Haiti faces the United States on Saturday in the first leg of a Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal match.
The game is scheduled to take place at Nu Stadium in Miami, which serves as the home venue for the Haitian side.
“Security concerns in Haiti” keep the national team from hosting matches in their home country, according to reports.
This situation has necessitated the use of Florida as a de facto home base for the squad.
The second leg of the series is set for Tuesday, Nov. 17, in Cincinnati.
Haiti enters the contest after failing to secure a win during their three group stage appearances at the World Cup this summer.
However, the team successfully reached this quarterfinal round after recording three victories in four qualifying matches.
The United States enters the two-legged playoff while managing significant internal distractions.
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino is set to depart the team following these two matches to lead Manchester United, “after these two matches” as reported by Yahoo Sports.
The development arrives only months after the organization signed the Argentine coach to a contract extension.
The USMNT, currently ranked 16th globally, must now search for a new coach to lead the program into the next World Cup cycle.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the coaching staff, the Americans remain the favorites to advance.
Analysts suggest that “talent should still win out”, giving the United States the edge in the series.
The match is scheduled for a 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff.
Fans can view the game on multiple platforms, including TNT, truTV, Telemundo, HBO Max, Universo, and Peacock.
Streaming options are also available through services such as Sling TV and Fubo.
The outcome of this matchup will play a critical role in the ongoing Concacaf Nations League tournament progression.