Canadian men’s national team manager Jesse Marsch doesn’t care about the U.S. anymore. At one point, he wanted the USMNT role, but it was later given to Mauricio Pochettino. Now, Marsch focuses on Canada’s historic rise, while the USMNT embraces Pochettino’s leadership.
Former USMNT star Clint Dempsey has raked on Marsch, a Wisconsin native, for kissing Canada’s badge. At the same time, legendary USMNT goalkeeper Tim Howard offered his support, understanding his embrace of the Canadian team and country. Others, particularly in the U.K., have called the Canadian manager’s actions, specifically his highly-public post-match speeches and touchline celebrations, “performative.”
