Team USA wins third Nations League title inspired by Jordan

Gregg Berhalter reveals he used photos of Michael Jordan to inspire his team to win third National League title

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Gregg Berhaltertechnical director of the national team USArevealed that he used a photo Michael Jordan Inspiring his team to a third championship association of nations of central and north america and the caribbean regionOnly the Stars and Stripes have won the tournament since its inception, and in two of those games they faced Mexico in the finals, like the one that ended Sunday night.

“This is our approach and I showed Michael Jordan

When he lifts three fingers to hold the trophy, that’s what we want.Let’s take the trophy federation of nations in that photo Michael Jordan. This is our focus. Not much is happening in international sports in North America. Congratulations to the players for a very good, wonderful result, we are very happy. “ USA.

Gregg Berhalter He has been a substitute in the national team USA Starting from 2018, although he left his post due to personal circumstances in the first half of 2023, he has been working in the third association of nations of central and north america and the caribbean region The Star-Spangled Banner won.

The first championship of the 2019/2020 season association of nations of central and north america and the caribbean region

, USA They defeated Mexico 3-2 in overtime. The competition was suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic and resumed in 2022/2023, with the Stars and Stripes defeating Canada 2-0 to claim the title, while the Tricolor remained in third place. Latest version 2023/2024, USA win again Mexicobut now the score is 2-0.

although USA Already occupy a dominant position Mexico In the past few years, Gregg Berhalter Think this is not a way to “beat” the tricolor against players with dual citizenship, as they leave the decision to players who see the evolution of the Stars and Stripes.

“There are so many things like that and it’s part of the player and he has to feel it in his heart and he has to want to be part of the team and play for his country in international competitions. All we have to do is show them Showing the environment, this group of guys, talking to them about the quality of the players on our team, they can see it. We want to talk on the court, through the way we play and off the court, they share a great bond together. “