“We’re not going to be able to root it out unless more brave people come forward to tell us,” U.S. Soccer Federation President Cindy Parlow Cone told CNN.
Five of 10 NWSL coaches either were fired or stepped down last season amid allegations of misconduct.
More than 200 people were interviewed by investigators looking into the allegations of harassment and sexual coercion and abuse. The NWSL, U.S. Soccer, teams and individuals provided documents. The independent investigation, run by former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Q.
On Wednesday, the Portland Thorns dismissed a pair of team executives a day after owner Merritt Paulson removed himself from a decision-making role with the team. Chicago Red Stars owner Arnim Whisler also stepped back from his role, and Racing Louisville President James O’Connor apologized to fans and a former player who alleged she was sexually abused by Holly.
On Friday, England and the U.S. women’s teams played a friendly before nearly 77,000 fans at Wembley Stadium. They wore teal armbands in solidarity with sexual abuse victims and together held a banner that read “Protect the Players” just before kickoff. The Yates report made numerous recommendations to prioritize player health and safety. U.S. Soccer also said it would immediately implement programs to protect players.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
US soccer president tells CNN more misconduct cases reportedThe U.S. Soccer Federation has received three new reports of misconduct in women's soccer.
Read more »
USWNT might have lost historic game to England, but they are not beaten | OpinionPlayers from USWNT and England wore teal armbands, a show of solidarity for survivors of sexual abuse, including those mentioned in the report by former U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates. The latest column from nrarmour:
Read more »
Women’s soccer: England beats U.S. 2-1 in statement victory before 76,893 fans at Wembley StadiumEngland beat the U.S. for the first time since 2017 and less than 10 months before the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Read more »
Watch: Zero gravity soccer game breaks world recordThe record-breaking match was played at an altitude of 20,230 feet in a specially outfitted plane in zero gravity conditions.
Read more »
Defensive MVPs, Players of the Week in all 15 girls soccer conferences, Oct. 6Check out the defenders and goalkeepers who stole the show in the past week.
Read more »
Nicole Dallin's goal helps UA soccer team upset No. 8-ranked USC in LAThe Wildcats, who came in tied for last place, win 1-0 over the first-place Trojans on Thursday afternoon.
Read more »