Canadian soccer coach rips President Trump for ’51st State’ remarks [Video]

Canadian men’s soccer coach Jesse Marsch blasted President Donald Trump for his “51st state” remarks, calling them “insulting.” 

Marsch, a Wisconsin native who played for Team USA in the early 2000s, was named Team Canada’s men’s soccer coach in 2024. 

During CONCACAF Nations League media day Wednesday, Marsch didn’t hold back his opinion on Trump’s comments, saying he was “ashamed” of how Canada was referred to by the president. 

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“As an American, I’d like to address the ‘51st state’ discourse, which I find unsettling, and, frankly, insulting,” Marsch told reporters. “Canada is a strong, independent nation that’s deep rooted in decency. It’s a place that values high ethics and respect unlike the polarized, disrespectful and now often hate-fueled climate that’s in the U.S.

“Canada values a lot of fairness and unity. It’s a place that I’ve learned, as the national team coach, where people really believe their differences make them stronger, and, honestly, …