Canada’s recurring problem cost them against the Americans. This time, Jesse Marsch didn’t let it go - Toronto Star

As the Canadian national teams look to continue evolving with the global game, head coaches Casey Stoney, Jesse Marsch and Canada Soccer technical director Kenneth Heiner-Møller have come up with a plan. Instead of adopting different styles of play every time Canada gets a new head coach at the youth or senior levels, a national identity is being created. The hope is that grassroots coaches start teaching players to adopt styles that will eventually prepare them to play internationally. Japan is often cited as an example of a similar project that has flourished over the years.

Canada's men's soccer team will take on the U.S. in an exhibition match on Tuesday in Saint Paul, Minn., but coach Jesse Marsch has already stoked the flames of the rivalry.

Jesse Marsch has never shied from the spotlight. Throughout his 15-year management career, Marsch has routinely spoken his mind, even when, perhaps, staying silent might be the better course of action. Unafraid of any potential blowback, Marsch is a reporter’s dream, always ready to offer a controversial soundbite. It should come as no surprise, then, that ahead of Canada’s friendly with the United States on Tuesday night in St. Paul, Marsch has once again made himself the lightning rod during a period of frayed ties between the traditional allies. You can catch Canada vs. the United States LIVE on Tuesday night with pre-game coverage getting underway at 7pm ET/4pm PT ahead of an 8pm ET/5pm PT kick-off on TSN1, TSN.ca and the TSN App. In a wide-ranging interview with The Guardian’s Joe Callaghan, Marsch directed some vitriol towards the nation of his birth and its soccer program. That’s nothing new for the native of Racine, Wis. The 52-year-old Marsch has never hidden his dislike for U. S. Soccer after he believes he was close to becoming the USMNT manager in 2023.

SoccerJesse Marsch knows he says things people may dislike. He's not about to stop. "Look, I'm American. But I'm honoured and really proud to be the Canadian national team coach," the head coach of Canada's men's soccer team said Monday. Racine, Wisc., native raised ire with recent comments about American mentalityGemma Karstens-Smith · The Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 05, 2026 6:42 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 5Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Canadian men's national team head coach Jesse Marsch is seen speaking to reporters in May. (Bob Grieve/CBC)Jesse Marsch knows he says things people may dislike. He's not about to stop. "Look, I'm American. But I'm honoured and really proud to be the Canadian national team coach," the head coach of Canada's men's soccer team said Monday. "And I think we know I'm not afraid to say things that I think sometimes need to be said or that I feel should be said, whether people agree with them or not.

In the latest TFC Republic video blog, we examine Canada's performance in its victory over Peru in Montreal. MONTREAL – The Canadian men's team couldn't ask for a much better start to the latest FIFA international window. Canada made it two shutout wins in a row over South American opposition with a 2-0 victory over Peru on Saturday at Stade Saputo courtesy of Jacob Shaffelburg's first-half brace. Toronto FC defender Richard Chukwu, still only 18, earned his first start in his second appearance for Canada, while coach Jesse Marsch also handed national team debuts to Owen Goodman, Justin Smith and Luca Petrasso. "These are two matches now, against Chile and against Peru, where we walk away feeling like we should score multiple goals, right? Because the identity and the clarity and the talent on the pitch is at a high level, and so we're able to control matches and make teams look bad and make them make it look like they never have a chance in the match," Marsch said. In the latest TFC Republic video blog, we examine Canada's performance vs. Peru.  Watch the video below: