Canada Soccer president Nick Bontis has resigned from his position, he announced in a Monday statement. Here’s what you need to know:
- Bontis was elected governing body president in November 2020.
- Players from the Canadian women’s national soccer team issued a statement earlier in February demanding “immediate change” and calling on Canada Soccer to treat the women’s program “equally and fairly” with its funding.
- As Canada’s national team programs are on the verge of signing “a historic collective bargaining agreement,” Bontis said he will “unfortunately not be leading ths organization when it happens. I acknowledge that this moment requires change.”
What else his statement said
“I want to thank the entire membership, our players, our sponsors and every Canadian soccer fan who continues to support the growth of soccer in our country,” Bontis said.
“Canada Soccer and both of our National Team Programs have the real potential to sign a historic collective bargaining agreement. Once signed, it will be a landmark deal that will set our nation apart from virtually every other FIFA Member Association. While I have been one of the biggest proponents of equalizing the competitive performance environment for our Women’s National Team, I will unfortunately…
