'Lit a fire in our bellies': New Zealand soccer team motivated by Canada drone scandal

The motivation to upset the reigning Olympic women's soccer champions was already high for New Zealand forward Indiah-Page Riley and her teammates. A Canada Soccer drone scandal on the eve of the tournament opener has only heightened that desire.

'Lit a fire in our bellies': New Zealand soccer team motivated by Canada drone scandal
New Zealand defender CJ Bott passes the ball during a women's soccer friendly against Thailand at Apollo Projects Stadium on April 6, 2024 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

The motivation to upset the reigning Olympic women's soccer champions was already high for New Zealand forward Indiah-Page Riley and her teammates. A Canada Soccer drone scandal on the eve of the tournament opener has only heightened that desire.