The United States put poor pre-tournament form behind them to begin the CONCACAF Gold Cup with victories over Trinidad & Tobago and Saudi Arabia.
Those results mean Mauricio Pochettino's side are through the knockout rounds with a game to spare and a point against Haiti on Sunday will seal top spot in Group D.
Only a shock victory for Sebastien Migne’s side will get them beyond the group stage for the first time since 2019.
Haiti also need Saudi Arabia to drop points against Trinidad, but not to the extent that the Soca Warriors make up a four-goal deficit on goal difference.
USA vs. Haiti starting lineups, team news
U.S. Soccer announced that Haji Wright will miss the rest of the Gold Cup and cannot be replaced on the roster.
Pochettino must also ponder the optimal level of rotation, given a place in the knockouts is secured but his embattled side has belatedly started to find some rhythm.
Brenden Aaronson hit his 50-cap milestone with a substitute appearance against the Saudis and has earned the right to see this match from the beginning.
USMNT starting XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): 25. Freese (GK) — 16. Freeman, 3. Richards, 13. Ream, 2. Tolkin — 4. Adams, 14. de la Torre — 7. Sullivan, 11. B. Aaronson, 17. Tillman — 24. Agyemang.
Injured: Wright (Achilles), Pepi (knee), Steffen (knee), Dest (fitness/knee), A. Robinson (knee), Balogun (ankle).
Suspended: None.
On a yellow card: Luna, Berhalter.
Full USA squad
Goalkeepers: Chris Brady, Matt Freese, Matt Turner.
Defenders: Max Arfsten, Alex Freeman, Nathan Harriel, Mark McKenzie, Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Miles Robinson, John Tolkin, Walker Zimmerman.
Midfielders: Brenden Aaronson, Paxten Aaronson, Tyler Adams, Sebastian Berhalter, Johnny Cardoso, Luca de la Torre, Diego Luna, Jack McGlynn, Quinn Sullivan, Malik Tillman.
Forwards: Patrick Agyemang, Damion Downs, Brian White, Haji Wright.
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Haiti are without Jean-Kevin Duverne after the defender was sent off against Trinidad. Ruben Providence could retain his spot in the starting lineup, having come in for Christopher Attys last time out.
Veteran defender Ricardo Ade is set to earn his 50th cap.
Haiti starting XI (4-4-2 right to left): 1. Placide (GK) — 2. Arcus, 4. Ade, 6. Metusala, 8. Experience — 10. Louicius, 14. Pierre, 7. Jacques, 18. Providence — 9. Nazon, 20. Pierrot.
Injured: None.
Suspended: Duverne
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Full Haiti squad
Goalkeepers: Johny Placide, Alexandre Pierre, Garissone Innocent
Defenders: Carlens Arcus, Francois Dulysse, Ricardo Ade, Garven Matusala, Martin Experience, Duke Lacroix, Jean-Kevin Duverne, Wilguens Paugain
Midfielders: Carl Sainte, Leverton Pierre, Danley Jean Jacques, Joseph Belmar, Christopher Attys
Forwards: Duckens Nazon, Louicius Don Deedson, Dany Jean, Mikael Cantave, Mondy Prunier, Ruben Providence, Frantzdy Pierrot, Teo James Michel, Fafa Picault
USA vs. Haiti score prediction
Haiti have proved to be stubborn opposition previously, with the USMNT only winning 1-0 in the past two meetings.
But, having battled through Saudi Arabia's stoic efforts and with the pressure off, Pochettino's team might be able to enjoy this one a little more.
Prediction: USA 3-0 Haiti
USA vs. Saudi Arabia live stream, TV channel
- Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
- Time (ET): 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT
- TV channel (English): FS1
- Streaming (English): Fubo, Fox Sports app, ViX
- TV channel (Spanish): TUDN, UniMas
- Streaming (Spanish): Fubo, TUDN.com, Universo NOW
The entirety of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup will be broadcast by Fox Sports, with this USMNT opener televised on FS1.
Some matches, including the USMNT's opener against Trinidad & Tobago, will be televised on FOX network channel.
All games on Fox family of channels will be available to stream on Fubo, who are offering a free trial for new users.