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Megan Rapinoe, Becky Sauerbrunn call for removal of NWSL owners mentioned in Yates report

“It’s my opinion that every owner and executive and U.S. soccer official who has repeatedly failed to protect the players, hidden behind legalities and have not participated fully in these investigations should be gone.”

Chicago Sun-Times

NWSLPA Releases Statement on Joint Investigation After Yates Report

The organization shared that the joint investigation serves as “vehicle” for creating a “clear, accurate and evidence-based” set of recommendations to NWSL.

Sports Illustrated

The USWNT Is Used to Shouldering Dark Times

What should have been a celebratory week for women’s soccer ahead of Friday’s friendly at Wembley Stadium has been soured by damning revelations within the sport.

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NWSL abuse report ‘horrifying to read’ – Megan Rapinoe

An independent investigation published its report on Monday saying verbal abuse and sexual misconduct were ‘systemic’ in the American league

The Independent UK

Megan Rapinoe Rips Embattled NWSL Owners Paulson, Whisler

The U.S. soccer legend wants to see those who enabled systemtic abuse in the league banished.

Sports Illustrated

Megan Rapinoe says NWSL had ‘zero guard rails’ to protect players from abuse

Megan Rapinoe and her teammates are ‘emotionally exhausted’ after the release of the Sally Yates report into emotional and sexual abuse in the NWSL

The Guardian - US

England and USA to show solidarity for abuse victims at Wembley

The two sides meet on Friday night

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NWSL’s Red Stars Remove Owner as Chairman of Board

The move comes on the heels of a stunning report that uncovered details of alleged sexual misconduct involving former coach Rory Dames.

Sports Illustrated

Thorns, Timbers Dismiss Embattled Executives Amid NWSL Scandal

The announcement comes on the heels of a bombshell investigation into alleged systemic emotional abuse and sexual misconduct in the National Women’s Soccer League.

Sports Illustrated

Lindsey Horan: NWSL report must not be end point to abuse investigation

‘It’s not just the NWSL, this is women’s football in general,’ warned the US international after the Sally Yates report revealed emotional abuse and sexual misconduct across multiple teams

The Guardian - UK

SI:AM | Aaron Judge Finally Did It

He was running out of games to pass Roger Maris but came through with No. 62 in Game 161.

Sports Illustrated

Stopping abuse must be ‘top of the list’ for women’s sport, Lucy Bronze says

An investigation found abuse and misconduct ‘had become systemic’ in America’s National Women’s Soccer League

The Independent UK

England’s Lucy Bronze calls for report on abuse within women’s game to be moment for change

Lucy Bronze has praised the bravery of players for speaking out after an investigation released this week found abuse and misconduct within women’s professional soccer in the United States had become “systemic”.

Evening Standard

England face the world champions USA – but that fear factor has gone

Sarina Wiegman’s side now have the same winning mentality as the USWNT. The match at Wembley will be fascinating

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Chicago Sun-Times

Red Stars chairman stepping away from decision-making roles after scathing report

Arnim Whisler to step aside from governing control of NWSL team.

Sports Illustrated

Former NWSL Commissioner Deflects Blame Amid Abuse Scandals

Lisa Baird claimed she did not ignore allegations made against former Portland Thorns and North Carolina Courage manager Paul Riley.

Tribune News Service

Former NC Courage coach Paul Riley part of ‘systematic’ mistreatment in women’s soccer, report finds

An independent investigation of professional women’s soccer that focused on three former head coaches, including Paul Riley of the North Carolina Courage, found systemic abuse of players and a failure of oversight.

The Guardian - US

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

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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.

WEKU

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.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | The Bombshell NWSL Investigation

Here’s what you need to know about allegations of misconduct concerning three former NWSL head coaches.

Sports Illustrated

Thorns, Timbers Supporters Call for Sales After NWSL Report

The two Portland teams’ owner Merritt Paulson was found to cover up former coach Paul Riley’s sexual abuse and coercion claims.

The Guardian - US

The horrifying abuse in the NWSL is no surprise to anyone in the game

None of the stories from the Yates investigation, which include reports of coaches sexually assaulting their players, were shocking for me or my peers. Silence must not prevail

Sports Illustrated

NWSL Players Speak Out After Investigation Exposes Misconduct

“Owners who have driven a culture of disrespect, who are complicit in abusing their own players, have no place in this league.”

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

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