Mauricio Pochettino has named a 25-player United States men's national team roster for the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals against Haiti. Folarin Balogun, Christian Pulisic, and Weston McKennie lead the squad after returning for the first time since the 2026 World Cup. The USMNT will face Haiti in a two-leg series, traveling to Chase Stadium in Miami on Nov. 14 before hosting at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Nov. 17.
Pochettino emphasized the physical challenge Haiti presents, noting the team's improving standard across Concacaf. The roster includes 10 players from the previous Nations League title win, including Tyler Adams, Sergiño Dest, Giovanni Reyna, and Antonee Robinson. Pochettino praised Reyna's growing confidence and fitness.
New call-ups Reed Baker-Whiting and Santiago Castaneda feature alongside veteran Justin Ellis and Julian Hall, who Pochettino selected over Ricardo Pepi due to fitness assessment. The USMNT holds an 8W-6L-5D record against Haiti, last losing in 1973. The team aims to win a fourth Concacaf Nations League title.
The two-leg series marks the U.S.'s first official competition since the 2026 World Cup. The U.S. previously won four consecutive friendlies over the last international window against Mexico, Peru, Chile, and Canada.
Source: ESPN Soccer · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing