Mark McKenzie Replaces Injured George Campbell on U.S. Roster vs. Haiti
Toulouse defender called up ahead of CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals as Haiti prepares for two-leg series.
The United States men's national team added defender Mark McKenzie to its roster on Friday to replace injured defender George Campbell for the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals against Haiti, according to Fox Sports and The Washington Post. McKenzie, a 27-year-old defender with French club Toulouse, was part of this year's World Cup team. Campbell, 25, injured his groin Tuesday while playing for English side West Bromwich Albion. The No. 16-ranked United States will face 84th-ranked Haiti on Nov. 14 in Miami and Nov. 17 in Cincinnati in a two-leg series for a berth in the Nations League semifinals, which are scheduled for March 22-30 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The U.S. squad includes goalkeepers Matt Freese, Diego Kochen and Brian Schwake, along with defenders Sergiño Dest, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson and Auston Trusty, among others. The midfield features Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Gio Reyna and Malik Tillman, while the forward line includes Folarin Balogun and Christian Pulisic. The series marks a significant stage for Haiti's national program as it competes for a semifinal berth against a top-20 opponent.