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In a stunning upset, Canada, led by coach Jesse Marsch, defeated the USMNT 2-1, marking their first away victory against the US since 1957. Goals from Jacob Shaffelburg and Jonathan David put the Reds ahead before Lucas De La Torre scored a late consolation for the United States. The result also ended the USMNT’s 23-match unbeaten streak at home against Canada, their longest against any opponent.
This landmark victory was particularly satisfying for Canada’s head coach, Jesse Marsch. The American-born manager was once in the running to coach the USMNT. However, he has since found a home with the Canadian team and seems to have no regrets about how things turned out.
For his team, this was a hard-fought victory at Children’s Mercy Park that demonstrated their growth. The match may have been friendly, but it held deeper significance for Marsch and his players. The victory highlighted the progress the Canucks have made under the 50-year-old’s leadership since his appointment in May 2024.
The win also came on the back of a challenging Copa America tournament, where Canada finished fourth. This result, combined with their recent form, suggests that Marsch is successfully molding Canada into a team capable of competing at the highest levels of international soccer.
No regrets for Marsch concerning USMNT
Marsch’s transition to the Canadian national team came after a complicated relationship with U.S. Soccer. Once a promising candidate to lead the USMNT, he withdrew from consideration due to dissatisfaction with the hiring process that ultimately saw Gregg Berhalter rehired in June 2023. Despite his prior ties to U.S. Soccer, Marsch expressed his enthusiasm for his new role with Canada, particularly after guiding them to their first win against the USA on American soil in 66 years.
At the post-match press conference, Marsch made it clear that he harbored no bitterness about missing out on the Stars and Stripes job. In fact, he firmly…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-09-08 20:22:23
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