Lincoln Phillips quotes:
1. On the overall performance of the team:
"Evenly contested match. Our intent on scheduling games against the two MLS teams on this tour was to expose our players to a faster pace. Chicago provided just that and our boys did quite well."
Highlights and standout players:
2. "Kevon Neaves was a cut above. The time he spent with the senior team sharpened his overall play and he unleashed a shot in the 2nd period that required a tremendous save from the Chicago keeper. He was one of the better players on field"
"Makan Hislop was a rock in the central defense"
"Both myself and Coach LaForest were pleased with the overall play of the team on its first outing. We were particularly pleased with our ability to possess the ball in the 3rd period. The last 30 minutes was a good point to build upon."
"Gorian Highley was a spark when he came on in the 2nd period and showed the best among the forwards today"
Upcoming events:
3. "Our upcoming games against the Saratoga FC, University of South Florida, Kansas City Wizards, and the US U17 National Team will present excellent opportunities to see all 23 players in action."
"The game against Saratoga FC tomorrow will feature a couple of potential candidates who are from T&T who we would like to see and the game will provide an excellent opportunity to evaluate them"
Ron LaForest quotes:
4. "I was very pleased at the character the players showed after the tough travel day. Because of flight delays, we didn't get in our rooms until midnight and to train for 90 minutes this morning and then play on the same level with a good professional team shows this team has a lot of character and I am happy to build from this point."
Line-Ups:
1st Period: 30 min
Thorne Holder
Carlon Murray Makan Hislop Yohance Marshall Akile Edwards
Hayden Tinto Kareem Hyland Josimar Belgrave Kevon Neaves
Kevin Crooks Randi Patterson
2nd Period- 30 min
Thorne Holder
Colin Kirk Makan Hislop Yohance Marshall Akile Edwards
Hayden Tinto Kendall Jadeosingh Kezi Lara Kevon Neaves
Gorian Highley Shane Calderon
3rd period- 30 min
Thorne Holder
Yohance Marshall Makan Hislop Akile Edwards
Kendall Jadeosingh
Hayden Tinto Kevon Neaves
Kezi Lara
Gorian Highley Shane Calderon
Randi Patterson