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| Jesse Marsch | |
|---|---|
| Name | Jesse Marsch |
| Caption | Jesse Marsch in 2021 |
| Fullname | Jesse Alan Marsch |
| Birth date | 8 November 1973 |
| Birth place | Racine, Wisconsin |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Youthclubs | Nazareth College |
| Youthyears | 1992–1996 |
| Years1 | 1996–2000 |
| Clubs1 | D.C. United |
| Caps1 | 86 |
| Years2 | 2000–2004 |
| Clubs2 | Chicago Fire |
| Caps2 | 96 |
| Nationalyears1 | 1998–2001 |
| Nationalteam1 | United States |
| Manageryears1 | 2006–2007 |
| Managerclubs1 | United States U23 (assistant) |
| Manageryears2 | 2015–2018 |
| Managerclubs2 | New York Red Bulls |
| Manageryears3 | 2018–2019 |
| Managerclubs3 | RB Leipzig (assistant) |
| Manageryears4 | 2019–2021 |
| Managerclubs4 | Red Bull Salzburg |
| Manageryears5 | 2021–2022 |
| Managerclubs5 | Leeds United |
| Manageryears6 | 2023– |
| Managerclubs6 | United States (assistant) |
Jesse Marsch is an American professional association football coach and former soccer midfielder known for his energetic coaching style and emphasis on high-pressing, transitional play. He has managed clubs in Major League Soccer, the Austrian Football Bundesliga, and the Premier League, and has been involved with the United States men's national soccer team setup. Marsch's career spans roles as player, assistant coach, and head coach across North America and Europe.
Born in Racine, Wisconsin, Marsch attended Sauk Prairie High School and played collegiate soccer at Nazareth College, earning attention from Major League Soccer scouts. He was drafted by D.C. United and contributed to title-winning squads under coaches like Bruce Arena and alongside teammates such as Marco Etcheverry, Jaime Moreno, and Eddie Pope. Later he joined Chicago Fire FC, playing with figures including Chris Armas, Brad Guzan, and Cuauhtémoc Blanco as the league expanded and MLS evolved. Internationally, he earned caps for the United States men's national soccer team during a period featuring players like Landon Donovan, Brian McBride, and Claudio Reyna.
Marsch's approach draws from a lineage including Pep Guardiola, Jürgen Klopp, and Ralf Rangnick, emphasizing Gegenpressing, verticality, and quick transitions employed by clubs like RB Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg. He prioritizes tactical organization, high-intensity pressing, and fluid positional rotations influenced by experiences with New York Red Bulls, RB Leipzig, and coaches such as Jesse Fioranelli and Ralf Rangnick. Marsch integrates sports science teams from institutions like Red Bull GmbH performance departments and collaborates with analysts familiar with Opta Sports and STATSports data to implement recovery protocols and periodization. His man-management reflects lessons from colleagues including Bob Bradley, Timothy Weah, and Gregg Berhalter, balancing youth development with competitive results.
After retiring, Marsch moved into coaching with roles at Colgate University and as an assistant in the United States Soccer Federation youth programs alongside coaches like Sigi Schmid and Bob Bradley. He became head coach of Montclair Kimberley Academy before entering professional coaching as an assistant at Chicago Fire FC and later as head coach of New York Red Bulls, succeeding Mike Petke and overseeing players such as Bradley Wright-Phillips, Sacha Kljestan, and Aaron Long. In 2018 he joined RB Leipzig as an assistant under Ralf Rangnick, then was appointed head coach of Red Bull Salzburg, leading a squad featuring Erling Haaland, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Patson Daka to domestic success and European competition. In 2021 Marsch became manager of Leeds United F.C. in the Premier League, taking over from Marcelo Bielsa and managing talents like Raphinha, Patrick Bamford, and Kalvin Phillips. After his stint at Leeds United F.C., he returned to the United States men's national soccer team setup as an assistant under Gregg Berhalter while contributing to scouting and tactical planning ahead of CONCACAF Nations League and FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Marsch is married and has children, with family ties rooted in Wisconsin and connections to American soccer communities including former teammates and coaches from Major League Soccer and collegiate programs like Nazareth College. Off the field, he has engaged with charitable organizations and community programs in cities where he worked, linking with groups such as local chapters affiliated with MLS WORKS and regional soccer foundations. He maintains professional relationships with figures across European football and American soccer networks.
As a player, Marsch won MLS trophies with D.C. United and played in eras marked by MLS Cup contests and U.S. Open Cup campaigns featuring clubs like LA Galaxy and San Jose Earthquakes. As a coach he won domestic titles with Red Bull Salzburg and qualified sides for the UEFA Champions League group stages, contributing to the development of players who moved to clubs such as Borussia Dortmund, Liverpool F.C., and Manchester United. His legacy includes influencing American coaches pursuing careers in Europe, and fostering tactical exchange between Major League Soccer and continental leagues like the Austrian Football Bundesliga and the Premier League.
Category:American soccer managers Category:1973 births Category:Living people