“We Need Your Voice to Make Change” – Deadpool Superstar Ryan Reynolds Urged to Extend Support to Canada’s Women’s Soccer Team Amidst Strike Over Inadequate Funding

Canada Soccer is in turmoil as the women’s national team is on strike amidst inadequate funding. There are calls for the support of the team who is fighting against Canada Soccer over pay equity. Meanwhile, Canadian actor and Wrexham AFC co-owner Ryan Reynolds is urged to support the team amidst the ongoing strike. 

The women’s team is in Orlando and was preparing for the SheBelieves Cup starting on February 16. They are due to take on USWNT on the same day. Current Olympic Champion players have threatened to withdraw from the tournament if the governing body doesn’t act quickly. Canada men’s national team also released a statement in support of the women’s team over funding issues.

Ryan Reynolds urged to support the Canadian women’s soccer team

Kelsey Trainor, a lawyer by profession, has asked Ryan Reynolds to support the team amidst the ongoing strike. She is the owner and creator of the “Invest in women. Pay women. Hire women.” merchandise and brand. Trainor wrote, “We need your voice to make change. This inequality and abuse of funds cannot continue to exist,” tagging the Deadpool superstar. 

The women’s team is unhappy with Canada soccer, who cut the funds for the current Olympic Champions just six months before the World Cup. The team is also battling for over a year with the soccer federation over pay equity. Canada soccer is treating the women’s team differently compared to the men’s team ahead of preparations for the World Cup.

The governing body has reduced the number of training camp days, citing inadequate funds. It also reduced the number of players participating in the camp with the coaching staff. Canada’s women’s team is also unhappy with the federation for reducing the investment in women’s youth teams.

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Amidst the turmoil, Canada Soccer has called for an immediate meeting on Saturday with the women’s team. All eyes are now set on the outcomes of the meeting where the federation will propose their deal over the equal pay issue. The support for the women’s team is growing, with USWNT star Megan Rapinoe coming forward to support them.

Megan Rapinoe supports Canada’s women’s national team

Rapinoe posted on her Instagram story a message in support of the Canadian women’s team. She wrote, “Bitter enemies on the field, deeper allyship of it. These are the Olympic Champs Canada Soccer, why are you doing??!! To all the players, you have our support here on the USWNT. Let us know how we can be supportive.”

Only time will tell what will be the solution to the issue with Canada’s SheBelieves Cup participation in the air. All parties will hope to solve the issue immediately so that soccer fans don’t suffer, as Canada women’s national team is ready to take drastic steps if the federation doesn’t meet their demands. 

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Will Canada play in SheBelieves Cup? Will the team accept the proposal of Canada Soccer? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.