The Canadian men's soccer team has formed a players association as compensation negotiations continue with Canada Soccer.
The players and their governing body are attempting to strike a deal in advance of the November World Cup in Qatar.
Earl Cochrane, Canada's Soccer's general secretary, says the players association "creates a single point of contact now." Dissatisfaction over the state of negotiations caused the men to boycott a planned friendly against Panama in June in Vancouver, citing "unnecessarily prolonged" negotiations over a new contract. The players said they wanted a larger piece of World Cup prize money and a "comprehensive friends and family package" for the tournament.
Each qualified team also received US$1.5 million to cover preparation costs, meaning all teams were guaranteed at least US$9.5 million each for their participation.
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