American Jesse Marsh has been appointed coach of the Canadian men's soccer team.
Canada Soccer announced that Marsh, the former manager of Leeds United, RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg, New York Red Bulls and Montreal Impact, will take over immediately on a contract until July 2026.
The Canadian men's team has been without a permanent coach since John Herdman stepped down to take over Toronto FC last August.
Since then, assistant coach Mauro Biello has been serving as interim manager. The former Canadian national team player was a candidate for the permanent job.
Canada Soccer first considered hiring a general secretary, then a men's coach. However, plans were delayed after former MLSE executive Alison Walker, who was hired in January, did not take up the general secretary position, citing undisclosed personal reasons.
The search resumed after Kevin Blue was appointed CEO and general secretary in late February.
It's a big summer for the Canadian men, who are ranked 49th in the rankings.
Canada, participating in the Copa America as one of CONCACAF's six guest teams, was selected in the same pool as No. 1 Argentina, No. 32 and No. 42 Chile.
Canada has high-profile friendlies scheduled against No. 9 Netherlands and No. 2 France ahead of the tournament, which will be held in the United States from June 20 to July 14.
The Canadian men's team has a record of 2 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws under Coach Biello.
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 13, 2024.
Neil Davidson, Canadian Press