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Report: Canada Soccer threatens to sue players

Canada Soccer has threatened to sue the Canadian Soccer Players' Association (CSPA) and the women's national team players who said they are going on strike ahead of next week's SheBelieves Cup, Canadian broadcaster TSN reported Saturday.Players from Canada's women's national team said Friday that they were taking job action due to budget cuts, equal pay issues and an overall lack of support from Canada Soccer.
- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Canada Soccer's threat of legal action came shortly before federation president Nick Bontis and general secretary Earl Cochrane were scheduled to meet with team player representatives, sources told TSN.

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Canada WNT ends strike citing legal action threat

Canada's women's national team has called off a strike and will play in the SheBelieves Cup beginning next week after Canada Soccer threatened to take legal action, the players said in a statement Saturday.The players preparing for the upcoming competition in Orlando, Florida, had said Friday that they were taking job action due to budget cuts, equal pay issues and an overall lack of support from Canada Soccer.
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Canada in equality fight 'for the long haul'

Canada's women's side say they will boycott a team camp in April if their demands over funding cuts and pay inequality are not met.The players say they are taking part at this month's four-nation SheBelieves Cup "under protest".They called off a planned strike this week because of threats of legal action by the Canada Soccer Association (CSA).

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'Enough is enough' - Canada protest before USA match

Canada wore purple T-shirts with the phrase "enough is enough" to protest against their national association before their 2-0 loss to the USA in the SheBelieves Cup in Orlando, Florida.The team, in dispute with Canada Soccer because of concerns over funding cuts and a lack of pay equality, were joined by the USA in a huddle before kick-off.

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Canada continue protest before beating Brazil

Canada continued to protest against their national association as they beat Brazil at the SheBelieves Cup.The Olympic champions again wore purple T-shirts with the phrase "enough is enough" prior to kick-off as they won 2-0 in Nashville.They are in dispute with Canada Soccer (CSA) because of concerns over funding cuts and a lack of pay equality.

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Canada women resume training after federation threatens legal action over protest

The Canadian women's national team said Saturday night that players would return to team activities after Canada Soccer threatened legal action because of their protest over cuts to the women's program.Players did not practice earlier Saturday in preparation for this week's SheBelieves Cup game against the rival US national team in Florida, after announcing a day earlier: The time is now, we are taking job action.

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Canada women to go on strike over cuts - Sinclair

Canada captain Christine Sinclair says the national women's team will go on strike over pay equity concerns and a lack of funding that they believe will compromise their performances.They are set to face the United States in the SheBelieves Cup on 17 February."As a team we have decided to take job action,"
"From this moment on we will not be participating in any [Canada Soccer] activities until this is resolved - whether that's training, whether that's games.

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Andonovski: No one's forcing Dunn to play LB

Feb 18, 2023

Jeff CarlisleU.S. soccer correspondent

CloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.U.S. women's national team manager Vlatko Andonovski said that do-everything defender Crystal Dunn can compete at any position she wants if she's unhappy about playing left-back.

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Canada's Women Escalate Equal Pay Fight and Find Ally in U.S. Team

ORLANDO, Fla.Before the start of the United States women's soccer match with Canada on Thursday, the teams put aside their ferocious rivalry and acted like colleagues, all for the good of their sport.In a show of solidarity in the pursuit of equal rights in soccer, the players gathered at midfield before their SheBelieves Cup match to form what looked like a giant heart.

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Beth Mead: From Olympic heartache to England star and Sports Personality award

Beth Mead's 2022 was an emphatic case of a player bouncing back.The summer of 2021 was a hugely disappointing time for the Arsenal forward, with Hege Riise having left her out of the Great Britain squad that headed to the Tokyo Olympics.A year later, shortly after being named in Sarina Wiegman's England squad for the upcoming home European Championship, a very much in-form Mead spoke of having channelled the negative energy into positive energy.

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Russo - the rise of England's super sub

It says a lot about Alessia Russo's rise that the main selection dilemma before England's Euro 2022 semi-final with Sweden appears to be whether she should replace all-time top scorer Ellen White in the starting line-up.

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Russo's challenge now is to dislodge White from the England starting line-up, a tough task given the 33-year-old is one goal away from matching Wayne Rooney's all-time England record of 53.

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USWNT blanks Costa Rica to advance to CONCACAF W Championship

Think of the CONCACAF W Championship as a game of musical chairs.It started last week with eight teams circling four seats, each one representing a spot in next summer's World Cup.

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United States vs. Japan - Football Match Report - February 19, 2023 - ESPN

Mallory Swanson scored in the 45th minute as the United States shut out Japan 1-0 Sunday to remain undefeated in the SheBelieves Cup.Swanson got the ball on a pass from Alex Morgan and outraced her defender before beating goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita from the center of the box with a right-footed shot to the far post.

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Alex Morgan: 'Bizarre' for Saudi to sponsor WWC

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Jeff CarlisleU.S. soccer correspondent

CloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.U.S. women's national team forward Alex Morgan spoke out against FIFA possibly bringing on Visit Saudi -- the official tourism authority for the kingdom of Saudi Arabia -- as a sponsor of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

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Alex Morgan: 'Bizarre' for Saudis to sponsor WWC

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Jeff CarlisleU.S. soccer correspondent

CloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.U.S. women's national team forward Alex Morgan spoke out against FIFA possibly bringing on Visit Saudi -- the official tourism authority for the kingdom of Saudi Arabia -- as a sponsor of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

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European champions England no longer fear USA

When Alex Morgan taunted England fans with her tea drinking celebration at the 2019 World Cup, it signified a feeling of invincibility that ran through the United States' team.

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England's lessons from past semi-final defeats

England have been here plenty of times before - but can they take the next step to reach a women's major tournament final for the first time since 2009?

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Naeher penalty heroics as USA win SheBelieves Cup

Alyssa Naeher saved three penalties and scored in the SheBelieves Cup final.

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Canada strike ends after federation threatened players with legal action

The Canada women's national team will participate in the upcoming SheBelieves Cup by order of Canada Soccer.The Canadian Soccer Players Association, which represents the women's national team players as a collective, released a statement on Saturday explaining that Canada Soccer threatened the group with legal action should they not participate accordingly in the international tournament.

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Head Of Canada Soccer Forced Out Following Player Protests, No-Confidence Letter | Defector

Canada Soccer president Nick Bontis resigned on Monday following a standoff with Canada women's national soccer team over pay inequity and budget cuts earlier this month.Bontis's resignation, as TSN reported, was requested by the presidents of Canada's regional soccer federations, a group known collectively as the Presidents' Forum.

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Horan penalty sends USA into SheBelieves Cup final

Lindsey Horan secured USA's win with a penalty goal

Record-breaking crowd attendance at the SheBelieves Cup game [ more ]

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Neville joins Canada men's coaching staff

Former Manchester United defender Phil Neville has agreed to become part of the coaching staff with Canada's men's national team.Ex-Coventry defender Richard Shaw, 54, has also joined the coaching team."Phil and Richard bring with them winning experiences at the highest levels," said head coach John Herdman.

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Everton & England midfielder Christiansen retires

Everton and England midfielder Izzy Christiansen has announced her retirement from football, aged 31.Christiansen started out at Everton in 2008 and had spells at Birmingham City, Manchester City and Lyon before rejoining the Toffees in 2020.She made her England debut in 2015, winning 31 caps and scoring six goals, and was part of the side that won the SheBelieves Cup in 2019.

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US claim fourth successive SheBelieves Cup

Mallory Swanson scored the decisive goal as the United States won their fourth consecutive SheBelieves Cup with a 2-1 victory against Brazil.Prolific forward Swanson neatly finished in the second half for her seventh goal in five games.Alex Morgan gave the US the lead in first-half added time while Ludmila pulled a goal back for Brazil in the 90th minute.

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Forwards Macario, Swanson return to USWNT

Mallory Swanson and Catarina Macario return to USWNT after significant knee injuries

New call-ups Lily Yohannes and Eva Gaetino join the roster for the SheBelieves Cup [ more ]

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United States vs. Brazil - Football Match Report - February 22, 2023 - ESPN

Alex Morgan and Mallory Swanson scored, and the United States defeated Brazil 2-1 on Wednesday night to win the SheBelieves Cup for the fourth straight year.Japan, which defeated Canada 3-0 in the earlier match at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, was runner-up in the four-team, round-robin tournament.

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Ertz, Smith return to USWNT team against Ireland

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Jeff CarlisleU.S. soccer correspondent

CloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.The returns of Julie Ertz and NWSL MVP Sophia Smith highlight the United States women's 26-player roster for a pair of upcoming friendlies against Ireland.Ertz last played for the U.S. at the 2021 Olympics, and gave birth to her first child in August 2022.

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USWNT to face Ireland in pre-World Cup friendlies

The U.S. women's national team will take on the Republic of Ireland in a pair of April friendlies that will be the final games before coach Vlatko Andonovski names his roster for the Women's World Cup.The first game will take place April 8 at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, before the two teams face off again April 11 at Citypark in St. Louis -- the home of new Major League Soccer team St. Louis City.

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United States vs. Canada - Football Match Report - February 16, 2023 - ESPN

A pair of first-half goals by Mallory Swanson gave the United States women a 2-0 opening match win over Canada on Thursday night in the SheBelieves Cup in Orlando, Florida.Players from both teams wore wristbands in support of gender equality and transgender rights during the match and gathered at the center circle in an embrace prior to kickoff in a show of solidarity for a Canadian team in the midst of a labor dispute with its federation ahead of the World Cup this summer.

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USWNT learns opponents for '23 SheBelieves Cup

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Jeff CarlisleU.S. soccer correspondent

CloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.The United States Soccer Federation announced details of the 2023 SheBelieves Cup, with Brazil, Canada and Japan joining the US women's national team in the competition.All three of the US' opponents are ranked 11th or higher, with Canada at No. 7, Brazil at No, 9 and Japan at No 11.

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On this day in 2019: England beat Japan to win SheBelieves Cup

Sign up to Miguel Delaney's Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel's Delaney's free weekly newsletter England won the SheBelieves Cup for the first time on this day in 2019 with a 3-0 victory over Japan.Lucy Staniforth, Karen Carney and Beth Mead all scored in the first half as the Lionesses followed up a 2-1 win against Brazil and 2-2 draw with hosts the United States to finish top of the round-robin invitational tournament's table.

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New Zealand vs. United States - Football Match Report - January 20, 2023 - ESPN

AUCKLAND, New Zealand -- Rose Lavelle scored a pair of goals and the United States women's national team beat New Zealand 5-0 in an exhibition on Saturday.Ashley Hatch, Mallory Swanson and Taylor Kornieck also scored for the U.S. at Auckland's Eden Park stadium.It was the second of two matches between the teams, which are preparing for this summer's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

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