Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke was appointed head coach of the Trinidad and Tobago national team on Friday, ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Just two days shy of his 53rd birthday, Yorke now faces the task of leading the Soca Warriors toward the World Cup, set to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada in the region.
“I look forward to working with this talented, close-knit group of players,” Yorke said in a statement released by the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association.
Yorke expressed his deep connection to the national team, reflecting on his previous accomplishments: “Having helped Trinidad and Tobago reach the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2000, captained the team at the 2006 World Cup, and served as assistant manager, my love and commitment to my national team are well known.”
He added, “I’ve had incredible moments in a Trinidad and Tobago shirt as a player, and with this squad, I hope to carry that forward as head coach.”
Yorke, who captained Trinidad and Tobago in the 2006 World Cup where they exited in the group stage, had a storied career that included a memorable stint at Manchester United from 1998 to 2002, where he was part of the 1999 treble-winning team. He also played for Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Sunderland, Blackburn Rovers, and Sydney FC.
Yorke’s coaching experience includes a six-month role as head coach of Australian club Macarthur FC, which ended in January 2023.
“Dwight’s experience, leadership, and dedication to the red, white, and black are exactly what we need to inspire our players and our nation,” Trinidad and Tobago Football Association President, Kieron Edwards said
