Dominican Republic Debuts in Concacaf U-17 Qualifiers
The Dominican Republic U-17 team begins its participation in the Concacaf Qualifiers this Thursday, February 5th. The team will face Saint Kitts and Nevis at 2:00 PM at the Arnos Vale Stadium in Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. This qualifying tournament has eight groups, and the winners of each will advance to the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026. Dominican Republic is part of Group F, along with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and the United States. The Dominican Republic national team’s schedule continues on Saturday, February 7th at 3:00 PM against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The closing of the group stage, which could define the pass to the World Cup, will be against the United States on Tuesday, February 10th at 2:00 PM. Both matches will be played at Arnos Vale Stadium.Sedofútbol Under-17 Call
The team led by coach Edward Acevedo has the following players:
- Goalkeepers: Aidan Betances (New York Red Bulls – USA), David Rosario (SD Colonial – RD) and Ian Herrera (Barca Academy – RD).
- Defenders: Daniel Fernández (Cibao FC – RD), César Mena (Escuela Bauger – RD), Chaiel González (Atlético Los Villanos – RD), Gabriel Florentino (Inter Miami CF – USA), Alejandro López (Rayo Vallecano – Spain) and Marcos Castillo (Barca Academy – RD).
- Midfielders: Jorge Valenzuela (Barca Academy – RD), Miguel Muñoz (Cibao FC – RD), Marc García (RCD Espanyol – Spain), Byron Matias (FC Chur 97 – Switzerland), Adrián Jaquez (CD Leganés – Spain) and Junior Arias (Del Este FC – RD).
- Forwards: Jarol Ramos (Jarabacoa FC – RD), Justin Gómez (FC San Isidro – RD), Kamil Castillo (DC United – USA), Luis Almonte (Barca Academy – RD), Hugo González (PDA – USA) and José Luís Mejía (Rayo Vallecano – Spain).
