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Steve Wiseman

NWSL misconduct investigation sanctions include ban for former N.C. Courage coach; team fined

CARY, N.C. — Former N.C. Courage coach Paul Riley, fired in August 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct, is among four former National Women’s Soccer League coaches permanently banned from working in the league.

The NWSL announced Riley, Christy Holly, Rory Dames and Richie Burke received the most serious sanctions among punishments meted out Monday in response to widespread misconduct around the league detailed in an investigative report released last month.

The league slapped the Courage with a $100,000 fine, smaller than fines levied against the Chicago Red Stars ($1.5 million), Portland Thorns ($1 million) and Racing Louisville ($200,000). Two teams, OL Reign and Gotham FC (formerly Sky Blue FC), were fined $50,000.

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