Danielle Etienne facts for kids
Etienne with Haiti in 2020
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Danielle Monique Etienne | ||
| Date of birth | 16 January 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Richmond, Virginia, U.S. | ||
| Height | 1.60m | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | The Citadel Bulldogs | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Team | |||
| Bethesda SC | |||
| 2015–2016 | Archbishop Spalding HS | ||
| 2017– | New York City FC | ||
| 2017–2018 | Paramus Catholic HS | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2017–2018 | Haiti U17 | 7 | (2) |
| 2019 | Haiti U19 | 5 | (1) |
| 2018–2020 | Haiti U20 | 15 | (3) |
| 2019– | Haiti | 15 | (2) |
| † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Danielle Monique Etienne (born January 16, 2001) is a talented footballer who plays as a midfielder. She currently plays for The Citadel Bulldogs. Even though she was born in the United States, Danielle proudly represents Haiti in international football matches.
Playing for Haiti
Danielle has played for the Haitian National Team at many different levels. She competed in important tournaments like the CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship. She also played in the CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship. Danielle even played in the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in France in 2018.
Her first game for the senior Haitian women's team was on October 3, 2019, against Suriname. Danielle scored her first goal for the senior team in a huge 21–0 win. This happened against the British Virgin Islands during the 2023 World Cup Qualifiers.
In February 2023, Danielle was part of the senior team that made history. They won playoff matches against Senegal and Chile in New Zealand. This amazing victory meant Haiti qualified for their first-ever 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Finals! Danielle played in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. She appeared in a group stage match against China.
International Goals
Danielle has scored two goals for the Haitian national team. Here's a list of her international goals:
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 9 April 2022 | A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground, Road Town, British Virgin Islands |  British Virgin Islands |
2–0 | 21–0 | 2022 CONCACAF W Championship qualification |
| 2. | 30 October 2023 | SKNFA Technical Center, Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis |  Saint Kitts and Nevis |
11–0 | 13–0 | 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup qualification |
About Danielle's Life
Danielle Etienne comes from a family of footballers. Her father, Derrick Etienne, was also an international player for Haiti. Her older brother, Derrick Etienne Jr., is also a professional footballer.
Danielle went to Paramus Catholic High School. After that, she attended Fordham University. Danielle showed incredible dedication by returning to the national team just two months after becoming a mother. She earned a spot on Haiti's final roster for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. This was only seven months after her son, Ezekiel, was born.
