Earlier this year, it was revealed that New York Red Bulls head coach Jesse Marsch had enrolled in the Scottish FA's 2017/18 UEFA Pro Licence class. The course will deliver its graduates the necessary certification to be the head coach of a team in a top-flight European league, or one involved in UEFA Champions or Europa League. The course runs until the summer of 2018, and requires those enrolled to periodically gather for formal teaching and training sessions.
It is to one such session - in Poland - that Jesse Marsch headed shortly before the end of RBNY's match against Philadelphia Union on June 18.