USMNT plays Haiti in Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal at Miami's NU Stadium
The United States Men’s National Team faced Haiti on Saturday in the first leg of a Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal, with the match played at NU Stadium in Miami, Florida.
Key points
- The game was the first leg of a two‑game quarterfinal series.
- Haiti could not host the match in its own country because of gang violence.
- The venue was chosen to give the Haitian team a warm welcome from the local community.
- Mauricio Pochettino coached the United States in his penultimate game before moving to Manchester United.
- The aggregate winner of the two matches will advance in the tournament.
The United States Men’s National Team faced Haiti on Saturday, November 14, in the first leg of a Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal series. The match was played at NU Stadium in Miami, Florida, where Les Grenadiers selected the venue as their home field for the two-game showdown.
Haiti was unable to host the match in its own country due to continuing gang violence. The selection of Miami allowed the Haitian team to receive a warm welcome from the local community, with Little Haiti organizing a pre-game event.
Mauricio Pochettino led the United States in this contest, which marked his penultimate game as USMNT head coach ahead of his move to Manchester United. The series carries significant stakes, as the aggregate winner of the two matches will advance in the tournament.
Separately, U.S. Soccer withdrew its U-17 men's team from the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, citing a State Department Level 3 travel advisory for the Middle East.
Your questions, answered
Why was the USMNT vs Haiti match played in Miami?
Haiti could not host the match in its own country due to continuing gang violence, so the venue was chosen in Miami.
Who coached the United States in this game?
Mauricio Pochettino led the United States in this contest.
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