U-15 Boys depart for Aruba
Trinidad and Tobago U-15 Boys Team Departs for Concacaf Championship in Aruba
The Trinidad and Tobago National Under-15 Boys Team has officially departed today for Aruba and is scheduled to arrive on Monday August 4th to participate in League B of the 2025 Concacaf Boys’ U-15 Championship.
Following several days of travel logistics challenges and delays, the team’s departure was eventually secured. Concacaf finalized a revised match schedule to facilitate Trinidad and Tobago’s participation. The entire contingent is expected to arrive in Aruba by midday on Monday.
T&T will now face Antigua/Barbuda in their first match on Tuesday at 9am, Bermuda on Wedneday at 11am both at the CD Jose Wever Stadium in Oranjestad and Barbados on Thursday at the Deportivo Guillermo Trinidad Stadium also at 11am.
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) extends sincere gratitude to Concacaf for its understanding, flexibility, and support during this process.
TTFA President Kieron Edwards expressed appreciation for the outcome and praised the resilience shown by his team of officials and players.
“We are relieved and pleased that our young players will now have the opportunity to represent Trinidad and Tobago on the international stage. While the travel delays were unfortunate, the patience and professionalism shown by our staff, players, and their families must be commended. We are grateful to Concacaf for working with us to make this possible and for their continued support of football development in the region,”said Edwards.
Head Coach Densill Theobald, speaking ahead of the team’s departure, said:
“Honestly, it’s a big relief. The past few days have been tough with the back-and-forth—but I have to give credit to the boys and the staff for staying ready through it all. We didn’t let the delay break our spirit.
“Now that we’re finally getting to go, it’s about resetting quickly and making the most of every game and every moment. These boys have worked hard, and we owe it to them—and the people back home—to give a good account of ourselves,” stated Theobald.
“It is surely going to be a big test for the boys and the staff. How we manage them during and after the travel will be crucial for us but it’s a big part of the learning process for these young boys as they embark on their journeys as footballers. So while it is not been an ideal situation in terms of us arriving ahead of schedule and getting time to settle down, we intend to use all the different aspects of this trip as something that can benefit us in the long term,” Theobald added.
The TTFA remains committed to youth development and will continue working to ensure national teams are positioned to thrive both regionally and internationally.
The 2025 Concacaf Boys’ U-15 Championship will feature a record 38 Concacaf Member Associations, as well as one guest nation, for a total 39 participants. The 2025 Concacaf Boys’ Under-15 Championship will be played in format dividing the 39 participating teams into three leagues (League A, League B and League C) based on their Concacaf Men’s U-17 Ranking as of February 20. 2025.
League B: 16 next best-ranked national teams
Group C: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Guyana, Cayman Islands
Group D: Jamaica, Curaçao, Aruba, Belize
Group E: Bermuda, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda
Group F: Dominican Republic, Guatemala, British Virgin Islands, Saint Kitts and Nevis
T&T’s Schedule
T&T vs Antigua/Barbuda, 9am Tuesday Aug 5th.
T&T vs Bermuda, 11am, Wednesday Aug 6th.
T&T vs Barbados, 11am, Thursday Aug 7th.
The four group winners in League B will advance to the Semifinals. The remaining teams will have one additional match to determine their final position in the competition.
The matches in the Group Stage shall be played in a round robin format, each team playing one match against each of the other teams in the same group.
The following are the dates for each stage:
Finals: August 9 (Leagues B and C) and 10 (League A)
Group stage: August 2 to 7
Knockout Stage: August 8 and 9.
T&T SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Levi Williams (Inter Miami—USA), Christian Telfer (City FC)
Defenders: JaiMarley John (Maloney Real Footballers Academy), Kyen Anderson (Ball Blasters Youth Academy), Aden Montano (Union Hall United), Oshea Watson (Point Fortin Youth Football Academy), Jaylon Roberts (Cardinals Football Academy), Antoni James (Austin Town Fitch—USA).
Midfielders: Deron Blackman (Cardinals Football Academy), Ackim Duncan (Ball Blasters Youth Academy), Sebastian James (Cox Football Academy), Aaden Jones (Creek SCC), Samuel Balfour (Union Hall United), Matthew Lee Young (City FC).
Forwards: Adasa Richardson (Cox Football Academy), Reagan Rowe (City FC), Kevez Quintero (Santa Cruz United, Jeremai Nanton (City FC).
See Updated Tournament Schedule below
