This international break offers some mouthwatering soccer matches. One such clash will be between the USMNT and Canada at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City. The game is more than just a friendly, mainly due to the visiting team’s coach, Jesse Marsch. The former Chicago Fire player took the role with the USA’s neighbors after being rejected by USMNT last year. But more importantly, his recent success in the Copa America, taking Canada to the semifinals, and the USA’s debacle make it a formidable rivalry.

However, his coaching success involved sacrifices and backing from his family claimed the 50-year-old. Having triumphed in various competitions, he expresses gratitude to his family, the cornerstone of his life. But who are the individuals in this supportive network?

Spread in different locations: Meet the family of Jesse Marsch

The American-born manager grew up in the city of Racine, Wisconsin, on November 8, 1973. His parents are Larry and Sally Marsch, and he has a brother, Graig. It is reported that Marsch’s father worked in a production line in a tractor factory for 32 years. Being a hard worker, he passed the same ethics on to his children and advised them to do things wholeheartedly. However, many details regarding his brother and mother remain private.

Meanwhile, Racine appears to be in the same place from where his wife Kim hails. Although many details are not available about Marsch’s better half, it is estimated that she could be of similar age, and she celebrates her birthday on January 6. Kim was a social worker until 2003, operating with young adults in Chicago, but her current work is unknown. The Canadian boss and Kim have been married since 1998, but their dating goes back to their high school days, as per reports.

Earlier, it was revealed that Marsch was 16 when he asked his wife for a date a few days after receiving a driving license on his birthday. The couple has three children, including one daughter and two sons. Their daughter Emerson Marsch is approximately 22 years old, and their two sons, Maduxx and Lennon Marsch, are 20 and 17 years old. While Emerson has reportedly graduated from the University of Glasgow this year, talks suggest that one of the sons was doing his high school in Edinburgh, Scotland, and the other was in boarding in Leeds. However, the unity never ceases.

Marsch’s family sticks through good and bad times

Although they have a home in Tuscany, it is also reported that Marsch’s wife and the three children have Italian citizenship, interestingly. Nevertheless, despite diverse locations, Jesse Marsch is known to spend most of his time in Europe whenever he’s not with the national team. Earlier, the 50-year-old created waves when he and his household packed their bags after his spell as FC Montreal manager and traveled the world.

Over 6 months, the Marschs covered Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, India, Nepal, and many other places. The former MLS Cup winner also stated many years ago that one thing he missed out on during his early coaching career was to balance his professional and family life. Hence they try to bond in such a way. However, it wasn’t a bed of roses for them. Kim was claimed to be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021 while the coach was on his contract with RB Salzburg. Later, with the removal of the tumor and lymph nodes, she recovered to the relief of the family.

Nevertheless, it was a hard time for him, claimed Marsch, who was even ready to sacrifice his move to Leipzig. However, with the condition not being advanced, the American boss continued in his journey. As Marsch continues his journey with Canada, his family remains the epicenter of his life. And as he flourishes in his spell, they are the ones who are the happiest.