USMNT to Face Haiti in Nations League Quarterfinals as Pochettino Weighs Roster

The United States men's national team will face Haiti in the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals on Nov. 14 in Miami and Nov. 17 in Cincinnati, according to reporting from The New York Times' The Athletic and en.as.com. The U.S. will play its designated 'away' leg in Ohio due to ongoing political unrest in Haiti, which has prevented Les Grenadiers from playing on home soil since June 2021, en.as.com reported. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino faces difficult squad decisions after an experimental roster produced four wins and 12 goals across September and October friendlies, during which 13 players made their debuts, including eight teenagers. Established stars such as Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tim Weah, Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi are expected to return after injuries, en.as.com noted. Matt Freese has earned 20 caps since June 2025 and is seen as Pochettino's current No. 1, while younger players including Cavan Sullivan, Julian Hall and 17-year-old Mathis Albert impressed in recent friendlies. Central defense questions remain, with Miles Robinson unlikely due to injury and Tim Ream retired from international duty. The projections are analysts' forecasts, not confirmed selections.