The New York Times – Sports:
The U.S. victory over Iran sent it to the round of 16, with a match against the Netherlands on Saturday. The team already has much to be proud of.
Category: United States Soccer Federation
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Qatar Offered Fans Free World Cup Trips. But There Was a Catch.
The New York Times – Sports:
Organizers are providing travel and tickets to hundreds of fans of the participating teams. But only if they promise not to criticize Qatar, and to report people who do.
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Mana Shim Will Lead US Soccer Task Force on Abuse Reforms
The New York Times – Sports:
Mana Shim’s revelations of sexual abuse by her coach helped drive a reckoning in women’s soccer. Her new job at U.S. Soccer should position her to direct change from inside the federation.
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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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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.
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Scott Vermillion, Former American Soccer Pro, Had C.T.E.
The New York Times – Sports:
Scott Vermillion, a former college star who played four seasons in M.L.S., died in 2020. He is the first American professional soccer player with a public case of C.T.E.
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US Men’s National Team Draws With Uruguay in a Friendly
The New York Times – Sports:
The young American team came away with a scoreless draw against the 13th-ranked team in the world as it continues to tinker with its roster and tactics ahead of the World Cup.