Canada Soccer Closer to Resolving Labour Dispute

19/07/2024 1h 37min
Canada Soccer Closer to Resolving Labour Dispute

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Episode Synopsis

Dan Riccio and Randip Janda react to ESPN's Top 100 list which has sparked outrage in Canada for omitting soccer legend Christine Sinclair, while including only three hockey players: Crosby, Ovechkin, and McDavid. Michael Grange previews the Canadian Olympic basketball team's prospects, noting their strengths and weaknesses compared to other nations. Vanni Sartini discusses the Whitecaps' recent performance and potential roster additions. Canada Soccer CEO Kevin Blue emphasizes the importance of World Cup games in Canada for boosting sponsor interest and the challenges faced by Canadian soccer. The episode delves into the perceived biases in sports recognition and the unique hurdles Canadian athletes face.
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