Bev Priestman is out as head coach of the Canadian women's soccer team in the wake of an independent report into the Olympic drone-spying scandal.

Bev Priestman will not return as head coach of the Canadian women's soccer team following an independent report into the use of drones to spy on an opponent at this year's Paris Olympics, Canada Soccer said on Tuesday.

Bev Priestman is out as coach of the Canadian women's soccer team following an independent report into the Olympic drone-spying scandal. More coming. The

Canada Soccer says an independent review has confirmed the Paris Olympics drone-spying scandal was not an isolated misstep.

An independent review of drone use by a staff member of Canada's women's soccer team at this year's Paris Olympics showed a "pattern of unacceptable culture" and lack of oversight, Canada Soccer said on Friday.

The defending champion Canadians, currently ranked sixth in the world, were eliminated in the Olympic quarterfinals by No. 4 Germany in a penalty shootout.