Canada names Marsch as head coach of national team ahead of next month's Copa America

American Marsch takes over from Mauro Biello, who filled the role on an interim basis after John Herdman stepped down from the position last August to join Major League Soccer club Toronto FC.

The appointment of Marsch, who was sacked by Leeds United in February 2023, was announced by Canada Soccer CEO Kevin Blue in video posted on social media.

"I'm about to call Jesse Marsch and confirm that he will be the next head coach of our Canadian men's national team," Blue said in the video. "We've been working on getting this done and excited to finally have it ready to go."

Marsch was then connected to the call.

"I appreciate so much your trust and your belief in me,” Marsch said on the call. "I assure that you I will pay you back at every level. And this team is gonna be something the entire Canadian community is going to be so excited about."

Canada will play at Netherlands (6th June ) and France (9th June) ahead the 20th June Copa America clash against Argentina.