USMNT Arrives in Miami Amid Nationwide Ground Stop
The U.S. men's national team landed in Miami ahead of its Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal against Haiti as the FAA halted departing flights nationwide.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Soccer
The U.S. men's national team flew from Atlanta to Miami on Friday, Nov. 13, ahead of its first-leg Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal against Haiti at Nu Stadium. The same afternoon, the Federal Aviation Administration announced a nationwide ground stop instructing all departing aircraft to remain on the ground until further notice.
Why it matters
The FAA said the halt was prompted by extraordinary circumstances and safety concerns tied to an air traffic control issue, and it is related to a telecommunication outage. The stoppage affects travel across the country, including teams and fans trying to reach matches.
The FAA issued a directive for all departing aircraft to stay on the ground until further notice, linked to a telecommunication outage affecting air traffic control. No timeline for lifting the ground stop has been announced, and officials have projected only that flights will take some time to return to normal.
The players
U.S. Men's National Team
The men's soccer team representing the United States in international competition, governed by U.S. Soccer.
Federal Aviation Administration
The U.S. federal agency responsible for regulating and overseeing civil aviation and the national airspace system.
The details
The U.S. team spent the week at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center south of Atlanta before flying to Miami on Friday. The Haiti match is set for Saturday, Nov. 14, at Nu Stadium, and the FAA ground stop was announced the same afternoon.
Timeline
Week before Nov. 13, 2026: USMNT trains at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center south of Atlanta.
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026: Team flies from Atlanta to Miami; FAA announces nationwide ground stop.
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026: USMNT faces Haiti in the first leg of the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal at Nu Stadium.
Travel Outlook
The FAA's nationwide ground stop follows its established pattern of halting departures across the country when air traffic control systems fail. Delays from such halts can ripple through the air travel calendar, affecting teams, fans and other travelers scheduled to fly during the same window.
Fans trying to reach Miami for the Haiti match should check with their airline, since departures were halted nationwide. Travel plans made for the weekend may need to be rebooked if the ground stop continues.
The takeaway
Air travel disruptions can reach beyond the airport, so anyone with weekend plans tied to a flight should confirm departure status before heading out. Keeping flexible booking options helps when a nationwide halt like this one is announced.
What happens next
The USMNT faces Haiti in the first leg of the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal at Nu Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the national side ahead of its Concacaf fixtures, see Soccer.
