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Canada sports minister Carla Qualtrough says the government is withholding some of Canada Soccer’s funding following a spying scandal involving the Olympic women’s soccer team. FIFA docked six points from the team due to a drone spying scandal at the Paris Games. CBC | Sports News
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Members of Canada Soccer’s 2018 board of directors hit with player lawsuit
The Canadian Soccer Players’ Association, which represents the Canadian women’s team, has filed a $ 40-million lawsuit against 15 current and former board members of Canada Soccer alleging “negligence and breach of fiduciary duty.” CBC | Sports News
Read More »Former COC, MLSE exec Alyson Walker named Canada Soccer’s general secretary
Alyson Walker, whose resume includes stints with Bell Media, the Canadian Olympic Committee and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, has been named general secretary of Canada Soccer. CBC | Sports News
Read More »In crushing loss to Jamaica, Canada Soccer’s need for long-term plan is laid bare
The Canadian men lost at home to Jamaica, and so also lost their CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal, and so also have perhaps lost their place at Copa America in June. Mauro Biello, the interim head coach, has probably also lost his chance to take over the job on a permanent basis. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada’s Christine Sinclair becomes international soccer’s top goal scorer
Canada’s Christine Sinclair broke Abby Wambach’s world-record total of 184 goals on Wednesday, scoring for the second time against St. Kitts and Nevis at the CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship. CBC | Sports News
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