USMNT Routs Haiti 6-0 in Concacaf Nations League First Leg Amid Pochettino Exit News
Christian Pulisic scored twice and the USMNT cruised to a 6-0 victory over Haiti in the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals, playing through the news of Mauricio Pochettino's impending departure for Manchester United.
⚽Soccer in the USPhoto: The Athletic
Key points
- USMNT defeated Haiti 6-0 in the first leg of the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals.
- Christian Pulisic scored twice, with additional goals from Auston Trusty, Julian Hall, Weston McKennie, and Folarin Balogun.
- The match is the penultimate game under Mauricio Pochettino before his move to Manchester United.
The United States men's national team secured a commanding 6-0 victory over Haiti on Saturday in the opening leg of the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals in Miami. Auston Trusty opened the scoring in the first half before Julian Hall, Christian Pulisic with a quickfire double, Weston McKennie, and Folarin Balogun added to the tally in a dominant second-half display.
The match served as the penultimate fixture of Mauricio Pochettino's tenure as head coach, following confirmation that he will take over at Manchester United after Tuesday's return leg in Cincinnati. Despite widespread speculation surrounding the managerial change, center back Chris Richards noted the squad maintained a "business as usual" approach, translating 73 percent first-half possession into an overwhelming win that puts the U.S. on the brink of the semifinals and Gold Cup qualification.
The fixture also featured notable milestones as Trusty netted his first international goal since the passing of his father, and 18-year-old forward Julian Hall became officially cap-tied to the United States. Pulisic, McKennie, and Balogun all made successful returns to the international stage after missing the fall camp.
What to watch next: The USMNT travels to Cincinnati for the second leg against Haiti on Tuesday.
Source The Athletic — nytimes.com/athletic/7782096/2026/11/14/usmnt-haiti-concacaf-nation… ↗
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