The National Women's Soccer League terminated the contracts of the coach and assistant of the Pride after finding that they had retaliated against each other.
The Pride supported the decision of the league to make the announcement in a statement.
Cromwell's and Greene's employment contracts are no longer in effect. The NWSL said that Cromwell and Greene are not allowed to work in the league unless approved by the commissioner.
Mark Wilf, the owner of the Pride, issued a statement that supported the actions taken by the National Women's Soccer League.
On June 6th, Cromwell and Greene were put on administrative leave by the NWSL and NWSLPA, pending an investigation into a violation of the NWSL discrimination, harassment and bully policy.
Cromwell said she was sad and disappointed by the results of the NWSL investigation. The investigation lacked transparency, professionalism and thoroughness and as a result my character and integrity have been misrepresented.
Cromwell claimed that the accusations of "retaliatory" behavior were related to her decision to waive a player based on their performance and conduct.
She said that the decision had been approved by the club.
"I have remained silent as I have cooperated with biased and incomplete investigation in an effort to clear my name and protect my reputation as a professional player and a coach for nearly 40 years," Cromwell said. She said she was going to look at all legal options.
After Cromwell was placed on leave with the Pride missing out on the NWSL playoffs, the interim role was taken over by a man.
One week after the release of a report by former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Q. Yates, it was reported that Cromwell and Greene had been accused of sexual harassment. The report's release highlighted increased scrutiny on coaches within the NWSL due to widespread allegations of abuse from players.
The investigation into the league's conduct is continuing.
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