Dominican Republic women's national football team


Dominican Republic
Nickname(s)Las Quisqueyanas (The Quisqueyanas)
AssociationDominican Football Federation
ConfederationCONCACAF (North, Central America and Caribbean)
Head coachHenry Parra
CaptainVanessa Kara
Top scorerBetzaida Ubri (15)
FIFA codeDOM
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 101 (12 June 2025)[1]
Highest81 (March 2009)
Lowest113 (December 2021)
First international
  2–2 Saint Lucia 
(Port-au-Prince, Haiti; 10 July 2002)
Biggest win
  17–0 British Virgin Islands 
(Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic; 5 October 2007)
Biggest defeat
 United States 14–0  
(Vancouver, Canada; 20 January 2012)
CONCACAF W Championship / CONCACAF W Gold Cup
Appearances1 (first in 2024)
Best resultGroup stage (2024)

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.

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

2025

29 May 2025 (2025-05-29) Friendly Honduras  2-4   Comayagua, Honduras
15:00 UTC−6
  • Puerto 16'
  • Murillo 61'
  • Diemen 11'
  • González 31'
  • Jackson 69'
  • Slump 76'
Stadium: Estadio Carlos Miranda
1 June 2025 (2025-06-01) Friendly Honduras  1-0   Comayagua, Honduras
15:00 UTC−6 Puerto 4' Stadium: Estadio Carlos Miranda

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

As of 19 September 2023.[3][4]
Role Name
Head coach Henry Parra
Assistant coach Manuela Lareo
Assistant coach Luís "Bolocho" Lluberes
GK Coach Juan David Cruz
Physical Coach Yinson Pulgarín

Manager history

Name Period Matches Wins Draws Losses Winning % Notes Ref.
Jose Rubio 2021–2022 0 0 0 0 0%

(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 Friendly game against Honduras on May 2025.[5]
Caps, goals, and players' numbers accurate as of 5 December 2023 after match vs. Bermuda

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
20 1GK Paloma Peña (2005-02-20) 20 February 2005 1 0 Florida Gators
1 1GK Odaliana Gómez (2004-06-19) 19 June 2004 6 0 FIU Panthers

4 2DF Giovanna Dionicio (2001-09-20) 20 September 2001 10 1 Riverlight
14 3MF Lucía Marte (captain) (1997-08-14) 14 August 1997 12 4 Adelaide United
19 2DF Gabriella Cuevas (1993-08-15) 15 August 1993 14 2 Alajuelense
22 2DF Brianne Reed (1994-05-02) 2 May 1994 14 1 Unattached
2DF Gabriella Marte (2003-01-27) 27 January 2003 6 0 Hofstra Pride
5 2DF Nadia Colón (2002-09-08) 8 September 2002 10 0 Calgary Foothills
5 2DF Samantha van Diemen (2002-01-28) 28 January 2002 0 0 Glasgow City

4FW Jazlyn Oviedo (2002-03-25) 25 March 2002 11 1 Vermont Catamounts
3MF Kristina García (2003-02-20) 20 February 2003 Stony Brook University
15 4FW Kathrynn González (2000-07-12) 12 July 2000 6 4 Carolina Ascent FC
7 3MF Winibian Peralta (1997-08-19) 19 August 1997 20 2 5 de Abril
3MF Natalie Bruno Somerset Academy Canyons
3MF Livia De León Royal Select Beauport
3MF Josefien Slump Oranje Nassau

4FW Alyse Then Long Island Rough Riders
4FW Kiomy Luperón (2003-09-09) 9 September 2003 0 0 Paisley Athletic FC
9 4FW Mía Asenjo (2003-03-07) 7 March 2003 4 4 DUX Logroño
11 4FW Alyssa Oviedo (2000-08-18) 18 August 2000 11 7 Puebla
17 4FW Jazmin Jackson (2004-11-24) 24 November 2004 4 4 VCU Rams
21 3MF Jaylen Vallecillo (2006-04-23) 23 April 2006 6 1 East Meadow SC

Recent call-ups

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

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Mirda Minyety (2003-06-30) 30 June 2003 13 0 5 de Abril 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
GK Nathalie Martínez (2006-10-25) 25 October 2006 0 0 Atlántico 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
GK Carolina Moreno (2001-12-03) 3 December 2001 1 0 Cibao 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification

DF Lynette Ureña (2000-06-27) 27 June 2000 5 0 Osijek 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
DF Paola Then (2004-04-15) 15 April 2004 0 0 St. Mary's Rattlers 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
DF Juliette Barbush (2003-11-28) 28 November 2003 0 0 Kennesaw State Owls v.  Panama, 6 April 2023
DF Alexa Pacheco (2002-11-06) 6 November 2002 5 0 Goldey–Beacom Lightning 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification
DF Stella Tapia (2005-02-15) 15 February 2005 0 0 Michigan Wolverines 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification
DF Renata Mercedes (2007-10-22) 22 October 2007 2 0 Taft Rhinos 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification
DF Claudia Alcántara (1999-11-28) 28 November 1999 3 0 Fundación Eagles 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification

MF Winifer Santa (1999-07-09) 9 July 1999 4 2 Futbolellas CFF 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
MF Yoana Peralta (1999-04-14) 14 April 1999 3 0 Unattached 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
MF Emma Ostropolsky (2005-08-20) 20 August 2005 1 0 Rayo Vallecano 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
MF Isabella Ventura (2006-11-14) 14 November 2006 0 0 Florida West F.C. 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
MF Kharina Díaz (2002-10-27) 27 October 2002 0 0 5 de Abril 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
MF Keisla Gil (2003-07-12) 12 July 2003 4 0 Central Methodist Eagles 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification

FW Liliane Clase (2003-07-29) 29 July 2003 6 0 Texas Southern Tigers 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
FW Ana Dayari Santos (2000-02-12) 12 February 2000 4 3 Club Ñañas 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
FW Jazlyn Santos (1997-01-24) 24 January 1997 4 0 Unattached 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
FW Cheila Acosta (2000-01-05) 5 January 2000 2 0 Bob Soccer School 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
FW Katherine Núñez (2001-10-26) 26 October 2001 1 0 Cibao 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
FW María Torreira (2006-02-03) 3 February 2006 1 0 Fundación Eagles 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification PRE
FW Yomerci Brito (2001-08-11) 11 August 2001 0 0 5 de Abril 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification
FW Dahien Cabrera (2000-08-15) 15 August 2000 2 1 Edward Waters Tigers 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification
FW Vanessa Kara (1996-11-27) 27 November 1996 10 5 Unattached 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification
FW Angelina Vargas (2005-07-06) 6 July 2005 2 1 Brown Bears 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification

  • PRE: Pre-called up.

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
Year Result Pld W D* L GF GA
1991 did not enter
1995
1999
2003 did not qualify
2007
2011
2015
2019
2023
2027 to be determined
2031 to be determined
2035 to be determined
Total - - - - - - -
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Olympic Games

Summer Olympics record Qualifying record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D* L GF GA
1996 did not enter 1995 FIFA WWC
2000 1999 FIFA WWC
2004 did not qualify 2 0 0 2 2 10
2008 3 2 0 1 22 2
2012 6 3 0 3 5 27
2016 2 1 0 1 11 6
2020 4 2 2 0 4 0
2024 4 2 2 0 4 0
Total - - - - - - - - 21 10 4 7 48 45
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

CONCACAF W Championship

CONCACAF W Championship record Qualification record
Year Result Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D* L GF GA
1991 did not enter did not enter
1993
1994
1998
2000
2002 did not qualify 3 1 1 1 5 4
2006 5 4 0 1 13 9
2010 2 1 0 1 4 3
2014 2014 Caribbean Cup
2018 4 2 1 1 7 5
2022 4 3 0 1 15 5
Total - - - - - - - 18 11 2 5 44 26
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

CONCACAF W Gold Cup

CONCACAF W Gold Cup record
Year Result Pld W D* L GF GA
2024 Group stage 3 0 0 3 0 16
Total 1/1 3 0 0 3 0 16
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Pan American Games

Pan American Games record
Year Result Pld W D* L GF GA
1999 did not enter
2003
2007
2011 did not qualify
2015
2019
Total - - - - - - -
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

Central American and Caribbean Games

Central American and Caribbean Games record
Year Result Pld W D* L GF GA
2010 did not enter
2014 Group stage 3 0 0 3 3 13
2018 did not enter
2023 to be determined
Total Group stage 3 0 0 3 3 13
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

CFU Women's Caribbean Cup

CFU Women's Caribbean Cup record
Year Result Pld W D* L GF GA
2000 did not enter
2014 First round 2 1 0 1 7 7
Total First round 2 1 0 1 7 7
*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

See also

References

  1. ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 12 June 2025. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  2. ^ "Digicel Caribbean Cup: Dominican Republic 17 vs BVI 0". news.jamaicans.com. jamarch. 20 October 2010. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  3. ^ "Fedofútbol presentó a Henry Parra como su nuevo seleccionador nacional femenino" (in Spanish). Dominican Football Federation. 3 March 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Manuela Lareo se une al cuerpo técnico de la Absoluta Femenina" (in Spanish). Dominican Football Federation. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  5. ^ "Selección femenina de RD lista para primer choque ante Honduras". fedofutbol (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 May 2025.