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Jesse Alan Marsch... earned a degree in history from Princeton University... earned his UEFA PRO Diploma (Coaching Award)...
with D.C. United, a two-time MLS Cup winner (Rothenberg Trophy in 1996 and 1997), a one-time MLS Supporters’ Shield winner (1997), and a one-time US Open Cup winner (1996)... with the Chicago Fire, an MLS Cup winner (Rothenberg Trophy in 1998), a MLS Supporters’ Shield winner (2003), and a three-time US Open Cup winner (1998, 2000, 2003)...
served as USA team staff at the FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010... as Head Coach, he led New York Red Bulls to the MLS Supporters’ Shield in 2015...
wrote Marsch in 2024 after his appointment to Canada Soccer, “it is an absolute honour to represent and lead the Men’s National Team in our preparation for a home FIFA World Cup. The combination of the new leadership inside of Canada Soccer coupled with the potential of this dynamic player pool has inspired me and I am ready and eager to take on this massive responsibility. My excitement and anticipation to get started are immense. One of my main goals will be to help unite the soccer community in Canada to support our efforts to be successful on and off the pitch. All In for 2026!”
wrote Canada Soccer’s Kevin Blue in 2024, “Jesse is a transformational leader who will drive progress for our Men’s National Team – and for Canadian soccer more broadly – as we enter the most important time in the domestic history of our sport. He’s been a successful manager at the highest levels of global football, helped advance a Concacaf nation out of the group stage at the FIFA World Cup, and is an experienced builder who will make a significant impact on the landscape of our sport. I’m excited to welcome him back to Canada.”
served as Canada’s Head Coach (starting 13 May 2024)...
served as an assistant coach with USA from 2010 to 2011, including the FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010...
served as Head Coach with the Impact de Montréal... served as an assistant coach at Princeton University... served as Head Coach at New York Red Bulls (2015 to 2018)... served as assistant coach (2018-19) and then Head Coach at Red Bull Salzburg (2019 to 2021)... served as Head Coach at Leeds United FC...
