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The investigation, the denials, what's next - breaking down Vera Pauw's response to US report

Vera Pauw has come out fighting against allegations of misconduct, saying there is a “special anger” in her over claims that she did not cooperate with an NWSL/NWSLPA joint investigation.

Irish Mirror

Philadelphia is out of the NWSL’s latest expansion round

PHILADELPHIA — If you’re hoping for a Philadelphia expansion team in the National Women’s Soccer League, you’re going to have to wait a while longer.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Vera Pauw gives her reaction to report into misconduct in the NWSL

Ireland manager Vera Pauw was named in a report into allegations of misconduct in the National Women's Soccer League.

Irish Mirror

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Processes in place for players to 'express concerns', says FAI chief Jonathan Hill

FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill was speaking in the wake of a report into allegations of misconduct, including allegations made against Ireland manager Vera Pauw.

Irish Mirror

FAI pledges support for Vera Pauw in wake of report into alleged misconduct

The FAI declined to comment on the NWSL/NWSLPA joint report when it was released on Wednesday night, but issued a statement on Thursday.

Irish Mirror

What’s Next for the NWSL After the Latest Investigation?

The NWSL and NWSLPA’s joint investigation further detailed ‘widespread misconduct’ throughout the league.

Sports Illustrated

The NWSL and NWSL Players’ Association’s abuse investigation has new allegations across the league

PHILADELPHIA — The latest report into allegations of abuse in American women’s soccer was published on Tuesday by the National Women’s Soccer League and the NWSL Players’ Association.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Investigation Finds Misconduct Persists in Majority of NWSL Teams

The report, jointly commissioned by the league and its players union, outlined a continued culture of abuse in U.S. women’s professional soccer.

Sports Illustrated

NWSL report contains new abuse allegations against former NC Courage coach Paul Riley

RALEIGH, N.C. — A joint league-union report on widespread misconduct in women’s professional soccer released Wednesday includes new allegations against former North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley.

Tribune News Service

Complaints against ex-coach Rory Dames mishandled by Red Stars, NWSL and U.S. Soccer, according to new report

Dames declined requests to be interviewed for this investigation.

Chicago Sun-Times

NWSL investigation finds ‘widespread misconduct’ directed at players

A report detailing the results of the year-long investigation was published Wednesday, a little over two months after the release of U.S. Soccer’s report on a separate investigation by former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Q. Yates that found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic…

Chicago Sun-Times

Red Stars midfielder Sarah Woldmoe set to retire after two years with the club and eight in the NWSL

Woldmoe is the latest player to depart from the team after Vanessa DiBernardo, Danielle Colaprico, Morgan Gautrat and Rachel Hill all left in free agency.

Chicago Sun-Times

Vanessa DiBernardo will not re-sign with Red Stars

DiBernardo became a free agent following the 2022 NWSL season and informed the club that drafted her with the fourth overall pick in 2014 she plans to sign elsewhere.

Chicago Sun-Times

Best yet to come for Adelaide's Dawber

Adelaide forward Chelsie Dawber wants to extend the Reds' record-winning start to a season against Western United while also putting her own name up in lights.

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The Guardian - US

Thorns coach Wilkinson resigns after concerns over relationship with player

Portland Thorns head coach Rhian Wilkinson has resigned from her post after an investigation into her conduct

WEKU

The Portland Thorns will be sold, the latest fallout from scandals in women's soccer

Merritt Paulson's decision to sell the Thorns comes after a pair of team executives were dismissed for their roles in systemic abuse and misconduct in the National Women's Soccer League.

The Guardian - UK

USA’s Sophia Smith: ‘You won’t get far if you don’t love the game’

The Portland Thorns forward on pushing herself to the limit, learning from Christine Sinclair and the upcoming World Cup

Liverpool Echo

'Nearly impossible' - Katie Stengel lifts lid on Liverpool transfer 'shock' and issues WSL challenge

The American joined the Reds in January 2022 and believes her side can still make a mark on their return to the Women's Super League

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Justin Jefferson is the latest athlete to fake injury while celebrating in 2022

This is a thing in 2022.

Sports Illustrated

How Sophia Smith Has Risen to the Top of Women’s Soccer

Having conquered the NWSL with a championship and the title of MVP, the young Thorns star is ready to take on the pressure that awaits the USWNT.

The Guardian - UK

To criticise or not to criticise – are women’s football pundits too nice?

There are calls for pundits to be more critical, but there is an awareness some comments can affect players’ wellbeing

Sports Illustrated

Members of Congress Call for U.S. Soccer to Cooperate With Investigation

The open letter from Congress members comes following an independent investigation found systemic abuse throughout the league.

Daily Mirror

Mana Shim to head new taskforce amid 'systemic' abuse in USA women's football

The ex-Portland Thorns midfielder will chair the taskforce which has been set up in the wake of at report into the culture of abuse and misconduct in the NWSL

Newcastle Herald

Jets complete roster with another American signing in NWSL forward Sarah Griffith

Newcastle has four US players this campaign.

Sports Illustrated

Morgan, Pugh Return to Bolster USWNT for Friendlies vs. Germany

The two forwards join reigning NWSL champion and MVP Sophia Smith to lead the U.S. for two important pre-Women’s World Cup friendlies.

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