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USMNT squad management under Mauricio Pochettino and Haiti prepare for Nations League quarterfinals
US Men’s National Team players Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie have experienced evolving roles at both the club level in Serie A and with the national team. Following a period where Pulisic was omitted from international friendlies to prioritize recovery and allow for a younger roster, head coach Mauricio Pochettino is managing squad selections has named a 25-player roster for the United States Men’s National Team ahead of the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals against Haiti. Pochettino is evaluating the potential return of veteran attackers Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun, while also balancing the integration of emerging young talents such as Cavan Sullivan, Julian Hall, Mathis Albert, and Justin Ellis. The selection process aims to reconcile immediate competitive requirements for the knockout stage with long-term development goals. Ahead of the match against Haiti, Pochettino has officially named a 25-player roster. The squad marks features the return of veterans Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Folarin Balogun. Pulisic returns following a recovery period for from a microfracture and bone injury in his right tibia and fibula. Balogun, playing for Monaco, fibula, while Balogun is included as he seeks to regain rhythm after limited playing time. To further integrate youth, the roster includes Cavan Sullivan, Julian Hall, Justin Ellis, Diego Kochen, Neil Pierre, and Santiago Castañeda. This selection follows Haiti coach David Badia has also announced a period of success 25-player squad for the USMNT, two-legged series, which recently secured four consecutive victories, including is scheduled for November 14 in Miami and November 17 in Cincinnati. The winner of the matchup will secure a win against Mexico. spot in the semifinals and direct qualification for the 2027 Gold Cup. Haiti’s roster includes defensive additions Kayden Pierre and Patrick Nwadike following an injury to Hannes Delcroix. Attacker Lenny Joseph returns to the squad, though Duckens Nazon and Derrick Etienne Jr. remain absent. Haiti enters the quarterfinals after finishing second in Group A of League A, recording victories over Trinidad and Tobago, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic.