Head coach Bev Priestman removed herself from coaching the first game of Canada vs. New Zealand (which occurred today, with Canada winning 2-1. )FIFA has opened proceedings against Canada Soccer, Priestman, Mander and Lombardi. Canada Soccer will be having an independent third body investigate the incident.Lombardi was identified as an "unaccredited analyst" by the Canadian Olympic Committee. Further investigation showed that he is a senior Canada Soccer official. This includes Tokyo, where the Canadian women won gold.From the COC statement after the story was released, Canada Soccer CEO and general secretary Kevin Blue says:

Source: CBC News July 26, 2024 07:28 UTC