Defence Force

Defence Force FC, champion in 1978 and 1985, returns to the Concacaf Champions Cup after winning the 2025 Concacaf Caribbean Cup Third-Place Match. Defence Force returns after 24 years since its last appearance in 2002, when it reached the Round of 16.

Defence Force competed in the 1967 edition under the name Regiment FC, becoming the first club from Trinidad & Tobago to participate in the history of the Champions Cup.

Participations in the Champions Cup: 15 (1967, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2002, 2026)

Record in the Concacaf Champions Cup: MP-54 W-25 D-10 L-19 GF-67 GA-61

Best finish: Champion (1978, 1985)

Top scorers: Kevin Molino (4), Reon Moore (2), Kaihim Thomas (2).

Most saves: Isaiah Williams (17), Christopher Biggette (16), Jabari St. Hillaire (4).

Most Assists: Kevin Molino (2), Joshua Araujo-Wilson (2), Jelani Félix (1), Reon Moore (1), Rivaldo Coryat (1), Shaquille Bertrand (1), Isaiah García (1), Kevon Goddard (1), Shackiel Henry (1).