Concacaf Investigates the Canadian National Team and Jesse Marsch
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) has launched an investigation against the Canadian Soccer Association and its head coach, Jesse Marsch. The investigation focuses on possible violations of the rules and the use of offensive language during the Gold Cup match in which Canada defeated Honduras 6-0 last Tuesday.
Marsch was not present on the bench during the match, as he was serving a two-match suspension. This sanction was imposed after receiving a red card in the Nations League third-place match against the United States in March.
The Disciplinary Committee will review all available evidence, including official reports detailing that the CSA and its head coach ignored the regulations applicable to suspended match officials and used offensive language towards Concacaf match officials.
In March, Marsch had expressed that Canada has been treated with “disrespect” by Concacaf officials.Marsch, 51, is originally from Wisconsin and had a distinguished playing career in MLS, participating in more than 300 matches with teams such as D.C. United, Chicago Fire, and Chivas USA.
Before his time in Europe, where he managed Red Bull Salzburg, RB Leipzig and Leeds United, Marsch was coach of Montreal Impact and the New York Red Bulls.
