In an attempt to improve the quality of the league the Trinidadian FA have introduced the Women’s Premier League (WPL) which will feature 6 franchises. The model of the league would be similar to that of Major League Soccer (MLS) in America, where each of the 6 franchises are allocated 2 market player slots who are Trinidad & Tobago internationals, with a number of other spots being made up of local talent. The other slots of the team will be made up from a host of other nationalities which include USA, Canada, Guyana, Jamaica, and Venezuela as well as a number of players from England including Manchester City goalkeeper, Elizabeth Seasman and striker Isabella Hayes, also of Manchester City. The aim of the league is to raise the profile of women’s football in Trinidad & Tobago over time as well as bringing excitement to the fans while growing the fan base in each community. The Women’s Premier League will last for two months having started in mid-June and will play in a variety of destinations around the country. With a number of sponsors on board as well as an appealing logo, the league looks set be a success on put Trinidad & Tobago firmly on the Women’s football map. The 6 teams are:
* PETROTRIN Oilers do not operate under the same guidelines as the other 5 franchises as they field a development team allowing scholarship opportunities for other players. It means they do not follow the strict US NCAA rules and do not pay a wage for their players. Remember to follow the league on twitter (@WPLTT) and like the page on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/wpltt)
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