EXCLUSIVE: Jesse Marsch on 'Devastating' US Job Collapse and What Really Happened at Leeds

Jesse Marsch opens up on Canada’s 2026 World Cup draw, why he believes Canada can win the group, and how close he came to taking the USMNT job. In this Market Madness interview, Marsch speaks from his home in Italy about Canada’s World Cup path, the challenge of facing Switzerland and Qatar, and the possibility of opening against Italy. He also discusses Alphonso Davies’ recovery, Jonathan David’s form, Canada’s growing depth, and why this tournament could be a defining moment for Canadian soccer. Marsch also reflects on his time at Leeds United, the Leicester City move that nearly happened, the US job that fell through, and what he wants his coaching future to look like after the World Cup. This is a wide-ranging conversation on Canada Soccer, World Cup 2026, Leeds, the Premier League, and one of the most fascinating managers in the game. Chapters: 0:00 Jesse Marsch’s Life in Italy and Canada’s World Cup Mindset 3:40 Jesse Marsch Breaks Down Canada’s 2026 World Cup Draw 12:06 Why Jesse Marsch Took the Canada Job 19:00 Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David and Canada’s World Cup Squad 37:54 What Really Happened With the USMNT Job, Leicester and Leeds #JesseMarsch #CanadaSoccer #WorldCup2026 Subscribe!    / givemesport   Follow GiveMeSport! Facebook:   / givemesport   X:   / givemesport   Instagram:   / givemesport   TikTok:   / givemesport   Our Website: https://www.givemesport.com/ For copyright matters please contact us at: [email protected]