Bev Priestman apologized on Sunday for the damage done to both the Canadian women’s soccer team and the reputation of the country in the ongoing fallout from the Olympic drone scandal.

“I am absolutely heartbroken for the players, and I would like to apologize from the bottom of my heart for the impact this situation has had on all of them,” the suspended head coach said in a statement Sunday. “To Canada, I am sorry. You have been my home and a country I have fallen in love with. I hope you continue to support these extremely talented and hardworking players, to help them defy all odds and show their true character.”