USMNT prepares for Haiti amid squad shakeup after winning four friendlies

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Last updated Oct 7, 2026

USMNT prepares for Haiti amid squad shakeup after winning four friendlies
Summary

The USMNT, under Mauricio Pochettino, is gearing up for a CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal against Haiti on November 17. The team recently concluded a successful four-match friendly run, winning against Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada. Pochettino faces choices on player call-ups, especially with key players like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie likely to return after missing recent matches. The upcoming roster will reflect both strong performances from younger players and the need to balance MLS playoff concerns for listed teammates. The challenge remains to integrate experience and momentum from the friendlies into the competition against Haiti.

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  • •USMNT wins four friendlies, scoring 12 goals overall.
  • •Pochettino must decide on player recalls and inclusions.
  • •Match against Haiti is set for November 17 in Cincinnati.
  • •Key players may miss matches due to MLS playoff commitments.
  • •Several young players impressed during the recent friendlies.
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  • 7:24 PMYahoo Sports — How has the USMNT's 4-0-0 break shaken up Mauricio Pochettino's squad for November's quarterfinals vs Haiti?
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There are some big questions for Pochettino's next squad. Will he cap-tie Julian Hall? Will he recall Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie? How many kids forced their way into his thinking?

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