Jesse Alan Marsch, born on November 8, 1973, is an American professional soccer coach and former player who has made significant strides in both Major League Soccer (MLS) and European football. His journey from a decorated player to a successful coach has been marked by numerous milestones and achievements. Here is a timeline of his career from birth to today.
Main Milestones
Birth
November 8, 1973
Jesse Alan Marsch was born in Racine, Wisconsin, United States.
College Soccer Career
1992-1995
Marsch played college soccer for Princeton University, where he was an All-American in 1995 after scoring 16 goals as a midfielder and forward. He totaled 29 goals and 15 assists in four seasons, leading the Tigers to an NCAA appearance during his senior year.
MLS Draft
1996
Marsch was drafted by D.C. United in the third round of the 1996 MLS College Draft. He played for D.C. United for two seasons before being traded to the Chicago Fire.
Chicago Fire
1998-2005
Marsch became a regular in Chicago and remained a mainstay in their lineup through 2005. He helped the Fire win the 1998 MLS Cup, the U.S. Open Cup in 1998, 2000, and 2003, and the Supporters' Shield in 2003.
Chivas USA
2006-2009
Marsch was transferred to Chivas USA, where he played for four seasons before announcing his retirement in 2010.
Retirement and Coaching Career
2010
After retiring from his playing career, Marsch joined Bob Bradley’s U.S. National Team staff as an assistant coach. He later became the head coach of the Montreal Impact in 2012.
Princeton Tigers Assistant Coach
2013-2015
Marsch served as an assistant coach for his alma mater, the Princeton Tigers, for two years.
New York Red Bulls Head Coach
2015-2018
Marsch took over as the head coach of the New York Red Bulls, leading the team to win the Supporters' Shield in 2015 and 2018. He was named MLS Coach of the Year in 2015.
RB Leipzig Assistant Coach
2018-2019
Marsch moved to Europe to become an assistant coach at RB Leipzig in the German Bundesliga, working under Ralf Rangnick.
Red Bull Salzburg Head Coach
2019-2021
Marsch became the head coach of Red Bull Salzburg, leading the team to win the Austrian Bundesliga and Austrian Cup in both 2020 and 2021.
RB Leipzig Head Coach
2021-2022
Marsch returned to RB Leipzig as the head coach but was dismissed in December 2021.
Leeds United Head Coach
2022-2023
Marsch was appointed as the head coach of Premier League side Leeds United but was sacked in February 2023.
Canada Men's National Team Head Coach
May 2024 - Present
Marsch became the head coach of the Canada men's national team, leading the team to finish fourth place at the 2024 Copa América.
