Canada Coach Marsch Suspended Two Gold Cup Matches

Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has been suspended for two games by Concacaf, comprising an automatic one-game ban for his red card and an additional suspension for unacceptable conduct and delaying the restart after his ejection during the Nations League third-place playoff against the United States. The incident occurred as Marsch entered the field and engaged in heated exchanges with officials while protesting two denied penalty appeals. As a result, Marsch will miss Canada's first two matches in the upcoming Concacaf Gold Cup, with assistant coach Mauro Biello stepping in as interim head coach. Both Marsch and Canada Soccer have received formal warnings that repeat misconduct could lead to harsher penalties. Marsch has stated he does not regret his actions, citing ongoing frustrations with officiating decisions. The disciplinary action underscores Concacaf's stance on sideline conduct and respect for match officials.