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Kaitlyn Radde

4 former NWSL coaches are banned permanently following an abuse investigation

NWSL Paul Riley Christy Holly Jessica Berman Portland Thorns Richie Burke Rory Dames Chicago Red Stars National Women Soccer League Sexual Misconduct
Portland Thorns fans hold signs in October 2021 during the first half of the team's National Women's Soccer League soccer match against the Houston Dash in Portland, Ore. (Steve Dipaola/AP)

The National Women's Soccer League announced permanent bans for four coaches and sanctions for eight more employees on Monday after an investigation found widespread, systemic misconduct and abuse.

Former coaches Paul Riley of the Portland Thorns and the North Carolina Courage, Rory Dames of the Chicago Red Stars, Richie Burke of the Washington Spirit, and Christy Holly of Racing Louisville were permanently banned.

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