Canada Soccer Association's President, Steven Reed, has resigned following criticism over the association's response to a player's allegations of harassment and abuse within the team. The allegations were made by a former member of the women's national team, who said that she had been sexually abused by her coach while playing for the team. The allegations were initially dismissed by Canada Soccer, but were later investigated by an independent review, which found that there had been significant failings in the association's handling of the matter.
Reed's resignation comes amid a broader debate over gender equity in Canadian soccer and other sports. Critics have accused Canada Soccer and other organizations of failing to address issues of discrimination, harassment and abuse within their ranks, and have called for greater transparency and accountability in the governance of these organizations.
In a statement, Reed said that he was stepping down in order to "take responsibility for the shortcomings" identified in the independent review. He also expressed his hope that his resignation would help to "restore trust and confidence" in Canada Soccer and its commitment to gender equity and inclusion.
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