USMNT Aims for CONCACAF Nations League Semifinals Against Haiti
The United States men’s national team looks to secure its spot in the CONCACAF Nations League final four by defeating Haiti in two quarterfinal matches this month. The focus, however, also shifts towards the future as Mauricio Pochettino prepares to take over as head coach of Manchester United, marking the end of his two-year tenure with the USMNT.
The first leg of the matchup is set for Saturday in Miami, where Haiti will serve as the host before the teams head to Cincinnati for the second leg on Monday. Historically, the USMNT has not lost to Haiti since 1973, and the teams last clashed at the 2025 Gold Cup, where the U.S. emerged victorious with a score of 2-1, thanks to goals from Malik Tillman and Patrick Agyemang.
The Yanks have had a strong showing in the CONCACAF Nations League, winning the finals in 2021, 2023, and 2024, and finishing fourth in 2025. Their tournament record stands at 15 wins, one draw, and four losses.
USMNT vs Haiti Preview: How to Watch
Kick-off time: 4:30 PM ET Saturday (November 14)
Venue: NU Stadium — Miami, Florida
TV Channel: TNT, Telemundo, NBC Universo, TruTV
Stream link: Peacock (en Espanol), HBO Max
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Haiti Team News
Haiti struggled in the recent World Cup, finishing without a win in a challenging group. They faced defeats against Scotland (1-0), Brazil (3-0), and Morocco (4-2), despite leading twice in the first half against Morocco.
In last month’s Nations League, the Haitians secured victories against Trinidad and Tobago, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic before succumbing to a 2-0 loss against Costa Rica. They scored a total of nine goals during their three wins, with three of those attributed to Sunderland’s Wilson Isidor.
Veteran goalkeeper Johnny Placide and Lugano’s Hannes Delcroix anchor the defense, while Isidor stands out as the team’s star, supported by Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Louicius Deedson, both of whom add considerable offensive threat.
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USMNT Team News
Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Folarin Balogun have returned to the squad after missing four friendly matches earlier this fall. Meanwhile, Joe Scally, Brenden Aaronson, Johnny Cardoso, Tanner Tessmann, and Timothy Weah are notable omissions. The U.S. team will be led by captain Tyler Adams and defender Chris Richards as they field a relatively young lineup.
Haiti vs USMNT Prediction
This matchup is expected to be competitive, especially in front of a supporting Haitian crowd. Nevertheless, the U.S. is anticipated to push through the challenges and secure a first-leg advantage. Haiti 1-2 USMNT
