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Red Stars one of three organizations that failed to fully cooperate with abuse investigation, report finds

Report finds Arnim Whisler refused to accept Rory Dames resignation following claims of abuse in 2014.

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Red Stars players stress the club is moving forward at team’s media day

Since Rory Dames was allowed to resign in November, the organization has hired a new coach Chris Petrucelli, a human resources administrator who players can report any transgressions to and the traded captain Julie Ertz and local star Sarah Gorden to Angel City FC.

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Red Stars tout new era behind coach Chris Petrucelli but still lack transparency

Red Stars chief business officer Vicky Lynch regrets the club’s decisions following Dames’ departure and the fact that they did not publicly address their plans for rebuilding the organization into a positive and safe environment for all employees.

Chicago Sun-Times

Arnim Whisler believes he can run Red Stars organization adequately

Fan groups have called for Whisler to sell his majority stake in the franchise after reports of abuse that preceded coach Rory Dames’ resignation, but he said no one has inquired about buying him out.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rory Dames was allowed to resign as Red Stars coach because the NWSL club says it ‘didn’t have any reason to believe that there was a safety issue in our environment’

CHICAGO — Rory Dames was allowed to resign as the Chicago Red Stars coach in part because the National Women’s Soccer League club thought it “didn’t have any reason to believe that there was a safety issue in our environment.”

Chicago Tribune

Red Stars Majority Owner Apologizes For ‘Unacceptable’ Allegations Against Dames

The letter comes after new allegations were reported against former coach Rory Dames concerning youth players.

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USWNT Stars: U.S. Soccer ‘Stood By As Abuse Continued’

Christen Press, Crystal Dunn, Tobin Heath and several other notable USWNT players all signed the letter.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Former Red Stars coach Rory Dames accused of misconduct decades ago

Coach was investigated by police in Arlington Heights in 1998 after a former player said he inappropriately touched her when she was underage

Chicago Sun-Times

Report: Ex-NWSL Coach Rory Dames Accused of Sexual Misconduct by Youth Players

More than a dozen former youth players said he was sexually, verbally and emotionally abusive toward them as teenagers.

Sports Illustrated

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