“A big term we always use is counter-press and how we arrange ourselves and what we do when we move the ball. So, in all moments, we try to have strategies and create clarity as to what individual roles are and how they impact each other, and then how that fits within match plans and what opponents are presenting.”

American soccer coach and former player

Jesse Marsch is an American soccer coach and former midfielder, best known as the head coach of the Canada men's national team. He played professionally in Major League Soccer for 14 seasons and is associated with D.C. United, the Chicago Fire, and Chivas USA. During his playing career, Marsch won three league titles and four U.S. Open Cup titles. He also earned two appearances for the United States national team before moving into coaching at the top level.