The United States men’s national team closes out the group stage of the Concacaf Gold Cup this Sunday when it takes on Haiti. Following a four-game slide, the USMNT opened group play with a 5-0 blowout of Trinidad and Tobago, then booked a quarterfinal spot by beating Saudi Arabia 1-0.How to watch USA vs. Haiti
International streaming via Concacaf GO. Diego Luna and Malik Tillman have emerged as breakout performers, while striker Haji Wright and veteran center back Chris Richards have anchored the offense and defense. Now, the U.S. will be without Wright for the rest of the tournament and will next face a Haiti side that hasn’t backed down from anyone. Despite taking just one point from its first two matches, Haiti has outshot both Saudi Arabia and Trinidad and Tobago, and generated more expected goals in the latter match. Frantzdy Pierrot remains a bruising presence up top, Duckens Nazon continues to create chances out of chaos, and veteran keeper Johny Placide has kept Haiti in every match. If it can convert just one of the chances it’s been carving out, Haiti could absolutely punch above its position and spoil someone else’s bracket. Mauricio Pochettino’s U.S. side emphasizes structure and rhythm, building patiently through possession and control. Sébastien Migné’s Haiti, on the other hand, adopts a more direct approach, pressing high and attacking quickly when the ball is regained. The team that successfully dictates play is likely to influence the match’s outcome. A win guarantees the USMNT the top spot in the group and likely keeps Mexico on the other side of the bracket. A draw might still do the job. However, a loss changes everything. A result for Haiti here, win or draw, wouldn’t just shift the bracket; it would be a disrupter from the tournament’s most resource-strapped team, proving there’s more to Haiti than a plucky underdog story. Prediction: The USMNT takes it 2-1, but Haiti refuses to go down without a fight. Streaming and ticketing links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication. (Photo of Chris Richards: Omar Vega / Getty Images) |
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