FILE - Canada head coach Jesse Marsch reacts during the first half of a CONCACAF Nations League semifinal soccer match against Mexico, Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent, file)
Canada coach Jesse Marsch understands why some fans may not want to travel to US for Gold Cup
Canada coach Jesse Marsch understands some of his team’s supporters might not want to travel to the CONCACAF Gold Cup for fear of difficulty at the U.S. border.
FILE - Canada head coach Jesse Marsch reacts during the first half of a CONCACAF Nations League semifinal soccer match against Mexico, Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent, file)
Canada coach Jesse Marsch understands some of his team’s supporters might not want to travel to the CONCACAF Gold Cup for fear of difficulty at the U.S. border.
鈥淚 could see trepidation for anyone looking to travel to the U.S. at this current political climate,” he said during a Zoom news conference Monday. “So it’s a sad thing, I think, that we have to talk about visiting the U.S. in this way but I think everybody has to make decisions that are best for them and that fit best with what’s going on in their life and their lifestyle.鈥
Since President Donald Trump started his second term in January, there have been reports of tourists being stopped at U.S. border crossings and held at immigration detention facilities before being allowed to fly home at their own expense. Canadian Jasmine Mooney, an actor and entrepreneur with a U.S. work visa, . She was released after 12 days’ detention.
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW
Canadian residents鈥 return trips by air from the U.S. fell 20% in April, and return trips by car were down 35%, .
Marsch, a 51-year-old American born in Racine, Wisconsin, was hired as Canada’s coach in May 2024 after previous stints at Montreal, the New York Red Bulls, Red Bull Salzburg, RB Leipzig and Leeds.
Canada is a co-host with the U.S. and Mexico of next year’s World Cup. It opens the Gold Cup, the championship of North and Central America and the Caribbean, on June 17 against Honduras at Vancouver, British Columbia, then plays its next two matches in Houston, against Cura莽ao on June 21 and El Salvador on June 24.
鈥淚t would be a shame if we didn鈥檛 get the kind of fan support that I think our team deserves from our country, from our fans, because of the political climate, especially if we could achieve a lot in this tournament and get to the final, which is our goal,” Marsch said. “So I鈥檓 not sure how everybody will act or react to what the situation is, but I certainly hope that we have big support in these meaningful matches. I know we will in Vancouver.鈥
CONCACAF’s Gold Cup will be played , all but one in the U.S.
Marsch will not be allowed to coach on the sideline for the games against Honduras and Cura莽ao because of a for his conduct toward match officials and refusal to leave the field during a Nations League third-place game against the U.S. on March 23.
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW
ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW
Mexico has won nine Gold Cups, . The U.S. has won seven, , and Canada won in 2000.
Conversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the Community Guidelines. 海角社区官网Star does not endorse these opinions.
Sign in or register for free to join the Conversation
FIRST UP
Get our free morning newsletter
Error! There was an error processing your request.
There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again.
You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our and . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google and apply.
FIRST UP
You're signed up! You'll start getting First Up in your inbox soon.
Want more of the latest from the Star? Sign up for more at our newsletter page.
You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our and . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google and apply.
EMAIL NEWS ALERTS
When big news breaks, don鈥檛 miss it with our free alerts
Error! There was an error processing your request.
There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again.
You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our and . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google and apply.
EMAIL NEWS ALERTS
You're signed up! You'll start getting news alerts in your inbox soon.
Want more of the latest from the Star? Sign up for more at our newsletter page.
You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our and . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google and apply.
Camp is a place where unexpected fun leads to unleashed potential.
With your support, The 海角社区官网Star Fresh Air Fund provides opportunities for financially vulnerable children to ignite a lifelong love for adventure at camp. Above all, your kindness makes it happen.
To join the conversation set a first and last name in your user profile.
Sign in or register for free to join the Conversation