Canadian women's team reaches temporary pay deal with soccer federation on eve of World Cup

The Canadian women's national team reached an agreement with Canada Soccer that will pay the team equitably with the men's team for this year's World Cup.
The deal comes just days before the team departs for the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Canada's women's team has been negotiating a new contract with Canada Soccer for over a year, asking for equal pay to the men's team.
The agreement is similar to the deal between the U.S. men's and women's teams, which guarantees equal pay and bonuses.
Canada will open play at the World Cup on July 21 against Nigeria in Melbourne.