‘The reality behind the Olympic medals’: Ex-Whitecaps push for national inquiry (Global)
"Two former Vancouver Whitecaps players made an impassioned and gut-wrenching case for a national inquiry into toxic, and at times, abusive sports culture in Canada."
Elite athletes demand public inquiry into abuse in sports (CBC)
"Elite athletes appeared before a House of Commons committee to accuse the federal government of doing nothing in response to abuse in sports and to demand a national public inquiry.'
Union Alliance: PFA Canada Announces Partnership With CSPA (Northern Tribune)
"PFA Can has officially partnered with the Canadian Soccer Players Association, marking a significant milestone for both unions as they fight to improve the rights for those they represent.”
Chris Mannella supports Pride campaign: “The least I can do is stand with them” (FIFPRO)
"Everyone within the football industry has a part to play in creating a secure environment for the LGBTQ+ community, including the task of education and awareness.”
De Jong wins second term as head of Professional Footballers Association Canada (Toronto Star)
"Marcel de Jong has won a second term as president of PFA Can. De Jong, who recently announced his retirement as a Pacific FC player, won by acclamation”
Levelling the playing field (Briar Patch Magazine)
"Beyond the glamour of the billboards and television broadcasts, CanPL’s players – the backbone of the whole league – have been struggling for respect and fair pay.”
Canadian union: “Our players are not golden spoon athletes" (FIFPRO)
"Over a year ago, de Jong asked Dan Kruk if he could help establish a player association in Canada. De Jong noticed in the newly established CPL that player rights were not as well protected as in the other countries he played”