Still embroiled in an ugly labour dispute with Canada Soccer, the women’s team put on an impressive performance against Brazil.
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“In my time here we haven’t had a two-goal win against Brazil, so to keep a clean sheet and to score two set-play goals and have some young players on the pitch that I thought did outstanding; overall I’m really pleased and it was nice to see the group smile — a win really helps.”Article content The women are preparing to compete in its eighth World Cup and are considered championship contenders. The SheBelieves Cup is an important stepping stone toward Australia and New Zealand this summer, but most of the focus, which should be on the field, has been diverted to the dispute.Article content
Canada will conclude the four-team tournament against Japan in Frisco, Texas on Wednesday. The United States will face Brazil.Article content “But we know what Japan can do, they have absolute quality, and even though they haven’t had a great deal going forward in this tournament , it only takes one person out of place and they can punish you. I think it’ll be a great game, it’ll be a tough test.”Article contentJanine Beckie will be the face of the women’s team once Christine Sinclair decides to call it a career with Canada.
Beckie has taken a leadership role in the pay equity dispute with Canada Soccer. She saw first-hand how the men were treated at the World Cup working as a television analyst for TSN, and wants the same for the women’s team.
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