The United States men’s national soccer team (USMNT) will face Haiti in the first leg of the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals on Saturday. This match marks the USMNT’s pursuit of a fourth Nations League title in the ongoing 2026-27 tournament.
The game is scheduled to take place at Inter Miami CF’s Nu Stadium due to ongoing security issues in Haiti. The second leg of the quarterfinal will occur on November 17 at FC Cincinnati’s TQL Stadium.
The aggregate winner of the two-leg matchup will advance to the 2027 Concacaf Nations League Finals in March and qualify for the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup.
Haiti secured their spot in the quarterfinals by finishing second in Group A during the qualifying rounds. They edged out the Dominican Republic on goal difference, with both teams ending up with nine points from their four matches.
This quarterfinal marks a significant achievement for Haiti, as it is their first appearance at this stage of the Concacaf Nations League. They recently participated in their second-ever FIFA World Cup this summer, their first since 1974.
The Haitian squad features notable players, including Danley Jean Jacques from the Philadelphia Union, veteran Fafà Picault from Atlanta United, and former FC Dallas forward Louicius Deedson. Following the departure of Sébastien Migné, David Badía Cequier is now leading the team as head coach after their World Cup campaign.
The USMNT is showcasing its youth as head coach Mauricio Pochettino has called up eight MLS players for this matchup, aimed at building the team for the 2030 FIFA World Cup cycle. Among them is Philadelphia Union star Cavan Sullivan, who made history as the youngest goalscorer in USMNT history with a goal against Mexico. Red Bull New York’s Julian Hall also made an impact, scoring in his first three international appearances.
Orlando City forward Justin Ellis has scored in his first two international starts, while other newcomers, including Neil Pierre and Adri Mehmeti, recently made their debuts. In goal, Brian Schwake will compete with Diego Kochen and Matt Freese for the starting position, as Freese was the USMNT’s goalkeeper during the 2026 World Cup.
The USMNT aims to reclaim the Nations League title after finishing in fourth place at the previous tournament in 2024-25, where they were defeated by Canada in the third-place match.
