Jesse Marsch acknowledges Canada rivalry with USMNT ahead of matches
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 10:20 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Canada coach Jesse Marsch expressed that he holds no personal animosity towards the United States, despite his near appointment as their coach two years ago. He emphasized the significance of the rivalry between Canada and the U.S., calling it 'something big.' As tensions rise between the neighboring nations, Marsch's comments highlight the competitive nature of their upcoming matches.
- •Jesse Marsch is the head coach of Canada.
- •Marsch had considered coaching the U.S. two years ago.
- •He describes the Canada-U.S. soccer rivalry as significant.
- •Upcoming matches may further intensify the rivalry.
- 10:27 PMESPN Soccer — Marsch: No grudge with USMNT, but Canada rivalry 'something big'
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Jesse Marsch, Canada want to challenge USMNT, Mexico for CONCACAF supremacy
"Canada coach Jesse Marsch said he holds "no grudge" against the United States after nearly landing the managerial post two years ago, but that the soccer rivalry between the two countries is "something big."
"Canada has won the last two against the U.S. and is 3-2-2 in the last seven. Marsch wants CONCACAF to stop thinking in twos.
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External links- ESPN SoccerOct 5, 2026, 10:27 PMMarsch: No grudge with USMNT, but Canada rivalry 'something big'
Canada coach Jesse Marsch said he holds "no grudge" against the United States after nearly landing the managerial post two years ago, but that the soccer rivalry between the two countries is "something big."
- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 10:15 PMJesse Marsch, Canada want to challenge USMNT, Mexico for CONCACAF supremacy
Canada has won the last two against the U.S. and is 3-2-2 in the last seven. Marsch wants CONCACAF to stop thinking in twos.
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