Portland Thorns Win NWSL Championship to End Turbulent Season
Portland won its third championship in the league’s 10th season, in a year of upheaval amid an abuse scandal in the sport.
U.S. Curling Chief Resigns in Furor Over Handling of Past Abuse Complaints
Jeff Plush, the chief executive of curling’s national federation, stepped down after athletes complained about his role in failing to address abuse in women’s soccer when he worked there.
The Yates Report Isn’t the End. It’s Just the Start.
Women’s soccer players tried to raise the alarm about abuse for years. When they say there’s more, people should listen.
The Portland Thorns Become the Face of a Scandal in Women’s Soccer
The Portland Thorns were once the pride of U.S. women’s soccer. But after a report said the club shielded a disgraced coach and thwarted an abuse investigation, even the players are demanding a housecleaning.
The Portland Thorns Become the Face of a Scandal in Women’s Soccer
The Portland Thorns were once the pride of U.S. women’s soccer. But after a report said the club shielded a disgraced coach and thwarted an abuse investigation, even the players are demanding a housecleaning.
Abuse in Women’s Soccer Left Players With Nowhere To Turn
A report on dysfunction in women’s soccer showed that abuse of players in the National Women’s Soccer League was “an open secret.” Players had nowhere to turn.
Portland Thorns Owner Steps Aside as U.S. Soccer Star Calls for Change
Becky Sauerbrunn said any official found to have failed to protect players “should be gone.” As she spoke, the owner of her club, the Portland Thorns, said he would leave the team temporarily.