PHILADELPHIA — In the vast swirl of emotions that followed U.S. Soccer’s investigation of alleged abuse in the NWSL, two similar forms flowed next to each other.
There was surprise and anger about how many people in power knew of the allegations but did not act on them. And alongside that, there was ample shock and heartache for people who did not know, even if they were close to the people involved.
When it comes to the sexual coercion allegations leveled at former Philadelphia Independence manager Paul Riley, even one of the team’s stalwart players back then says now that she didn’t know at the time what he allegedly was doing behind closed doors.
