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CONCACAF Clears Jesse Marsch, Fines Canada Soccer Over Gold Cup Protocol Breaches

CONCACAF based its penalties on Canada Soccer’s security protocol failures paired with anti-doping procedural lapses in the Gold Cup opener.

Mar 20, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Canada head coach Jesse Marsch speaks to the media after the match against Mexico in the Concacaf Nations League semifinal match at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Alex Gallardo-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The CONCACAF Disciplinary Committee found no evidence that Jesse Marsch disregarded rules on suspended match officials and cleared him of wrongdoing.
  • Canada Soccer was hit with an undisclosed fine for breaching accredited delegation security protocols and failing to provide a representative for the halftime doping control draw.
  • Investigators identified a non-coaching staff member using an unapproved credential and noted the absence of a Canadian official at the mid-match anti-doping draw.
  • CONCACAF acknowledged Canada Soccer’s constructive engagement throughout the disciplinary investigation.
  • Canada Soccer is gathering relevant information to submit its case and resolve the fines before resuming its Gold Cup campaign.