Clint Dempsey rips Jesse Marsch following USMNT national anthem comments
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Clint Dempsey criticized Jesse Marsch for questioning the pride of U.S. soccer players, responding to Marsch's claim that American players sometimes had to be urged to sing the national anthem.
- Marsch, now coaching Canada, praised his Canadian squad for passionately singing their national anthem ahead of their World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Dempsey, a former USMNT star and record goal scorer, emphasized his deep personal commitment to the U.S., citing his sacrifices and expressing frustration at Marsch, who switched to coaching Canada.
- The exchange occurred just before both teams began their World Cup campaigns, with Canada drawing 1-1 against Bosnia and the U.S. set to play Paraguay.
- Marsch is the first American to manage Canada’s men’s national team, highlighting the unique dynamic between the two neighboring countries in this tournament.