National Women’s Soccer League agrees to $5 million settlement over past mistreatment of players
The National Women’s Soccer League has agreed to a $5 million settlement with three attorneys general over past mistreatment of its athletes, according to a joint announcement on Wednesday.
National Women's Soccer League reaches $5 million settlement over 2021 abuse scandal
In 2021, revelations about sexual misconduct and racism roiled the NWSL and sparked investigations. Now, the women's soccer league will set aside $5 million for victims and implement other reforms.
National women's soccer to pay players $5M in misconduct settlement
The National Women’s Soccer League will pay $5 million in player compensation after an investigation by three state attorneys general, including New York’s, found the league had failed to address widespread sexual and emotional abuse.
NWSL’s sexual misconduct scandal costs league $5 million in ‘landmark settlement’
More than two years after a massive harassment and sexual misconduct scandal rocked the National Women’s Soccer League, the time has come for the league to pay up.
Attorney General James announces settlement with the National Women’s Soccer League
It was found that coaches would verbally abuse players, sexually assault players and coerced them into inappropriate relationships, retaliating against those who resisted or spoke out.
New York secures settlement with National Women's Soccer League for player mistreatment
Investigation found widespread culture of inappropriate and abusive behavior on NWSL teams.
Fans kicking up excitement after Denver selected for new National Women's Soccer League team
Excitement is still in the air following Thursday's major announcement that Denver will become home to a new team for the National Women's Soccer League, beating out Clevland and Cincinnati.
National Women's Soccer League abuse scandal leads to $5 million settlement fund
The NWSL is establishing a $5 million settlement fund for players who experienced abuse after the 2021 sexual misconduct scandal.
Soccer-NWSL Agrees to $5 Million Settlement to Resolve Player Abuse Probe
The settlement, which was announced on Wednesday by the attorneys general, requires the NWSL to create a $5 million fund to compensate players and implement league-wide policy changes to improve player safety.
Settlement creates $5 million fund for NWSL players after abuse scandal
Sinead Farrelly and Mana Shim — came forward in 2021 and accused longtime NWSL coach Paul Riley of sexual harassment and coercion.
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