The Canadian Lacrosse Association broke off communication with the National Lacrosse Team Players’ Association on Monday, deepening a standoff that threatens the country’s participation in the upcoming men’s field lacrosse world championship. A standoff between the Canadian Lacrosse Association and National Lacrosse Team Players’ Association threatens canada`s participation in the field lacrosse world championships. The players’ association includes athletes from the men’s and women’s field teams and the men’s box team. The men’s field world championships is the first tournament on the calendar since the strike began. Players and coaches from the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association have been contacted by the CLA, as have other professional players.

Source: thestar May 16, 2018 22:07 UTC