Mauricio Pochettino Announces Roster for Nations League Quarterfinals against Haiti

By Daniel Feuerstein | Fayetteville, GA | November 4th, 2026

U.S. Men’s National Team Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino has officially announced his roster for the 2026-27 CONCACAF Nations League League A Two-Legged Quarterfinals as they face Haiti on Saturday, November 14th, at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida, as the road team, then they head to TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Tuesday, November 17th for the right to play in the semifinals and the Final in March of 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. If they defeat Haiti in the two-legged quarterfinals, they will also qualify for the 2027 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Nations League Quarterfinals roster

GOALKEEPERS:

MATT FREESE: NEW YORK CITY FC
DIEGO KOCHEN: LYNGBY BOLDKLUB (DEN)
BRIAN SCHWAKE: NASHVILLE SC

DEFENDERS:

REED BAKER-WHITING: NASHVILLE SC
GEORGE CAMPBELL: WEST BROMWICH ALBION (ENG)
SERGINO DEST: PSV EINDHOVEN (NED)
ALEX FREEMAN: VILLARREAL (ESP)
NEIL PIERRE: PHILADELPHIA UNION
BRYAN REYNOLDS: STADE RENNAIS (FRA)
CHRIS RICHARDS: CRYSTAL PALACE (ENG)
ANTONEE ROBINSON: FULHAM FC (ENG)
AUSTIN TRUSTY: CELTIC (SCO)

MIDFIELDERS:

TYLER ADAMS: AFC BOURNEMOUTH (ENG)
MATHIS ALBERT: BORUSSIA DORTMUND (GER)
SEBASTIAN BERHALTER: MIDDLESBROUGH (ENG)
SANTIAGO CASTANEDA: SC PADERBORN (GER)
WESTON McKENNIE: JUVENTUS FC (ITA)
ADRI MEHMETI: RED BULL NEW YORK
GIO REYNA: RC STRASBOURG (FRA)
MALIK TILLMAN: BAYER LEVERKUSEN (GER)

FORWARDS:

FOLARIN BALOGUN: AS MONACO (FRA)
JUSTIN ELLIS: ORLANDO CITY
JULIAN HALL: RED BULL NEW YORK
CHRISTIAN PULISIC: AC MILAN (ITA)
CAVAN SULLIVAN: PHILADELPHIA UNION

The new kids could get a game

With the success from the September/October combined window with the new kids who were coming from MLS Clubs through their academies, and a few of the young kids coming over from Europe, Pochettino is giving these players an opportunity after four successful matches against Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada. Julian Hall scored a goal in three consecutive games, Justin Ellis earned two goals, and, of course, Cavan Sullivan became the youngest goalscorer in the history of the U.S. Men’s National Team after Mathis Albert had the record three days between games. This is a big opportunity for those players, especially those who are dual citizens who can officially be cap-tied to the USA.

The return of Christian Pulisic

After getting subbed out of the World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium due to an injury, and recently signing a new contract extension with AC Milan, Christian Pulisic will make his return to the U.S. Men’s National Team. The last time he was in the Nations League Quarterfinals, Pulisic scored a big goal in the second leg against Jamaica. Now he has another chance to convert a goal or two when they take on Haiti in Miami and in Cincinnati.

Mathis Albert can be a game changer

Since he came on as a substitute, Mathis Albert has been that little spark plug who came on the pitch and showed plenty of speed and guile. Was able to get a penalty call against Peru and scored the fourth goal of the match against Chile. The young American who is doing damage at Borussia Dortmund is looking to show once again that he can be that new attacking sensation for the U.S. Men’s National Team. One of the newest sensations that Pochettino has brought over.

Red Bull Tandem comes ready to play

For the entire 2026 season, Red Bull New York has had this connection that continues to create chances and convert them on the pitch. From the season opener in Orlando City to the final match at home against Atlanta United, midfielder Adri Mehmeti and forward Julian Hall get the call once again to play in this international window. Mehmeti plays a silky, smooth midfield role in the attack, as he continues to link up with his teammates, especially with Hall. He also scored his first MLS goal in their road match at Inter Miami.

For Hall, he’s had a good season, scoring 13 goals and 16 in all competitions. He made history, tying a record for the U.S. Men’s National Team by scoring a goal in three consecutive matches since his debut. He joined Alexander Rae and Eddie Johnson on that list, scoring his first hat trick against the Columbus Crew. While Hall still has time to improve, he’s ready to come off the bench for the National Team until changes are made; until then, enjoy what these two players can bring to the National Team.

The hope now is to see progress in an official competition this cycle, as the U.S. Men’s National Team will face an improved Haiti for a chance to advance to the Semi-Finals of the 2026-27 CONCACAF Nations League.

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