Share this Story : National Post Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr

Scott Stinson: How head coach Jesse Marsch became Canada's favourite arrogant American

The coach of the Canadian men's soccer team is blunt and plain-spoken, and doesn't care if anyone doesn't like it

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.

When Jesse Marsch was the head coach of one of the biggest football clubs in northern England, supporters there were quick to give him a nickname: Ted Lasso.

Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.

Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.

Unlimited online access to National Post.

National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.

Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.

Support local journalism.

Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.

Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.

Unlimited online access to National Post.

National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.

Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.

Support local journalism.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

Access articles from across Canada with one account.

Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.

Enjoy additional articles per month.

Get email updates from your favourite authors.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

Access articles from across Canada with one account

Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments

Enjoy additional articles per month

Get email updates from your favourite authors

Sign In or Create an Account

It was not intended as a compliment.

Scott Stinson: How head coach Jesse Marsch became Canada's favourite arrogant American Back to video

Leeds United fans were not comparing Marsch to the sweet earnestness of the titular character played by Jason Sudeikis on the television show, but they felt that, like Lasso, he was a clueless American.

He was brash, he was arrogant. Leeds supporters didn’t like that he would sometimes lead a post-match huddle on the pitch, a performative display of coaching that would normally be left to the privacy of the dressing room.

This newsletter from NP Comment tackles the topics you care about. (Subscriber-exclusive edition on Fridays)

There was an error, please provide a valid email address.

By signing up you consent to receive the above........

© National Post