Jesse Marsch, the current coach of the Canadian national team, has made it clear that he is not interested in taking over the coaching role for the United States men’s national team (USMNT). Despite leading Canada to the semifinals of the 2024 Copa América, Marsch has stated that he does not see himself working under the current leadership of the U.S. Soccer Federation in the future.
During a press conference before a match between Canada and Uruguay, Marsch was asked about his interest in coaching the USMNT. He responded by saying that he has no interest in the U.S. job and that unless there are significant changes within the organization, he does not foresee himself ever being interested in the position.
Marsch, who is the only American-born coach to have led teams in top European leagues such as the Premier League and the Bundesliga, expressed his discontent with the way he was treated during the USMNT coaching search last year. Despite being a finalist for the position, he was ultimately passed over in favor of Gregg Berhalter, who was recently fired after the U.S. team failed to advance past the group stage of the Copa América.
Having previously served as an assistant coach for the USMNT at the 2010 World Cup, Marsch has since built a successful coaching career with clubs in Major League Soccer and Europe. He is currently under contract with the Canadian national team and has expressed his happiness with the organization and the team.
Looking ahead, Canada is scheduled to face the United States on September 7 in Kansas City. The USMNT is currently in search of a new head coach, with former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp reportedly being a top candidate before turning down the opportunity. The next men’s World Cup in 2026 will be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, with Marsch’s contract with Canada extending through that year.
In conclusion, despite his success with Canada in international competitions, Jesse Marsch has made it clear that his focus and commitment lie with the Canadian national team, and he has no intentions of pursuing the coaching role for the United States men’s national team in the future.