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How has the USMNT's 4-0-0 break shaken up Mauricio Pochettino's squad for November's quarterfinals vs Haiti?

There are some big questions for Pochettino's next squad. Will he cap-tie Julian Hall? Will he recall Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie? How many kids forced their way into his thinking?

After a dominant four-game winning streak in their home international break, the USMNT's squad for the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal tie against Haiti appears to have been significantly shaken up. With notable absences of Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Timothy Weah, Mauricio Pochettino opted for a new cycle and called upon Tyler Adams, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, and Malik Tillman to shoulder the leadership load.

The team showcased stellar performances in their matches against Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada, demonstrating their strength in both defense and offense.

While several players are likely to face participation conflicts due to their MLS clubs' schedules, several key players are likely to be included in the projected roster, such as Adams, Richards, Robinson, Tillman, Freeman, Giovanni Reyna, Sebastian Berhalter, and Folarin Balogun. The goalkeeper position is likely to see Diego Kochen returning to the fold, while midfielders and forwards may present a more challenging decision for Pochettino, given the availability of promising young talent.

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