COC statement regarding Bev Priestman

PARIS (July 26, 2024) – The Canadian Olympic Committee has removed the Canadian Women’s National Soccer Team Head Coach Bev Priestman from the Canadian Olympic Team due to her suspension by Canada Soccer. Assistant coach Andy Spence will lead the Women’s National Soccer Team for the remainder of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Canada Soccer CEO & General Secretary Kevin Blue has made the following statement:

“Over the past 24 hours, additional information has come to our attention regarding previous  drone use against opponents, predating the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. In light of these new revelations, Canada Soccer has made the decision to suspend Women’s National Soccer Team Head Coach, Bev Priestman for the remainder of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and until the completion of our recently announced independent external review.” 

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MEDIA CONTACT

Thomas Hall
Press Chief, Team Canada
WhatsApp: 514-709-1054
E: thall@olympic.ca /communications@olympic.ca

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