The Canadian women's team says despite the recently announced funding agreement with Canada Soccer, there is still 'a lot of work to be done'
“Proper funding for the women’s national team program for 2023 and for the youth national program are at the very top of the list right now,” the women said in the statement..Sixth-ranked Canada is due to play No. 5 France on April 11 in Le Mans in the penultimate FIFA window before the World Cup, which kicks off July 20 in Australia and New Zealand.
Like the men, they want Canada Soccer to open its books and explain why both programs are being cut in 2023, given the success of the two teams on and off the field. They also want to see Canada Soccer’s deal with Canadian Soccer Business, which handles the governing body’s broadcast and sponsorship rights.Article content
In their statement, the women say they have had to “bargain in the dark” because of “persistent failure by Canada Soccer to make proper financial disclosure to the players.”
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