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As NWSL playoffs begin, players' ‘just want to do their job’

The Red Stars are tasked with once again putting their issues aside for a game as they make their seventh consecutive playoff appearance Sunday, playing the San Diego Wave on the road.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tom Krasovic: Alex Morgan, Wave react to NWSL-abuse report on cusp of playoff match this weekend

SAN DIEGO — Between the Wave's season finale Sept. 30 and the upcoming playoff game Sunday night in Mission Valley, a bombshell report was released that chronicled alleged abusive behavior, sexual misconduct and predation in the National Women's Soccer League before the San Diego team's arrival.

Tribune News Service

How Sam Kerr became one of the greatest strikers in women's football

Over the past 13 years, Sam Kerr's trajectory has paralleled the rise of women's football. Now she's a finalist in the Ballon d'Or, world football's most prestigious individual award. This dataset traces her evolution from nervous teen to goal-scoring superstar.

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USWNT’s World Cup Group Possibilities Come Into Focus

Losses to England and Spain raise questions for the U.S., but with the World Cup draw on the horizon, the reigning champs can turn their attention to group possibilities.

Sports Illustrated

Joanna Lohman ‘was fooled by Paul Riley’ in Philadelphia, where he allegedly coerced her teammates

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.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Alexis Ohanian gets sports award, calls for reforms in NWSL

Angel City FC founding investor Alexis Ohanian says there needs to be a safe work environment in the National Women’s Soccer League

The Independent UK

USWNT legend Brandi Chastain talks coaching high school soccer, NWSL abuse, Title IX

DALLAS — Since scoring the game-winning penalty against China in the 1999 World Cup Finals, USWNT legend Brandi Chastain has gone on to coach, commentate and advocate for women’s leadership in sports.

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Man Utd’s Marc Skinner calls on women’s game to ‘change, adapt and evolve’ in wake of abuse report

US Soccer last week said it would move immediately to implement reform after abuse and misconduct were found to have ‘become systemic’ in the NWSL

The Independent UK

‘Lean on each other’ – how USWNT players are dealing with abuse report

Three of the USA team talk about what must happen after the Sally Yates report revealed ‘systemic’ abuse in the NWSL

The Guardian - UK

Abuse in women's soccer was no secret

Many players saw the NWSL's abuse problem, but only a handful reported it. "Bystander training" might have helped

Salon

Paulson Removes Himself As Thorns, Timbers CEO Amid NWSL Scandal

He neglected to mention whether or not he would consider selling either franchise.

Sports Illustrated

Thorns, Timbers CEO steps down amid soccer abuse scandal

Merritt Paulson removed himself Tuesday in the wake of an investigation that found abusive behavior, misconduct and administrative failure throughout the women’s pro soccer league.

Chicago Sun-Times

NWSL Terminates Orlando Pride Coaches Following Investigation

Head coach Amanda Cromwell and first assistant Sam Greene had been on administrative leave since early June.

Sports Illustrated

NWSL’s Red Stars Players Demand Owner Sell Team

Chicago’s board of directors voted to remove Whisler last week over his handling of claims of emotional and verbal abuse from players against former manager Rory Dames.

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Chicago Tribune

Julia Poe: Chicago Red Stars — from owner Arnim Whisler to those who knew — face a turning point after damning Yates report

For nearly a decade, the Chicago Red Stars and the National Women’s Soccer League sold fans and players a lie.

Sports Illustrated

U.S. Soccer President: More Abuse Cases Emerged After NWSL Report

Cindy Parlow Cone announced new reports came to light in the wake of an investigation that uncovered systemic emotional abuse and sexual misconduct in the National Women’s Soccer League.

Chicago Sun-Times

Removing owners like Arnim Whisler from NWSL is only the start

Women’s sports are facing a larger issue, one that’s reflective of society as a whole: the conditioning of women to accept abuse.

Tribune News Service

Vahe Gregorian: ‘Don’t you feel it?’ KC Current stadium will be groundbreaking in more ways than one

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Just over 200 hundred years after French fur traders landed here via the Missouri River and settled in rough cabins along its banks, Kansas City Current owners Chris and Angie Long with other dignitaries and family arrived Thursday at the Berkley Riverfront by motorboat to embark…

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USWNT, England Show Solidarity With Sexual Abuse Survivors

The poignant moment follows a tumultuous week in the NWSL after a report revealed systemic emotional abuse and sexual misconduct throughout the league.

Tribune News Service

NWSL commissioner ‘heartbroken and horrified’ as investigation with union continues

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman joined the Kansas City Current for their groundbreaking ceremony here Thursday, but even with a new showcase stadium being built and the playoffs at hand, the week wasn’t all about celebration for the league.

The Guardian - UK

England 2-1 USA: women’s international football friendly – as it happened

Lauren Hemp and Georgia Stanway got the goals that did for the World Champions in front of a sell-out 90,000 crowd at Wembley

Chicago Sun-Times

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.”

Sports Illustrated

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.

The Independent UK

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

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