Pulisic, Balogun and McKennie back on USMNT roster for Nations League QF
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 3:06 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, and Weston McKennie have returned to the U.S. men's national team ahead of the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals against Haiti. The three veterans, who missed recent camps due to injuries, are part of a 25-player roster. The matches are scheduled for November 14 in Miami and November 17 in Cincinnati. Coach Mauricio Pochettino has retained several young players who performed well in earlier friendlies. The team aims for a strong showing after their World Cup exit, where Pulisic suffered a tibia and fibula injury.
- •Pulisic, Balogun, and McKennie return to the squad for the first time since the World Cup.
- •Matches against Haiti are on November 14 and 17.
- •Roster includes several young players from previous camps.
- •Pochettino emphasizes winning and advancing in the tournament.
- •High-profile absences include Yunus Musah and Tim Weah.
- 3:06 PMYahoo Sports — USMNT roster: Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Folarin Balogun return for Nations League quarterfinals
- 3:04 PMESPN Soccer — Pulisic, Balogun, McKennie return to USMNT for Nations League QF vs. Haiti
"Monaco's Folarin Balogun, Milan's Christian Pulisic and Juventus' Weston McKennie the USMNT roster for the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals vs. Haiti.
"Mauricio Pochettino retained several young standouts from the team's unbeaten fall run while bringing back key veterans for a two-leg showdown with Haiti.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsNov 4, 2026, 3:06 PMUSMNT roster: Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Folarin Balogun return for Nations League quarterfinals
Mauricio Pochettino retained several young standouts from the team's unbeaten fall run while bringing back key veterans for a two-leg showdown with Haiti.
- ESPN SoccerNov 4, 2026, 3:04 PMPulisic, Balogun, McKennie return to USMNT for Nations League QF vs. Haiti
Monaco's Folarin Balogun, Milan's Christian Pulisic and Juventus' Weston McKennie the USMNT roster for the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals vs. Haiti.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLS•Nov 4, 2026, 3:39 PMNashville SC stage epic rally to tie MLS points record
MLS•Nov 4, 2026, 12:00 PMNo. 10 Florida State soccer looks to finish regular season strong ahead of postseason play
MLS•Nov 4, 2026, 7:50 AM'I don't see why not' - Paul Scholes backs David Beckham consortium to buy Manchester United and oust the Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe
MLS•Nov 3, 2026, 7:35 PMLewandowski's jersey outselling Messi's since Chicago arrival
MLS•Nov 3, 2026, 5:50 PMLionel Messi & Son Heung-Min lead top MLS jerseys in 2026
MLS•Nov 3, 2026, 4:01 PMFlorida Super 25: St. Thomas Aquinas goes to wire-to-wire at No. 1