The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) is set to conclude its Group D play in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup with a highly anticipated match against Haiti. The Americans, currently boasting a perfect record in the group stage, will face Haiti on Sunday, June 22, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Kick-off is scheduled for 7 pm ET/4 pm PT, with the match available for viewing on FS1 (English) and TUDN, ViX (Spanish) (MLSsoccer.com).
Under the guidance of head coach Mauricio Pochettino, the 26-man USMNT roster features a strong contingent of 15 MLS players, providing a crucial platform for both seasoned veterans and emerging talents to make their mark. This Gold Cup serves as a vital preparatory tournament for the USMNT ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the United States will co-host alongside Canada and Mexico.
The USMNT has demonstrated formidable form in the group stage, securing two impressive victories. They opened their campaign with a dominant 5-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago, followed by a hard-fought 1-0 triumph against a defensively resilient Saudi Arabian side on Thursday night. FC Dallas product Chris Richards was the standout performer in the Saudi Arabia match, scoring the decisive goal and earning Man of the Match honors for his crucial defensive contributions. These back-to-back wins mark a significant turnaround for the US, who had previously suffered four consecutive losses dating back to March’s Concacaf Nations League (MLSsoccer.com).
A notable aspect of the USMNT’s Gold Cup squad is the strong representation from Major League Soccer. Nine MLS players have started both group stage contests, showcasing the league’s growing talent pool. Key contributors include Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna, Vancouver Whitecaps FC midfielder Sebastian Berhalter, Charlotte FC striker Patrick Agyemang, and New York City FC goalkeeper Matt Freese. A positive result against Haiti would see the USMNT clinch their Gold Cup group for the 17th time in 18 attempts, moving them closer to potentially lifting the continental trophy for the eighth time (MLSsoccer.com).
For Haiti, ranked No. 83 in the latest FIFA World Rankings, this match presents a challenging opportunity to pull off a significant upset against the host nation and keep their quarterfinal hopes alive. Les Grenadiers began their Gold Cup journey with a 1-0 loss to Saudi Arabia and were subsequently held to a 1-1 draw by Trinidad & Tobago. With only one point from two games, Haiti faces a steep climb: they must defeat the US and rely on favorable results from other matches in the group to sneak into the knockout rounds (MLSsoccer.com).
Haiti will look to their potent attacking duo of Duckens Nazon and Frantzdy Pierrot, who are the national team’s first and third-highest goal scorers, respectively. Experienced goalkeeper Johny Placide will be crucial in their defensive efforts. The squad also features Philadelphia Union midfielder Danley Jean Jacques, adding an MLS connection to the Haitian side (MLSsoccer.com).
Following this Group D finale, the USMNT will advance to the quarterfinals, where they are scheduled to face a yet-to-be-determined Group A team on either June 28 or June 29. The top two teams from each group will progress to the knockout stages, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the tournament.
