Derek Van Diest

LATEST STORIES BY DEREK VAN DIEST

VAN DIEST: Canada Soccer problems go beyond former president Dr. Nick Bontis

Decked out in a salmon-coloured sports jacket, Dr. Nick Bontis worked the room on the rooftop pool at a luxury hotel in Doha, Qatar this past November.

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February 28, 2023 Soccer

Canada Soccer president Nick Bontis, right, and general secretary Earl Cochrane, take part in a news conference, in Vancouver, on June 5, 2022, after the men's national team went on strike due to a labour dispute.

Emotionally drained, Canada overwhelmed by Japan at SheBelieves Cup

The Canadian women’s national team wrapped up the three-game tournament with an uninspiring 3-0 loss to Japan at the Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Tex., on Wednesday

February 23, 2023 Soccer

Canada forward Janine Beckie (16) and Japan defender Moeka Minami (3) chase the ball during the second half at Toyota Stadium on Feb. 22, 2023.

Canada looks to end SheBelieves Cup with a strong performance against Japan

Bev Priestman would like to see a repeat performance against Japan in their final game of the tournament at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Tex., on Wednesday

February 22, 2023 Soccer

Canadas Kadeisha Buchanan (L) fights for the ball against Brazils Bia Zaneratto during the 2023 SheBelieves Cup women's soccer match between Canada and Brazil at Geodis Park in Nashville, Tennessee, on February 19, 2023.

Focus back on field for Canada in win against Brazil at SheBelieves Cup

Still embroiled in an ugly labour dispute with Canada Soccer, the women’s team put on an impressive performance in its second game of the tournament against Brazil

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February 20, 2023 Soccer

Canada forward Janine Beckie (16) and Brazil defender Tarciane (13) fight for the ball during the first half at Geodis Park on Feb. 19, 2023.

Canada bounce back with impressive win at SheBelieves Cup

Perhaps lost in the current labour dispute with Canada Soccer this past week, is how talented the team really is and should be considered serious contenders to win the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia this summer

February 20, 2023 Soccer

Canada goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan (1) kicks the ball away from Brazil forward Ludmila (7) who was defended by defender Kadeisha Buchanan (3) during the second half at Geodis Park on Feb 19, 2023 in Nashville, Tenn.

Change of scenery for Canada in second game of SheBelieves Cup

After losing its opening game 2-0 to the host United States at Exploria Stadium on Thursday, Canada travelled to Nashville where it will play its second game against Brazil on Sunday

February 19, 2023 Soccer

Emily Sonnett #14 of the United States collides with Adriana Leon #19 of Canada during the second half in the 2023 SheBelieves Cup match at Exploria Stadium on February 16 in Orlando, Florida.

Bev Priestman soldiers on with Canadian women's national team in conflict

Canadian women’s national soccer team head coach Bev Priestman did her best to prepare her squad for its opening game at the SheBelieves Cup when most of the focus was off the field.

February 17, 2023 Soccer

Christine Sinclair #12 of Canada controls the ball against Andi Sullivan #17 of the United States during the first half in the 2023 SheBelieves Cup match at Exploria Stadium on February 16, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.

Canada coach Bev Priestman navigating through turbulent waters at SheBelieves Cup

Bev Priestman is stuck between the proverbial rock and a hard place in the labour dispute between the women’s national team and Canada Soccer.

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February 15, 2023 Soccer

Canada's coach Bev Priestman arrives for the football draw ceremony of the Australia and New Zealand 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup at the Aotea Centre in Auckland on October 22, 2022. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP)

Canada women's national team asking for equal resources heading towards its World Cup

Four veteran leaders of the Canadian women’s national team shared their side of the argument in a pay equity dispute leading into the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand this summer.

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February 14, 2023 Soccer

Canada's Christine Sinclair pleads for a penalty kick during the women's soccer gold medal game against Sweden at the Tokyo Olympics in Yokohama, Japan on Friday, August 6, 2021.

VAN DIEST: Another embarrassing fiasco for Canada Soccer executive

In their relatively short time at the helm of the national governing body for the sport in the country, president Dr. Nick Bontis and general secretary Earl Cochrane have been at the centre of not one, but two player revolts

February 12, 2023 Soccer

Derek Van Diest

LATEST STORIES BY DEREK VAN DIEST

VAN DIEST: Canada Soccer problems go beyond former president Dr. Nick Bontis

Emotionally drained, Canada overwhelmed by Japan at SheBelieves Cup

Canada looks to end SheBelieves Cup with a strong performance against Japan

Focus back on field for Canada in win against Brazil at SheBelieves Cup

Canada bounce back with impressive win at SheBelieves Cup

Change of scenery for Canada in second game of SheBelieves Cup

Bev Priestman soldiers on with Canadian women's national team in conflict

Canada coach Bev Priestman navigating through turbulent waters at SheBelieves Cup

Canada women's national team asking for equal resources heading towards its World Cup

VAN DIEST: Another embarrassing fiasco for Canada Soccer executive

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