ORLANDO, Fla. — The NWSL called off all previously scheduled matches this weekend following player outrage over the latest report of sexual misconduct and harassment by a coach in the league.
Players lambasted league leadership following a report by The Athletic detailing claims that longtime North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley coerced two Portland Thorns players into sexual acts during his tenure from 2013-15.
The Courage fired Riley on Thursday evening. Riley is the fourth coach in the league to be fired for cause due to abuse, sexual misconduct or harassment allegations in the last year.