Chelsea Surpris

Chelsea Ariane Surpris (born 20 December 1996) is a professional footballer who currently plays as a defender for 2. Frauen-Bundesliga club SC Sand. Internationally, she plays for the Haiti national team, despite previously representing the United States on their under-18 and under-20 national teams. She also worked as an assistant coach for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in 2019.

Early life and education Chelsea Ariane Surpris was born on 20 December 1996 in Crowley, Texas to Haitian parents Arly and Pascale Surpris. She began playing soccer at age 6, after being inspired by watching her older brother Dylan play. Surpris attended Nolan Catholic High School, and played on their soccer team, the Nolan Catholic Vikings. In 2012, she was named the team's most valuable player. In addition to soccer, Surpris competed in track and field at the school and served on the student council. Surpris played for the Dallas Sting club team in her youth, helping the team to win the 2011 USYSA and 2014 ECNL national championships.

Club career Surpris played for the Chicago Stars FC during their 2019 preseason. In May and June of the same year, played for the senior Dallas Sting team in the WPSL.

In June 2020, she signed for the French Division 2 Féminine club Montauban FCTG. Although she never played for them before signing for the Division 1 Féminine club ASJ Soyaux-Charente later that year. She remained with the club for another year before joining Yzeure Allier as a free agent in 2021. During her time with the club, she played in the 2022 Coupe de France final against Paris Saint-Germain, however Yzeure Allier lost 0-8.

Surpris signed for Grenoble Foot 38 in September 2022. She also played in the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship held in Mexico.

Coaching career Surpris was appointed as an assistant coach for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns women's team on 24 October 2019.