The New York Times – Sports:
Findings released in December revealed a number of issues throughout the league, including several instances of sexual and emotional abuse.
Category: Portland Thorns (Soccer Team)
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Portland Thorns Win NWSL Championship to End Turbulent Season
The New York Times – Sports:
Portland won its third championship in the league’s 10th season, in a year of upheaval amid an abuse scandal in the sport.
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The Portland Thorns Become the Face of a Scandal in Women’s Soccer
The New York Times – Sports:
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.
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The Portland Thorns Become the Face of a Scandal in Women’s Soccer
The New York Times – Sports:
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.
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Abuse in Women’s Soccer Left Players With Nowhere To Turn
The New York Times – Sports:
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.
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Portland Thorns Owner Steps Aside as U.S. Soccer Star Calls for Change
The New York Times – Sports:
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.
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6 Takeaways From the Report on Sexual Misconduct in Women’s Soccer
The New York Times – Sports:
The report focused on three coaches who have been accused of abuse and the lack of action by leaders at U.S. Soccer and the National Women’s Soccer League.
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Report Details ‘Systemic’ Abuse of Players in Women’s Soccer
The New York Times – Sports:
A yearlong investigation found U.S. Soccer executives, N.W.S.L. owners and coaches at all levels of American soccer had turned a blind eye toward years of reports of abuse from players.