Jesse Marsch
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Records
Jesse Marsch has achieved a rare double: winning major honors as both a player and a coach. He is the first player to win three MLS Cup titles, and at retirement he ranked ninth all-time in career games by a field player in MLS. As a coach, he won the MLS Supporters' Shield twice and was named MLS Coach of the Year in 2015. In Europe, he won back-to-back domestic doubles with Red Bull Salzburg, a feat that put him on the map internationally. His most historic achievement came in 2026, when he led Canada to its first World Cup win, a milestone for the nation. Marsch's ability to adapt his high-pressing philosophy across different leagues and cultures sets him apart.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
First player to win three MLS Cup titles
Marsch was the first player in MLS history to win three MLS Cup titles.
One of four remaining MLS originals at retirement
Marsch was one of four players who had been in MLS since its inaugural 1996 season still playing at the time of his retirement.
Ninth most career games by a field player in MLS history at retirement
Marsch retired with 321 career games, ninth most by a field player in MLS history at the time.
New York Red Bulls franchise record for most wins as head coach
Marsch holds the New York Red Bulls record for most wins as head coach.
Records & Feats
First player to win three MLS Cup titles
Marsch became the first player in MLS history to win three MLS Cup titles (1996, 1997, 1998).
Led Canada to first World Cup win
Marsch coached Canada to its first World Cup victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.