Christian Pulisic scored twice and Folarin Balogun returned to the scoresheet in Miami as the Americans took control of their Nations League quarterfinal.
The United States routed Haiti 6-0 in Miami on Saturday in the first leg of their Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal, delivering a near perfect start to what has turned into a farewell tour for coach Mauricio Pochettino.
Auston Trusty opened the scoring by redirecting a Sebastian Berhalter free kick past Haiti keeper Alexandre Pierre. Pulisic, back in the fold, scored twice, while 18-year-old Julian Hall converted his fourth goal in five games since debuting in September. Weston McKennie added a fifth before Balogun came off the bench to cap the scoring with about eight minutes left in regulation.
It was the most goals the U.S. has scored in a match under Pochettino, who only three months ago signed a contract to lead the Americans through the 2030 World Cup. The U.S. Soccer Federation confirmed Pochettino will leave next week to take over at Manchester United, making Saturday's match his penultimate game in charge of the national team.
The second leg of the quarterfinal is set for Monday in Cincinnati, where the U.S. will look to finish off the tie before Pochettino departs for Old Trafford.