Trinidad and Tobago men’s head coach Dwight Yorke has revealed a 54-man preliminary squad for the upcoming 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup, set to run from June 14 to July 6 in the USA and Canada.
The Soca Warriors are drawn into Group D, where they will face:
- 🇺🇸 United States on June 15
- 🇭🇹 Haiti on June 19
- 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia on June 22
🔥 Key Inclusions:
- Levi Garcia (Spartak Moscow): The explosive forward is back and eager to earn his first cap under Yorke after netting twice in the Russian Cup since joining from AEK Athens.
- Kevin Molino (Captain): Veteran presence in midfield and leadership from the experienced TTPFL and MLS campaigner.
- Tyrese Spicer & Wayne Frederick II: Both players were top picks in the 2024 MLS Draft and bring fresh energy and attacking flair to the squad.
- Derrel Garcia (San Juan Jabloteh): Recently trialed with Portuguese top-flight side Estoril Praia and continues to rise.
Defence Force FC, the 2025 TT Premier Football League champions, lead domestic representation with 11 players selected, including Justin Garcia, Brent Sam, Reon Moore, and Isaiah Leacock.
🏆 Full Squad Breakdown
Goalkeepers:
Marvin Phillip, Jabari St Hillaire, Denzil Smith, Christopher Biggette, Aaron Enill, Adrian Foncette
Defenders:
Darnell Hospedales, Josiah Trimmingham, Isaiah Garcia, Andre Raymond, Alvin Jones, Justin Garcia, Jamal Jack, Shannon Gomez, Aubrey David, Sheldon Bateau, Shervohnez Hamilton, Triston Hodge, Jelani Peters, Ryan Telfer, Jesse Williams, Michael Kedman
Midfielders:
Joevin Jones, Steffen Yeates, Daniel Phillips, Nathaniel James, Kevin Molino, Levi Garcia, Tyrese Spicer, Wayne Frederick II, Dantaye Gilbert, Andre Rampersad, Ajani Fortune, Real Gill, Kaihim Thomas, Kaile Auvray, Rivaldo Coryat, Derrel Garcia, Judah Garcia, Neveal Hackshaw, Kristian Lee-Him, Reon Moore, Duane Muckette, Michel Poon-Angeron, Noah Powder, John Paul Rochford
Forwards:
Tyrese Bailey, Lindell Sween, Justin Obikwu, Isaiah Leacock, Rio Cardines, Brent Sam, Dante Sealy, Isaiah Lee
Speaking during Concacaf’s virtual media day on May 20, Yorke expressed confidence in the new nucleus of players selected for the tournament. A day earlier, he unveiled a 54-man preliminary roster, featuring a balanced mix of youth and experience. “This is about a new era of TT football,” said Yorke. “You’ll see a few familiar faces, but many players are making their first real entry into the senior team. That’s the direction we must go.”
Yorke, appointed in November 2024, has spent the last seven months instilling his footballing philosophy. He praised the foundation built by former coach Angus Eve but emphasized the importance of elevating the team’s tactical discipline—especially when playing out of possession
