Timing is everything in all manner of ways. That is especially true in the case of Jesse Marsch and the U.S. Soccer Federation.
Marsch was fired as manager of Leeds United on Monday, following a run of just two wins in his past 18 Premier League matches. With the managerial post for the U.S. men’s national team vacant, it would seem that Marsch’s availability is coming at the right time.
But while it’s perfect for Marsch, it isn’t necessarily perfect for U.S. Soccer.
The USSF currently finds itself without two of its more senior sporting executives, with sporting director Earnie Stewart set to depart for a similar role at PSV Eindhoven in a little more than a week, and USMNT GM Brian McBride already gone. Sports consulting firm Sportsology has been brought in by USSF president Cindy Parlow Cone and CEO JT Batson to lead the search for both positions.
While Cone said she hopes to have the sporting director position filled prior to the start of the Women’s World Cup in July, it might well be the “end of summer” before both positions are filled. That timing might not work in terms of capturing Marsch.
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