Canada's Jesse Marsch sparks American ambivalence ahead of World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 11:20 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Jesse Marsch, head coach of the Canada men’s national soccer team, expressed bitterness over his exclusion from the USMNT coaching position in early 2023. As Canada prepares to face Morocco in the Round of 16 on July 4, American soccer fans grapple with supporting their northern neighbors given Marsch's public grievances over the USMNT coaching decision. Marsch has criticized the USMNT's lack of signature victories under Gregg Berhalter, a sentiment that complicates American fans' affection for the Canadian team amid the World Cup excitement.
- •Canada plays Morocco in the World Cup Round of 16 on July 4.
- •Marsch has publicly criticized USMNT's performance and coaching decisions.
- •Canada has performed well in the tournament with two wins and one draw.
- •American fans are conflicted about rooting for Canada due to Marsch's comments.
- 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Canada coach Jesse Marsch has a way of making it hard for Americans to root for their neighbors in World Cup
"Canada coach Jesse Marsch never has hid his bitterness over not being selected to coach the USMNT when the position was open in early 2023. And that's the problem as American soccer fans try to decide whether to root for the Canadians at the 2026 World Cup.
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