Soccer-No easing into job for Canada's new national team coach

FILE PHOTO: Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch at The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - February 5, 2023 Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff/File Photo

TORONTO (Reuters) - With upcoming matches against the Netherlands, France and World Cup champions Argentina for Jesse Marsch there will be no easing into his new post as has head coach of Canada's men's national team.

On the job just two weeks, Marsch will receive a baptism by fire with away friendlies against seventh ranked Netherlands on June 6 followed by number two France three days later with Lionel Messi and top ranked Argentina waiting to take on Canada in their Copa America opener on June 20 in Atlanta.