The Latest Breaking News from NWSL

USWNT players ‘horrified, exhausted and really angry’ after NWSL abuse report

US captain Becky Sauerbrunn has demanded radical reform after an investigation found sexual misconduct had become systemic in North America

The Guardian - US · Oct 4, 2022

Thorns Owner Steps Back From Team Duties Amid NWSL Scandal

An investigation found that Merritt Paulson helped cover up accounts of sexual abuse and coercion regarding former Thorns coach Paul Riley.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 4, 2022

5 takeaways from the report on abuse in the National Women's Soccer League

A new investigative report details sexual misconduct and verbal abuse by coaches in the league – and a lack of action by those in charge to address problems, despite years of players' complaints.

WEKU · Oct 4, 2022

Red Stars one of three organizations that failed to fully cooperate with abuse investigation, report finds

Report finds Arnim Whisler refused to accept Rory Dames resignation following claims of abuse in 2014.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2022

Reports finds systemic abuse in US women’s football

Abuse in US National Women’s Soccer League rooted in culture that normalises ‘abusive coaching’, independent probe says.

Al Jazeera · Oct 3, 2022

U.S. Soccer investigation finds "systemic" abuse in women's league

"Abuse in the NWSL is rooted in a deeper culture in women’s soccer, beginning in youth leagues."

Axios · Oct 3, 2022

Abuse in the U.S. women's pro soccer league was systemic, a report finds

An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women's Soccer League last season found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport.

WEKU · Oct 3, 2022

US Soccer players face systematic sexual and emotional abuse in NWSL, investigation finds

‘It’s disgusting. It’s horrifying. It’s devastating, heartbreaking and unimaginable. But it’s real’

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

Report finds sexual misconduct and emotional abuse is ‘systemic’ in US women’s soccer

A year-long independent investigation into abuse and sexual misconduct in women’s soccer in the US has delivered a damning verdict

The Guardian - US · Oct 3, 2022

Emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in NWSL, report says

The investigation focused on three former coaches: Rory Dames of the Red Stars , Paul Riley of the North Carolina Courage and Christy Holly of Racing Louisville.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2022