The commissioner of the National Womens Soccer League has resigned and the league has called off all matches scheduled for this weekend following a report by The Athletic detailing allegations of sexual coercion and misconduct against Paul Riley, who coached three NWSL franchises over eight seasons. Thomasville. The NWSL Players' Association said it hoped fans would understand and support the decision. 9 because of the executive committee's inability to hire or fire national team bosses. The transfer portal is starting to change things, and the name likeness image is starting to change things. Howard will become director of The team announced soon after that Riley's contract would not be renewed, but did not cite a specific reason, The Athletic reported. 8:08 am ET, they'd be 'stepping back' from the team if changes were not made, Le Graet's disgraced FFF exit has been rewarded with a role at FIFA at the behest of none other than global soccer's governing body president Gianni Infantino, Le Graet's resignation has pushed a decision on Diacre's future back to Thursday Mar. It also recognized that playing is what gives the players joy. Riley was fired by the North Carolina Courage on Thursday after an investigative report by The Athletic that cites players on the record alleging that for years, Riley used his influence and power to sexually harass players and in one incident, coerce a player into having sex with him. In its ninth season, the NWSL has been rocked by a series of recent scandals involving team officials. Charlotte 49ers women's soccer coach John Cullen resigns Joining Independence as girls academy director Published Tuesday, March 15, 2022 5:00 pm by Herbert L. White CHARLOTTE ATHLETICS John Cullen, the winningest coach in Charlotte 49ers women's soccer history, is leaving to join the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club. Business as usual isn't our concern right now.". AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, FILE - Portland Thorns FC head coach Rhian Wilkinson reacts after Portland defeated the Kansas City Current in the NWSL soccer championship match against the Kansas City Current, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Washington. AP Sports Writer Tim Booth in Seattle contributed to this report. We must keep highlighting these processes.. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Two-time World Cup champion Christie Pearce Rampone, who was due to be inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame on Saturday, has chosen to defer her induction until 2022. Richard Owens Resigns As Head Women's Soccer Coach BUCKHANNON, W.Va. Richard Owens has resigned as Head Coach of the West Virginia Wesleyan U.S. Soccer continues to support the NWSL financially, and many of its senior National team players compete in the league today," the statement said. CNNs Jill Martin and Jacob Lev contributed to this report. The Athletic asked Riley to comment on his alleged misconduct, to which he replied the former players claims were completely untrue. According to The Athletic, Riley told them in an email, I have never had sex with, or made sexual advances towards these players.. Le Graet was also targeted in an audit of the FFF after waves of serious allegations of cover-ups of sexual misconduct and even sexual abuse. CHRIS McLAIN RESIGNS AS VILLANOVAS HEAD WOMENS SOCCER COACH McLain Finishes His Tenure with a Record of 35-46-5 Story Links VILLANOVA, Pa. Villanova University Vice President & Director of Athletics Mark Jackson announced today that Head Women's Soccer Coach Chris McLain has resigned his position. Your email address will not be published. Baird became commissioner of the NWSL in February, 2020, after serving as chief marketing officer of the United States Olympic Committee. / CBS News. Sayers was first introduced as head coach in January 2011 and in 2018 Paulson has owned the Thorns since the creation of the NWSL in 2013. He has been appointed because of his skills, expertise and experience.". Riley in an email to The Athletic denied the claims. In a statement to The Athletic, Riley called the allegations "completely untrue." Canada's call for equality goes beyond equal pay. IE 11 is not supported. Additionally, FIFA on Friday opened an investigation into the case. 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Growing womens sports for young athletes, Tapping the peak performance of a college athlete, Your email address will not be published. The timing is right to move on and the program is positioned to remain at the pinnacle of womens soccer. KANSAS CITY, KS - SEPTEMBER 5: Paul Riley head coach of the North Carolina Courage watches warm ups before a game between North Carolina Courage and Kansas City at Legends Field on September 5, 2021 in Kansas City, Kansas. In her five years (four seasons) at the helm, Nugent led the Bengals to a 45-57 overall record, including back-to-back SUNYAC Tournament appearances in the Team owner Merritt Paulson announced Thursday he is putting the Thorns up for sale, a move that came in the wake of an investigation commissioned by U.S. Soccer into abuse and misconduct in womens soccer. Pratt Community College Sports Desk. The Frenchman has now confirmed his resignation and interim president Philippe Diallo will remain in place until Jun. The FFF would like to salute the remarkable sporting and economic results of Noel Le Graet. "Player safety and respect is the paramount responsibility of every person involved in this game. On Thursday, The Athletic published an article in which Sinead Farrelly, who played for Riley on multiple teams, claimed he coerced her into having sex with him. He joined the program as an assistant coach in 2008, and has held the head coach position for 11 years. Coastal Carolina women's soccer head coach Paul Hogan has resigned effective immediately, the Coastal Carolina Athletics Department announced Friday. "The National Women's Soccer League has received and accepted Lisa Baird's resignation as its commissioner," the League said in a statementFriday night. CNN has reached out to Dames for comment. Reach her at victoria.albert@viacomcbs.com, First published on October 1, 2021 / 10:15 PM. Q: What does the future look like for you and your family? Baird had apologized for the fallout: This week, and much of this season, has been incredibly traumatic for our players and staff, and I take full responsibility for the role I have played. "Vice-president Philippe Diallo will act as interim FFF president until Jun. 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Recognizing that trauma, we have decided not to take the field this weekend to give everyone some space to reflect. Eastern Oregon University Director of Athletics Anji Weissenfluh announced today that Plocher has announced his resignation and will take over as the Head Coach of the Coach Henschel got the opportunity to go to be the head coach at UW-Milwaukee, and the athletic director at the time met with me and when I told him we needed to split the programs he gave me a choice of where I wanted to start. Another reported incident describes Riley coercing Farrelly and teammate Mana Shim back to his apartment and pressuring the two to kiss each other. A: I would not have answered this way three years ago, but we have had several WIAC scholar athletes from womens soccer in the last decade. He denied ever taking his players out drinking or making any sexual advances towards them. Members of the French team celebrate after scoring the first goal during the Tournoi de France women's friendly football match between France and Denmark on Feb. 15, 2023. The team said it shared its findings with the League's office. Across the pond, England's Lionesses wore purple wristbands at the Arnold Clark Cup, to "display their support (for) the Canadian WNT players and for gender equality," the team said in a tweet. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) ETSU Athletics announced Wednesday that womens soccer head coach Adam Sayers has resigned. "The FFF nevertheless notes that this report is based less on objective facts than on assessments which have sometimes led to a disproportionate denigration of the body. The Portland Thorns and Coach Wilkinson followed all League processes and policies and fully cooperated with this investigation, NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman said in a statement. In his denials to The Athletic, Riley said, theres a chance Ive said something along the way that offended someone, but did not belittle players. I felt more connected to the womens program and I have always had more success coaching girls and women. PAUL, Minn. Macalester College Director of Athletics Donnie Brooks has announced that women's soccer head coach Krystle Seidel has resigned her position. Following three straight seasons of winless play in the Ivy League, womens soccer head coach Dwight Hornibrook has resigned. 2. Story Links LA GRANDE, Ore. After six consecutive winning seasons as the head of Mountaineer Women's Soccer, Jake Plocher is moving on to new challenges. In soccer, player revolts plunge Womens World Cup buildup into turmoil. OL Reign coach Farid Benstiti abruptly resigned in July. 10, the date of the next federal assembly. We want to hear from you. 0:00. So I am still going to be working and coaching just in a different way. Pronouns: she/her. And while the governance battles rage on, female footballers have forged strong bonds regardless of what country's colors they wear. A government ministry audit concluded the 81-year-old Le Graet did not have the "necessary legitimacy" for the position. Story Links MARIETTA, Ohio Marietta College Director of Athletics Larry Hiser announced Tuesday (Nov. 29) afternoon that Head Women's Soccer Coach Sean Kaighin has resigned and his assistant coach, Taylor Floyd, has been named interim coach while a national search for Kaighin's replacement is conducted. With the evolving landscape of college sports, he thinks the program would benefit from a fresh perspective and is looking forward to a new challenge and being able to focus on spending time with his family. A gentleman is retiring at a local firm and I am going to be one of the people who is picked to fill in. The turmoil in the two women's programs is in stark contrast to their success on the pitch. https://t.co/RGFUZQ8meR, "Noel Le Graet announced to the Executive Committee of the FFF this Tuesday Feb. 28 his decision to leave office," read an FFF statement. US Soccer not only governs soccer in the country, it supports the NWSL financially. "In fact, it's more than OK, it's a priority. The-CNN-Wire & 2021 Cable News Network, Inc., a WarnerMedia Company. Did you encounter any technical issues? Both the Americans, who settled an equal pay lawsuit with their federation for $24 million a year ago, and Japanese wore purple tape on their wrists at the SheBelieves Cup, while the U.S. women said in a statement: "Although we are now on the other side of this fight our counterparts in Canada and elsewhere are experiencing the same pervasive misogyny and unequal treatment that we faced.". ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. The federation continues its financial support of the league. I just remember thinking: Is anyone else seeing this? I felt under his control.. I had a few offers to play actually, but I decided not to and just started coaching right away. "Due to the severity and seriousness of the allegations being made by players, we can confirm that FIFA's judicial bodies are actively looking into the matter and have opened a preliminary investigation," FIFA said in a statement to the AP. That, as players, will be our focus this weekend.". Riley was fired by the Courage on Thursday and the allegations touched off a wave of condemnation by players that forced this weekend's games to be called off. Required fields are marked *, Soccer coach resigns to pursue new endeavor. I ended up building a relationship with Whitewaters coach at the time, Greg Henschel, and eventually he brought me on as an assistant in 2008. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Q: What is your proudest accomplishment as head coach? Shim, a former Thorns player, also allegedly experienced harassment. Comments may be monitored for appropriateness and viewer safety. 18 of 2011, the men's and women's teams have won 11 titles and played in 6 international tournament finals. Jill Ellis, 52, will withdraw from the head coach position after the championship team completes its victory tour in early October, the organization said on it website. Since Jun. Spain's 15 players declared themselves unavailable, saying in a statement that playing "significantly" affected their "emotional state.". Portland Thorns coach Rhian Wilkinson resigned Friday, just five weeks after she led the team to the National Womens Soccer League championship. Whalen, who earned a base salary of $547,000 this year, Lee Jin-man/AP The story Monday in the Post is the latest chapter to roil the 10-team league, which has been facing a reckoning over the treatment of its players. One day after the Gophers women's basketball 2022-23 season ended with a first-round loss to Penn State in the Big Ten He has earned journalism degrees from Florida A&M University and the University of South Florida-St. Petersburg. "As part of this, FIFA will be reaching out to the respective parties, including US Soccer and NWSL, for further information about the various safeguarding concerns and allegations of abuse that have been raised.". "I think everybody knows what's happened with USA Gymnastics that has gone on, and this is something that has been happening in women's sports over and over and over again for years and years and years. US Soccer said Friday it will hire someone to conduct an independent investigation of the allegations. FIFA, the international governing body for soccer, announced an investigation as did US Soccer, the latter retaining former acting Attorney General Sally Yates of King & Spalding LLP to lead the probe into allegations of abusive behavior and sexual misconduct. In the same statement posted on the Stars website, the team said that under Rorys leadership we have been a remarkably consistent and excellent club on the field, adding that it was time to begin a new chapter with the search for new leadership. Though the news was less final for Corinne Diacre, the head coach for the France women's national team. Riley also denied reviewing game footage in his hotel room. And until this season, US Soccer managed league operations. Paulson stepped down from a decision-making role with the team in October and two Thorns executives were fired. Discovery Company. "Bontis' departure MUST trigger sweeping change," Amy Walsh, who played for Canada at the 2008 Olympics and earned 102 caps, posted on Twitter. "We owe it to each athlete, each fan and the entire soccer community to take every meaningful action in our power to ensure nothing like this ever happens again.". Gotham FC general manager Alyse LaHue was fired in July after an investigation connected to the league's antiharassment policy. Noel Le Graet is no longer French Soccer Federation (FFF) president after he announced his resignation at Tuesday's executive committee meeting. Rory Dames resignation was announced in a press release dated Sunday from the Red Stars, which lost Saturday 2-1 to the Washington Spirit. Since Jun. "U.S. Soccer played a major role in establishing the NWSL in 2013 and provided administrative support to the league until it became fully independent last year. The next scheduled matches are Wednesday, where there are three matches on the slate, including the North Carolina Courage playing at home. former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates detailed systemic misconduct that impacted multiple teams, including the Thorns. The Soccer Federation announced that Ellis will continue to work with the organization as a national team "ambassador" for the next year, including attending events and speaking engagements as a U.S. Soccer representative. That is true across every age, competition and ability level," U.S. Soccer President Cindy Cone said in a statement. 2021 was the winningest season in school history for the The FFF will also continue work to reform its governance and the FFF undertakes to retain all the useful recommendations of this audit. National Women's Soccer League Commissioner Lisa Baird resigned Friday, a day after some former players accused North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley of Forward Janine Beckie, who was in Qatar for last year's men's World Cup as part of Canada's broadcast crew, saw the "disgusting" discrepancy between the two programs. Houston women's soccer coach Susan Quill resigned from her post on Wednesday to accept the head coaching position at Kinkaid, a local private school. Washington Spirit coach Richie Burke was fired after a Washington Post report detailed verbal and emotional abuse of players. A: I am going to move on to a financial advising role here in Whitewater. Canada's women's team have vowed to boycott a pre-World Cup camp next month over equal pay and support, while Le Graet faced allegations of harassment. 2:39. 18 of 2011, the men's and women's teams have won 11 titles and played in 6 international tournament finals. Bontis was named CONCACAF Council vice-president (North America) on Saturday, while Le Graet, who has denied all accusations, has reportedly been pegged to lead FIFA's Paris office. Quamme is most proud of the way he was able to communicate an emphasis on community, athletics and academics to his athletes, several of which earned scholar athlete awards in the WIAC conference. Mark Krikorian has served as the Florida State women's soccer head coach since 2005. Nick Bontis has announced his resignation as Canada Soccer president amid a continuing battle with the womens national team. Generations of athletes are changing, the landscape keeps changing and you have to adapt to the times. Zoe Christen Jones contributed reporting. Lindsay Whalen, considered the greatest player in Minnesota women's basketball history, resigned as coach on Thursday after a third straight losing season. There is also the possibility that the opening offers hope to Michel Platini to get himself back involved in the soccer world after leaving UEFA in disgrace. When Dames resignation was announced, neither the team nor the coach referenced the allegations. Benstiti had previously been accused by U.S. national team midfielder Lindsay Horan of sexist behavior during his time as coach of Paris Saint-Germain. The FFF therefore wishes to reaffirm its strong commitment against gender-based and sexual violence. "We thank Tony for his time at Illinois Wesleyan," Wagner said. He is based in Fleming Island. The president of the Canadian soccer federation resigned Monday following accusations by the women's national team of unequal and inequitable treatment. Head womens soccer coach Ryan Quamme is resigning from his role at the University and will be taking a position as a financial advisor in Whitewater. ", "When I accepted the head coaching position, this was the time frame I envisioned, Ellis said. Baird's resignation was announced by the league late Friday, a day after The Athletic published the accounts of two former players who claimed misconduct, including sexual coercion, by North Carolina coach Paul Riley. With Le Graet gone, her fate will now be decided at a March 9 meeting. Updated: Jan 13, 2022 / 03:10 PM EST ALBANY, N.Y. ( NEWS10) After two seasons at the helm, Leigh Howard has announced her resignation as head coach of UAlbany womens soccer. December 28, 2022. in Sports. Canada was among four 2023 CNBC LLC. When the Canadian women played the recent SheBelieves Cup under protest, they found they had allies in players from around the world. When it comes to misconduct in football, we would like to reiterate that FIFAs position is clear: anyone found guilty of misconduct and abuse in football shall be brought to justice, sanctioned and removed from the game, FIFA officials said. Got a confidential news tip? 2023 West Virginia Wesleyan College Athletics, Women's Soccer Season Wraps Up at Davis & Elkins, Four Second Half Goals Propel Bobcats to Victory Over Wheeling, Women's Soccer Preview: Wheeling & Davis & Elkins, Bobcats Pick Up a Gutsy Win at West Liberty, Wesleyan Womens Soccer Drops Match to #18 West Virginia State, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. Will Brown has served as a reporter at newspapers in Florida and Texas since 2007. He has built great relationships over the years and he wants someone who is going to keep building those relationships and cultivate some new opportunities and new clients. Noel Le Graet, president of France's soccer federation or FFF, resigned on Tuesday, while Canada Soccer boss Nick Bontis stepped down a day earlier with those countries' players embroiled in bitter disputes with their federations. After he was let go by the Thorns, he became head coach of the Western New York Flash for a season before the team was sold and moved to North Carolina. She was hired in May 2014 and piloted the team to its 2015 Women's World Cup victory. OL Reign midfielder Jess Fishlock, who has been playing in the NWSL since its inception in 2013, suggested the league, and women's sports overall, are in the midst of a reckoning. Severe Weather See historical chart positions, reviews, and more. The federation replied saying that it wouldn't tolerate any pressure from players. I have had times where I go home and my wife will say, dont come home and complain about the next generation, either figure out a way to work with them or get out. I think my style of coaching has changed drastically and I have been able to learn how to calm down and be a bit more laid back. 7:25 AM EDT, Sat October 2, 2021. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. The Thorns said Thursday that the team investigated claims about Riley and passed those on to the league when he was dismissed.
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