Dominica national football team

Dominica
Association	Dominica Football Association
Confederation	CONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederation	CFU (Caribbean)
Head coach	Ellington Sabin
Captain	Glenson Prince
Most caps	Glenson Prince (72)
Top scorer	Julian Wade (20)
Home stadium	Windsor Park
FIFA code	DMA
First colours	Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current	183 2 (24 October 2024)
Highest	128 (November 2010, February 2011)
Lowest	198 (July 2009)
First international
	Dominica 1–0 Martinique ; (Dominica; 1932)
Biggest win
	Dominica 10–0 British Virgin Islands ; (San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic; October 15, 2010)
Biggest defeat
	Mexico 10–0 Dominica ; (San Antonio, United States; June 19, 2004)

The Dominica national football team represents Dominica in international football and is controlled by the Dominica Football Association. They are a member of CONCACAF.

Since becoming a FIFA member on 1995, Dominica has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup, nor the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

History

Beginnings

Dominica played its first international match in 1932, against Martinique, a match that ended in a 1–0 victory. In the 1940s they participated in the 1948 Coupe des Caraibes, losing in the preliminaries against Martinique 5–0 but qualified due to Trinidad and Tobago's withdrawal.^[4] In the competition proper, Dominica again faced Martinique, losing 6–0 and being eliminated.

In the 1960s and 1970s, Dominica played in several editions of the Windward Islands Tournament, winning the competition in 1971 with two 3–0 victories over Saint Vincent and Grenada, and a 2–2 draw against Saint Lucia. In the 1980s, Dominica regularly participated in the qualifying rounds of the CFU Championship, although they were unable to make it into the tournament proper.

1990s

After the creation of the Caribbean Cup in 1989, Dominica was only able to qualify for the group stage in the 1994 edition. They could not get past the first phase, after losing to the hosts Trinidad and Tobago 5–0 and Guadeloupe 4–0. They were only able to draw 1–1 with Barbados. They next qualified for the 1998 Caribbean Cup, being eliminated again in the first round, this time with three defeats against Martinique 5–1, Antigua and Barbuda 2–1 and Trinidad and Tobago 8–0. Dominica has not managed to return to the final phase of the Caribbean Cup since.

Dominica participated in World Cup qualification for the first time in the 1998 qualifiers beating Antigua and Barbuda in the first round (3–3 in Roseau and 1–3 in St. John's) before losing in the second phase to Barbados (1–0 in both Roseau and Bridgetown).

2000–present

In the 2002 qualifiers, the Pericos succumbed to Haiti 7–1 on aggregate, and in the 2006 qualifiers, after beating the Bahamas with an aggregate result of 4–2, the Dominicans faced the Mexican team that crushed them 10–0 in the first leg, then 8–0 at Aguascalientes. The decade would end with an elimination at the hands of Barbados, just like in 1996, this time as part of the 2010 qualifiers (1–1 in Roseau and 0–1 in Bridgetown).

On 15 October 2010, Dominica achieved the greatest victory in its history, beating the British Virgin Islands 10–0, with 5 goals from striker Kurlson Benjamin - in the first qualifying round of the 2010 Caribbean Cup. The following year, in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, Dominica was drawn against Panama and Nicaragua. They lost all four of their games, failing to score a goal and conceding 11. They were eliminated from 2018 World Cup qualification by Canada, who beat them 6–0 over two legs.

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.

Win Draw Loss Fixture

2024

2 May Friendly	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	1–3	Dominica	Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
				Stadium: Victoria Park

5 May Friendly	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	2–0	Dominica	Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
				Stadium: Victoria Park

5 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification	Guatemala	6–0	Dominica	Guatemala City, Guatemala
20:00 UTC−6	Galindo 4', 48' Yanes 27' Rubin 58' Martínez 78' Morales 83'	Report (FIFA) Report (CONCACAF)		Stadium: Estadio Doroteo Guamuch Flores Referee: Víctor Cáceres Hernández (Mexico)

9 June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification	Dominica	2–3	Jamaica	Roseau, Dominica
15:00 UTC−4	George 83' Jules 89'	Report (FIFA) Report (CONCACAF)	Nicholson 31', 80' (pen.) Dixon 43'	Stadium: Windsor Park Attendance: 6,500 Referee: Fernando Guerrero (Mexico)

7 September 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League B	Dominica	2-1	Antigua and Barbuda	Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda
16:00 UTC−4	Chad Bertrand 46' Travist Joseph 57'	Report	Javorn Stevens 53'	Stadium: ABFA Technical Center Referee: Odette Hamilton (Jamaica)

10 September 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League B	Dominican Republic	2-0	Dominica	Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda
11:00 UTC−4	Ronaldo Vásquez 11' Dorny Romero 25'	Report		Stadium: ABFA Technical Center Referee: Okeito Nicholson (Jamaica)

12 October 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League B	Dominica	1-6	Bermuda	Hamilton, Bermuda
18:30 UTC−3	Joseph 61'	Report	Wells 9, 18, 26' Lewis 49' Scott 85' Bean 90'	Stadium: National Sports Centre Referee: Fernando Morón (Panama)

15 October 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League B	Bermuda	3-2	Dominica	Hamilton, Bermuda
18:30 UTC−3	Bredas 37' (o.g.) Hall 45' Bean 68'	Report	Jules 51' Laville 59'	Stadium: National Sports Centre Referee: Josué Ugalde Aguilar (Costa Rica)

16 November 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League B	Dominica	v	Dominican Republic	Dominican Republic
				Stadium: TBD

19 November 2024-25 CONCACAF Nations League B	Antigua and Barbuda	v	Dominica	Dominican Republic
				Stadium: TBD

Coaching history

Clifford Celaire (1996)
Helmut Kosmehl (2000)
Don Leogal (2004)
Clifford Celaire (2005–2006)
Christopher Ericson (2008–2009)
Kurt Hector (2009–2013)^[5]
Ronnie Gustave (2013–2014)
Shane Marshall (2014–2017)
Rajesh Latchoo (2017–2022)
Ellington Sabin (2022–present)

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League B matches against Bermuda on 12 and 15 September 2024.^[6]

Caps and goals correct as of 15 October 2024, after the match against Bermuda.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1GK	Glenson Prince	(1987-09-17) 17 September 1987 (age 37)	77	0	Dublanc
1GK	Jerome Burkard	(2002-06-14) 14 June 2002 (age 22)	3	0	Dublanc
1GK	Donté Newton	(1999-02-17) 17 February 1999 (age 25)	1	0	Harlem United

2DF	Erskim Williams	(1994-10-21) 21 October 1994 (age 30)	33	0	Portsmouth Bombers
2DF	Eustace Marshall	(1997-02-14) 14 February 1997 (age 27)	15	1	Bath Estate
2DF	Gylles Mitchel	(1997-12-16) 16 December 1997 (age 26)	12	0	Dublanc
2DF	Marcus Bredas	(2003-11-29) 29 November 2003 (age 20)	9	0	Point Michel
2DF	Rufuson Pierre-Louis	(1996-06-21) 21 June 1996 (age 28)	8	0	Canning Town
2DF	Kassim Peltier	(1998-09-07) 7 September 1998 (age 26)	7	0	Harlem United
2DF	Jervanie Xavier	(2000-08-18) 18 August 2000 (age 24)	3	0	Dublanc
2DF	Jaheim Maxime	(2001-08-15) 15 August 2001 (age 23)	2	0	Dublanc

3MF	Chad Bertrand	(1986-12-19) 19 December 1986 (age 37)	56	7	Dublanc
3MF	Briel Thomas	(1994-11-25) 25 November 1994 (age 29)	54	8	Dublanc
3MF	Keeyan Thomas	(2005-11-03) 3 November 2005 (age 19)	10	0	Portsmouth Bombers
3MF	Malachai Bonney	(2006-09-11) 11 September 2006 (age 18)	4	0	Middleham United
3MF	Cobin Paul	(2000-08-14) 14 August 2000 (age 24)	3	0	Portsmouth Bombers

4FW	Travist Joseph	(1994-05-23) 23 May 1994 (age 30)	44	4	Dublanc
4FW	Javid George	(1998-06-14) 14 June 1998 (age 26)	34	3	Sagicor South East United
4FW	Audel Laville	(2002-09-14) 14 September 2002 (age 22)	26	9	Dublanc
4FW	Troy Jules	(2000-06-26) 26 June 2000 (age 24)	9	4	IL Trønder-Lyn
4FW	Savio Anselm	(2002-09-21) 21 September 2002 (age 22)	7	0	Dublanc
4FW	Donte Warrington	(2004-10-18) 18 October 2004 (age 20)	7	0	Point Michel

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for the team within the last twelve months.

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club	Latest call-up
GK	Ronnie Lockhart		0	0	Calibishie FC	v. Dominican Republic, 10 September 2024
GK	Raleighson Pascal	(1990-07-31) 31 July 1990 (age 34)	3	0	WE United	v. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 5 May 2024

DF	Dwayne Etienne		0	0	Harlem United	v. Dominican Republic, 10 September 2024
DF	Zion Emanuel	(2001-01-12) 12 January 2001 (age 23)	3	0	Harlem United	v. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 5 May 2024

MF	Fitz Jolly	(1999-03-16) 16 March 1999 (age 25)	10	0	Bath Estate	v. Jamaica, 9 June 2024
MF	Triston Sandy	(2001-01-10) 10 January 2001 (age 23)	6	0	Portsmouth Bombers	v. Jamaica, 9 June 2024
MF	Dhamario Challenger		2	0	South East	v. Jamaica, 9 June 2024
MF	Cheston Prosper	(1992-04-06) 6 April 1992 (age 32)	5	0	WE United	v. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 5 May 2024
MF	Marcelus Bonney	(2000-02-16) 16 February 2000 (age 24)	8	0	Bath Estate	v. Turks and Caicos Islands, 20 November 2023

FW	Julian Wade	(1990-07-12) 12 July 1990 (age 34)	54	20	Formartine United	v. Bermuda, 12 October 2024^INJ
FW	Reon Cuffy	(1999-01-17) 17 January 1999 (age 25)	4	0	East Central	v. Jamaica, 9 June 2024
FW	Fabio Drigo	(2006-09-23) 23 September 2006 (age 18)	2	0	WE United	v. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 5 May 2024
INJ = Withdrew due to injury

Records

As of 10 September 2024^[7]

Players in bold are still active with Dominica.

Most appearances

Rank	Player	Caps	Goals	Career
1	Glenson Prince	72	0	2005–present
2	Chad Bertrand	52	6	2010–2021
3	Briel Thomas	51	8	2013–present
4	Julian Wade	50	20	2010–present
5	Malcolm Joseph	46	1	2011–present
6	Travist Joseph	41	2	2015–present
7	Euclid Bertrand	32	0	1998–2021
	Sidney Lockhart	32	0	2014–present
	Erskim Williams	32	0	2013–present
10	Hubert Prince	29	0	2010–2019

Top goalscorers

Rank	Player	Goals	Caps	Ratio	Career
1	Julian Wade	20	50	0.4	2010–present
2	Kurlson Benjamin	14	24	0.58	2008–2018
3	Kelly Peters	9	16	0.56	1999–2011
4	Briel Thomas	8	51	0.16	2013–present
5	Vincent Casimir	6	11	0.55	2000–2004
	Audel Laville	6	22	0.27	2018–present
	Chad Bertrand	6	52	0.12	2010–2021
8	Mitchell Joseph	5	20	0.25	2005–2015
9	Peter Greenaway	4	8	0.5	1993–2001
9	Randolph Peltier	4	20	0.2	2004–2019

Competition records

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup									Qualification
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1930 to 1978	Part of United Kingdom								Part of United Kingdom
1982 to 1994	Not a FIFA member								Not a FIFA member
1998	Did not qualify								4	1	1	2	6	6
2002									2	0	0	2	1	7
2006									4	1	1	2	4	20
2010									2	0	1	1	1	2
2014									4	0	0	4	0	11
2018									4	1	1	2	3	8
2022									4	1	1	2	5	4
2026	To be determined								2	0	0	2	2	9
2030									Qualification yet to start
2034									Qualification yet to start
Total		0/7							26	4	5	17	22	67

CONCACAF Gold Cup

CONCACAF Championship & Gold Cup record										Qualification record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D*	L	GF	GA	Squad	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1963	Did not enter									Did not enter
1965
1967
1969
1971
1973
1977
1981
1985
1989
1991
1993	Did not qualify									3	0	0	3	5	8
1996										2	0	1	1	0	1
1998										5	3	0	2	13	10
2000										6	2	1	3	9	18
2002										3	0	0	3	3	8
2003	Withdrew									Withdrew
2005	Did not qualify									3	0	0	3	1	16
2007										3	0	1	2	0	5
2009										2	0	0	2	1	6
2011										5	2	1	2	13	9
2013										3	1	0	2	4	5
2015										3	0	1	2	1	7
2017										4	1	0	3	9	10
2019										4	2	1	1	6	5
2021										6	1	0	5	3	14
2023										4	0	2	2	2	5
Total	0 titles	0/27	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	56	12	8	36	70	127

CONCACAF Nations League

CONCACAF Nations League record
League										Finals
Season	Division	Group	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	P/R	Finals	Result	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Squad
2019–20	B	D	6	1	0	5	3	14		2021	Ineligible
2022–23	C	C	4	0	2	2	2	5		2023
2023–24	C	C	4	3	1	0	8	2		2024
2024–25	B	D	To be determined							2025
Total	—	—	14	4	3	7	13	21	—	Total	0 Titles	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Caribbean Cup

Caribbean Cup record
Year	Round	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1989	Did not qualify
1990	Did not qualify
1991	Did not enter
1992	Did not qualify
1993	Did not qualify
1994	Group stage	3	0	1	2	1	11
1995	Did not qualify
1996
1997
1998	Group stage	3	0	0	3	2	15
1999	Did not qualify
2001
2005
2007
2008
2010
2012
2014
2017
Total	2/19	6	0	1	5	3	26

References

^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking". FIFA. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
^ Courtney, Barrie. "Dominica – List of International matches". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 9 February 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2010.
^ Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
^ Veroeveren, Piet. "Coupe des Caraibes 1948". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 9 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
^ Hector was reported to have been killed in a traffic accident on 19 April 2013. No new coach has yet been appointed.Dominica football coach, player die in crash | Boston Herald Archived 3 September 2014 at the Wayback Machine
^ "Dominica Senior Men's National Team". Dominica Football Association - Facebook.
^ "Dominica". National Football Teams. Archived from the original on 21 April 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2022.

External links

[FIFA_World_Rankings-1] "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking". FIFA. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.

[2] Courtney, Barrie. "Dominica – List of International matches". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 9 February 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2010.

[World_Football_Elo_Ratings-3] Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.

[4] Veroeveren, Piet. "Coupe des Caraibes 1948". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 9 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.

[Hectordeath-5] Hector was reported to have been killed in a traffic accident on 19 April 2013. No new coach has yet been appointed.Dominica football coach, player die in crash | Boston Herald Archived 3 September 2014 at the Wayback Machine

[6] "Dominica Senior Men's National Team". Dominica Football Association - Facebook.

[7] "Dominica". National Football Teams. Archived from the original on 21 April 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2022.

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v t e Dominica national football team
General	Dominica Football Association Managers
Venues	Windsor Park
Performances	Caribbean Cup CONCACAF Nations League
Other Dominican teams	U23 U20 U17 Women's U23 U20 U17

v t e National and regional football teams of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean (CONCACAF)
North America	Canada Mexico United States
Central America	Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua Panama
Caribbean	Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Aruba Bahamas Barbados Bermuda¹ Bonaire³ British Virgin Islands Cayman Islands Cuba Curaçao Dominica Dominican Republic French Guiana^{2 3} Grenada Guadeloupe³ Guyana² Haiti Jamaica Martinique³ Montserrat Puerto Rico Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Saint Martin³ Sint Maarten³ Suriname² Trinidad and Tobago Turks and Caicos Islands U.S. Virgin Islands
Defunct	Netherlands Antilles
1: Inside the North American zone, but CFU member. 2: South American region, but affiliated to CONCACAF and CFU. 3: Full or associate CONCACAF member, but non-FIFA member.