ESPN broadcaster Sean McDonough, who will be in the booth on Thursday Four countries standoff The championship game calls on American fans to “better than this”, referring to fans’ expectations of Canadian booing during the game.
In appearance On weei On Tuesday, the experienced drama commentator said he hopes the family crowd will help support the U.S. when he plays in Canada Thursday night in the Boston final.
Players and fans represent the U.S. national anthem before the four countries confronted the game between Canada and the United States on Saturday. (Christinne Muschi/Canada News AP)
“I hope the family crowd has a lot to do with it. I hope it helps Team USA,” he said.
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However, McDonald immediately begged fans not to boo the competitors’ team National anthem – Things Canadian fans have done before two games, including Sunday’s 3-1 win over the Americans.
“I really hope our people don’t boo. Let’s be better than that,” he said.
“I think we all have a great respect for a great country in Canada. The political thing that has led to Canadians lately – the booing of the national anthem is a recent development, and I think we know why. The point of view, especially for a few days there.”
Sean McDonough spoke on January 18 at the 2025 CFP National Championship Media Day at the World Congress Center in Georgia, Atlanta. (Kirby Lee-Imagn image)
McDonough mentions rising tensions between the United States and Canada President Donald Trump Talk about tariffs and turn Canada into the 51st state.
Political rifts have already bleed the sport. Canada was blasted during its national anthem ahead of Monday’s Finland against Finland.
“Let’s be better,” McDonald continued Tuesday. “Let’s respect their national anthem and cheer for their own hell.”
Canadian fans celebrate the first phase of the hockey game against four countries in Boston on Monday. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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Trump’s potential appearance in the final Thursday night could increase excitement. Team USA general manager Bill Guerin said he will welcome the current chairman’s visit.
“We would be happy if President Trump was present,” Green said in a look. “U.S. Newsroom” on Monday. “We have a room full of proud American players, coaches and staff. Listen, we just want to represent our country in the best way.”
Fox News’s Ryan Gaydos and the Associated Press contributed to the report.
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