USMNT to Face Haiti in CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinals

The United States men's national team will face Haiti in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, with the first leg scheduled for Nov. 14 in Miami and the second on Nov. 17 in Cincinnati, according to en.as.com. The U.S. will play its designated 'away' leg in Ohio because ongoing political unrest in Haiti has prevented Les Grenadiers from playing on home soil since June 2021. As reported by ESPN, USMNT figures have warned against underestimating Haiti ahead of the series. Coach Mauricio Pochettino faces selection decisions after an experimental international break in September and October produced four wins and 12 goals, with 13 players — including eight teenagers — making their debuts. Several established names are expected to return for the Haiti series, including Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tim Weah, Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi, all cited by en.as.com as recovering from injury or rejoining the roster. Weah, now playing in defense for Marseille, is expected back, while central-defense vacancies could open following Miles Robinson's likely injury absence and Tim Ream's international retirement. Matt Freese has earned 20 caps since June 2025 and is seen as Pochettino's current No. 1. Pochettino must finalize a 23-man squad.