Jesse Marsch, the America-born manager of Canada's national soccer team, voiced his embarrassment over President Trump's remarks about making Canada the 51st state. With rising tensions between the US and Canada due to trade tariffs and inflammatory rhetoric, Marsch emphasized respect for Canada as a loyal ally. Ahead of potential matchups in the CONCACAF Nations League, he reaffirmed Canada's independence and commitment to dignity. In his tenure, he aims to lead Canada to its first championship title since 2000, set against the backdrop of troubling US-Canada relations.
If I have one message to our president, it's lay off the ridiculous rhetoric about Canada being the 51st state. As an American, I'm ashamed of the arrogance and disregard we've shown one of our historically oldest, strongest and most loyal allies.
Canada is a strong, independent nation that is deep-rooted in decency and it's a place that values high ethics and respect, unlike the polarised, disrespectful and often now hateful climate that is in the US.
You can't take our country - and you can't take our game.
Marsch has won six of his 13 games in charge of Canada, who are seeking their first piece of silverware since 2000 in the Nations League.
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