MIAMI (Nov. 14, 2026) – In the first leg of the 2026-27 Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinals, the U.S. Men’s National Team delivered an emphatic 6-0 victory at Nu Stadium with five second-half goals and goals from five different scorers to extend the team’s unbeaten streak to commence the 2030 FIFA World Cup cycle to five consecutive matches, including three straight clean sheets.
Center back Auston Trusty kicked things off with a goal off service from a Sebastian Berhalter free kick, then the floodgates opened in the second half as striker Julian Hall scored his fourth goal in five matches, forward Christian Pulisic bagged a brace in 101 seconds, and veterans Weston McKennie and Folarin Balogun added goals of their own to put the exclamation point on a strong night for the USMNT.
The dominant performance puts the U.S. in a good position to advance in the Concacaf Nations League as the team enters the second leg on Nov. 17 in Cincinnati, Ohio with a six-goal lead over Haiti. The winner of the two-legged series, based on an aggregate score, advances to the four-match knockout Concacaf Nations League Finals in March at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino, in his penultimate match in charge, inserted nine players from his 2026 FIFA World Cup squad into today’s starting XI, including the two most-capped players on the camp roster in Pulisic and McKennie.
Complementing the nine veterans were a pair who earned their first caps in the previous camp that saw the USMNT notch a four-match sweep. Diego Kochen earned the start in goal, which marks his third appearance and first since earning a clean sheet against Mexico on Oct. 3. Eighteen-year-old Hall, the youngest player in the lineup, made his fifth appearance after scoring three goals for the senior National Team since his debut on Sept. 26 against Peru.
It was two World Cup veterans – the two goal scorers from the USA’s group stage match against Türkiye on June 26 – who connected for the opening goal. Berhalter, earning his 23rd cap, delivered gorgeous service on a set piece situation following a foul called on Haiti. Trusty broke free of his mark and met Berhalter’s kick with a quality volley driven toward the back post. After a brief VAR check for offsides, Trusty’s goal was confirmed, marking the center back’s second career international goal in his 15th appearance.
Head coach David Badía’s side responded speedily with a chance to equalize in the 16th minute. A pass trickled through the U.S. backline, creating a chance on goal for Haiti midfielder Danley Jean Jacques with Trusty in a foot race to pursue. Kochen, called into action for the first time of the day, held his ground and made a well-timed block on Jacques’ firm strike for the first of two saves on the day for the 20-year-old.
In the 30th minute, Haiti forward Lenny Joseph broke through on the dribble, evading several U.S. defenders with quick footwork. He advanced into the 18-yard box until defender Chris Richard came in with a fearless and clean tackle to knock the ball out of bounds for a Haiti corner kick.
The game began to open up for the USA in the latter part of the first half, and Hall was knocking on the door. He had one goal, which finished off a dynamic sequence orchestrated by Pulisic, called back due to offsides and another, a left-footed shot on target from inside the box, which was blocked by Haiti goalkeeper Alexandre Pierre.
The U.S. continued to be on the front foot to start the second and was rewarded with its second goal of the night on a quickly developing counter after the U.S. thwarted Haiti’s attack and re-gained possession. Pulisic sent a through ball into space for the fourth-most capped player on the roster, Antonee Robinson. The fullback delivered an immaculate cross for Hall, and the youngster corralled the ball with poise beyond his years and delivered his third goal in as many starts for the U.S.
Ahead 2-0, the U.S. quickly doubled its lead with a pair of goals from Pulisic in a remarkably tight span under two minutes. First, Pulisic coolly converted a penalty kick after also drawing a foul as he tried to receive a backheeled pass from Hall inside the box. Moments later, the AC Milan forward took a few dribbles and booted a left-footed strike from the top of the penalty arc to secure his brace on the day, his 34th and 35th career goals that lifted him into sole possession of fourth place in the USMNT’s all-time scoring list.
The U.S. would increase its lead in the 69th minute with a header goal from McKennie. Unmarked, the midfielder finished a corner kick delivered by midfielder Malik Tillman for his 13th international goal.
Facing a 5-0 deficit, Les Grenadiers appeared to pull one back in the 70th minute after a long ball over the top drew Kochen off his line and left an empty net for Joseph. After a VAR check, offsides was called on the initial long ball and the goal was disallowed to preserve the shutout for Kochen and the U.S.
The team's leading goal scorer at FIFA World Cup 2026, Balogun came off the bench and added to the USA’s resounding total in the 82nd minute moments after he had a goal called back due to a foul determined during a VAR check. This time, the striker finished cleanly from inside the box for his 13th international goal in 32 appearances.
The U.S. heads into the second leg against Haiti on Tuesday following a confident night and in control on the stat sheet with 71% of the possession, 10 shots on goal and 90% passing accuracy.
Goal Scoring Rundown:
USA – AUSTON TRUSTY (SEBASTIAN BERHALTER), 10th minute: Alex Freeman drew a foul on Haiti in the USA’s attacking half. Berhalter took the free kick about 30 yards from goal on the right side of the pitch, lifting the kick toward the far post. Trusty met the quality service and converted a low, clinical volley from close range with the inside of his right foot toward the far back right post to open the scoring. USA 1, HAI 0
USA – JULIAN HALL (ANTONEE ROBINSON), 52nd minute: The U.S. capitalized quickly on a counterattack out of its own defensive third. The ball advanced from Berhalter to Weston McKennie, then to Christian Pulisic. The forward sent a through ball to Robinson racing down the left flank. Robinson squared a cross for Hall, who made a central run toward goal. The teenager set up his left-footed finish with a calm touch, and he knocked his low shot into the corner about eight yards from goal. USA 2, HAI 0
USA – CHRISTIAN PULISIC, 62nd minute: The U.S. was awarded a penalty kick after a foul was called on Haiti inside the box. Pulisic, who drew the foul, stepped up to take the kick from the spot. Haiti goalkeeper Alexandre Pierre dove to his left, and Pulisic delivered a pure strike with his right foot that traveled right down the middle and into the back of the net. USA 3, HAI 0
USA – CHRISTIAN PULISIC (ALEX FREEMAN), 63rd minute: Freeman located an open Pulisic who had space in the center of the pitch. The forward turned and carried the ball with control toward goal on the dribble. At the top of the penalty arc, Pulisic put the ball on his left foot and blasted a low 25-yard shot that took one bounce and flew into the back of the net on the left side of the goal. USA 4, HAI 0
USA – WESTON MCKENNIE (MALIK TILLMAN), 68th minute: On a corner kick, Tillman swerved a right-footed kick into the box from the right corner flag. McKennie rose above his mark and headed the ball into goal from inside the six-yard box. USA 5, HAI 0
USA – FOLARIN BALOGUN (MALIK TILLMAN), 82nd minute: Following a takeaway near midfield, midfielder Adri Mehmeti pushed the ball up the pitch with his first touches of the match after entering as a substitute. Tillman fed Balogun who was making a vertical run with a pass threaded through a couple of Haiti defenders. Balogun let the ball roll to him and with a first-time touch, delivered a firm, low shot though the legs of Haiti’s goalkeeper that rolled into the center of the net. USA 6, HAI 0 FINAL
Additional Notes:
– U.S. MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM MATCH REPORT –
Match: United States Men’s National Team vs. Haiti
Date: November 14, 2026
Competition: Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinals, Leg 1
Venue: Nu Stadium; Miami, Fla.
Attendance: 21,597
Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. ET
Weather: 72 degrees, sunny
| Scoring Summary | 1 | 2 | F |
| USA | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| HAI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| USA – Auston Trusty (Sebastian Berhalter) | 10th minute |
| USA – Julian Hall (Antonee Robinson) | 52nd minute |
| USA – Christian Pulisic (penalty) | 62nd minute |
| USA – Christian Pulisic (Alex Freeman) | 63rd minute |
| USA – Weston McKennie (Malik Tillman) | 68th minute |
| USA – Folarin Balogun (Malik Tillman) | 82nd minute |
Lineups:
USA: 18-Diego Kochen; 16-Alex Freeman, 3-Chris Richards, 6-Auston Trusty, 5-Antonee Robinson; 14-Sebastian Berhalter (20-Folarin Balogun, 66), 4-Tyler Adams (Capt.); 8-Weston McKennie (13-Adri Mehmeti, 81), 17-Malik Tillman (9-Justin Ellis, 86), 10-Christian Pulisic (21-Mathis Albert, 81); 19-Julian Hall (15-Bryan Reynolds, 66)
Substitutes not used: 1-Matt Freese, 23-Brian Schwake, 2-Reed Baker-Whiting, 7-Jack McGlynn, 11-Cavan Sullivan, 12-Neil Pierre, 22-Mark McKenzie
Head Coach: Mauricio Pochettino
HAI: 1-Alexandre Pierre; 4-Kayden Pierre, 2-Carlens Arcus (Capt.), 5-Patrick Nwadike, 8-Martin Experience; 17-Danley Jean-Jacques, 14-Leverton Pierre (22-Dominique Simon, 62); 10-Josue Casimir (21-Dany Jean, 81), 18-Wilson Isidor, 11-Louicius Deedson (15-Ruben Providence, 62); 9-Lenny Joseph (19-Yassin Fortune, 81)
Substitutes not used: 12-Jonah Mednard, 23-Josue Duverger, 3-Francois Dulysse, 7-Fafa Picault, 13-Markhus Lacroix, 16-Kenny Quetant, 20-Fernando Ciceron
Head Coach: David Badia
Stats Summary: USA / HAI
Shots: 16 / 4
Shots on Goal: 2 / 10
Saves: 2 / 4
Corner Kicks: 6 / 1
Fouls: 9 / 18
Offsides: 1 / 3
| Misconduct Summary | |
| USA – Antonee Robinson (Caution) | 6th minute |
| HAI – Josue Casimir (Caution) | 40th minute |
| USA – Sebastian Berhalter (Caution) | 40th minute |
Officials:
Referee: Walter Lopez (GUA)
Assistant 1: Keytzel Corrales (NCA)
Assistant 2: Raymundo Feliz (DOM)
Fourth Official: Cristhofer Corado (GUA)
VAR: Diego Ojer (GUA)
VAR 1: Randy Encarnacion (DOM)
Michelob Ultra Man of the Match: Christian Pulisic