TT U-15s to open Republic Youth League

The game will mark the unveiling of the National Under 15 Team, under head coach Russell Latapy as they engage in preparations for the 2019 FIFA Under 17 Men’s World Cup qualifying campaign.

“This match will provide us with a good opportunity to have the boys in a game environment as obviously they are eager to play as we have been engaged in training sessions for a good part of this year already,” Latapy told TT FA Media.

“The preparations have been ongoing and the interest and the willingness among the boys to put in the effort and take things on board in training has been commendable,” the former Porto player added.

This year the Republic Bank National Youth league runs for three months and is the TT FA’s approved National Youth League. More than 100 clubs are expected to play in the league. Latapy’s Under 15 team comprises of players who were selected during a nationwide screening event a couple months ago at the Carapichaima East Secondary School.

The Republic Bank National Youth League kicks off April 22 at the Queen’s Park Savannah in Port of Spain.

The National Under 15 team is looking ahead to the 2017 CONCACAF Boys Under-15 Championship at IMG’s world-renowned campus in Bradenton, Florida, August 13-19.