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Poch's Last Stand: USA Thrashes Haiti 6-0
15 Nov
Summary
- USMNT secured a dominant 6-0 victory over Haiti in the Nations League.
- Christian Pulisic scored twice, earning Man of the Match honors.
- This marks one of Mauricio Pochettino's final games as coach.
The U.S. men's national team commenced their Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal campaign with a resounding 6-0 victory over Haiti. This match, played on November 15, 2026, was particularly notable as it was one of the final games for coach Mauricio Pochettino before he takes over Manchester United.
Key players such as Auston Trusty, Christian Pulisic, and Julian Hall all contributed goals. Pulisic, in particular, had a standout performance, scoring twice and earning Man of the Match. Hall continued his impressive scoring streak since his September debut.
The game was held in South Florida, with a large Haitian expatriate population in attendance. The teams are set to meet again on November 19, 2026, in Cincinnati for the second leg of the series.
Despite speculation surrounding Pochettino's impending departure, the team displayed sharp focus and commitment on the field, aiming to send their coach off with a perfect record in his final matches.
