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Yorke Era Ends: Trinidad and Tobago Part Ways with Soca Warriors Head Coach
Yorke Era Ends: Trinidad and Tobago Part Ways with Soca Warriors Head Coach
Former national team star Dwight Yorke has stepped down as head coach of the Trinidad and Tobago national football team, with the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association confirming that both parties agreed to terminate his contract following the country’s failed 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.
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By Aurax Desk | March 6, 2026
Former Trinidad and Tobago Football star Dwight Yorke
The coaching tenure of Soca Warriors head coach Dwight Yorke has officially come to an end after the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) announced that his contract was terminated by mutual agreement.
The decision follows a review of the national team’s performance in the recent 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, where Trinidad and Tobago failed to progress to the next stage.
According to the TTFA, discussions were held with Yorke about the future direction of the men’s national programme, including revised contractual terms and financial arrangements tied to the next phase of the team’s development. However, both sides were unable to reach an agreement on those terms, leading to the decision to part ways.
Dwight Yore giving out instructions December 17 2024
“Difficult decision”
“Difficult decision”
In a statement addressing the move, Yorke described his departure as a difficult moment after leading the national side during a challenging period for Trinidad and Tobago football.
“It is with a heavy heart that I have made the difficult decision to step down,” Yorke said, adding that serving as head coach was an honour and responsibility he carried with pride.
The former Manchester United striker had expressed confidence in the foundation being built for the national team, emphasizing the need for stability and long-term investment in the programme to achieve sustained progress.
Mixed results during tenure
Mixed results during tenure
Yorke took over the national team in November 2024, replacing Angus Eve and returning to the programme where he previously served as captain during Trinidad and Tobago’s historic 2006 FIFA World Cup appearance.
During his tenure, the Soca Warriors experienced mixed results, including qualification for the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup but an early exit in the group stage. The team later fell short in the final phase of World Cup qualification, ultimately finishing outside the spots required to advance.
The failure to secure a pathway to the 2026 World Cup—set to be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico—was widely seen as a turning point in the federation’s evaluation of the programme.
What comes next
What comes next
The TTFA has not yet announced a replacement or interim coach but indicated that the organisation will begin planning the next stage of the national team’s development following its review of the programme.
Yorke’s departure marks another significant chapter in the ongoing rebuilding process for Trinidad and Tobago football as the country looks toward future regional and international competitions.
Sources: TTFA, TT Guardian. Jamaica Gleaner
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