Team Canada are in jeopardy of missing the women's World Cup, as they have decided to go on strike following budget cuts and lack of equal pay.
Canada celebrate a goal scored by Adriana Leon of Canada during the International Friendly Match between the Australia Matildas and Canada at Allianz Stadium on September 6, 2022 in Sydney, Australia.
"With the Men's National Team's recent success, soccer in Canada has never been more popular. Canada's national teams have never been more successful, or attracting more corporate dollars. Yet despite these steps forward, we are still stuck asking the same question … where is the funding?" Christine Sinclair #12 of Canada against Nigeria during a Celebration tour friendly match at Starlight Stadium on April 11, 2022, in Langford, British Columbia, Canada.
Canada Soccer released a responding statement, saying they have a"proven track record of supporting women's soccer," but"there is more to do."