Canada Soccer has found its successor to John Herdman in Jesse Marsch, a coach with experience at the highest club level in England, Germany, Austria and North America.
And in hiring the 50-year-old American to run the men's national team through July 2026, the much maligned governing body showed it has a new way of doing business.
Marsch exuded enthusiasm and confidence in a virtual availability from Tuscany, Italy, saying the fit is right with Canada. Marsch said the quality of the Canadian players — he cited their"raw athleticism and team speed" — helped him make the decision. A former U.S. international, Marsch played 14 seasons with D.C. United, the Chicago Fire and Chivas USA from 1996 to 2009.
Blue also scores points for involving former Canadian internationals Tosaint Ricketts, Atiba Hutchinson and Rob Friend during candidate interviews. Canada Soccer said"additional consultation" during the search came from the likes of former Canadian internationals Josh Simpson and Julian de Guzman and veteran coaches Valerio Gazzola and Tony Fonseca.The Canadian men have been without a permanent coach since Herdman stepped down last August to take over Toronto FC.
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