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Paris 2024: Drone scandal leads to Canada women's football head coach Bev Priestman's suspension

The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) announced on Thursday that Bev Priestman, the head coach of the women's football team, has been dismissed from her position. This decision follows Canada Soccer's suspension of Priestman in the wake of a drone spying controversy that has brought unwanted international attention to the 2020…

The Times of India · Jul 26, 2024

Canada Women's National Team Coach Dismissed From Olympics Amid Drone Scandal

Bev Priestman was sent home from the Olympics by Canada Soccer amid an ongoing investigation into the use of drones to spy on opponents.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 26, 2024

Fifa investigates Canada amid drone spying scandal at Olympic Games

Assistant coach Jasmine Mander and Joseph Lombardi, an unaccredited analyst with Canada Soccer, have been sent home

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024

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Canada ‘shocked’ after spying scandal hits Olympic women’s football champions

Canada’s Olympic women’s football team is in turmoil after officials learned drones were used to spy on their opponents, New Zealand, before their opener

The Guardian - US · Jul 24, 2024

Two members of Canada staff sent home from Olympics amid drone spying scandal

Canada head coach Bev Priestman has apologised over the incident.

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024

Canadian Women’s Soccer Team Caught Spying on Opponent With Drone Ahead of Olympics

The Canadian Olympic Committee sent two staffers home as a result of the spy drone incident.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 24, 2024

Canada send coaches home from Olympics after spying on football rivals with drone at Paris 2024

New Zealand have accused Canada of flying a drone over a training session before the two nations meet in Saint-Etienne

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024

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Canadian Olympic Staff Apologize For Drone Incident At Training Session

Canadian Olympic Committee apologizes for drone incident during New Zealand team training before Paris Games clash.

Canadian coach and analyst kicked out in spy incident

Canada used a drone to spy on a training session of their first-up Olympic women's soccer opponents New Zealand.

AAP · Jul 23, 2024

'Our strength is in our diversity' - Celtic star Johnston clamps 'racist' tweet

'Our strength is in our diversity' - Celtic star Johnston clamps 'racist' tweet over Canada national team.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2024

Canada coach Jesse Marsch: ‘Will MLS owners dictate selection? Come on man!’

The American is in charge of his country’s northern rivals after a deal with Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal’s MLS teams. He says it won’t affect his job

The Guardian - US · May 21, 2024

World Cups bring scrutiny on hosts’ human rights – and that includes the US

Texas, a state under attack for its policy on women, immigrants and LGBTQ+ people, could be announced as the host of the World Cup final

The Guardian - US · Feb 2, 2024

Ciara McCormack: the Canadian whistleblower turned soccer CEO

Four years after coming forward about systemic abuse in Canadian soccer, Ciara McCormack has become the first female co-owner and CEO of a League of Ireland club

The Guardian - US · Oct 18, 2023

Canada women footballers reach interim pay deal, but say fight ‘isn’t over’

Players say they are ‘deeply disappointed’ to lack long-term deal, but want to focus on football as World Cup continues.

Al Jazeera · Jul 28, 2023

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Daily Mirror · Jul 3, 2023

Women's World Cup 2023: Four teams whose chances of participating remain in jeopardy

South Africa, Canada, Jamaica and Nigeria are forced to fight for basic and legislative rights instead of focusing on their Women's World Cup preparation, with the tournament kicking off this month

The Guardian - US · Jun 26, 2023

Canada Soccer could consider filing for bankruptcy protection, warns De Vos

Canada Soccer’s internal problems have been highlighted after the body’s interim general secretary said it may need to consider bankruptcy protection

Daily Record · Jun 26, 2023

Canada national team at risk of BANKRUPTCY as financial crisis has players travelling economy class after USA defeat

The men and women's national teams of Canada may be forced NOT to play during international breaks.

Daily Mirror · Jun 19, 2023

USA fans mock Canada after extending record unbeaten run with Nations League title

Canada coach John Herdman aired his frustrations at Canada Soccer following his team's defeat against the USMNT, with the World Cup being held in the country in 2026.

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The Guardian - US · Jun 1, 2023

Critics say ‘absolutely no change’ in Canada Soccer despite scandals

The governing body for the game in Canada has been questioned by MPs looking into abuse and poor governance. But some believe little progress has been made

Al Jazeera · Apr 19, 2023

‘They have to win’: Canadian women footballers fight for equality

The national team’s push for equal opportunity and support ahead of the World Cup is long overdue, ex-players say.

Football London · Apr 18, 2023

'We'll be left behind' - former Canada women's footballer sends stark warning in wake of disputes

Canada's women's national team was rocked earlier this year with disputes over equal treatment and pay levied against its governing body

The Guardian - US · Mar 28, 2023

Canadian MPs summon senior soccer officials as they investigate response to abuse

Former Canada Soccer presidents Nick Bontis and Victor Montagliani will be asked about the organization’s response to sexual abuse within the sport

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2023

The NWSL returns for 2023 with more fans and global domination on agenda

We look at the new season with its many title contenders and exciting new faces on the pitch, as well as big ambitions off it

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2023

Tensions in women’s football risk undermining the 2023 World Cup

Elite players are at loggerheads with federations slow to wake up to the opportunities for growth within the game

Daily Mirror · Mar 3, 2023

Canada women's national team agree interim funding deal amid equal pay dispute

Canada Soccer have announced an interim funding deal has been agreed with the women's national team amid an ongoing pay dispute that led to a player protest at the SheBelievesCup last month

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