Dwight Yorke has quit his job as head coach of Trinidad and Tobago after refusing to take a pay cut following the country’s failure to qualify for the World Cup this summer.
The legend took part in his country’s historic run to the finals in 2006 after returning to international duty for the first time in the past five years.
But the former striker was unable to perform in the dugout, with the Soca Warriors finishing third in their World Cup qualifying group last November.
A final 1-1 draw against Jamaica put Yorke’s side under fire just months after they reached the final of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
The Trinidad and Tobago FA announced Yorke’s shock departure from the set-up, revealing he had stepped away from his role at the end of February.
“Following the conclusion of the recent FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, in which T&T failed to advance to the 2026 World Cup, the TTFA Executive Committee conducted a comprehensive review of the campaign and the overall direction of the senior national team programme, including its technical structure and financial framework,” their statement said.
It continued: “Subsequent discussions took place between the TTFA and Mr Yorke regarding the future of the role, including revised contract terms and remuneration aligned with the next phase of the programme.”
“Following these discussions, both parties were unable to reach an agreement on the proposed terms at this time, and it was mutually decided to part ways,” concluded the statement on Dwight Yorke’s departure.
