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

Mauricio Pochettino has selected his 26-man roster for the United States’ upcoming Concacaf Nations League quarter-final matches against Haiti, including recalls for Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Folarin Balogun. The two-leg series against Haiti marks the first competitive action for…

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 3:10 PM
Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun return to USMNT roster for Nations League
Key Things to Know
  • Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, and Weston McKennie return to the USMNT roster for Nations League quarter-finals.
  • Mauricio Pochettino selected a 25-man squad to face Haiti over two legs in Miami and Cincinnati.
  • Uncapped players Reed Baker-Whiting and Santiago Castañeda earned call-ups to the national team.
The Story in 60 Seconds

United States men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino has named a 25-man roster for the Concacaf Nations League quarter-final series against Haiti, featuring the returns of Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, and Weston McKennie. The two-leg matchup begins with Haiti hosting in Miami on November 14, followed by the second leg in Cincinnati on November 17.

Pulisic and McKennie return to the squad after missing previous matches, while Balogun rejoins the forward line alongside young talents Justin Ellis, Julian Hall, and Cavan Sullivan. Forward Ricardo Pepi was omitted to build full fitness with club side PSV Eindhoven, and uncapped players Reed Baker-Whiting and Santiago Castañeda earned selections.

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