Bev Priestman wants Canadian players to be themselves while pushing for Olympic spots
Bev Priestman, Canada's women's national soccer team head coach, doesn't want her players to put additional pressure on themselves as they fight for roster spots in two upcoming pre-Olympic friendlies against Mexico.
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Bev Priestman, Canada's women's national soccer team head coach, doesn't want her players to put additional pressure on themselves as they fight for roster spots in two upcoming pre-Olympic friendlies against Mexico.