Wellington šC Former Canada women¡¯s soccer coach Bev Priestman said Wednesday she ¡°didn¡¯t feel safe¡± living in North America following her one-year ban for spying at the Paris Olympics.
Wellington Phoenix announced Wednesday that Priestman would take over as head coach of its women¡¯s team, returning to soccer in the country she was banned for spying on with a drone, New Zealand. She has signed a two-year contract.
The 39-year-old was visibly emotional as she discussed her suspension, and how nervous she is to be returning to the sport.
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