Pulisic, Balogun, McKennie return to USMNT for Nations League QF vs. Haiti

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Monaco forward Folarin Balogun, AC Milan attacker Christian Pulisic and Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie lead head coach Mauricio Pochettino's 25-player United States men's national team roster for the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals against Haiti.

The USMNT will compete in a two-leg series against Haiti, visiting Nu Stadium in Miami on Nov. 14 before hosting the second match at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Nov. 17.

"We are excited to bring this group together at the beginning of our journey in this important competition," Pochettino said. "These players have earned the opportunity to compete and help achieve our main objective, which is to win and advance in the tournament."

Balogun, Pulisic and McKennie return to the USMNT for the first time since participating in the 2026 World Cup, after missing out on the team's friendlies during the September and October international window.

This USMNT roster includes 10 players who previously took part in a Concacaf Nations League title win, including Tyler Adams, Sergiño Dest, Giovanni Reyna and Antonee Robinson.

The 25-player squad also features new faces, including first-time call-ups for defender Reed Baker-Whiting and midfielder Santiago Castaneda.

Pochettino will attempt to lead the Americans to their fourth Concacaf Nations League title.

The two-leg quarterfinal series against Haiti stands as the USMNT's first official competition since taking part in the 2026 World Cup.

The U.S. previously recorded four consecutive victories during the previous international window, defeating Mexico, Peru, Chile and Canada in friendlies.

The U.S. and Haiti have a rich history, playing each other 19 times since 1954.

The United States has an 8W-6L-5D record against Haiti and last lost to the Concacaf opponent on Nov. 5, 1973, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

DETAILED ROSTER BY POSITION (Club/Country; Caps/Goals)

GOALKEEPERS (3): Matt Freese (New York City FC; 20/0), Diego Kochen (Lyngby Boldklub/DEN; 2/0), Brian Schwake (Nashville SC; 2/0)

DEFENDERS (9): Reed Baker-Whiting (Nashville SC; 0/0), George Campbell (West Bromwich Albion FC/ENG; 3/0), Sergiño Dest (PSV Eindhoven/NED; 46/3), Alex Freeman (Villarreal/ESP; 26/3), Neil Pierre (Philadelphia Union; 3/0), Bryan Reynolds (Stade Rennais/FRA; 7/1), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace/ENG; 43/4), Antonee Robinson (Fulham/ENG; 62/5), Auston Trusty (Celtic/SCO; 14/1)

MIDFIELDERS (8): Tyler Adams (AFC Bournemouth/ENG; 62/2), Mathis Albert (Borussia Dortmund/GER; 4/1), Sebastian Berhalter (Middlesbrough/ENG; 22/4), Santiago Castaneda (SC Paderborn/GER; 0/0), Weston McKennie (Juventus/ITA; 71/12), Adri Mehmeti (Red Bull New York; 3/0), Gio Reyna (RC Strasbourg Alsace/FRA; 47/10), Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen/GER; 39/7)

FORWARDS (5): Folarin Balogun (Monaco/FRA; 31/12), Justin Ellis (Orlando City SC; 3/2), Julian Hall (Red Bull New York; 4/3), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan/ITA; 90/33), Cavan Sullivan (Philadelphia Union; 3/1)