Derrick Etienne Jr.

Etienne (undisclosed) came off the bench for 24 minutes in Tuesday's 4-0 victory over New Zealand, confirming his return to fitness after the apparent injury that forced him off during Toronto's win over Chicago.

Analysis: Etienne's appearance is a significant relief for Haiti heading into the World Cup, with the forward having raised concerns after his early exit at club level one week ago. His involvement in the friendly confirms the issue was not serious and he will be available for Haiti's World Cup campaign. Etienne is expected to play a decent role for the Grenadiers, as a starter or as a supersub capable of changing momentums.

May 25, 2026

Forced off against Chicago

Etienne (undisclosed) was forced off in the 74th minute of Sunday's 2-1 win over Chicago with an apparent injury, raising concerns before heading into the World Cup preparation with Haiti, according to Rolguy Docteur of Radio Kiss.

Analysis: Etienne was forced off in the second half of Sunday's clash and no details have been provided on the nature or severity of the issue. The club will assess his condition over the coming days before providing any further clarity. Etienne will now shift his focus entirely to being fit for Haiti's World Cup campaign, with the timing of the injury a concern for the national team heading into the tournament.