Mauricio Pochettino names 26-man roster to face HaitiMcKennie and Sullivan among notable inclusionsQuarter-final matches set for Miami, CincinnatiMauricio Pochettino has selected his 26-man roster for the United States’ upcoming Concacaf Nations League quarter-final matches against Haiti, including recalls for Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Folarin Balogun. After 13 players earned their first caps in the previous window, only two selections could be in line for international debuts this month.The two-leg series against Haiti marks the first competitive action for the US since they exited the World Cup with a calamitous showing against Belgium in the last 16. Pochettino’s side are heavily favored to win the competition outright, arriving in better form and health than chief rivals Mexico and Canada. Haiti will host their “home” leg in Miami on 14 November due to years-long security issues stemming from widespread gang violence in Port-au-Prince. The return leg will be played in Cincinnati on 17 November. Continue reading...
Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun return to USMNT roster for Nations League
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Guardian SportBy Jeff Rueter and Pablo Iglesias Maurer
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Mauricio Pochettino names 26-man roster to face Haiti McKennie and Sullivan among notable inclusions Quarter-final matches set for Miami, Cincinnati Mauricio Pochettino has selected his 26-man roster for the United States’ upcoming Concacaf Nations League quarter-final matches against Haiti, including recalls for Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Folarin Balogun. After 13 players earned their first caps in the previous window, only two selections could be in line for international debuts th
Key Takeaways
- Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun return to USMNT roster for Nations League.
- Pochettino’s side are heavily favored to win the competition outright, arriving in better form and health than chief rivals Mexico and Canada.
- Haiti will host their “home” leg in Miami on 14 November due to years-long security issues stemming fro
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