Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Kieron Edwards has announced plans to appoint a new head coach for the Women\u2019s national team while outlining significant investments in women\u2019s football.<\/p>\n
Speaking on i95.5fm\u2019s ISports programme on Sunday, Edwards emphasised the Association\u2019s commitment to elevating the women\u2019s game through structured development and competitive opportunities.<\/p>\n
Edwards claimed that the TTFA has already made substantial investments, including a recently concluded six-month women\u2019s league designed to prepare players for CONCACAF Club Women\u2019s tournaments next season.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have to change the mentality and the culture of how we select players for our national women\u2019s team. There is no longer room for the TTFA to operate as a club. This is a national programme. We need to make sure that our ladies are fit, that they understand what they need to do, get them to that level, and then, of course, select and get them into that system.\u201d<\/p>\n
The TTFA will host the 3Ws (Women\u2019s Warriors Wellness) Invitational Tournament in July, featuring the Defence Force, along with the Grenada national team and the national Under-20 Women\u2019s team. Edwards also confirmed that a foreign-based college team will participate, providing crucial exposure for local players.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want our top female players competing alongside club teams and international talent. This is about raising standards.\u201d<\/p>\n
With no current head coach for the Women\u2019s national team, Edwards disclosed that the TTFA had begun the selection process, considering both local and international candidates.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve sent out invitations and have strong prospects, similar to our approach with the senior Men\u2019s team. We will go through a thorough selection process to find the right candidate.\u201d<\/p>\n
In a recent Facebook post, national team player Asha James expressed frustration with the lack of activity for the senior women with the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying group phase set to begin in October.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s no way three months before a major tournament like this and NOTHING is in place as yet,\u201d she posted.<\/p>\n
\u201cTeams start preparing years in advance for World Cups. Trinidad and Tobago women\u2019s team 2\/3 months before. It\u2019s clear to see they don\u2019t believe in us women getting to the World Cup. Actions speak louder than words.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n