The recent communication from the 2006 World Cup players to "wind up" the TTFA, has been noted by the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association but the TTFA is now assuring the public that their operations will continue uninterrupted.The TTFA sent out a press statement last evening which indicated :"The TTFA also wishes to advise that over $10 million dollars has been given to the players since the new TTFA administration reached settlement in June 2013. $1.2 million of the scheduled $3.1 million payment was made and the remaining balance of $1.9 million is scheduled to come from development funds.
"We have the assurance of FIFA and CONCACAF that all our obligations will be met in the interest of football. The TTFA is also engaging partnerships with FIFA, CONCACAF, the Ministry of Sport, Ministry of Tourism and our corporate partners to move football forward in Trinidad and Tobago."Through such collaborations, Trinidad and Tobago can expect to see the creation of a National Training Academy, an expanded and exciting National Super League, increased amount of development programs for coaches, referees and players, and the emergence of an unprecedented merchandise and licensing program."The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association is also poised to present one of the most robust and substantive periods of international football in Trinidad and Tobago history following a 2013 which saw the most amount of international football played since the build up to the 2006 World Cup.
"In May, the Senior Men's National Team will begin preparations for their matches against Argentina and Iran, while our Senior Women's National Team will begin their Campaign To Canada 2015 with proposed matches against Venezuela in June and the hosting of the CFU Championship in August."On the youth side, the U-15 Girls and U-17 Boys national pool is currently working towards final team selection for the CONCACAF U-15 Championship in August and CFU U-17 Tournament in late July, respectively. The Men's U-20 team will soon be assembled for the CFU Championship in September which will be hosted in T&T.