The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) will pay $5 million to current and former players who experienced harassment and sexual misconduct.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – NOVEMBER 23: A detailed view of a NWSL soccer ball before the NWSL 2024 Championship Game between the Orlando Pride and the Washington Spirit at CPKC Stadium on November 23, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.
The NWSL failed to execute background checks on coaches during the hiring process and then failed to investigate or act on reports that began leaking out, starting with a 2021 report from “The league was aware of this situation but made no effort to prevent the hiring nor inform the team of the coach’s history,” James said. “Instead, this coach was allowed to continue his campaign of harassment and abuse on the new team. Not only did he sexually harass players and create an exceptionally hostile environment, but he also coerced multiple players into sexual relationships and retaliated against those who declined his advances.
Previous investigations were also carried out by US Soccer and overseen by US Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates. The NWSL and its players’ association executed one of its own, as well.
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