US thrashes Haiti 6-0 in Pochettino’s likely final home match

The United States scored six times against Haiti in Miami on November 14, moving within 90 minutes of a place in the Concacaf Nations League semifinals. The victory was the team’s biggest under coach Mauricio Pochettino, whose time with the squad is expected to end after this international window as he moves to Manchester United.

Christian Pulisic scored twice, his first multi-goal performance for the national team since 2023. Weston McKennie also found the net, while 18-year-old Julian Hall scored after an assist from Antonee Robinson. Hall’s appearance ties him to the United States national team, and he has scored four goals in five appearances.

Auston Trusty scored from a Sebastian Berhalter assist and helped the defense keep a clean sheet. Folarin Balogun added a goal after coming off the bench. The performance came as the United States used five players aged 20 or younger.

The teams meet again in Cincinnati on Tuesday. The United States can rotate its lineup, with younger players including Cavan Sullivan and Neil Pierre possible options. A win would complete the two-leg tie and send the team to the semifinals.

The result offered a strong showing for a squad that will soon have a new coach. The team’s next manager will inherit experienced players alongside emerging talent as the United States continues toward the 2030 World Cup.