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Red Stars hire former U.S. Soccer chief legal officer Karen Leetzow as club president

Leetzow was hired by U.S. Soccer in 2020 and oversaw the independent investigation — conducted by former U.S. Justice Department official Sally Q. Yates — into systemic abuse and sexual misconduct that permeated the NWSL.

Chicago Sun-Times

Scandals highlight lack of women coaches at top of US soccer

Few women are coaching at the top of American soccer — a result of how the sport offers scarce opportunities for female players and imposes a high price on coaching licenses

The Independent UK

Former Red Star, Michelle Lomnicki tasked with rebuilding club in new role as general manager

“Our biggest sales pitch [to free agents] is transition breeds opportunity,” Lomnicki said.

Chicago Sun-Times

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A look back at Chicago sports in 2022, a year defined by heartbreak

Chicago sports fans had high expectations for 2022, making the reality of what actually took place all the more crushing.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

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.

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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

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.

WEKU

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’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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

Chicago Tribune

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.

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The Guardian - UK

Lionesses put down World Cup marker to prove sights are limitless

Even if no prizes were on offer, there in plain sight was the proof that England’s sights should be limitless after putting down a World Cup marker with their victory over USA

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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

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

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.

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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

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.

WEKU

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

The Independent UK

NWSL abuse was systemic, damning report says

An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women’s Soccer League found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple teams, coaches and players

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