Canadian Soccer Association controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Paris Olympics drone-spying case
A Canada Soccer staff member was linked to a drone flown near a closed New Zealand women's training session before the Paris Olympics. Staff were sent home, investigations followed, and FIFA sanctioned the coach and two staff members while deducting six points from Canada's Olympic team.
2022
Handling of Bob Birarda allegations
An independent review commissioned by Canada Soccer found that the organization had failed to handle historical sexual-harassment allegations involving former under-20 women's coach Bob Birarda appropriately. The findings described weaknesses in leadership and safeguarding culture during the relevant period.