At 17, Haitian soccer star Lourdjina Etienne eyes Barcelona — but is it the right time?

At 17, Haitian soccer star Lourdjina Etienne eyes Barcelona — but is it the right time?

CAP-HAÏTIEN — Fifteen months ago, the sky seemed the limit for Haitian soccer prodigy and striker Lourdjina Etienne. The teenage striker dominated the 2024 CONCACAF Women’s U-17 Championship, flying past defenders and outmuscling opponents with ease. Her standout performance earned her the tournament’s Golden Ball. All signs pointed to a bright future.Yet, her progress has since stalled. After two unsuccessful tryouts with French powerhouses Par…