Mauricio Pochettino announced an 25‑man camp, slotting eight MLS players for the Nations League quarterfinals against Haiti.
GOALKEEPERS (3)
- Matt Freese – New York City FC
- Diego Kochen – Lyngby Boldklub
- Brian Schwake – Nashville SC
DEFENDERS (9)
- Reed Baker-Whiting – Nashville SC
- Sergiño Dest – PSV Eindhoven
- Alex Freeman – Villarreal
- Mark McKenzie – Toulouse
- Neil Pierre – Philadelphia Union
- Bryan Reynolds – Stade Rennais
- Chris Richards – Crystal Palace
- Antonee Robinson – Fulham
- Auston Trusty – Celtic
MIDFIELDERS (8)
- Tyler Adams – AFC Bournemouth
- Mathis Albert – Borussia Dortmund
- Sebastian Berhalter – Middlesbrough
- Santiago Castañeda – SC Paderborn
- Weston McKennie – Juventus
- Adri Mehmeti – Red Bull New York
- Gio Reyna – Strasbourg
- Malik Tillman – Bayer Leverkusen
FORWARDS (5)
- Folarin Balogun – Monaco
- Justin Ellis – Orlando City
- Julian Hall – Red Bull New York
- Christian Pulisic – AC Milan
- Cavan Sullivan – Philadelphia Union
MLS selections appear in bold.
Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals
During November’s international window the USMNT will face Haiti twice, with the aggregate winner moving on to the semifinals.
- Saturday, Nov. 14 at Haiti – 4:30 pm ET | Nu Stadium (Miami, FL)
- Tuesday, Nov. 17 vs. Haiti – 7 pm ET | TQL Stadium (Cincinnati, OH). Will the USMNT’s MLS infusion prove decisive?
The team rode a hot September‑October stretch, as a youthful MLS‑laden side clinched four straight victories, outscoring opponents 12‑3 to kick off the 2030 World Cup qualifying.
Security worries in Haiti prompted its federation to shift the ‘home’ leg to Miami.
MLS call‑ups
Fresh from becoming the youngest scorer in USMNT history, Philadelphia Union’s 17‑year‑old Cavan Sullivan returns for a second camp, eyeing MLS Young Player of the Year honors.
Sullivan just topped MLS’s 22 Under 22 list, with Red Bull New York mates Julian Hall (2) and Adri Mehmeti (3) completing the trio; Hall recently became only the third USMNT player to net in each of his first three caps.
Two more 19‑year‑old homegrown talents are back: Orlando City’s forward Justin Ellis, who hit a brace in the last camp including on debut, and Philadelphia’s centre‑back Neil Pierre, who earned his first three caps.
After Nashville SC secured the 2026 Supporters’ Shield, goalkeeper Brian Schwake and fullback Reed Baker‑Whiting join the squad; Schwake leads MLS with 15 clean sheets and debuted for the USMNT last month, while this marks Baker‑Whiting’s inaugural senior camp.
New York City FC’s keeper Matt Freese completes the MLS contingent; he started for the United States at the 2026 World Cup as the team topped Group D and reached the round of 16.
MLS exports
Ten roster spots belong to MLS‑grown players or academy alumni, highlighted by Bournemouth midfielder and captain Tyler Adams – in my view, the MLS pipeline is the USMNT’s biggest asset.
Orlando City export Alex Freeman recently netted his first LaLiga goal for Villarreal, while former Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Sebastian Berhalter is thriving in his debut season with Championship leaders Middlesbrough.
After moving to Stade Rennais in Ligue 1, ex‑FC Dallas fullback Bryan Reynolds earns his first USMNT call‑up since the 2023 Gold Cup.
Reynolds could line up alongside MLS‑bred centre‑backs Chris Richards (Dallas), Auston Trusty (Philadelphia) and Mark McKenzie (Philadelphia).
Midfielders Weston McKennie (FC Dallas), Gio Reyna (NYCFC) and Mathis Albert (LA Galaxy) all rose through MLS academies before heading to Europe.
Big picture
The United States aim for a fourth Nations League crown, having won three of the first four editions, most recently in 2023‑24; Mexico currently hold the title.
These quarterfinal clashes will be the USMNT’s opening competitive fixtures of the 2030 World Cup cycle.
Forwards Folarin Balogun and Christian Pulisic, together with McKennie, return for the first time since the 2026 World Cup.