When this country takes on the United States in their closing CONCACAF semi-final match on September 6 at Everbank field in Jacksonville, Florida, they will be looking to end the American's unbeaten run in international football at that venue.
The US team beat Israel 2-1 in 1997, Germany 3-0 in 1999, Scotland 5-1 in 2012 and Nigeria 2-1 in 2014 in their games at that venue.
T&T will face Guatemala on September 2 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium aiming to book their final round spot with either a draw or win in that clash but topping the group will be on the agenda as well.
"Definitely if we can finish on top of the group, it will be a nice achievement and a good boost going into the final round," US-based player Joevin Jones said.
"We know we can take nothing for granted against Guatemala and then we will be looking to go and finish on a high against the States," added Jones, who is a teammate of US forward Clint Dempsey at Seattle Sounders
The Americans, who will host the special 100th anniversary edition of the South American tournament in June, will face Ecuador on May 25 in Frisco, Texas, and Bolivia three days later in Kansas City, as preparation for their Copa opener June 3 against Colombia.
So far, T&T has one international friendly lined up against Uruguay in Montevideo on May 27.
Yorke says Villa needs manager with rich history
Having previously declared his interest in taking over the manager's job at Aston Villa, former T&T captain Dwight Yorke is now saying that the club needs a boss who knows the ins and outs of the establishment and someone who has been a big part of its history.With Villa on the verge of relegation from the English Premiership, Yorke has been vocal about the team's direction.
Yorke, who scored 97 goals in 284 games for Villa, insists that they must appoint a manager who knows the club well to re-instill passion in the players and disillusioned supporters.
"It's a bit of a disappointment (to see Villa relegated) having spent ten years at the football club. I had a real exciting time there and to see where the club is at this present time, it's not something I am proud of.
"They have been living on a knife-edge for the past five seasons where they've been finishing just above relegation. Now it has caught up on them.
"There have been four managers in five years. To me that is not consistent enough.
"They need someone who knows the club to get the passion and belief back. Unfortunately it's going to be in the Championship. Aston Villa need to bounce back straight away," added the ex-Manchester United forward.
Williams says U-20s will ride off senior team's high
National Under 20 men's coach Brian Williams intends to instill a strong level of patriotism in the new bunch of Under 20 players as they seek to qualify for the 2017 FIFA Under 20 World Cup in South Korea.And he intends to make continued reference to the recent run of success by the men's team.
"I have mentioned this to them from day one, the importance of being patriotic.
"Regionally the Caribbean has been enjoying sporting success with the West Indies and the recent success of our national football team motivated a lot of our youngsters and it is evident with the number of players wanting to play for the national team.
"We will try to use it as a motivating factor in our quest to qualify for the CONCACAF Final and then the Under 20 World Cup," Williams said on Wednesday.
"I'm always interested in the welfare of our young and upcoming players. It's a huge responsibility for all of us involved.
"The expectations are always high. What is important is qualifying out of CFU, into CONCACAF and then go to South Korea.
"I've seen a lot of similarities in the players but definitely I want to see an improvement in the mental level of the players and for them to be more result oriented.
"I also want to improve their level of patriotism and instill a level of belief and pride in them, to ensure they know how important it is to do well for the country," he added.
T&T will host the opening group of the Caribbean Football Union leg of qualification from June 15 to 19 along with St Lucia, Guadeloupe and Turks and Caicos.
Hoyte-Sanchezhonoured to be on CONCACAFWomen's Group
Following her recent selection on the CONCACAF women's leadership group, former women's manager Lyndell Hoyte-Sanchez wants to play an active role in the setting up of a Female Football Academy. This was some of the initiatives she spoke of following the formation of the group which is aimed at supporting CONCACAF's efforts to further develop the women's game in addition to raising awareness about opportunities in the game for women beyond the pitch.
"Having been selected on the committee I felt very privileged, giving the opportunity to assist in the development of women football in the region.
"Women and girls in sport had always been one of my passions. My involvement in the development of women and girls in football now is like a dream come through," Hoyte-Sanchez said.
"Being selected to be in the first cohort of individuals in the FIFA Female Leadership Development Program boosted my motivation to give more to the game.
"The avenues are there for the development women in football.
"I just want to be given the opportunity to assist locally.
"My plan is to set up a National Female Football Academy beginning with the grassroots programme, with the main objective of having at least one female team qualify for a FIFA Women World Cup by 2023.
"This is my plan for Trinidad and Tobago," she sad.
For the region, the CONCACAF will like to boost the participation and performance levels, assist the weaker countries in developing their programmes.The Female Leaders will be expected to assist in the development of their programmes in their countries and mentor the countries that are in need of additional support.
Hoyte-Sanchez is one of nine members on the group which is chaired by Sonia Bien-Aime of Turks and Caicos Football Association.