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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

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.

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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

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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.

AAP

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

The Guardian - US

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

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

The Guardian - UK

'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

Liverpool Echo

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

This is a thing in 2022.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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.

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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.

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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.

WEKU

The Thorns overcome off-field challenges to win National Women's Soccer League title

Sophia Smith, the season's Most Valuable Player, scored early, and the Thorns won took their third NWSL title with a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Current.

The Guardian - US

Sophia Smith sparkles as Portland Thorns capture record third NWSL title

The Portland Thorns are NWSL champions for a record third time after winning 2-0 over the Kansas City Current at Washington’s Audi Field

Sports Illustrated

Portland’s Record-Third NWSL Title an Emphatic Triumph for Its Players

Portland has featured heavily in the NWSL’s dark past, but its players have persevered, and the club is now the most decorated in league history.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NWSL Championship: Portland Thorns vs. Kansas City, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch

The Portland Thorns will meet the Kansas City Current in the NWSL Championship on Saturday night

WEKU

Amid scandal, women's pro soccer hits the big stage — a primetime NWSL Championship

One of the NWSL's most accomplished teams — The Portland Thorns — is taking on the Kansas City Current, an expansion squad that joined the league just last year.

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