Canada Soccer Coach Jesse Marsch Criticizes Trump’s ‘51st State’ Remarks

Marsch, an American coaching Canada’s men’s soccer team, calls Trump’s rhetoric insulting and praises Canada’s values of unity and respect.

Jesse Marsch, head coach of Canada’s men’s soccer team, denounced U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated comments about Canada becoming the 51st state, calling them arrogant and insulting.
Marsch, an American, expressed pride in coaching Canada and highlighted the country’s values of decency, fairness, and unity, contrasting them with what he described as a polarized and hate-fueled climate in the U.S.
The comments were made during a press conference ahead of the Concacaf Nations League Finals, where Canada will face Mexico on March 20, with a potential matchup against the U.S. in the final on March 23.
Tensions between the U.S. and Canada have spilled into the sports world recently, with Canadian fans booing the U.S. national anthem and political undertones emerging in international competitions.
Marsch emphasized that the political climate has added new meaning to international tournaments, and he vowed that the Canadian team would demonstrate their character both on and off the field.