By Canadian Press

Canada Soccer holds emergency labour talks with women’s team in Florida

Feb 11, 2023 | 8:57 AM

Canada Soccer is holding emergency talks with the women’s national team in Florida today in a bid to convince the players to return to the field.

The Canadian women have refused to train or play, with support from the men’s team — until their grievances are heard and answered.

The Olympic champion women says they are tired of not being treated equally with the men — and are not getting the same support in the lead-up to this summer’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand as the men did last year ahead of their soccer showcase in Qatar.

Both teams are upset at budget cuts to their programs. And what they say is lack of financial transparency by Canada Soccer.

The women are currently in Orlando, preparing for the Feb. 16 start of the SheBelieves Cup

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 11, 2023

Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press