American Jesse Marsch named Canadian men's soccer coach through 2026 World Cup

American Jesse Marsch, whose coaching resume include stints in England's Premier League, Germany's Bundesliga and Major League Soccer, has been named coach of the Canadian men's soccer team.

Canada Soccer said Marsch, the former coach of Leeds United, RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg, New York Red Bulls and Montreal Impact, takes over immediately with a contract that runs through July 2026 — when Canada will jointly host the World Cup with Mexico and the United States.

Marsch, who becomes the 20th Canadian men's head coach, has a 170-66-103 managerial record, according to Canada Soccer.

"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," Kevin Blue, Canada's soccer's chief executive officer and general secretary, said in a statement.

"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."

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