Canada Soccer in another player dispute leading into a FIFA World Cup

The Canada women’s national soccer team is at odds with the Canada Soccer, going on strike Friday over financial cutbacks to the program.

The men’s national team was involved in similar pay dispute with Canada Soccer this past summer. It resulted in the last-minute cancellation of a game against Panama at BC Place in Vancouver. Canada Soccer also had to cancel an exhibition game against Iran after receiving backlash for scheduling the contest.

“Us and the men’s team, we’re fully united and it’s time to take a stand. We’re preparing for the biggest tournament of our lives and don’t feel fully equipped to do.

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