Martin Nash

Martin Nash (born December 27, 1975) is a Canadian soccer coach and former player who serves as interim head coach of Vancouver FC.

A five-time all-league selection in the USL-1 and its predecessor, the A-League, Nash has won four league championships, two with the Rochester Rhinos in 2000 and 2001 and two with the Vancouver Whitecaps in 2006 and 2008. He spent the majority of his playing career in North America, most notably in the Vancouver area, but also played in England for Stockport County, Chester City and Macclesfield Town.

Nash was also a regular member of the Canadian national soccer team, making 38 appearances and scoring 2 goals during his 13-year career.

He is the younger brother of retired basketball superstar Steve Nash.

Club career Early career Nash began his career with the Vancouver 86ers in 1995. He was named to the all-A-League team in his second season with the 86ers as a 20-year-old in 1996. en route to another USL-1 Championship on October 12, 2008, beating the Puerto Rico Islanders 2–1 in Vancouver. The win marked Nash's fourth league title (including the USL's predecessor, the A-League).

With the departure of Jeff Clarke following the Whitecaps' championship, Nash succeeded Clarke as team captain on January 26, 2009. In the midst of Vancouver's playoff run, Nash was named to the Second All-League team.

Despite expectations that he would captain the Whitecaps as the team enters Major League Soccer in 2011, Nash announced his retirement from professional soccer on October 27, 2010, stating "Today is a day of mixed emotions for me, but we all decide to move on. I'm glad to end my career here, where it all started". Nash accepted a new role as a scout and youth playing coach with the club.

International career

Nash made his debut for Canada in an April 1997 FIFA World Cup qualification match against El Salvador. Along with Jason De Vos, Paul Stalteri and Jason Bent, he formed a new generation of Canadian internationals who would succeed the retiring veterans Frank Yallop, Colin Miller, Randy Samuel and Alex Bunbury. He earned a total of 38 caps, scoring 2 goals. He has represented Canada in 10 FIFA World Cup qualification matches. He was a member of the Canadian squad at the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

International goals Scores and results list Canada's goal tally first. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1 January 11, 2000 National Stadium, Hamilton, Bermuda 1–0 2–0 Friendly 2 2–0

Coaching career

Nash was named the assistant coach of the Ottawa Fury on October 18, 2013, for their inaugural year in the North American Soccer League. On October 31, 2016, Nash announced he was leaving the Fury to pursue other opportunities.

In January 2017, Nash served as an assistant coach for the Canada men's national team under interim head coach Michael Findlay.

On May 11, 2018, he was named as an assistant coach for Calgary Foothills FC. After helping lead Calgary Foothills to the PDL Championship in 2018, he joined Tommy Wheeldon Jr. on the inaugural coaching staff of Canadian Premier League club Cavalry FC, being named assistant coach and technical director.

On December 21, 2021, he was announced as the head coach of York United FC of the Canadian Premier League. On May 21, 2024, he was relieved of his duties as the club's head coach.

On July 23, 2025, Nash was appointed interim manager of Vancouver FC for the remainder of the 2025 season after the departure of head coach Afshin Ghotbi.

Managerial statistics

TeamFromToRecordYork United December 21, 2021 May 21, 2024Vancouver FC (interim) July 23, 2025 presentCareer totals

Honours Player Rochester Raging Rhinos A-League: 2000, 2001

Vancouver Whitecaps USL First Division: 2006, 2008

Canada CONCACAF Gold Cup: 2000

Individual USSF D-2 Pro League Best XI: 2010