The Saint Lucia Football Association (SLFA) has officially announced its 19-player roster for the opening round of the 2026 CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers, marking their participation in the tournament’s second edition featuring 28 national teams. The squad commences competitive action on January 26th in Group C, where they will face Haiti, Guatemala, Cayman Islands, and Antigua and Barbuda.
All group stage matches will be hosted at Curaçao’s Stadion Rignaal ‘Jean’ Francisca. The tournament structure will see the six group champions plus the two highest-ranked runners-up progress to the Final Round of the competition.
The team boasts significant international experience, featuring key players such as defender Hayla Samuel from El Niños and Lancers FC’s Tori Fanis. Particular attention focuses on emerging talent Kayla Polius, the squad’s youngest member, following her remarkable goal-scoring performance in last year’s Caribbean Football Union Under-14 championship. Similarly, Amaya Emmanuel demonstrated exceptional form during the 2024 CONCACAF Under-15 series, with both athletes having already gained senior team exposure.
The technical staff is led by Head Coach Minerva Charles, supported by assistant coaches Trevor Anderson, Wade Clovis, and Adele Pierre. Team management includes Shenell St Louis as Manager and Johnia Clifford as Assistant Manager, with Dr. Natasha Innocent serving as Team Physician.
Full Squad Details:
Goalkeepers: Kevlyn Fostin, Alyssa Flavius, Alice Phillips
Defenders: Le Neese Robinson, Aria Andrew, Daria Tisson, Ivana Marshall, Hayla Samuel, Joyceline Neptune, Raina Modeste, Tori Fanis
Midfielders: Kyla Lionel, Nyeesha Antoine, Dhunya Jn Baptiste, Kennya Richard, Sashaly Martyr
Forwards: Azia William, Kayla Polius, Amaya Emmanuel