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The National Women's Soccer League placed the coaches of the Pride on administrative leave pending an investigation into a violation of the league's discrimination, harassment and bully policy.
It is part of a broader investigation that began in October of 2021.
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"The recommendation comes as part of the broader ongoing investigation that began in October 2021. to explore allegations of workplace misconduct toward NWSL players, as well as systemic issues in the league that impact the prevention, detection, and response to misconduct."
The club said they would have no comment.
The Pride want to provide a respectful environment and adhere to all league policies. Through the conclusion of this process, the club will fully cooperate with the Joint Investigative Team. The Pride will have no further comment at this time as this is an ongoing investigation.
The Houston Dash suspended their head coach and general manager in April due to an ongoing investigation into complaints of discrimination, harassment and abuse.
When Paul Riley was fired as coach of the North Carolina Courage, he was accused of sexual harassment by his players while he was in charge of the Portland Thorns. There was the resignation of the NWSL commissioner.
A Washington Post story featured allegations that Burke created an abusive work environment for his players, leading to his firing by the Washington Spirit. The Chicago Red Stars coach resigned in November amid allegations that ranged from verbal abuse to jokes about players' ethnicity and religion. Dames was accused of making inappropriate sexual advances towards players when he was a youth coach.
Sally Yates was retained by the U.S. Soccer Federation to conduct an independent investigation.
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