USMNT Prepares for CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinals Against Jamaica Under Mauricio Pochettino

The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) is gearing up for its CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal matches against Jamaica, marking Mauricio Pochettino‘s first official competitive games as the team’s head coach. The USMNT, which has won each of the first three editions of the CONCACAF Nations League, will face Jamaica in two crucial matches. The first game is scheduled for November 14 in Kingston, Jamaica, and the second match will take place on November 18 in St. Louis, USA. The aggregate winner of these matches will advance to the semifinals of the competition[2][3][6].

The USMNT roster for these matches includes several key players who have recently returned from injuries. Tim Weah, who missed the early part of the season due to a hamstring injury, has returned to form with Juventus and is set to play. Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and other regulars are also back in the fold, providing Pochettino with a more fully fit squad compared to the October friendlies against Panama and Mexico[2][3][4].

Notable absences from the roster include Sergino Dest, who is recovering from an ACL tear and is not expected to return until at least the start of 2025. Gio Reyna and Josh Sargent are also out due to muscle and groin injuries, respectively. Tyler Adams, who recently made his first start of the season for Bournemouth, may be handled cautiously by the coaching staff due to his injury history[2][4].

The matches against Jamaica will be televised on TNT, with streaming available on Turner’s platform Max and Sling. This is part of U.S. Soccer’s rights deal with Turner Sports for many international matches[2].

Pochettino’s squad includes a diverse range of players from various clubs across Europe and North America, such as Matt Turner from Crystal Palace, Johnny Cardoso from Real Betis, and Brandon Vazquez from Monterrey, among others. The team’s performance in these matches will be crucial as they aim to continue their dominance in the CONCACAF Nations League[2][3][5].