The USMNT received a call from President Trump on the eve of their World Cup opening game against Paraguay.
Trump told Mauricio Pochettino and his players that he believes the USA has a ‘really good chance of going all the way.’
The USA will begin its campaign in this summer’s home World Cup against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Friday night.
Trump told Pochettino: ‘Well I just called to say you’re a fantastic guy and a fantastic coach. I know all about your record and your success and I know how great the players are.
‘I think you have a really good chance of going all the way. So I just want to wish you a lot of luck.’
The USMNT coach responded: ‘Thank you so much for your support, Mr President and we are going to do everything to make you proud and all the people here in this country.’
The call was organized by Andrew Giuliani, head of the White House World Cup Task Force, who was with the team in California.
He told the president: ‘I’m standing in front of 26 champions and a great coach, Coach Pochettino, that are ready to go and run through a wall.’
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