USMNT Dominates Haiti in Pochettino’s Final Game Before Manchester United Takeover
Mauricio Pochettino’s near-farewell game as head coach of the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) resulted in a commanding victory against Haiti, setting the stage for an exciting CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal next Tuesday. The USMNT scored six goals away in the first leg, creating a festive atmosphere for Pochettino, who will transition to his new role at Manchester United on November 18.
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Key players showcased their skills during the match. Below are the player ratings for the 16 US players who took to the field.
USMNT Player Ratings from the CONCACAF Nations League First Leg Against Haiti
Diego Kochen: 6 —He made a solid save in the first half but committed a significant judgment error in the second. Thankfully, Haiti was offside, preventing what could have been a goal against him. The 20-year-old goalie remains in contention for the starting position.
Antonee Robinson: 6.5 —Contributed one assist and created two scoring opportunities, demonstrating excellent first touch on long passes.
Auston Trusty: 7.5 —A heartwarming story as Trusty scored in his first USMNT appearance since his father’s passing. He is now making a strong case for a permanent spot alongside Chris Richards.
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Chris Richards: 6 —Showcased good ball skills but made a critical misjudgment by moving too wide, allowing an opportunity that Kochen ultimately stopped.
Alex Freeman: 7 —Registered an assist and displayed strong defensive play on the right side.
Tyler Adams: 7.5 —Excelled in every duel and delivered impressive long-range passes, displaying his skills effectively.
Sebastian Berhalter (Off 66′): 6.5 —His set-piece delivery remained a highlight. Berhalter was somewhat erratic with the ball, yet his energy remained high throughout.
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Weston McKennie (Off 81′): 7 —Back to form, McKennie scored a goal and took several risks, reflecting a promising return to the national team.
Malik Tillman (Off 86′): 7.5 —Managed two assists and created three chances, continuing a trend of high output for the team.
Christian Pulisic (Off 81′): 8 —Returned with a bang, converting a penalty and scoring another goal. He led in touches within the opponent’s box.
Julian Hall (Off 66′): 8 —The 18-year-old didn’t touch the ball often but made his limited time count by scoring once and creating a penalty for Pulisic.
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Substitutes
Folarin Balogun (On 66′): 7.5 —A goal was denied by a tight VAR decision, but he scored on his next opportunity.
Bryan Reynolds (On 66′): 6 —A solid but unspectacular performance.
Mathis Albert (On 81′): N/A
Adri Mehmeti (On 81′): 7 —A noticeable impact with a critical role in Balogun’s goal.
Justin Ellis (On 86′): N/A
