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Marsch '96 Headed to the Bundesliga
July 09, 2018 | Men's Soccer
TigerBlog's Blog on Jesse Marsch
Jesse Marsch '96 was named an assistant coach with RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga this morning, signing a two-year contract.
He stepped down as the head coach of the New York Red Bulls, a position he has had since 2015. Marsch departs after three-and-a-half seasons in New York, during which he became the winningest coach in club history with a record of 58-35-25. Named MLS Coach of the Year during his first campaign, Marsch led the Red Bulls to the 2015 Supporters' Shield, a U.S. Open Cup final appearance, and two trips to the CONCACAF Champions League, including a semifinal appearance in 2018.
Founded in 2009, RB Leipzig was elevated to the Bundesliga prior to the 2016-17 season. In their first year the Die Roten Bullen finished in second place, and was sixth this past season.
An All-America at Princeton, Marsch totaled 29 goals and 15 assists in four seasons. He finished 1994 and 1995 as the Ivy League's leading scorer and was on the all-Ivy team both years. He led the Tigers to an NCAA appearance during his senior year, when he scored 16 goals. Marsch was an assistant coach at Princeton during the 2013-14 season, as the Tigers won the Ivy League.
One of the most decorated and respected players in the MLS, Marsch won three MLS Cup titles and four U.S. Open Cup medals during his 14-year MLS career. Drafted in 1996, Marsch was a member of DC United (96-97), the Chicago Fire (98-05) and Chivas USA (06-09). The midfielder played in 321 career games, ninth most by a field player in MLS history. He made 286 starts and scored 31 goals and 40 assists in 25,642 minutes. Prior to his retirement in 2010, Marsch was one of just four remaining MLS originals and was the first player to win three MLS titles.
Following his playing retirement, Marsch was hired by Bob Bradley '80 as an assistant coach for the US Men's National Team. Bradley was Marsch's coach at Princeton, at the Chicago Fire and Chivas USA. Marsch helped the US win its group at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the first time the team won its pool since 1930, before finishing in 12th place. The US was the runner-up at the 2011 Gold Cup, losing to Mexico in the final.
In August 2011, Marsch was named the first head coach of MLS expansion team the Montreal Impact. He parted ways with the Impact in November 2012 after leading the Impact to the most successful inaugural MLS team record since Seattle's record 12 wins in 2009.
Jesse Marsch '96 was named an assistant coach with RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga this morning, signing a two-year contract.
He stepped down as the head coach of the New York Red Bulls, a position he has had since 2015. Marsch departs after three-and-a-half seasons in New York, during which he became the winningest coach in club history with a record of 58-35-25. Named MLS Coach of the Year during his first campaign, Marsch led the Red Bulls to the 2015 Supporters' Shield, a U.S. Open Cup final appearance, and two trips to the CONCACAF Champions League, including a semifinal appearance in 2018.
Founded in 2009, RB Leipzig was elevated to the Bundesliga prior to the 2016-17 season. In their first year the Die Roten Bullen finished in second place, and was sixth this past season.
An All-America at Princeton, Marsch totaled 29 goals and 15 assists in four seasons. He finished 1994 and 1995 as the Ivy League's leading scorer and was on the all-Ivy team both years. He led the Tigers to an NCAA appearance during his senior year, when he scored 16 goals. Marsch was an assistant coach at Princeton during the 2013-14 season, as the Tigers won the Ivy League.
One of the most decorated and respected players in the MLS, Marsch won three MLS Cup titles and four U.S. Open Cup medals during his 14-year MLS career. Drafted in 1996, Marsch was a member of DC United (96-97), the Chicago Fire (98-05) and Chivas USA (06-09). The midfielder played in 321 career games, ninth most by a field player in MLS history. He made 286 starts and scored 31 goals and 40 assists in 25,642 minutes. Prior to his retirement in 2010, Marsch was one of just four remaining MLS originals and was the first player to win three MLS titles.
Following his playing retirement, Marsch was hired by Bob Bradley '80 as an assistant coach for the US Men's National Team. Bradley was Marsch's coach at Princeton, at the Chicago Fire and Chivas USA. Marsch helped the US win its group at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the first time the team won its pool since 1930, before finishing in 12th place. The US was the runner-up at the 2011 Gold Cup, losing to Mexico in the final.
In August 2011, Marsch was named the first head coach of MLS expansion team the Montreal Impact. He parted ways with the Impact in November 2012 after leading the Impact to the most successful inaugural MLS team record since Seattle's record 12 wins in 2009.
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