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USMNT need a 'signature win'! Jesse Marsch reveals what Gregg Berhalter's side should be aiming for in 2024 Copa America

American coach Jesse Marsch believes the USMNT need a 'signature win' under Gregg Berhalter to prove themselves on the world's stage.

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    WHAT HAPPENED?

    Ahead of Borussia Dortmund's clash against AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League - a match featuring USMNT stars Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna - Marsch was asked about the state of Gregg Berhalter's side. Despite their success of late, the ex-Leeds boss thinks they're still missing something.

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    WHAT MARSCH SAID

    "Yeah, I mean, listen, that's not for me to say, but I will say this. We've talked a lot about this golden generation and being so talented. They don't have a signature win yet, don't have a win against the big opponent where you can look at and go: 'yeah, that was an incredible performance'," Marsch said. "And that shows that this team is ready for the biggest games, and that's what Copa America has to be for us. It has to be the moment where this group of players, they put all this idea of potential and all the talk about what they can become, and it has to now mean something come big opponents in a big tournament at a big moment."

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Since being removed from his position at Leeds United in the spring, Marsch has been away from coaching. He was a candidate for the USMNT head coach opening during the USSF investigation into allegations into Berhalter, but the U.S. boss was eventually reinstated. Now, after qualifying for the 2024 Copa America, Marsch believes it's on Berhalter to prove his coaching ability. With the likes of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Colombia participating, there will surely be an opportunity for the statement victory Marsch craves.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR JESSE MARSCH AND THE USMNT

    Marsch explained to CBS that he is content living in Europe and enjoying being an analyst for the media company on UEFA Champions League matchdays. Living in Italy, the American has taken up a role providing on-the-ground coverage for European matchdays at the biggest stadiums in the country, but coaching isn't out of his future either. For the USMNT, it's nearly two months off until they report to the pitch again, with a January 20 friendly vs Slovenia on the cards.