THE spirit of Soca Warriors lives on nearly two decades later. There are moments in sport that transcend the game. They tap into something deeper, roots, rhythm, and maybe even history.

We love being able to set the tone at I Love Soca, and this is just an indication that the week ahead will be unmatched vibes,” said Andrew Bellamy, chief organiser of I Love Soca.

For all the anxiety following four consecutive defeats, even a mostly second-choice U.S. squad far outclassed a poor Trinidad ...