Jesse Marsh

It won't be easy for them to qualify, but I think a lot of people in Toronto would be looking forward to an Italy-Canada matchup in that June 12th match.

Yeah, look, I think I respect Italy a lot.

I don't necessarily want to play them because I do think they're one of the better teams in that group.

But I also would see that as a massive, massive opportunity.

to make a statement about where the game is in the country, how good this team is.

And I think that I respect Italy a lot, and it's a very good team.

But I do think that there are certain qualities that we have that would make it difficult for Italy.

So any team you play in the World Cup, you're going to get the best version.

You're going to get a really well-prepared squad with incredible players.

So, you know, it's not like you're wanting to play any of those teams, but we'll be prepared for whoever comes our way.

Well, in general, I think it's good because if you play in hot temperatures, and I don't know if you remember, but we played Peru and Kansas City and Copa America, and the line's been passed out before halftime, right?

So it's not just the players.

It's the referees.

It's the fans, like making sure that everybody is hydrated on these hot days.

But I look at it also as an opportunity, right?

I mean, they're already talking about it.

It's another coaching opportunity.

It's almost like a timeout in the middle of the half.

So, yeah.

we'll use it the right way and make sure to help our team make adjustments and be prepared for whatever comes after those hydration breaks.