U.S. Soccer, the governing body of soccer in all its forms in the United States, announced Wednesday that Mauricio Pochettino has picked 25 players for the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) camp before facing Haiti.
The U.S. plays Haiti on Nov. 14 in Miami, then again Nov. 17 in Cincinnati in the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals. It is their first official competition of the 2030 World Cup cycle.
Pochettino called up Christian Pulisic, whose U.S. record stands at 33 goals in 90 appearances. Weston McKennie has scored 12 times in 71 games. Tyler Adams and Antonee Robinson also made the squad.
Neither Nashville SC defender Reed Baker-Whiting nor SC Paderborn midfielder Santiago Castañeda has played for the senior U.S. team. Both have a place in this camp.
Pochettino will have three goalkeepers, nine defenders, eight midfielders and five forwards at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center.
“These players have earned the opportunity to compete and help achieve our main objective, which is to win and advance in the tournament,” Pochettino said.
When and Where to Watch
The first leg kicks off at 4:30 p.m. Eastern at Nu Stadium in Miami. Three days later, the teams play at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern.
Viewers can watch either match on TBS, truTV, Universo, HBO Max or Peacock. Westwood One and Fútbol de Primera will carry radio coverage.
The U.S. is seeking its fourth Nations League title. It won the first three editions, beating Mexico 3-2 in extra time in the 2021 final.
Canada lost 2-0 to the Americans in the 2023 final. The following year, the U.S. got past Jamaica 2-1 in extra time in the semifinals and beat Mexico 2-0 to take the title again.
The 25 Players Called Into Camp
Goalkeepers — Matt Freese, New York City FC; Diego Kochen, Lyngby Boldklub; Brian Schwake, Nashville SC.
Defenders — Reed Baker-Whiting, Nashville SC; George Campbell, West Bromwich Albion; Sergiño Dest, PSV Eindhoven; Alex Freeman, Villarreal; Neil Pierre, Philadelphia Union.
Also in defense: Bryan Reynolds, Stade Rennais; Chris Richards, Crystal Palace; Antonee Robinson, Fulham; Auston Trusty, Celtic.
Midfielders — Tyler Adams, AFC Bournemouth; Mathis Albert, Borussia Dortmund; Sebastian Berhalter, Middlesbrough; Santiago Castañeda, SC Paderborn.
The midfield also includes Weston McKennie, Juventus; Adri Mehmeti, Red Bull New York; Gio Reyna, RC Strasbourg Alsace; Malik Tillman, Bayer Leverkusen.
Forwards — Folarin Balogun, Monaco; Justin Ellis, Orlando City SC; Julian Hall, Red Bull New York; Christian Pulisic, AC Milan; Cavan Sullivan, Philadelphia Union.
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