Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun return to USMNT roster for Nations League

Pochettino recalls Pulisic, McKennie and Balogun for USMNT's Concacaf Nations League quarter-finals against Haiti on 14 and 17 November.

Mauricio Pochettino has named a 26-man United States roster for the Concacaf Nations League quarter-final matches against Haiti, bringing back Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Folarin Balogun after previous absences. The two-leg tie marks the USMNT's first competitive action since their World Cup exit against Belgium in the last 16.

Haiti will host their "home" leg in Miami on 14 November due to security concerns in Port-au-Prince, with the return fixture in Cincinnati on 17 November. Pochettino's squad includes a blend of established players and emerging talent, with only two selections potentially in line for international debuts. The US are heavily favored to win the competition, arriving in better form and health than rivals Mexico and Canada.