Pochettino Adds Defender Mark McKenzie to USMNT Roster for Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinals Against Haiti
Defender George Campbell Withdrawn Due to Injury; Roster Stands at 25 Players Heading into First Official Competition of New Cycle
ATLANTA (Nov. 6, 2026) – U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has added defender Mark McKenzie to the roster for the upcoming Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinals series against Haiti. The Toulouse FC defender will join the upcoming camp at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center. He replaces defender George Campbell, who has been withdrawn due to a groin injury.
McKenzie, 27, has made 30 appearances for the USMNT, including a start against Türkiye during the group stage at FIFA World Cup 2026. The defender joins 10 other rostered players who are Concacaf Nations League champions, having won titles in 2019-20 and 2023-24 McKenzie was also in the squad the last time the U.S. defeated Haiti, a 2-1 group stage win at the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup.
The defender has made 76 total appearances for Ligue 1 side Toulouse FC, playing the full 90 minutes in nine league matches this season. McKenzie will return to the USMNT setup for the first time since FIFA World Cup 2026.
The U.S. will begin its quest on Nov. 14 at Nu Stadium in Miami with kickoff set for 4:30 p.m. ET. Three days later, the USA will host the second leg of the series at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET. Both matches will be broadcast on TBS, truTV, Universo, HBO Max and Peacock, and on radio via Westwood One and Fútbol de Primera. [TICKETS]
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DETAILED ROSTER BY POSITION (Club/Country; Caps/Goals)
GOALKEEPERS (3): Matt Freese (New York City FC; 20/0), Diego Kochen (Lyngby Boldklub/DEN; 2/0), Brian Schwake (Nashville SC; 2/0)
DEFENDERS (9): Reed Baker-Whiting (Nashville SC; 0/0), Sergiño Dest (PSV Eindhoven/NED; 46/3), Alex Freeman (Villarreal/ESP; 26/3), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse FC/FRA; 30/0; Bear, Del.), Neil Pierre (Philadelphia Union; 3/0), Bryan Reynolds (Stade Rennais/FRA; 7/1), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace/ENG; 43/4), Antonee Robinson (Fulham/ENG; 62/5), Auston Trusty (Celtic/SCO; 14/1)
MIDFIELDERS (8): Tyler Adams (AFC Bournemouth/ENG; 62/2), Mathis Albert (Borussia Dortmund/GER; 4/1), Sebastian Berhalter (Middlesbrough/ENG; 22/4), Santiago Castañeda (SC Paderborn/GER; 0/0), Weston McKennie (Juventus/ITA; 71/12), Adri Mehmeti (Red Bull New York; 3/0), Gio Reyna (RC Strasbourg Alsace/FRA; 47/10), Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen/GER; 39/7)
FORWARDS (5): Folarin Balogun (Monaco/FRA; 31/12), Justin Ellis (Orlando City SC; 3/2), Julian Hall (Red Bull New York; 4/3), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan/ITA; 90/33), Cavan Sullivan (Philadelphia Union; 3/1)