Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterClint Dempsey offered a brutal assessment of Canada manager Jesse Marsch following the nations opening fixture this evening against Bosnia and Herzegovina.Canada were held to a 1-1 draw in Group Bs opening World Cup fixture, with goals arriving through Jovo Lukic in the 21st minute, and Cyle Larin in the 78th.As the Canadian national team search for an elusive World Cup win continues with six losses and now one draw in the tournaments history former United States forward Dempsey slammed Marsch for questioning the patriotism of the USMNT.I bled for this country - Clint Dempsey slams Jesse Marsch for USMNT commentsMarsch represented the USA both on and off the pitch, with his managerial stint coming as assistant to Bob Bradley between the years of 2010 and 2011.Dempsey, the United States leading goal-scorer with 57 strikes in 141 appearances, fumed at the now Canada boss claims that he had to beg the USMNT to sing their countrys anthem, comparing them to his current Canadian crop who belt it proudly. You may like Exclusive: Jesse Marsch tells FFT why he turned down Leicester job Canada squad World Cup 2026: Jesse Marsch's team look to make history as hosts Huge blow for Jesse Marsch as he loses star player on eve of Canada's opening game Marsch, who made this provocative comment in a press conference prior to his sides clash against Bosnia, was on the receiving end of harsh words from Dempsey, who told him to stay in his own lane.Marsch, who made this provocative comment during the build-up to his sides Bosnia clash, was on the receiving end of harsh words from Dempsey, who told him to stay in his own lane.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Speaking on Fox Sports, the ex-USMNT hero said: He really said that? I cant take this guy too seriously. When the national anthem played I wasnt someone who normally would sing I would put my hand over my heart and pray to the good man upstairs.Im someone who has bled for this country. I broke my nose playing for this country, Ive come back from two heart procedures and played for this country.Im not going to take advice from someone who switched to the other side and [is] singing another countrys national anthem, said the 43-year-old.No punches pulled from Clint Dempsey on Jesse Marsch there. pic.twitter.com/Hu9Zhvs9hfJune 12, 2026Dempsey then invoked Thierry Henrys recurrent use of the phrase stay in your own lane to finish his indictment of Marsch.Stay in your own lane it looks like hes in a dang moped, said the ex-UMSNT icon. Worry about your own team.The USMNT will face off against Paraguay in Group Ds opening fixture this evening, looking to not only deliver a better footballing performance than Canada did, but also a better rendition of their national anthem.TOPICSClint DempseyJesse MarschUSACanadaWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Kedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
