Bev Priestman was dismissed as head coach of Canada's women's soccer team for spying on opponents with a drone during the Paris Olympics.

An independent report in Canada Soccer's use of drones found it was an ‘expected’ practice on the women's side

The fallout from the Canadian women's soccer drone scandal at the 2024 Olympic Games continues months after the event's conclusion.

The external investigation found that Bev Priestman and two assistants, who were also sacked, authorised the illegal use of drones to film New

Bev Priestman, Canada's women's soccer coach, was fired along with assistant coach Jasmine Mander and analyst Joseph Lombardi after a drone surveillance scandal at the Paris Olympics. An independent review by Sonia Regenbogen found that improper surveillance was a symptom of unacceptable culture within Canada Soccer.

Canadian women's national team soccer coach Bev Priestman and two assistants suspended by FIFA over a drone scandal at the Paris Olympics will not be returning, Canada Soccer announced Tuesday.

Canada women’s coach Bev Priestman, suspended following a drone surveillance scandal at the Paris Olympics, was fired Tuesday following an independent review. Assistant coach Jasmine Mander and analyst Joseph Lombardi were also fired as Canada Soccer released findings of the investigation.

Head coach Bev Priestman and assistant coach Jasmine Mander "directed, approved, and condoned" the use of drones to illegally film New Zealand's team practices ahead of the Canadian women's national team's opening game at the Paris Olympics,

The Canadian women's soccer team was implicated in a drone scandal this past summer. But, an investigation determined drone use against opponents, predated the Paris Olympics.

Bev Priestman will not return as head coach of the Canadian women's soccer team following an independent report into the use of drones to spy on an opponent at this year's Paris Olympics, Canada Soccer said on Tuesday.