Jesse Marsch appointed as Canada men's national football team manager until July 2026

Marsch’s last job was at Leeds United

With just over five weeks until the team plays Argentina in the Copa America opener, Canada Soccer disclosed on Monday that Jesse Marsch, a former Leeds United manager, has been appointed manager of the Canadian men’s national team.

Marsch succeeds Mauro Biello, who temporarily held the position following John Herdman’s resignation in August of last year to join Toronto FC of Major League Soccer.

In a video aired on social media platforms, Canada Soccer CEO Kevin Blue confirmed Marsch’s hiring. Marsch was fired by Leeds United in February 2023.

“I’m about to call Jesse Marsch and confirm that he will be the next head coach of our Canadian men’s national team,” Blue said in the video. “We’ve been working on getting this done and excited to finally have it ready to go.”

Marsch was then connected to the call.

“I appreciate so much your trust and your belief in me,” Marsch said on the call. “I assure that you I will pay you back at every level. And this team is gonna be something the entire Canadian community is going to be so excited about.”

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Prior to their Copa America match against Argentina on June 20, Canada will play away in the Netherlands on June 6 and in France on June 9. Canada have been placed in a group that includes the top-ranked teams in Argentina, Peru, Chile, and Peru, and the 16-team Copa America, which will take place in the United States from June 20 to July 14.

Former American international Marsch spent 14 seasons playing for Chivas USA, the Chicago Fire, and D.C. United between 1996 and 2009. Marsch, who takes over as Canada Soccer’s 20th men’s manager, has a 170-66-103 managing record.

A Canadian squad that became in conflict with the team’s organisation and has not yet resolved its ongoing labour issue must honour that staffing resume.

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