Ligue Haïtienne
Ligue Haïtienne (French pronunciation: [liɡ ajisjɛ̃n]; Haitian League), is a Haitian professional league, governed by the Haitian Football Federation, for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the Haitian football league system. Contested by 20 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Division 2.
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| Founded | 1937 |
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| Country | Haiti |
| Confederation | CONCACAF |
| Number of teams | 16 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | Division 2 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Coupe d'Haïti Trophée des Champions |
| International cup(s) | CFU Club Championship CONCACAF Champions League |
| Current champions | Arcahaie FC (1st title) (2019 Ouverture) |
| Most championships | Racing CH (14 titles) |
| TV partners | Canal+ |
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Clubs also compete against continental rivals in the CONCACAF Champions League.
History
Foundation
It was created in 1937 and is headed by the Fédération Haïtienne de Football, the official governing body of football in the country. The champion and runner-up teams of the league's tournaments qualify to participate in the CONCACAF Champions League from the first round of the CFU Club Championship. 20 teams participate in this league and compete for the national title. Racing CH, with 14 national titles, is the most successful club in the league to date.[1]
Clubs
Members for 2016–17
The following 16 clubs compete in the 2016–17 season.
| Team | Home city | Stadium | Capacity | 2015–16 season |
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| America | Les Cayes | Parc Larco | 2,000 | 11th in Ligue Haïtienne |
| Baltimore | Saint-Marc | Parc Levelt | 5,000 | 10th in Ligue Haïtienne |
| Capoise | Cap-Haïtien | Parc Saint-Victor | 9,500 | 5th in Ligue Haïtienne |
| Cavaly | Léogâne | Parc Julia Vilbon | 10,500 | 7th in Ligue Haïtienne |
| Don Bosco | Pétion-Ville | Stade Pétion-Ville | 5,000 | 3rd in Ligue Haïtienne |
| Éclair | Gonaïves | Parc Vincent | Championnat National D2 Runners-up | |
| FICA | Cap-Haïtien | Parc Saint-Victor | 9,500 | 1st in Ligue Haïtienne |
| Juventus | Les Cayes | Parc Larco | 2,000 | 13th in Ligue Haïtienne |
| Mirebalais | Mirebalais | Parc Nelson Petit-Frère | 2,000 | 8th in Ligue Haïtienne |
| Ouanaminthe | Ouanaminthe | Parc Notre Dame | 4th in Ligue Haïtienne | |
| Petit-Goâve | Petit-Goâve | Parc Anglade | 2,000 | 9th in Ligue Haïtienne |
| Racing CH | Port-au-Prince | Stade Sylvio Cator | 15,000 | 14th in Ligue Haïtienne |
| Racing Gonaives | Gonaives | Parc Stenio Vincent | 2nd in Ligue Haïtienne | |
| Real du Cap | Cap-Haïtien | 6th in Ligue Haïtienne | ||
| Sud-Est | Jacmel | Parc Pinchinat | Championnat National D2 Champions | |
| Tempête | Saint-Marc | Parc Levelt | 5,000 | 12th in Ligue Haïtienne |
Previous winners
Since 2002 (with the exception of 2005–06), the league has employed a two-stage season with separate champions for both stages, a system found in many Latin American countries. In French-speaking Haiti, "O" stands for Ouverture (opening), corresponding to the Spanish Apertura, and "F" stands for Fermeture or "C" stands for Clôture (closing), corresponding to the Spanish Clausura.[1][2]
Performance By Club
| Club | City | Titles | Last Title |
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| Racing CH | Port-au-Prince | 14 | 2009 F |
| FICA | Cap-Haïtien | 8 | 2016 C |
| Violette AC | Port-au-Prince | 6 | 1999 |
| Tempête FC | Saint-Marc | 5 | 2011 C |
| Don Bosco FC | Pétion-Ville | 5 | 2018 C |
| Baltimore SC | Saint-Marc | 4 | 2011 O |
| Aigle Noir AC | Port-au-Prince | 4 | 2005–06 F |
| Etoile Haïtienne | Port-au-Prince | 3 | 1944 |
| Excelsior AC | Port-au-Prince | 3 | 1951 |
| Racing FC | Gonaïves | 3 | 2016 O |
| AS Capoise | Cap-Haïtien | 3 | 2018 O |
| AS Mirebalais | Mirebalais | 2 | 2013 |
| Hatüey Bacardi Club | Port-au-Prince | 2 | 1945 |
| Roulado FC | La Gonâve | 2 | 2003 F |
| America FC | Cayes | 1 | 2014 O |
| Arcahaie FC | Arcahaie | 1 | 2019 O |
| Arsenal FC | Port-au-Prince | 1 | 1943 |
| Cavaly AS | Léogâne | 1 | 2007 F |
| Jeunesse Pétion-Ville | Pétion-Ville | 1 | 1956 |
| Real Hope FA | Cap-Haïtien | 1 | 2017 O |
| Victory SC | Port-au-Prince | 1 | 2010 C |
| Valencia FC | Léogâne | 1 | 2012 |
Top scorers
| Year | Name | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 |  | FICA | 19 |
| 2001 | | FICA | 24 |
| 2002 | | Roulado FC | 16 |
| 2005–06 | | AS Mirebalais | 10 |
| 2008 | | Victory SC | 12 |
Media coverage
The Haitian Football Federation has an exclusive broadcasting agreement with French premium pay TV channel, Canal+. The agreement was made official on 7 March 2016, a five-year deal to start at the end of April, 2016. However the financial details are not disclosed. The deal includes coverage and live broadcasts; 15 matches of its choice for the 2016 season as well as interviews before and after each match.[3][4][5]
Canal+ Haiti, a subsidiary, offers three packages to view games domestically.[4]
See also
References
- Hall, Michael R., ed. (2012). "Historical Dictionary of Haiti". p. 240. ISBN 9780810878105. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- RSSSF: Haiti - List of Champions Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
- Press, ed. (9 February 2016). "iciHaiti - Football : The FHF sign with Canal+". iciHaiti. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- Désir, Kenson, ed. (7 March 2016). "Canal+ – FHF, le contrat du renouveau" (in French). Le National. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- Nere, Enock, ed. (7 March 2016). "Canal Plus s'offre les droits de retransmission du championnat haïtien de football professionnel" (in French). Le Nouvelliste. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
External links
- League at FIFA
- Equipes et clubs de Football at Haiti-Référence (in French)
- Club mottos at Haiti-Tempo (in French)
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