The United States suffered a defeat to Mexico in the Gold Cup final, with Mexico winning 2-1 after coming back from an early goal. Mauricio Pochettino emphasizes that this match provided a significant lesson for the USA. Key players were absent, and Pochettino highlighted the importance of fan support for future success, especially with the World Cup approaching. He stressed the need for the fans to be present and engaged, noting that their energy is crucial for the team's growth and performance.
"It's a massive lesson for us, I think it's priceless," Pochettino said at his post-match press conference. "I think it was an amazing tournament to realise the way that we want to grow. It's also a very, very painful night. When you lose a trophy or lose a game, it's really, really painful. But the most important thing is to have our heads up."
"I think we need the people. We need the fans. The fans have one year to realise how important they are in soccer," Pochettino said. "It's not only through Instagram, social media or behind the team, it's important for them to be here and translate the energy."
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