Canada coach Jesse Marsch under investigation by CONCACAF

Field Level Media|published: Thu 19th June, 13:47 2025

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Mar 20, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; (Editors note: Caption Correction) Canada head coach Jesse Marsch walks in the technical area before a Concacaf Nations League semifinal match at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Canadian Soccer Association and head coach Jesse Marsch are under investigation by CONCACAF over claims of rules violations and the use of offensive language during Canada's 6-0 Gold Cup win over Honduras on Tuesday.

Marsch wasn't even on the sidelines for the game since he was serving a two-game suspension for receiving a red card in Canada's third-place game of the Nations League finals 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 disregarded regulations applicable to suspended match officials and used offensive language toward CONCACAF match officials," CONCACAF said it a statement Thursday.

Marsch claimed in March that Canada has long been treated with "disrespect" by CONCACAF match officials.

Marsch, 51, is a native of Wisconsin, who played more than 300 games in MLS with D.C. United, the Chicago Fire and Chivas USA. He was a head coach with the Montreal Impact and New York Red Bulls before heading to Europe, where he has coached at Red Bull Salzburg (Austria), RB Leipzig (Germany) and Leeds United (England).

--Field Level Media