Canada coach Jesse Marsch downplays latest CONCACAF disciplinary proceeding
Canada coach Jesse Marsch is facing scrutiny from CONCACAF following the Canadian men’s opening game at the Gold Cup. Despite this, Marsch is downplaying the investigation, stating that the issue is more of interest to the media than to the team. He emphasized that the disciplinary process is ongoing and requested that questions focus on football during a news conference in Houston ahead of Canada’s game against Curacao on Saturday.
Marsch is currently serving a two-game ban as a result of a red card received during the CONCACAF Nations League third-place game in March. However, he remains in the spotlight as CONCACAF has initiated further disciplinary action following Canada’s impressive 6-0 victory over Honduras on Tuesday in Vancouver.
The Disciplinary Committee of CONCACAF is reviewing allegations that Canada and Marsch may have breached regulations concerning suspended officials and potentially used offensive language towards match officials. The investigation is said to be centered on where Marsch watched the game and the language used when he was asked to move.
During the game against Honduras, Marsch was seen in a suite at B.C. Place Stadium, taking notes and watching the match with a laptop in front of him alongside other Canadian team officials. Assistant coach Mauro Biello took charge on the sideline in Marsch’s absence.
Despite the ongoing investigation, Marsch is focused on preparing his team for the upcoming game against Curacao. It remains to be seen how the CONCACAF investigation will impact Marsch and the Canadian team moving forward. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
