USMNT to play Jamaica in November in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals

Mauricio Pochettino's side have drawn the Reggae Boyz in a two-leg knockout series in mid-November

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• USMNT to play Jamaica in November
• Mauricio Pochettino's first competitive fixtures
• Mexico will face Honduras after beating U.S.

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Mauricio Pochettino has his first competitive games as U.S. manager confirmed, as his side will take on Jamaica in the Nations League quarterfinals next month.

  The reigning holders of the competition have a two-leg series set for mid-November. The first is scheduled for Nov. 14 in Kingston, with the follow set for Nov. 18 in St. Louis.

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The USMNT have won the first three editions of the CONCACAF Nations League, most recently beating Mexico in the final in March – a run which required a 3-1 victory over Jamaica on the way. El Tri, meanwhile, seem to have secured a more favorable draw. They are slated to face Honduras in a two-leg series, while Jesse Marsch's Canada side are set to square off against strugglers Suriname.

  Pochettino's start to life as the U.S. head coach has been mixed. A 2-0 win over Panama was followed by a 2-0 loss in Mexico – with a much-changed side struggling on the road.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  While the USMNT have enjoyed success overall against Jamaica, their record on the road hasn't been quite so comfortable. Six of the 10 fixtures held in Kingston have ended in draws – although the U.S. has won three of the other four.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR THE USMNT?

  Pochettino's side will disperse to their club sides before reuniting for the duo of games next month. The new manager is expected to once again make do without some key injured players, as Gio Reyna and Folarin Balogun aren't expected to be available until 2025.