Motivation Quote by Cobi Jones

Confidence is the currency of international soccer, and Cobi Jones is spending it deliberately here. The line isn’t poetry; it’s a piece of locker-room infrastructure. In a qualifying cycle, uncertainty spreads fast - one bad result becomes a narrative, and narratives become pressure. Jones counters that by speaking in the collective: “we” and “as a team.” He’s not just predicting an outcome; he’s reinforcing a shared identity strong enough to absorb setbacks.

The phrase “still confident” carries the real load. It implies something has already tested that confidence: a draw that felt like a loss, an injury crisis, a hostile road match, a stretch where pundits start doing the math out loud. “Still” is a quiet rebuttal to doubt without giving doubt the dignity of being named. It’s media-savvy emotional management: acknowledging turbulence while refusing to legitimize panic.

Then there’s the strategic vagueness. “Make it through” is less chest-thumping than “we’re the best,” and that’s the point. It frames success as resilience and process, not dominance. “Final Cup qualifying round” narrows the target to the next rung on the ladder, keeping the public and the squad focused on controllable milestones rather than the grand fantasy of the Cup itself.

In a U.S. soccer context - where legitimacy has often been auditioned in real time - this kind of statement is also nation-brand maintenance. Jones isn’t just talking to opponents; he’s steadying fans, sponsors, and teammates with a calm promise: the plan still holds.