Exciting Debut: Pochettino Leads US in CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinal

The US will host their CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal home leg in St. Louis on November 18. This marks the first competitive match under new coach Mauricio Pochettino. The opponent will be determined by group-stage results in October. Pochettino’s initial matches are friendlies against Panama and Mexico in October.

The United States will play its home leg of the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal in St. Louis on November 18, marking the Americans' first competitive match under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

The game, which was announced on Monday, will take place at Citypark. The stadium debuted for Major League Soccer's 2023 season. The opening game of the two-leg series will be on November 14 or 15, with the opponent to be determined by group-stage matches in October.

The US has a strong history in the tournament, winning the first three editions in 2021, 2023, and 2024. Pochettino was hired to replace Gregg Berhalter, who was dismissed after the United States' early exit at the Copa America. Pochettino's debut matches include friendlies against Panama on October 12 in Austin, Texas, and against Mexico three days later in Guadalajara.