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NWSL’s sexual misconduct scandal costs them $5 million in settlement

More than two years after the scandal of large -scale harassment and sexual misconduct shaking the women's soccer league nationwide, the league has been paid.

NWSL is an “groundbreaking settlement” announced on Wednesday by the Office of the President of New York, Illinois, and Washington to prioritize sweep reforms to prioritize the safety of players. It is required to pay $ 5 million to the present and former players that perform cleaning -cleaned up. 。

The reconciliation comes after the joint survey, Released in 2022Release, “a wide range of violations of the basic rights of players” was found.

“For a long time, the diligent and talented women of the Women's Soccer League have been forced to withstand the unacceptable culture of abuse, harassment, and retaliation,” said New York Corps Letia James. I mentioned. “This reconciliation sends a clear message that such fraud is not acceptable, guarantee that players will receive compensation and protection for them. All athletes can compete in a safe and supported environment. I am grateful to the brave individual to share my experience.

Leticia James, President of New York State, talks at a press conference. AP

According to a survey, “NWSL has penetrated the culture of inappropriate and abused behavior, such as sexual harassment, harassment and discrimination based on gender, races, and sexual orientation.” “There were many institutional and systematic failures that contributed to discrimination with sexual assault and harassment, harassment based on gender, race, and sexual orientation.”

NWSL has also been accused of taking appropriate actions to protect the player, even if he did not investigate the “multiple” reports of misconduct. The survey also stated that some teams did not check their coach background during the employment process.

Like sexual illusions, the claim of emotional and word abuse is Articles published by The Athletic in September 2021

The report led to a series of investigations on inappropriate behavior and NWSL leadership claims.

At the Zions Bank Stadium held in Heriman, Uta on July 17, 2020, a recavaired between Portland Sones FC and North Carolina's courage. Getty Image

By the end of the 2021 season, five head coaches were dismissed or resigned for non -scholars.

Four of those coaches -Paul Lily, Christie Holly, Rory Dams, and Ritchie Burke have been banned from NWSL.

League Secretary Lisa Baird also resigned for a scandal.

Alyse Lahue, Gothham FC's general manager, was fired after the club was fired as “the results of the league survey on complaints in the league policy.” July 16, 2021 I mentioned in a statement

Richie Burke is watching the activities between Chicago Red Star and Washington Spirit on June 19, 2021, a bridge view, Illinois. Icon sports wires via Getty Image

Athletic reported Lahyu's lawyer denied the claim to her at the time, but the investigation was related to the league anti -harassment policy.

Another, entrusted by the US Football Federation and outsourced by former U.S. Deputy Secretary -General Sally Yates, NWSL and NWSL Player Association, announced the discovery in late 2022, and “Contributed systematic leagues have failed as a whole. Was announced the discovery. According to lawyers' general release, abuse, sexual assault, harassment, compulsory, and coach discrimination has not introduced a clear mechanism for the safety of the player.

However, the judge's investigation has worsened the problem and emphasizes the failure of the league that allowed an untrained toxic work environment.

A breakthrough reconciliation of the survey was revealed on Wednesday. Getty Image

Some of these drawbacks were inadequate team medical staff, there was little workplace training, and there was no official process to report and investigate fraud.

As part of the reconciliation, the AG Office includes future coaches, improvement of general manager, athletic trainer screening, mechanisms to report fraud, employment of league safety staff, and more work. Layed out a long set of policy changes. Mental health resources can be used immediately by players.

“This survey was started by NWSLPA. This is because the player refused to keep silence in the face of general abuse. The system that failed the basic obligation has made it possible, “said Megan Burke of the NWSL Player Association. “This reconciliation not only acknowledges these failures, but is the first time to be responsible for NWSL and establish an execution mechanism under the law to prevent future harm.

“The accountability is not a one -time event. It's a continuous commitment that won't end,” he continued. “NWSLPA continues to guarantee that this league does not prioritize silence over safety.”

The Bagle is also urging the league to establish a $ 5 million return fund for the player, and the year of coach's behavior and team culture is a report on the implementation of a settlement agreement with NWSL. Request to provide an anonymous player survey.

If you do not follow the conditions of the contract, NWSL may face the fines of $ 2 million.

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