Mark McKenzie has stepped in for the injured George Campbell on the U.S. team for the upcoming CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals against Haiti.
A 27-year-old defender currently with French club Toulouse, McKenzie was also a member of the World Cup squad earlier this year. Campbell, aged 25, suffered a groin injury on Tuesday while playing for West Bromwich Albion in England.
The U.S., currently ranked 16th, will face 84th-ranked Haiti in a two-match series on November 14 in Miami and November 17 in Cincinnati, both of which are critical for securing a place in the Nations League semifinals, set to take place from March 22 to 30 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
U.S. Roster:
- Goalkeepers: Matt Freese (New York City), Diego Kochen (Lyngby), Brian Schwake (Nashville)
- Defenders: Reed Baker-Whiting (Nashville), Sergiño Dest (PSV Eindhoven), Alex Freeman (Villarreal), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse), Neil Pierre (Philadelphia), Bryan Reynolds (Rennes), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Auston Trusty (Celtic)
- Midfielders: Tyler Adams (Bournemouth), Mathis Albert (Borussia Dortmund), Sebastian Berhalter (Middlesbrough), Santiago Castañeda (Paderborn), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Adri Mehmeti (New York Red Bulls), Gio Reyna (Strasbourg), Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen)
- Forwards: Folarin Balogun (Monaco), Justin Ellis (Orlando), Julian Hall (New York Red Bulls), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan), Cavan Sullivan (Philadelphia)
Reported by The Associated Press.
Fan Take: This news is significant for soccer fans, as it highlights the resilience of the U.S. squad in the face of injuries and the depth of talent available. A successful series against Haiti could boost the team’s confidence and pave the way for greater achievements in international competitions.
Source: www.foxsports.com
