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An investigation commissioned by the National Women's Soccer League and its players union found “widespread misconduct" directed at players dating back to the beginnings nearly a decade ago of the country's top women's professional league.
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UCLA trailed 2-0 late in the second half before scoring two goals in the final 10 minutes to force overtime. In the second 10-minute overtime, Ally Cook had a close-range shot knocked wide by North Carolina goalkeeper Emmie Allen, but Reyes raced to the ball for a sliding finish from a difficult angle.
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“Abuse in the NWSL is rooted in a deeper culture in women’s soccer, beginning in youth leagues, that normalizes verbally abusive coaching and blurs boundaries between coaches and players,” wrote former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Q. Yates.
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Compared to 2019, the Courage are averaging 1,451 fewer fans per home game this regular season, a decrease of more than 24%. Some fans point to the re-signing of Jaelene Daniels — and the club's response — as the reason for the dip in attendance.
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The new collective bargaining agreements will run through 2028 and will also include the "equalization" of World Cup prize money, the organization announced.
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According to an arrest warrant, a passerby noticed Solo passed out behind the steering wheel for more than an hour with the vehicle's engine running and the two children in the backseat.
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Berman replaces Lisa Baird, who resigned last October after some of the league's most prominent coaches faced allegations of sexual harassment and coercion.
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Nahas replaced Paul Riley, who was fired in September after two former players accused him of sexual harassment and coercion. Riley denied the allegations.
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Following the resignation of the National Women’s Soccer League commissioner amid a sexual harassment and misconduct scandal involving a longtime coach, a three-woman executive committee has been formed to oversee league operations. The NWSL also launched an independent investigation into the league’s handling of abuse claims.
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The National Women’s Soccer League will not play the games scheduled for this weekend as it deals with the fallout from allegations of sexual misconduct against a former coach. North Carolina Courage Coach Paul Riley was fired by the team following a report in the Athletic. Later Friday, NWSL commissioner Lisa Baird resigned.