Jesse Marsch Sent Off as Canada Draws with USMNT, 2-2

Jesse Marsch, head coach of Canada, received a direct red card during the second half of the Concacaf Nations League third-place match against the United States after protesting two missed penalty calls by referee Katia Garcia. His dismissal occurred shortly after forward Jonathan David was seemingly fouled in the penalty area, a decision that was not reviewed by VAR. Despite the controversy, Canada secured a 2-1 victory, with David scoring the go-ahead goal just five minutes after Marsch was sent off. The match highlighted Marsch's ongoing frustration with officiating in the tournament, as he had previously expressed dissatisfaction regarding a penalty no-call in a match against Mexico. The result left the U.S. team, which had previously dominated the Nations League, in fourth place, while Canada celebrated the win following a tough semifinal loss to Mexico. Marsch's future remains uncertain, especially given his past consideration for the U.S. coaching position before taking the job with Canada.