As expected, the Montreal Impact named Jesse Marsch to be the club’s first MLS manager. It’s his first job as a manager at any level.
He was acting as an assistant coach with the US national team and had spent 14 years as a player in MLS.
It’s a risky move to bring in a guy with so little experience. Former players have been successful as head men at MLS – SLC’s Jason Kreis is likely the best example. However, Kreise struggled out of the gate early and, based on Montreal’s history with firing managers, one wonders whether Marsch will be given enough time.
There are also a lot of big personalities in Montreal. Can a 38-year-old with no previous managing experience negotiate that environment?
Time will tell.
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