The US men’s national team will play the first leg of its Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal against Haiti in South Florida, after the match is relocated from Jamaica. The shift brings the game to Miami for an exceptional hosting arrangement.
Concacaf had originally scheduled Haiti’s home match in Kingston on 14 November, with the contest played as part of a two-leg series. However, outlets report that Haiti has been unable to host nominal home games within its borders since July 2021, with the United Nations estimating that a large share of Port-au-Prince—including the national stadium—is controlled by violent gangs. Miami’s Haitian community is also cited as a factor that could shape the atmosphere.
The reporting emphasizes the change in venue and timing rather than broader competition implications. While the Post and The Athletic primarily note the relocation to Miami, The Guardian provides more background on the hosting request, the UN-linked security situation, and the original schedule in Kingston and related venue logistics.
