This Monday at 9pm CET (broadcast on DAZN), Paris Saint-Germain (1st) take on the Seattle Sounders (11th) at Lumen Field as part of Matchday 3 of the group phase of the 2025 Club World Cup. In a press conference, Paul Rothroch, the 26-year-old striker for the American team, spoke about the match and the Parisian opponent.
Rothrock : “It’ll be a great test of our solidarity, our solidity.”
A great match to play?
They’re among the best in the world, and it’s exciting to be able to face them. They’re talented players, and it’ll be a great test of our solidarity and strength. We learned a lot from the games against Atlético Madrid and Botafogo.
Does it help that this is the 3rd match rather than the 1st?
Yes, it does. The first two games gave us confidence in a way. You can see that it’s not that different, even if there will be a different rhythm. That gives you an idea.
Any good performances from the US teams at this World Cup?
Yes, this competition also shows that the gap isn’t as big as some people thought. You can see it with all the clubs involved.
Rothrock “We feel we could have done even more. We’re still learning.”
Emotions to deal with?
We wouldn’t be here if we didn’t know how. I’ve got tricks for staying in the moment, especially after a mistake. You have to avoid making another one. Of course, you always have to help each other. We’ve seen that in the last few games. That’s important.
What was the main difference between the first two games?
They were more aggressive in defense and attack. We feel we could have done even more. We’re still learning.
Any role models for PSG?
Yes, I’ve been watching Kvaratskhelia a lot this season. I hope I can do the same for him, because he’s inspired me a lot in his life and his game, the way he creates chances and throws defenders off balance. I also really like Achraf Hakimi. It’s special to play against them.
