ESPN broadcaster Sean McDonough is in the booth for Thursday Showdown of the four countries The championship game refers to the prediction that Team USA fans will call them “better than that” and that they will retaliate against Canada for fans booing the American national anthem during the tournament.
Currently appearing At weei On Tuesday, the commentator, who plays veteran play, said he hopes that the home cloud will help support Team USA as he faces Canada in the final in Boston on Thursday night.
Players and fans support the US national anthem on Saturday, February 15th, 2025, before the first period of a four-country showdown hockey game between Canada and the US. (Canadian media via Christinne Muschi/AP)
“I hope the home crowd has a lot to do with it. I hope that it helps spur Team USA.”
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However, McDonough immediately pleaded with fans not to boo Canadian national anthem – Canadian fans have been before two games, including a 3-1 victory on Sunday by the Americans.
“I really hope that our people don't boo the national anthem, let's get better than that.
“I think we all have a lot of respect for what Canada's great country is. It's the political thing that has led Canadians recently. The national anthem booing is a very recent development. Why. I think you know the perspective, especially for a few days.”
Sean McDonough will speak at the 2025 CFP National Championship Media Day held at the Georgia World Conference Center in Atlanta on January 18, 2025. (Kirby Lee-Imagn image)
Boston crowd booth Canadian national anthem after Team USA hears the same jeer in a four-country showdown
McDonough referenced the rising tensions between the US and Canada. President Donald Trump Talks about tariffs and turn Canada into the 51st province.
The political rifts bleed in sports. Canada was exposed to lukewarm boos during the national anthem before Monday's match against Finland.
“Let's get better than that,” McDonough continued Tuesday. “Respect their national anthem and cheer them on like hell for ourselves.”
Canadian fans will celebrate the first period of the 4 Nations face-off hockey game, playing Finland in Boston on Monday, February 17th, 2025. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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The potential look from Trump in the final on Thursday night could add to excitement. Team USA general manager Bill Guerin said he would welcome a visit from the sitting president.
“If President Trump was in attendance, we would love it,” Guerin said during his appearance. “American Newsroom” on monday. “We have a room full of proud American players, coaches and staff, and we are just trying to represent our country in the best possible way.”
Fox News' Ryan Gaydos and the Associated Press contributed to this report.
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