Leeds manager Marsch: Ted Lasso hasn't helped American coaching stigma | OneFootball

New Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch has admitted Ted Lasso has not helped the stigma surrounding American football coaches.

The popular TV show stars Lasso, played by Jason Sudekis, who is an American managing at the fictional AFC Richmond.

"Yeah, I think there is probably a stigma," Marsch told reporters on Thursday. "I'm not sure Ted Lasso helped. I haven't watched the show, but I get it. People hate hearing the word 'soccer'.

"More and more in the States, we are adapting to what the game is here in England... I can understand that they don't think we have the experience that can be created here in Europe. Frankly, they are right.

"It was the reason I came to Europe, learned German and tried to adapt to a new culture. This is the fifth country I have coached football in and it takes me out of my comfort zone at times, challenges me to grow and learn new things."

He added: "The only way I know how to do things is to go all-in and help the people to maximise what we are every day.

"That sounds like Ted Lasso from what I have heard!"