Pulisic, Balogun return as the US routs Haiti 6-0 in Nations League and Pochettino's farewell
MIAMI (AP) — Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun scored in their return to the United States roster, and the Americans routed Haiti 6-0 on Saturday in Miami in the first leg of the Nations League quarterfinals.Auston Trusty, Julian Hall and Weston McKennie also scored for the U.
Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun returned to the United States national team, as the Americans dominated Haiti 6-0 in Miami. Auston Trusty, Julian Hall and Weston McKennie also scored for the U.S., marking the most goals in a match under Mauricio Pochettino. This was Pochettino's farewell tour, as he will become Manchester United's head coach after coaching the U.S. for two years.
The match took place in Miami, where Haiti played host to the Americans due to political instability in the Caribbean nation. Despite the fans' pro-Haiti support, Haiti was ruled offside on a potential goal in the 70th minute. Pulisic scored a penalty for a 3-0 lead in the 62nd minute, then added another goal less than two minutes later.
Balogun completed the rout in the 82nd minute, making it 6-0. Both Pulisic and Balogun had returned from injuries prior to this match. Pulisic had been sidelined with a right tibia and fibula fracture, while Balogun had been suspended for the World Cup's friendlies due to a red card.
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