An investigation reveals “systemic” abuse in the US Women’s Professional Soccer League.

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The report notes that verbal, emotional and sexual misconduct includes multiple teams, coaches, and victims of U.S. women’s professional soccer.

An independent investigation has uncovered years of “systematic” abuse in the United States Women’s Professional Soccer League (NWSL).

The 300-page report, led by former Acting Attorney General Sally Q. Yates, noted that “verbal and emotional abuse and sexual misconduct had become systemic, involving multiple teams, coaches and victims.”

To reach these conclusions, they conducted more than 200 interviews. “Players described a pattern of sexually charged comments, unwelcome sexual advances and sexual touching and forced intercourse,” the report said.

Players and former football players in the United States demand measures

Soccer players and former soccer players in the US have joined forces to demand action and radical change.

The NWSL Players Union (NWSLPA) has pointed out that “while this report is hard to read, it is even more painful for the players, known or not, who lived through it”. “We appreciate the efforts to uncover the truth and for supporting our work to transform the NWSL,” the union added, asking that from now on the NWSL would focus on a competition that prioritizes “the safety of his players”.

For its part, the US Women’s Team Players Association (USWNT Players) also defended in a press release that all football players “deserve to work in an environment free of discrimination, harassment and abusive behavior”. “We urge the United States Federation (USSF) to immediately implement the recommendations[of the report],” she added.

The NWSL, for its part, has emphasized the need to “make systemic reforms” in its league to ensure the league is a place “where players are supported, on and off the pitch, with safe and professional environments in which to train.” and compete”.

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Source: EITB

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