As the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup CONCACAF qualification campaign reaches a critical turning point, Haiti’s women’s national soccer team, the Grenadières, has formally introduced its complete technical and support staff that will steer the squad through the final stretch of group stage play. Headlined by experienced Swedish tactician Pia Marina Sundhage, the assembled team of specialists has already made an early impact, guiding the Grenadières to a dominant 5-0 victory over Anguilla in their previous qualifying fixture.
The newly presented full roster of backroom staff brings together a diverse mix of international and local expertise tailored to support players both on the training pitch and in competitive match settings. Alongside head coach Sundhage, the staff includes Erik Fahlstrom, who serves as the squad’s dedicated goalkeeping coach, Gunnvor Halmiy as lead fitness coach, and Birgit Gutke filling the role of assistant coach. Rounding out the off-field team are Francesca Joseph as team manager, Alicia Garulli and Claire Guyon as dual physiotherapists tasked with player recovery and injury prevention, and Anders Johansson working as video analyst to prepare scouting reports and tactical breakdowns for upcoming opponents. This multi-faceted support structure is designed to address every aspect of the team’s performance, from physical conditioning and injury management to tactical preparation, helping players reach their full potential as they chase qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
The Grenadières’ next and final group stage fixture is scheduled for April 17, 2026, with kickoff set for 2:00 p.m. local time at Guadeloupe’s Roger Zami Stadium, where the Haitian side will face off against regional rival Dominican Republic. The outcome of this match will play a key role in determining the Grenadières’ advancement in the CONCACAF qualification pathway, building on their strong opening result against Anguilla to keep their World Cup dreams alive.