CSA Reaches Agreement with Women’s World Cup Team

Tuesday, October 29, 2002ttttttFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



CSA REACHES AGREEMENT WITH WOMEN’S TEAM

Compensation Package Is Agreed Upon For Women’s Gold Cup and Women’s World Cup



Victoria, British Columbia – The Canadian Soccer Association announced today it has reached an agreement with the Women’s World Cup Team which will see the players receive a minimum of $2,000 (18 x $2,000 = $36,000) per player for appearing in the Gold Cup.



Should the team advance to the semi-final and win it (thus earning one of two berths in the Women’s World Cup), then a further $5,500 (18 x $5,500 = $99,000) per player will be awarded.



Should the team win the Gold Cup, a further $2,000 (18 x 2,000 = $36,000) per player will be paid, a possible winnings total of $171,000 to the players.



No bonuses will be given out if the team finishes any lower than second.



In addition, an agreement was reached on a compensation package should the team reach the Women’s World Cup. Each player would receive an appearance fee of $3,500 (20 x 3,500 = $70,000). Other bonuses include $3,000 (20 x 3,000 = $60,000) for winning the opening round and up to $10,000 (20 x 10,000 = $200,000) per player for winning the World Cup.



This concludes all discussion on player compensation with regards to the Women’s program.