Against backdrop of labour dispute, Janine Beckie set to earn 100th cap for Canada at SheBelieves Cup

Janine Beckie can earn her 100th cap Sunday when Canada takes on Brazil in Nashville at the SheBelieves Cup. She would probably like to mark the milestone under different circumstances, however.

The 28-year-old Portland Thorn is one of the Canadian women's four team representatives — along with captain Christine Sinclair, Sophie Schmidt and Quinn (who goes by one name) — and has been front and centre in the team's ongoing labour battle with Canada Soccer.

Off the field, Beckie is one of the team's most respected voices. On the pitch, she is a pacey forward/winger whose ability to deliver crosses has also seen play at fullback and midfielder.

After scoring twice, Beckie took over in goal for Canada in a 5-2 win against Ecuador at the 2015 Pan American Games when 'keeper Stephanie Labbe was sent off.

"I think Janine's true football quality is what makes her so versatile," Priestman continued. "And then you go and add her athleticism... She's not only contributing to this team on the pitch but also off the pitch. She's grown in her leadership and is just an incredible human being."

Beckie has 36 goals and 17 assists since making her senior debut in November 2014 at the age of 20.

"There's a long way to go for Janine, I think that's the exciting thing," said Priestman. "She probably hasn't reached her true potential yet albeit she's had some incredible performances and been a key contributor to everything this team's done."

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Beckie and the other Canadian players, who are playing the tournament under protest, wore their training tops inside-out at practice Saturday in Nashville, as they did in Orlando, to hide the Canada Soccer crest.

The Canadian women are demanding the