Racine native adds local hook to U.S. soccer squad

"I'm excited about this opportunity with U.S. Soccer," Marsch told ussoccer.com. "I am looking forward to working hard to help this team be successful in the future."

Bradley praised the former Chivas USA captain, telling the site, "I have had the opportunity to work with Jesse for many years, and I believe the knowledge and experience he brings will be a great benefit to both the players and the coaching staff."

Marsch lives in Manhattan Beach, Calif., with his wife and three kids.

When the cup starts in June, the U.S. team -- making its sixth straight World Cup finals tournament appearance -- will compete in Group C against England, Slovenia and Algeria. The squad faces ninth-ranked England on June 12 and then plays Slovenia on June 18 and Algeria on June 23.

The U.S. Men's National Team -- ranked 14 by FIFA -- has been drawn into Group C with England, 33rd-ranked Slovenia and No. 31 Algeria for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

The U.S. will open its sixth consecutive World Cup finals tournament against England on June 12 in Rustenburg, and will follow that game with matches against Slovenia on June 18 in Johannesburg and Algeria on June 23 in Tshwane/Pretoria.

In advance of the World Cup tourney, the U.S. team faces El Salvador on Feb. 24 in Florida and No. 3 Netherlands in Amsterdam on March 3.

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Posted by wiscoleeds on Feb. 9, 2010 at 10:24 a.m. (report)

Good point. Though I'll never forgive Demerit for scoring against my beloved Leeds United in the Championship playoff final a few years ago. The local angle created a great environment at The Highbury pub with a busload of Demerit supporters who had driven down from Green Bay for the match.

Posted by dpc on Feb. 9, 2010 at 9:21 a.m. (report)

Let's not forget Green Bay native Jay DeMerit, who is expected to start at defense for the US squad. His story is pretty incredible.

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