An independent investigation has found abuse and mismanagement in the National Women's Soccer League.
The governing body of US Soccer wants to implement reforms.
There were allegations made against North Carolina Courage's English head coach Paul Riley who was fired.
Riley has been the coach of women's teams for the last six years.
After the alleged offenses against Riley came to light, a round of NWSL games were suspended and the league commissioner resigned.
Sally Yates was appointed by US Soccer to conduct an independent inquiry.
The Yates report said that abuse and misconduct had become a systemic problem in the league.
There is a deeper culture in women's soccer that normalises abusive coaching and blurs boundaries.
The players who came forward have shown courage. It's time for the institutions that failed them in the past to listen and act.
Cindy Parlow Cone said the investigation's findings were heartbreaking.
The findings will be immediately reviewed by the NWSL.
"We greatly appreciate our players, staff and stakeholders' cooperation with both investigations, especially during the ongoing season," the league said in a statement.
The anxiety and mental strain that these pending investigations have caused and the trauma that many are having to relive is something we are aware of.
Our league is moving forward because of their courage in coming forward and sharing their stories.
The NWSL and its players' association are looking into the matter.
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