Canada Soccer receives report of the independent investigator

Canada Soccer has received the report of the independent reviewer hired by the organization’s Board of Directors to investigate the illegal use of drones at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games. ​

The independent investigation, conducted by Sonia Regenbogen of Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark, LLP, considered evidence from people across the organization and other individuals with knowledge of these matters, including coaches, administrative staff, former employees, and Canada Soccer’s CEO and Board Chair.

The organization is reviewing the report and its conclusions in detail and will have more to share soon. ​

“Our initial review of the conclusions of the independent investigator reveals that the drone incident in Paris was a symptom of a past pattern of an unacceptable culture and insufficient oversight within the national teams. While we are being thoughtful about how best to address the findings, we also want to move decisively. To that end, we will release key conclusions and next steps within a week.” ​ ​
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​- Kevin Blue, CEO & General Secretary, Canada Soccer

“We are committed to renewing our organization, and ensuring Canada Soccer is a federation that people can be proud of. We know that more needs to be done and change takes time. We appreciate the support and patience of partners, families and fans, and look forward to sharing our next steps soon.”
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​- Peter Augruso, Board Chair, Canada Soccer