In a significant development for Caribbean football, newly appointed Swedish coach Pia Sundhage has announced her inaugural squad selection for the Haitian Women’s National Team. The revelation comes as the Grenadières prepare for their CONCACAF qualifying campaign ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027.
The two-time Olympic gold medalist coach, who took helm of the Haitian team recently, revealed a balanced roster that strategically blends experienced veterans with promising young talent. The selection demonstrates Sundhage’s approach to maintaining team stability while injecting fresh energy into the squad.
Notably, the core group of players who have represented Haiti admirably in recent years remains largely intact. However, Sundhage has introduced several emerging prospects, including Nadia Cassamajor and Amélie Chloé Joseph, both promoted from the U-20 national team program. These additions signal the coach’s commitment to building competitive depth within the squad.
The team features players competing professionally across multiple leagues worldwide, with representation from clubs in France, England, and the United States. Standout names include Melchie Dumornay (Olympique Lyonnais), Nerilia Mondesir (Seattle Reign), and Batcheba Louis (Birmingham City), who bring top-level experience to the qualification effort.
Training preparations commence on February 22, 2026, with the team’s opening qualifying match scheduled against Suriname’s national team on March 3rd at the Dr. Ir. Franklin Essed Stadium. The Group D schedule subsequently pits Haiti against Anguilla (April 9) and the Dominican Republic (April 17) as they pursue qualification for the global tournament scheduled for June-July 2027.
Sundhage’s appointment and initial squad selection mark a new chapter for Haitian women’s football as they aim to build on their previous World Cup appearance and establish themselves as consistent contenders in the CONCACAF region.