Dominican Republic women's national football team

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Dominican Republic
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Nickname(s) Las Quisqueyanas (The Quisqueyanas)
Association Dominican Football Federation
Confederation CONCACAF (North, Central America and Caribbean)
Head coach Henry Parra
Captain Vanessa Kara
Top scorer Betzaida Ubri (15)
FIFA code DOM
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FIFA ranking
Current 107 Steady2.svg (15 March 2024) [1]
Highest81 (March 2009)
Lowest113 (December 2021)
First international
Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic 2–2 Saint Lucia  Flag of Saint Lucia.svg
(Port-au-Prince, Haiti; 10 July 2002)
Biggest win
Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic 17–0 British Virgin Islands  Flag of the British Virgin Islands.svg
(Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic; 5 October 2007)
Biggest defeat
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 14–0 Dominican Republic  Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg
(Vancouver, Canada; 20 January 2012)
CONCACAF W Championship / CONCACAF W Gold Cup
Appearances1 (first in 2024 )
Best resultGroup stage

The Dominican Republic women's national football team (Spanish : Selección femenina de fútbol de República Dominicana) represents the Dominican Republic in international women's football. The team is governed by the Dominican Football Federation (Spanish : Federación Dominicana de Fútbol) and competes in CONCACAF (the Confederation of North, Central American, and Caribbean Association Football) women's competitions.

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History

The beginning

The Dominican team played its first international match in 2002 against Saint Lucia as a part of the CFU qualifying tournament for the 2002 CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup. in which the Dominican Republic draw Saint Lucia 2–2. on matchday two the team faced the Bahamian Team achieving their first-ever win with a score of three to nil. they lost their last game to Haiti conceding two goals to end third after Saint Lucia surpass them on superior goal difference. one year after, the team entered the CONCACAF Women's Pre-Olympic Tournament qualification for the first time with the Dominican republic hosting Haiti for two-legged matches in the Estadio Panamericano. in which it suffered a 2–10 aggregate defeat against the inaugural CFU women's Caribbean Cup Champions Haiti. after the first match's seven-nil loss, the Dominicans fought well in their second-leg game losing 2–3 in a match where they lead the halftime 2–1.

Improvement

the 2006 CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup Qualifying marked an improvement as the Dominican Republic topped the first round Group A undefeated, advancing to the second round they been drawn together with the Host Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname. Los Quisqueyanos kicked their second round with a two-nil win against Suriname. losing to the Tobagonian team to end second after Trinidad and Tobago, which qualified for the final tournament. the 2008 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament qualification saw a better performance from the team. as they won their first game four to nil against the U.S. Virgin Islands, their second match was a historical moment for the women's football in the Dominican Republic, as the National team trashed the British Virgin Islands by a scoreline never before seen in the entire CONCACAF region for international football. The margin of 17 clear goals, while keeping a clean sheet, is unrivaled in football in the history of the game across the CONCACAF region in all international competitions. [2] with their final and decisive match against Cuba. the team dominated the first half scoring the first goal however Cuba Managed to score the equalizer and a last-minute goal to eliminate the Dominicans. 2011 marked history for the Dominican team as they qualified for their first CONCACAF tournament (2012 CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament) after finishing top of the group B undefeated beating Dominica, Bermuda and Trinidad and Tobago. qualifying for the first continental tournament, Dominican Republic was drawn with the world's most successful team the United States. Mexico and Cuba. the team opened its tournament with a 0–14 loss against the United States which is the biggest defeat the team has received in its history. losing the two other matches the Dominican Republic finished last. in the last years, the Dominican team maintains a good performance, the team entered several tournaments including the 2014 Central American and Caribbean Games, CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championships qualification, and CONCACAF W championship qualification finishing second.

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2023

6 April Friendly Panama  Flag of Panama.svg1–0Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic Panama City, Panama
20:00  UTC−5
  • Jaén Soccerball shade.svg67'
Report Stadium: Estadio Rommel Fernández
9 April Friendly Panama  Flag of Panama.svg4–3Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic Panama City, Panama
Stadium: Estadio Rommel Fernández
16 July Friendly Puerto Rico  Flag of Puerto Rico.svg0–0Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic TBC, Puerto Rico
--:--  UTC−4
22 September 2023 (2023-09-22) CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification League B Bermuda  Flag of Bermuda.svg2–0Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic Devonshire Parish
17:00
17:00 (UTC−3)
Report Stadium: National Sports Centre
Referee: Karen Hernandez (Mexico)[ citation needed ]
26 September 2023 (2023-09-26) CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification League B Dominican Republic  Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg3–0Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados Santo Domingo
19:00
19:00 (UTC−4)
Report Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez
Referee: Odette Hamilton (Jamaica)[ citation needed ]

2024

17 February 2024 (2024-02-17) 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification Guyana  Flag of Guyana.svg0–1Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic Carson, United States
Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park
20 February CONCACAF W Gold Cup GS United States  Flag of the United States.svg5–0Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic Carson, United States
22:15 (19:15 UTC−8)
Report Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park
Attendance: 3,242
Referee: Astrid Gramajo (Guatemala)
23 February CONCACAF W Gold Cup GS Dominican Republic  Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg0–8Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico Carson, United States
19:30 (16:30 UTC−8) Report
Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

As of 19 September 2023. [3] [4]
RoleName
Head coach Flag of Colombia.svg Henry Parra
Assistant coachFlag of the Dominican Republic.svg Manuela Lareo
Assistant coachFlag of the Dominican Republic.svg Luís "Bolocho" Lluberes
GK CoachFlag of Colombia.svg Juan David Cruz
Physical CoachFlag of Colombia.svg Yinson Pulgarín

Manager history

NamePeriodMatchesWinsDrawsLossesWinning %NotesRef.
Flag of Spain.svg Jose Rubio 2021–202200000%

(If statistics are unavailable, display former coaches in bulleted list form)

Players

Current squad

The following 23 players were named to the roster for the 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup. [5]
Caps, goals, and players' numbers accurate as of 5 December 2023 after match vs. Flag of Bermuda.svg  Bermuda

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Odaliana Gómez (2004-06-19) 19 June 2004 (age 19)60 Flag of the United States.svg FIU Panthers
121 GK Carolina Moreno (2001-12-03) 3 December 2001 (age 22)10 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Cibao
201 GK Paloma Peña (2005-02-20) 20 February 2005 (age 19)10 Flag of the United States.svg Florida Gators

22 DF Alexa Pacheco (2002-11-06) 6 November 2002 (age 21)50 Flag of the United States.svg Goldey–Beacom Lightning
32 DF Stella Tapia (2005-02-15) 15 February 2005 (age 19)00 Flag of the United States.svg Michigan Wolverines
42 DF Giovanna Dionicio (2001-09-20) 20 September 2001 (age 22)101 Unattached
52 DF Nadia Colón (2002-09-08) 8 September 2002 (age 21)100 Flag of the United States.svg UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
162 DF Renata Mercedes (2007-10-22) 22 October 2007 (age 16)20 Flag of the United States.svg Taft Rhinos
182 DF Claudia Alcántara (1999-11-28) 28 November 1999 (age 24)30 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Fundación Eagles
192 DF Gabriella Cuevas (1993-08-15) 15 August 1993 (age 30)142 Unattached
222 DF Brianne Reed (1994-05-02) 2 May 1994 (age 30)141 Flag of Portugal.svg Damaiense

73 MF Winibian Peralta (1997-08-19) 19 August 1997 (age 26)202 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Puerto Viejo
133 MF Keisla Gil (2003-07-12) 12 July 2003 (age 20)40 Flag of the United States.svg Central Methodist Eagles
143 MF Lucía Marte (captain) (1997-08-14) 14 August 1997 (age 26)124 Flag of England.svg Watford
213 MF Jaylen Vallecillo (2006-04-23) 23 April 2006 (age 18)61 Flag of the United States.svg East Meadow SC

64 FW Yomerci Brito (2001-08-11) 11 August 2001 (age 22)00 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg 5 de Abril
84 FW Dahien Cabrera (2000-08-15) 15 August 2000 (age 23)21 Flag of the United States.svg Edward Waters Tigers
94 FW Mía Asenjo (2003-03-07) 7 March 2003 (age 21)44 Flag of the United States.svg UCF Knights
104 FW Vanessa Kara (1996-11-27) 27 November 1996 (age 27)105 Unattached
114 FW Alyssa Oviedo (2000-08-18) 18 August 2000 (age 23)117 Unattached
154 FW Kathrynn González (2000-07-12) 12 July 2000 (age 23)64 Flag of Denmark.svg FC Thy-Thisted Q
174 FW Jazmin Jackson (2004-11-24) 24 November 2004 (age 19)44 Flag of the United States.svg VCU Rams
234 FW Angelina Vargas (2005-07-06) 6 July 2005 (age 18)21 Flag of the United States.svg Brown Bears

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up to the Dominican Republic squad within the last 12 months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Mirda Minyety (2003-06-30) 30 June 2003 (age 20)130 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg 5 de Abril 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
GK Nathalie Martínez (2006-10-25) 25 October 2006 (age 17)00 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Atlántico 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE

DF Gabriella Marte (2003-01-27) 27 January 2003 (age 21)60 Flag of the United States.svg Hofstra Pride 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
DF Lynette Ureña (2000-06-27) 27 June 2000 (age 23)50 Flag of Croatia.svg Osijek 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
DF Paola Then (2004-04-15) 15 April 2004 (age 20)00 Flag of the United States.svg St. Mary's Rattlers 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
DF Juliette Barbush (2003-11-28) 28 November 2003 (age 20)00 Flag of the United States.svg Kennesaw State Owls v. Flag of Panama.svg  Panama, 6 April 2023

MF Winifer Santa (1999-07-09) 9 July 1999 (age 24)42 Flag of Spain.svg Torrelodones 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
MF Yoana Peralta (1999-04-14) 14 April 1999 (age 25)30 Unattached 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
MF Emma Ostropolsky (2005-08-20) 20 August 2005 (age 18)10 Flag of Spain.svg Rayo Vallecano 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
MF Isabella Ventura (2006-11-14) 14 November 2006 (age 17)00 Flag of the United States.svg Florida West F.C. 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
MF Kharina Díaz (2002-10-27) 27 October 2002 (age 21)00 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg 5 de Abril 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE

FW Jazlyn Oviedo (2002-03-25) 25 March 2002 (age 22)111 Flag of the United States.svg Vermont Catamounts 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
FW Liliane Clase (2003-07-29) 29 July 2003 (age 20)60 Flag of the United States.svg Texas Southern Tigers 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
FW Ana Dayari Santos (2000-02-12) 12 February 2000 (age 24)43 Flag of Ecuador.svg Club Ñañas 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
FW Jazlyn Santos (1997-01-24) 24 January 1997 (age 27)40 Unattached 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
FW Cheila Acosta (2000-01-05) 5 January 2000 (age 24)20 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Bob Soccer School 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
FW Katherine Núñez (2001-10-26) 26 October 2001 (age 22)10 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Cibao 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
FW María Torreira (2006-02-03) 3 February 2006 (age 18)10 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Fundación Eagles 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
FW Kiomy Luperón (2003-09-09) 9 September 2003 (age 20)00 Flag of the United States.svg Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE

Records

As of 30 November 2022

*Players in bold are still active, at least at club level.

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup record
YearResultPldWD*LGFGA
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 1991 did not enter
Flag of Sweden.svg 1995
Flag of the United States.svg 1999
Flag of the United States.svg 2003 did not qualify
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2007
Flag of Germany.svg 2011
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2015
Flag of France.svg 2019
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg 2023
Total-------
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Olympic Games

Summer Olympics record Qualifying record
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGAPldWD*LGFGA
Flag of the United States.svg 1996 did not enter 1995 FIFA WWC
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2000 1999 FIFA WWC
Flag of Greece.svg 2004 did not qualify2002210
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2008 3201222
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 2012 6303527
Flag of Brazil.svg 2016 2101116
Flag of Japan.svg 2020 422040
Flag of France.svg 2024 to be determined
Total--------178274445
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

CONCACAF W Championship

CONCACAF W Championship recordQualification record
YearResultPldWD*LGFGAPldWD*LGFGA
Flag of Haiti.svg 1991 did not enterdid not enter
Flag of the United States.svg 1993
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 1994
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 1998
Flag of the United States.svg 2000
Flag of the United States.svg Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2002 did not qualify311154
Flag of the United States.svg 2006 5401139
Flag of Mexico.svg 2010 210143
Flag of the United States.svg 2014 2014 Caribbean Cup
Flag of the United States.svg 2018 421175
Flag of Mexico.svg 2022 4301155
Total-------1811254426
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

CONCACAF W Gold Cup

CONCACAF W Gold Cup record
YearResultPldWD*LGFGA
Flag of the United States.svg 2024 Group stage3003016
Total 1/13003016
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Pan American Games

Pan American Games record
YearResultPldWD*LGFGA
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 1999 did not enter
Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg 2003
Flag of Brazil.svg 2007
Flag of Mexico.svg 2011 did not qualify
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2015
Flag of Peru.svg 2019
Total-------
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Central American and Caribbean Games

Central American and Caribbean Games record
YearResultPldWD*LGFGA
Flag of Puerto Rico.svg 2010 did not enter
Flag of Mexico.svg 2014 Group stage3003313
Flag of Colombia.svg 2018 did not enter
Flag of El Salvador.svg 2023 to be determined
TotalGroup stage3003313
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

CFU Women's Caribbean Cup

CFU Women's Caribbean Cup record
YearResultPldWD*LGFGA
Flag of Haiti.svg 2000 did not enter
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg 2014 First round210177
TotalFirst round210177
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

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