TTFA Statement on Republic Bank Youth League

Statement from the President of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association
 on the Republic Bank Youth League

The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA), in collaboration with Republic Bank, wishes to advise all stakeholders that the upcoming season of the National Youth Football League will be conducted in a truncated format.

This decision has been taken jointly as the TTFA and Republic Bank undertake a comprehensive review of the competition to ensure that the League continues to evolve in a manner that reflects best practices in youth development, competition management, and stakeholder engagement.

The Republic Bank National Youth League occupies a unique and critical position within Trinidad and Tobago’s football ecosystem, serving as a key pathway into the domestic footballing landscape. As part of this review process, particular emphasis will be placed on strengthening the League’s role in preparing and transitioning young players into elite youth, semi-professional, and professional environments across the local game as well as being a continued outlet for fun and participation.

The Republic Bank National Youth League has long been a cornerstone of football development in Trinidad and Tobago for almost three decades, and both the TTFA and Republic Bank remain firmly committed to safeguarding its legacy while strengthening its future. This period of review will allow for the refinement of competition formats, operational standards, and development pathways, with the objective of delivering a more sustainable, competitive, and impactful product for young players.

With the Republic Bank National Youth Football League being transitioned under the purview of the TTFA, there is an opportunity to align the League more closely with the Association’s long-term technical and developmental vision for football in the country.

While the upcoming season will be more focused, it is viewed as a strategic step toward building a stronger and more resilient league structure that benefits academies, players, coaches, officials, fans of football, and all stakeholders in the football ecosystem.

The TTFA and Republic Bank thank all participating academies, parents, players, and partners for their continued patience, understanding, and support, and look forward to announcing further details as the restructuring process progresses..

Trinidad and Tobago Football Association