(Reuters) - Canada head coach Bev Priestman said on Wednesday the dispute between the women's team and national governing body over pay equity issues and budget cuts has left her squad emotionally drained when their focus should be on World Cup preparations.
The reigning Olympic champions boycotted training last Saturday while demanding immediate changes but reversed course later that day as Canada Soccer called their strike unlawful and also threatened legal action.
"It's been draining and emotional for myself too trying to navigate the difficult circumstances that I am in. Priestman, whose team will use the SheBelieves Cup as part of their preparations for the July 20-Aug. 20 World Cup, also said she was proud of her players and honored to represent them.
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