Following demands made by the Canadian National Women’s National Team Players Association, Canada Soccer will launch an independent investigation into former under-20 women's coach Bob Birarda as part of a three-step plan towards a safer sport.
in DecemberOther demands include the board of directors, executives and coaches"commit publicly and unequivocally to Canada’s soccer community to continue to build a safe environment for our athletes" while also calling for an apology from the federation for anyone who was victimized and abused as a player.
The Canadian women's national team kicks off its celebration tour on Saturday against New Zealand in a friendly. It is the team's first match since they won gold at the Tokyo Olympics this summer.
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