'? What would have been the benefit of saying 'no'?
dais how it went down? US Fedration make a call on the phone and say yuh want ah game and the TTFF was caught by surprised and say yeah?
Is that how games are finalized between federations?
Oversimplification on both counts. However, the point remains that these games are likely not as a result of a TTFA initiative.
Well stated Moses , well stated !!!!! If I'm a betting man I'm betting that Randy Waldrum was involved in orchestrating this friendly due to his contacts with-in the US Soccer Federation from his involvement over the past number of years. Although only one game has been advised my sources tell me a second game is in the work's around December 10th in Texas. Waldrum is arriving in Trinidad with-in the next 48 hours to begin training for the upcoming CFU group 2 (round 1) competition (again rumored) to be hosted in Trinidad in early November.
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Welcome news, indeed.
However ...
Credit to the TTFA for saying 'yes'? What would have been the benefit of saying 'no'?
dais how it went down? US Fedration make a call on the phone and say yuh want ah game and the TTFF was caught by surprised and say yeah?
Is that how games are finalized between federations?
Oversimplification on both counts. However, the point remains that these games are likely not as a result of a TTFA initiative.
Well stated Moses , well stated !!!!! If I'm a betting man I'm betting that Randy Waldrum was involved in orchestrating this friendly due to his contacts with-in the US Soccer Federation from his involvement over the past number of years. Although only one game has been advised my sources tell me a second game is in the work's around December 10th in Texas. Waldrum is arriving in Trinidad with-in the next 48 hours to begin training for the upcoming CFU group 2 (round 1) competition (again rumored) to be hosted in Trinidad in early November.
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Absolute not true.
Sheldon have worked with the U.S. and through his connections got these games.
You guys have to stop being negative all the time.
Give credit where credit is due.
Randy had nothing to do with these games.
Welcome news, indeed.
However ...
Credit to the TTFA for saying 'yes'? What would have been the benefit of saying 'no'?
dais how it went down? US Fedration make a call on the phone and say yuh want ah game and the TTFF was caught by surprised and say yeah?
Is that how games are finalized between federations?
Oversimplification on both counts. However, the point remains that these games are likely not as a result of a TTFA initiative.
Well stated Moses , well stated !!!!! If I'm a betting man I'm betting that Randy Waldrum was involved in orchestrating this friendly due to his contacts with-in the US Soccer Federation from his involvement over the past number of years. Although only one game has been advised my sources tell me a second game is in the work's around December 10th in Texas. Waldrum is arriving in Trinidad with-in the next 48 hours to begin training for the upcoming CFU group 2 (round 1) competition (again rumored) to be hosted in Trinidad in early November.
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Absolute not true.
Sheldon have worked with the U.S. and through his connections got these games.
You guys have to stop being negative all the time.
Give credit where credit is due.
Randy had nothing to do with these games.
I am glad you came and clarified what happened.
Some of us really need to quit the instant knee-jerk negative thinking.
Welcome news, indeed.
However ...
Credit to the TTFA for saying 'yes'? What would have been the benefit of saying 'no'?
dais how it went down? US Fedration make a call on the phone and say yuh want ah game and the TTFF was caught by surprised and say yeah?
Is that how games are finalized between federations?
Oversimplification on both counts. However, the point remains that these games are likely not as a result of a TTFA initiative.
Well stated Moses , well stated !!!!! If I'm a betting man I'm betting that Randy Waldrum was involved in orchestrating this friendly due to his contacts with-in the US Soccer Federation from his involvement over the past number of years. Although only one game has been advised my sources tell me a second game is in the work's around December 10th in Texas. Waldrum is arriving in Trinidad with-in the next 48 hours to begin training for the upcoming CFU group 2 (round 1) competition (again rumored) to be hosted in Trinidad in early November.
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Absolute not true.
Sheldon have worked with the U.S. and through his connections got these games.
You guys have to stop being negative all the time.
Give credit where credit is due.
Randy had nothing to do with these games.
I am glad you came and clarified what happened.
Some of us really need to quit the instant knee-jerk negative thinking.
And by "some of us" you mean whom exactly?
Welcome news, indeed.
However ...
Credit to the TTFA for saying 'yes'? What would have been the benefit of saying 'no'?
I asked and I was told that Sheldon was instrumental in getting these matches.
Welcome news, indeed.
However ...
Credit to the TTFA for saying 'yes'? What would have been the benefit of saying 'no'?
dais how it went down? US Fedration make a call on the phone and say yuh want ah game and the TTFF was caught by surprised and say yeah?
Is that how games are finalized between federations?
Oversimplification on both counts. However, the point remains that these games are likely not as a result of a TTFA initiative.
Well stated Moses , well stated !!!!! If I'm a betting man I'm betting that Randy Waldrum was involved in orchestrating this friendly due to his contacts with-in the US Soccer Federation from his involvement over the past number of years. Although only one game has been advised my sources tell me a second game is in the work's around December 10th in Texas. Waldrum is arriving in Trinidad with-in the next 48 hours to begin training for the upcoming CFU group 2 (round 1) competition (again rumored) to be hosted in Trinidad in early November.
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Absolute not true.
Sheldon have worked with the U.S. and through his connections got these games.
You guys have to stop being negative all the time.
Give credit where credit is due.
Randy had nothing to do with these games.
I am glad you came and clarified what happened.
Some of us really need to quit the instant knee-jerk negative thinking.
And by "some of us" you mean whom exactly?
Saying names will encourage negative discourse that will not be fruitful. However the point that was made is "Some of us really need to quit the instant knee-jerk negative thinking." :)
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Nice piece of news.. hoping we eh have to do ah sou sou to get them there.I haven't heard the words "sou sou"for many years,the last time I heard it was from an African friend,he was from Ghana,and it means the same in that country.
T&T vs USA women’s friendly cancelled.
By Shaun Fuentes (TTFA).
The Trinidad and Tobago versus United States Women’s International Match scheduled for today, December 6th, in Honolulu, Hawaii has been cancelled due to an unfit artificial playing surface for international football.
Below is the Full Press Release issued by U.S. Soccer, the hosts of the international match. Further information will be released in due course. Both teams are scheduled to meet in San Antonio on Thursday.
On Saturday, the T&T vs Honduras CONCACAF Women’s Under 20 World Cup qualifier was also cancelled due to bad weather which made the field unplayable. The game will be played today (Sunday) from 2pm (4pm TT time) at the International School in San Pedro Sula
CHICAGO (Dec. 5, 2015) – U.S. Soccer has cancelled the U.S. Women’s National Team Victory Tour match scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 6, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii, after a determination that the artificial turf surface is not suitable to hold an international soccer match.
Upon testing the playing surface during the WNT’s training session earlier on Dec. 5, and after all possible options available were considered to get the field in a playable condition, the decision was made by U.S. Soccer to cancel the match.
“We extend our sincere apologies to those fans who were scheduled to attend the U.S. Women’s National Team match in Hawaii,” said U.S. Soccer spokesman Neil Buethe. “Player safety is our number one priority at all times and after a thorough inspection throughout the day, we determined it was in the best interest for both teams to not play the match. We regret not being able to play in front of our fantastic, loyal fans.”
All ticket buyers will be fully refunded. All internet and phone orders will be automatically refunded with a confirmation sent via email. Fans that purchased at Ticketmaster ticket centers will need to return their tickets to the location where purchased in order to obtain a refund. Those who purchased at Aloha Stadium will need to return to the venue ticket office (open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
T&T vs USA women’s friendly cancelled.
By Shaun Fuentes (TTFA).
The Trinidad and Tobago versus United States Women’s International Match scheduled for today, December 6th, in Honolulu, Hawaii has been cancelled due to an unfit artificial playing surface for international football.
Below is the Full Press Release issued by U.S. Soccer, the hosts of the international match. Further information will be released in due course. Both teams are scheduled to meet in San Antonio on Thursday.
On Saturday, the T&T vs Honduras CONCACAF Women’s Under 20 World Cup qualifier was also cancelled due to bad weather which made the field unplayable. The game will be played today (Sunday) from 2pm (4pm TT time) at the International School in San Pedro Sula
CHICAGO (Dec. 5, 2015) – U.S. Soccer has cancelled the U.S. Women’s National Team Victory Tour match scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 6, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii, after a determination that the artificial turf surface is not suitable to hold an international soccer match.
Upon testing the playing surface during the WNT’s training session earlier on Dec. 5, and after all possible options available were considered to get the field in a playable condition, the decision was made by U.S. Soccer to cancel the match.
“We extend our sincere apologies to those fans who were scheduled to attend the U.S. Women’s National Team match in Hawaii,” said U.S. Soccer spokesman Neil Buethe. “Player safety is our number one priority at all times and after a thorough inspection throughout the day, we determined it was in the best interest for both teams to not play the match. We regret not being able to play in front of our fantastic, loyal fans.”
All ticket buyers will be fully refunded. All internet and phone orders will be automatically refunded with a confirmation sent via email. Fans that purchased at Ticketmaster ticket centers will need to return their tickets to the location where purchased in order to obtain a refund. Those who purchased at Aloha Stadium will need to return to the venue ticket office (open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
Quote from: Jumbie link=topic=64915.msg942166#msg942166 d Iate=1444946202Nice piece of news.. hoping we eh have to do ah sou sou to get them there.I haven't heard the words "sou sou"for many years,the last time I heard it was from an African friend,he was from Ghana,and it means the same in that country.
gawd on pitch ,I am sure if you dig deeper,you'll find a lot of words in TT have Ghanaian origins,not totally but they have the Trini stamp.
There is more to this... Think about it?! Did #1 ranked USA really intend to play 2 games against us?
There is more to this... Think about it?! Did #1 ranked USA really intend to play 2 games against us?
sure it have more understory here..even so, in the whole ah Honolulu, another appropriate field wasn't in sight ? an US soccer didn't verify the field conditions before ? dem better pay TTFA for their off field games, since they want to jam Fifa
..not at all.. just googlesure it have more understory here..even so, in the whole ah Honolulu, another appropriate field wasn't in sight ? an US soccer didn't verify the field conditions before ? dem better pay TTFA for their off field games, since they want to jam Fifa
How familiar are you with Honolulu (or Oahu for that matter)?
.not at all.. just google
http://www.hawaiisoccerassociation.com/ and
http://stadiums.pointafter.com/d/c/Hawaii
however, i'm sure field conditions don't change drastically in a couple days/weeks..but I don't know their weather systems either, that's why I can't offer no suggestion or definite comment ..it could be, very likely be, in the smaller fields, the fan base could not be accommodated..but informed a week before, we could have flown anywhere closer than hawaii..that can take days to recover too..just sayin..nothing substantial
..i know here, one minute is nice..next minute is snowstorm..but is not we career involved..man does get beat and left in snowbank an ting...shame to come out, cause ppl deadin with laugh..just jokin only happen once.
add: if it's all about the money..then as long as we doh lorse..in the snow bank
.not at all.. just google
http://www.hawaiisoccerassociation.com/ and
http://stadiums.pointafter.com/d/c/Hawaii
however, i'm sure field conditions don't change drastically in a couple days/weeks..but I don't know their weather systems either, that's why I can't offer no suggestion or definite comment ..it could be, very likely be, in the smaller fields, the fan base could not be accommodated..but informed a week before, we could have flown anywhere closer than hawaii..that can take days to recover too..just sayin..nothing substantial
..i know here, one minute is nice..next minute is snowstorm..but is not we career involved..man does get beat and left in snowbank an ting...shame to come out, cause ppl deadin with laugh..just jokin only happen once.
add: if it's all about the money..then as long as we doh lorse..in the snow bank
Hawaii is a volcanic chain of islands, meaning it's very mountainous... there aren't that many areas where you could even build a proper pitch. Flat, open fields notwithstanding, there's also the issue of capacity. Even Aloha Stadium only hosts 50,000 spectators, and capacity aside, it's probably the only one that could field an international match. The problem is with the field size, which forced them to lay down additional turf to make the narrower NFL field wide enough to meet international match standards. The manner in which the turf was laid caused it to separate in areas creating seams...
https://twitter.com/hopesolo/status/673387951653388288/photo/1
That's not the fault of the USSF, that's the fault of Stadium management. I don't know when this match was planned, but I'm sure it wasn't that far in advance that there was reasonable time for inspection and what not... and that's not even taking into consideration the Stadium schedule, was it even feasible to lay down the turf and discover the issues earlier. People does just react sometimes without really thinking the issue through.
The USSF is 100 % to blame. Who do you think is responsible for sending an advanced scout to ensure a pitch is up to par. Whenever the USA men's play a USSF facilities scout is sent out months in advance to inspect and any defencies are reported and the facility is expected to fix or they run the risk of losing a friendly. With less than 30 days the facility is revisited to ensure any orders to fix are in compliance. Their was no advanced scout sent out to Hawaii. Why is the bigger question. They relied on the word of an independent contractor which obviously the contractor did not do their due dligence to ensure the field was safe for play. :bs:
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T&T Women arrive in San Antonio today.
By Shaun Fuentes (TTFA).
The Trinidad and Tobago Senior Women’s Team is scheduled to arrive in San Antonio on Monday evening ahead of Thursday’s International Friendly with the United States at the Alamadome.
The T&T team, under head coach Randy Waldrum, left Honolulu, Hawaii at 2pm.
With the game on Sunday being cancelled due to unfit field conditions, Waldrum conducted a session with the players on the beach before the team engaged in some light sight seeing during the evening period.
“We were able to have a session on the beach just to keep the players active with the game being off and then we head over to San Antonio where we will resume the full program in relation to preparing for Thursday’s game,” Waldrum told TTFA Media.
“I think the mood is quite good and everybody is in great anticipation for the game. I think more so than before because of the fact that we didn’t get to take the field on Sunday. We’ll keep focused and go into the game with a lot of anticipation and of course we expect the match to be extremely tough,” he added.
Team manager Sharon O’Brien, who will also travel with the contingent to Natal, Brazil on Friday, said “Everything is in place for our travel. The mood is still quite upbeat and the players were able to get some training in on the beach yesterday which was quite good and enjoyable. Now we’re heading off to San Antonio to continue the preparations.”
Officials said 16,000 tickets were sold for the game in Hawaii and US player Abby Wambach said the U.S. team was disappointed about the cancellation as the scenario continues to be a big talking point
“The reality is we have to be prepared for anything,” said Wambach, “and sometimes it’s making tough decisions and setting up what’s best for the team. Right now, it’s not taking the pitch against Trinidad (and Tobago) on that field.
“We’re sad — it’s our first time here in Hawaii and we wanted to give something to the fans to cheer about. We want them to make them feel part of our world, our culture, so it’s a bummer, but we will come back. We just got to get a better pitch to play on.”
The venue for Thursday’s game also holds an artificial pitch which was installed in September, 2014. The U.S. Women’s team last played there against Australia in 2013 and Australian forward Kyah Simon tore her ACL on a non-contact play.
Following the cancellation of Sunday’s match, U.S. Soccer is already putting a four-team tournament in place next year in Florida with Germany, France and England are being named as the three other FIFA World Ranking Top 5 teams that will join the U.S. in the new tournament ahead of the Rio Olympics. Reports are that Florida will be the location, though venue details as well as team confirmations are still being secured.
“Bringing quality opponents in, that was the priority. To bring good teams to our American public so they can see Germany, France on our soil, and England,” U.S. coach Jill Ellis said Saturday.
Regardless of all that has transpired over the past 48 hours, the T&T Women’s team will keep their goal in sights which is qualifying for the Rio Olympics.
“We have a major tournament to prepare for next year and that has to remain our main priority,” Waldrum said. “We’ve got this game ahead of us on Thursday and then we travel to Brazil to continue the preparations and that’s our main focus at the moment. Our goal is to keep working and building as a team towards to Olympic qualifiers next year.”
No Reaction displayed by anybody..kneejerk or sphincter..we just talkin..however, if TTFA invite US or any team to play a game in TT at any of our stadiums..them reach, and TTFA say stadium management haven't done the necessary preparation to ensure proper order, game off due to improper facilities. TTFA could blame Stadia management how much they want, but who will be responsible for US Team cost, and receive blame for cancellation. Stadium management or TTFA ? most likely, taxpayers, no... we just chattin here..everything is not a debate.. If you think, stadium would be held responsible that's fine, TTFA still probably won't be in the clear as far as that team coming again....not at all.. just google
http://www.hawaiisoccerassociation.com/ and
http://stadiums.pointafter.com/d/c/Hawaii
however, i'm sure field conditions don't change drastically in a couple days/weeks..but I don't know their weather systems either, that's why I can't offer no suggestion or definite comment ..it could be, very likely be, in the smaller fields, the fan base could not be accommodated..but informed a week before, we could have flown anywhere closer than hawaii..that can take days to recover too..just sayin..nothing substantial
..i know here, one minute is nice..next minute is snowstorm..but is not we career involved..man does get beat and left in snowbank an ting...shame to come out, cause ppl deadin with laugh..just jokin only happen once.
add: if it's all about the money..then as long as we doh lorse..in the snow bank
Hawaii is a volcanic chain of islands, meaning it's very mountainous... there aren't that many areas where you could even build a proper pitch. Flat, open fields notwithstanding, there's also the issue of capacity. Even Aloha Stadium only hosts 50,000 spectators, and capacity aside, it's probably the only one that could field an international match. The problem is with the field size, which forced them to lay down additional turf to make the narrower NFL field wide enough to meet international match standards. The manner in which the turf was laid caused it to separate in areas creating seams...
https://twitter.com/hopesolo/status/673387951653388288/photo/1
That's not the fault of the USSF, that's the fault of Stadium management. I don't know when this match was planned, but I'm sure it wasn't that far in advance that there was reasonable time for inspection and what not... and that's not even taking into consideration the Stadium schedule, was it even feasible to lay down the turf and discover the issues earlier. People does just react sometimes without really thinking the issue through.
No Reaction displayed by anybody..kneejerk or sphincter..we just talkin..however, if TTFA invite US or any team to play a game in TT at any of our stadiums..them reach, and TTFA say stadium management haven't done the necessary preparation to ensure proper order, game off due to improper facilities. TTFA could blame Stadia management how much they want, but who will be responsible for US Team cost, and receive blame for cancellation. Stadium management or TTFA ? most likely, taxpayers, no... we just chattin here..everything is not a debate.. If you think, stadium would be held responsible that's fine, TTFA still probably won't be in the clear as far as that team coming again..not at all.. just google
http://www.hawaiisoccerassociation.com/ and
http://stadiums.pointafter.com/d/c/Hawaii
however, i'm sure field conditions don't change drastically in a couple days/weeks..but I don't know their weather systems either, that's why I can't offer no suggestion or definite comment ..it could be, very likely be, in the smaller fields, the fan base could not be accommodated..but informed a week before, we could have flown anywhere closer than hawaii..that can take days to recover too..just sayin..nothing substantial
..i know here, one minute is nice..next minute is snowstorm..but is not we career involved..man does get beat and left in snowbank an ting...shame to come out, cause ppl deadin with laugh..just jokin only happen once.
add: if it's all about the money..then as long as we doh lorse..in the snow bank
Hawaii is a volcanic chain of islands, meaning it's very mountainous... there aren't that many areas where you could even build a proper pitch. Flat, open fields notwithstanding, there's also the issue of capacity. Even Aloha Stadium only hosts 50,000 spectators, and capacity aside, it's probably the only one that could field an international match. The problem is with the field size, which forced them to lay down additional turf to make the narrower NFL field wide enough to meet international match standards. The manner in which the turf was laid caused it to separate in areas creating seams...
https://twitter.com/hopesolo/status/673387951653388288/photo/1
That's not the fault of the USSF, that's the fault of Stadium management. I don't know when this match was planned, but I'm sure it wasn't that far in advance that there was reasonable time for inspection and what not... and that's not even taking into consideration the Stadium schedule, was it even feasible to lay down the turf and discover the issues earlier. People does just react sometimes without really thinking the issue through.
And what if TTFA incurred no cost whatsoever for the team to go to Hawaii?
there is always a cost once yuh leave yuh house..ans ther is still a cost when yuh stay home.. to keep ppl training, coaches, time off from school or work, bringing together National players..always a cost. .and to a body in the financial situation as TTFA, any would be substantial.
Bakes, I'aint sayin nothing..but wha is all that talk above bout ;-)
My bad.. I thought this is what this meantBakes, I'aint sayin nothing..but wha is all that talk above bout ;-)
Yuh right, yuh ent saying nothing... what is what "talk above" about? Did you read anything saying the USSF accepts responsibility for the cancellation? Ah know they still teach English in 'Montreux,' so it shouldn't be hard to see that Gulati just trying to take front and stave off a growing PR problem.
My bad.. I thought this is what this meant
Sunil Gulati, the president of U.S. Soccer, said the last-minute cancellation of a women’s national team exhibition game over the weekend in Honolulu because of an unsafe artificial turf field was “absolutely a black eye for this organization,” and he apologized to the team’s fans, players and support staff for the federation’s “series of mistakes” in failing to ensure that the field was suitable for an international match.
"...and he apologized to the team’s fans, players and support staff..."
Correct me if I'm wrong but not once in this whole debacle have I heard an apology to the T&T Women footballers. >:(
There is more to this... Think about it?! Did #1 ranked USA really intend to play 2 games against us?Why do we always have to search for some nefarious explanation to straight forward issues? These inferiority complexes and conspiracy theories won't get us anywhere! Small thinking!
sure it have more understory here..even so, in the whole ah Honolulu, another appropriate field wasn't in sight ? an US soccer didn't verify the field conditions before ? dem better pay TTFA for their off field games, since they want to jam Fifa
How familiar are you with Honolulu (or Oahu for that matter)?
Tomorrow's game on TV right?
Sorry didn't mean it to be a calling out. Since I updated to Explorer 10 or whatever version it is now..I have been unable to utilize, the stuff above, like bolding, italics etc, including the smileys ..I may have to do something to fix that, not sure what yet.My bad.. I thought this is what this meantYes your "bad"...yuh coulda highlight that point without trying (and failing) to call me out. I never said the USSF acted perfectly or didn't play their part. Clearly Gulati admits that they erred in not sending someone to check on the condition of the field ahead of time as they normally do. The question is who is responsible for the match being canceled and who is/would be responsible for compensating the TTFA. The USSF not in charge of facilities so they could never be responsible for facilities being sub-par, when they contract with a third party to make sure that the facilities were up to par. They not responsible for the failure of that third party to perform on the contract. We could argue from a layman's perspective "who tuh blame" if that is what yuh trying to do, but ultimately Aloha Stadium management gave assurances that they could widen the pitch, then set about doing so in a sub-standard manner. You want to blame the USSF then blame them all yuh want, ah guarantee yuh that Aloha Stadium paying first before USSF even look at their check book.
Sunil Gulati, the president of U.S. Soccer, said the last-minute cancellation of a women’s national team exhibition game over the weekend in Honolulu because of an unsafe artificial turf field was “absolutely a black eye for this organization,” and he apologized to the team’s fans, players and support staff for the federation’s “series of mistakes” in failing to ensure that the field was suitable for an international match.
Sorry didn't mean it to be a calling out. Since I updated to Explorer 10 or whatever version it is now..I have been unable to utilize, the stuff above, like bolding, italics etc, including the smileys ..I may have to do something to fix that, not sure what yet.
However, as we(you, 19 and me) had a discussion going, I thought I would "call you out" to show what may have caused my perceived misunderstanding. Not any issue to show or fight up. U should know me better than that by now. That being said, No biggie about who's fault or not. Doesn't matter where the blame lies, bottom line game cancelled. I just hope that they (America Soccer - whoever they are) see it fit to make it up to us in some way, financial(our minor expenses) or kind, or even some measure (I don't know how) of respect at least, for some future event or endeavour. If they don't or choose not to, then we SHOULD decline any future invitations and/or not extend any, at our further expense. Is all the point I trying to make, I guess.
:beermug:Tomorrow's game on TV right?
Yeh, on ESPN2
I'm not sure we're in any position to be giving anybody ultimatums, or telling them we not playing them in the future. That would be classic cutting off we nose to spite we face kinda thing.
True dat. Yet..if we shoot weself in we foot financially chances are we won't afford to play nobody anyway. Did u include player and staff match fees ? Cause I bet everybody not working for free as is US we dealing with.I'm not sure we're in any position to be giving anybody ultimatums, or telling them we not playing them in the future. That would be classic cutting off we nose to spite we face kinda thing.
THIS
Kenedie St. Mary added to Trinidad and Tobago Women’s squad to face the United States tonight
http://www.challengesoccer.com/home/902166.html
T&T Starting XI:
Kimika Forbes (GK), Danielle Blair, Arin King, Brianna Ryce, Victoria Swift, Lauryn Hutchinson, Khadidra Debesette, Janine Francois, Tasha St. Louis, Ahkeela Mollon, Kennya Cordner
No Attin-Johnson?
T&T Starting XI:
Kimika Forbes (GK), Danielle Blair, Arin King, Brianna Ryce, Victoria Swift, Lauryn Hutchinson, Khadidra Debesette, Janine Francois, Tasha St. Louis, Ahkeela Mollon, Kennya Cordner
No Attin-Johnson?
T&T Starting XI:
Kimika Forbes (GK), Danielle Blair, Arin King, Brianna Ryce, Victoria Swift, Lauryn Hutchinson, Khadidra Debesette, Janine Francois, Tasha St. Louis, Ahkeela Mollon, Kennya Cordner
No Attin-Johnson?
T&T Starting XI:
Kimika Forbes (GK), Danielle Blair, Arin King, Brianna Ryce, Victoria Swift, Lauryn Hutchinson, Khadidra Debesette, Janine Francois, Tasha St. Louis, Ahkeela Mollon, Kennya Cordner
No Attin-Johnson?
Maylee Attin-Johnson is in Brazil. She led the 13-women B squad that got 11-0 from Brazil yesterday!
Wha kinda bogus penalty was dat?
I missed the pk and now about to ask if it was legit bc I know how the refs could be.Wha kinda bogus penalty was dat?
Never see more bullshit than that... that supposed to be red, at best, yellow on Morgan. Ref in a f**king mess.
I missed the pk and now about to ask if it was legit bc I know how the refs could be.Wha kinda bogus penalty was dat?
Never see more bullshit than that... that supposed to be red, at best, yellow on Morgan. Ref in a f**king mess.
I missed the pk and now about to ask if it was legit bc I know how the refs could be.
Just read on another forum that our girls were not going to play the game because for match fees. USA fed had to step in and loan TTFA money to avoid a strike. Can anyone confirm if this is true?
Just read on another forum that our girls were not going to play the game because for match fees. USA fed had to step in and loan TTFA money to avoid a strike. Can anyone confirm if this is true?
Just read on another forum that our girls were not going to play the game because for match fees. USA fed had to step in and loan TTFA money to avoid a strike. Can anyone confirm if this is true?
Disgusting if true. If you're that upset about match fees then why get on the f**king plane? Again, we don't know if it's true, but if as a professional you know you won't play from jump then just politely decline the call up and let somebody else take your place.
They talking bout we federation and lack of financial resources and how we girls not getting paid.
They talking bout we federation and lack of financial resources and how we girls not getting paid.
;DThey talking bout we federation and lack of financial resources and how we girls not getting paid.
Maybe they reading the comments in here :D
3 sides to every story kind sir
The Women's team has been disrespected by the TTFA for years as we all are aware
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They talking bout we federation and lack of financial resources and how we girls not getting paid.
I'm glad the commentators speaking about it... Is embarrassment we like... Hopefully the TTFA will finally give the Women the damn support they need...
Just read on another forum that our girls were not going to play the game because for match fees. USA fed had to step in and loan TTFA money to avoid a strike. Can anyone confirm if this is true?
Disgusting if true. If you're that upset about match fees then why get on the f**king plane? Again, we don't know if it's true, but if as a professional you know you won't play from jump then just politely decline the call up and let somebody else take your place.
3 sides to every story kind sir
The Women's team has been disrespected by the TTFA for years as we all are aware
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It's sad to see how far our girls have fallen off since last year. All because of inactivity. Steups!
It's sad to see how far our girls have fallen off since last year. All because of inactivity. Steups!
But didn't they just won the CFU Olympic qualifying games less than a month ago?
They beat St Lucia twice, Jamaica and Puerto Rico?
4 games..
It's sad to see how far our girls have fallen off since last year. All because of inactivity. Steups!
But didn't they just won the CFU Olympic qualifying games less than a month ago?
They beat St Lucia twice, Jamaica and Puerto Rico?
4 games..
It's sad to see how far our girls have fallen off since last year. All because of inactivity. Steups!
But didn't they just won the CFU Olympic qualifying games less than a month ago?
They beat St Lucia twice, Jamaica and Puerto Rico?
4 games..
The performances in CFU and the US games show a lack of mental sharpness just as much as a lack of physical sharpness. Having spoken to a few players as well, its almost as though that they are mentally broken or emotionally drained and would need building back up.
Quitting at the end of 2015 is actually something that a lot of them are considering. Remember for most its over 10 plus years (youth to senior) of no water or ice at training, having to borrow male uniforms, getting injured on duty and not even getting a "how ya going" from the FA.
It would be very sad though. This is arguably the "golden generation". The quality of players coming up just isn't at a good enough level. And I say that not only from results but from watching them train and in match situations.
WATCH: United States Women vs Trinidad and Tobago (FULL MATCH)
https://www.youtube.com/v/X4xnzFdg_Bo
FROM Keisha Layne on SWO Facebook page.
My girls and I were at the T&T vs USA game with our flags representing. Stayed for autographs but was disappointed that not one of the T&T players stayed to sign. As the team left the venue only 2 players acknowledged us by waving to us. Soca Warriors need to remember that they have fans as well. My little girls and I waved our flags til the end and stayed til everyone left the field. I know this was a victory tour for the the US, but come on. USA are not the only stars you are as well! I spend my hard earned money to watch T&T. My 6 year old said "Mommy, dey just leaving?". I also would have loved to see some fundraising shirts. Hopefully the next time we come to your match in February things will be different. In all the kids and I enjoyed your hard work and determination. They were inspired.
FROM Keisha Layne on SWO Facebook page.
My girls and I were at the T&T vs USA game with our flags representing. Stayed for autographs but was disappointed that not one of the T&T players stayed to sign. As the team left the venue only 2 players acknowledged us by waving to us. Soca Warriors need to remember that they have fans as well. My little girls and I waved our flags til the end and stayed til everyone left the field. I know this was a victory tour for the the US, but come on. USA are not the only stars you are as well! I spend my hard earned money to watch T&T. My 6 year old said "Mommy, dey just leaving?". I also would have loved to see some fundraising shirts. Hopefully the next time we come to your match in February things will be different. In all the kids and I enjoyed your hard work and determination. They were inspired.
Flex, tell Keisha, Thanx!!!!